Tennessee Hunting Zone DMU 16 — DMU 16 - Southwest Tennessee

Season dates, antler restrictions, and regulations for Tennessee Wildlife Management Unit Zone DMU 16 for the 2026 hunting season.

Season Dates — Zone DMU 16

🏹 Archery Season

Sep 27 – Oct 24

🔫 Firearms Season

Nov 14 – Jan 9

💨 Muzzleloader Season

Oct 25–Nov 13

👦 Youth Season

Oct 4–5

Zone Details

Counties Shelby, Tipton, Fayette, Hardeman, McNairy, Hardin, Wayne

Antler Restriction 3 points on one side or 13-inch spread

Doe / Antlerless Limit 3 antlerless deer per season

Notes Loess hills and bottomlands; high deer numbers; Reelfoot Lake adjacent units