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Several Trapping, Small Game Hunting Seasons to Close February 28, 2026

By Ronni Chase Feb 23, 2026 | 2:35 PM

Tennessee’s statewide trapping season for six species and several small game hunting seasons will close on Feb. 28. The trapping seasons ending are those for fox, mink, muskrat, otter, weasel, and bobcat. The hunting season for spotted skunk is also ending.

Among the small game seasons concluding are those for rabbit, grouse, and quail.

The statewide hunting seasons for squirrel, raccoon, and opossum continue through March 15.

For more information, check the 2025-26 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide available on the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) website (tnwildlife.org), TWRA regional offices, and locations where hunting and fishing licenses are sold.