Tennessee Hunting Zone DMU 5 — DMU 5 - Middle Cumberland

Season dates, antler restrictions, and regulations for Tennessee Wildlife Management Unit Zone DMU 5 for the 2026 hunting season.

Season Dates — Zone DMU 5
🏹 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 Davidson, Wilson, Sumner, Trousdale, Smith, Macon, Clay, Jackson, Overton, Putnam
Antler Restriction 3 points on one side or 13-inch spread
Doe / Antlerless Limit 3 antlerless deer per season
Notes Nashville basin; high deer density; excellent trophy Whitetail in agricultural corridors
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