The second segment for Tennessee’s statewide 2025-26 waterfowl hunting season is open from Dec. 5 through Jan. 31, 2026. Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise until official sunset each day.
The sandhill crane season is open now through Jan. 31.
The third segment of the mourning dove season is Dec. 8-Jan. 15. For a full list of season dates, visit tnwildlife.org.
Waterfowl hunters should review the season dates, license requirements, daily bag, and possession limits listed in the 2025-26 Tennessee Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping Guide. Hunters also need to review the Federal Regulations summary on page 58 in the guide.