Archery License

Tennessee Archery
License 2026

Complete guide to archery hunting in Tennessee - stamp and license requirements, crossbow rules, draw weight and broadhead specifications, and archery deer and elk season dates. Tennessee offers a long archery deer season from late September through January. Crossbows are legal for all hunters throughout the season. No separate archery stamp required.

Crossbow Allowed Min. Draw Weight: 30 lbs

2026 Archery License Quick Facts Verified 2026

Resident Fee

$34.00

License fee

Nonresident Fee

$150.00

NR license fee

Min. Draw Weight

30 lbs

Minimum for legal archery hunting

Crossbow

Allowed

Crossbows are legal for all hunters throughout the archery season with no additional permit required.

License & Stamp Details

Tennessee Archery License Requirements

Review all archery license and stamp requirements before your hunt. Regulations change annually.

Requirement	Details
Archery Stamp Required	No - included with hunting license
Resident License Fee	$34.00
Nonresident License Fee	$150.00
Standalone Archery License	Requires base hunting license
Sunday Hunting	Allowed

Equipment Rules

Tennessee Archery Equipment Specifications

Legal archery equipment requirements in Tennessee. Using non-compliant equipment during archery season can result in citation and license revocation.

Draw Weight

30 lbs min.

Minimum draw weight required for big game archery hunting in Tennessee.

Arrow Length

No minimum arrow length specified. Standard hunting arrows (26"–32") are typical.

Broadhead Requirement

Broadheads are required for big game hunting. Both fixed-blade and mechanical broadheads are generally accepted.

Other Equipment Rules

Lighted nocks: Allowed
Rangefinder: Allowed
Minimum 30 lb draw weight. Broadheads required. Lighted nocks permitted.

Crossbow Regulations

Tennessee Crossbow Rules for Archery Season

Crossbows are permitted during archery season in Tennessee. Crossbows are legal for all hunters throughout the archery season with no additional permit required.

Season Dates

Tennessee Archery Season Dates

Approximate archery season dates for 2026. Season dates may vary by zone or wildlife management unit - always confirm with Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.

Archery Deer Season

Sep 28

Through Jan 10

Important Notes

Tennessee-Specific Archery Rules

Tennessee offers archery opportunities on Cherokee NF and various WMAs. The Reelfoot Lake area is famous for bowhunting. Tennessee began an elk restoration program — very limited archery elk permits available by lottery in the northwestern corner.

Source: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (www.tn.gov). Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current license fees, equipment specs, and season dates directly with the agency before hunting.

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