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Gibson County, Tennessee Spring Turkey Harvest

Gibson County hunters checked in 540 spring turkeys in 2026, ranking #17 of Tennessee's 95 counties.

Data through the 2026 spring season. Dataset generated 2026-10-10. Basis: mandatory game-check counts (each harvested bird is checked in).

540
2026 spring harvest
#17 of 95
State rank
427.2
5-season average
89.6
Per 100 sq mi

Gibson County turkey harvest facts

MeasureValue
2026 spring harvest540
State rank, 2026#17 of 95
5-season average (2022 to 2026)427.2
5-season average rank#24 of 95
Harvest per 100 sq mi, 202689.59
Harvest per 100 sq mi, 5-season average70.88
Land area (Census), sq mi602.7
Share of Tennessee county total, 20261.54%
Trend+9.2%
Trend basisLatest 3 seasons (2024 to 2026) average 460; comparison seasons (2014 to 2016) average 421.33.
2026 compared with earlier seasonshighest since 2008
Series high540 in 2026
Seasons in the Tennessee top 100 of 19

2008 to 2026 harvest by season

2008: 3022009: 3302010: 3362011: 3122012: 3242013: 3262014: 3882015: 4302016: 4462017: 5032018: 3742019: 4202020: 4382021: 5132022: 3432023: 4132024: 4402025: 4002026: 540

One bar per season, 2008 to 2026; the brightest bar is 2026 (540). The tallest bar is 540 in 2026.

SeasonHarvestState rankSource
2026540#17 of 95TWRA
2025400#24 of 95TWRA
2024440#23 of 95TWRA
2023413#24 of 95TWRA
2022343#30 of 95TWRA
2021513#18 of 95TWRA
2020438#36 of 95TWRA
2019420#24 of 95TWRA
2018374#24 of 95TWRA
2017503#22 of 95TWRA
2016446#23 of 95TWRA
2015430#25 of 95TWRA
2014388#35 of 95TWRA
2013326#40 of 95TWRA
2012324#43 of 95TWRA
2011312#47 of 95TWRA
2010336#46 of 95TWRA
2009330#39 of 95TWRA
2008302#41 of 95TWRA

How these numbers work

What is counted. Spring turkey harvest by county, counted as mandatory game-check counts (each harvested bird is checked in).

Seasons. Gibson County has 19 of the 19 seasons in the Tennessee series.

Data note. Counts include the small number of bearded hens in the spring harvest.

Method. Every Tennessee county is figured the same way. How these numbers are built. Each season in the table above links to the agency page it came from.

Seasons and rules

Seasons, bag limits and legal methods change. Check Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency for the current turkey regulations before you hunt. This page lists no dates or limits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many turkeys are killed in Gibson County each spring?

Gibson County hunters checked in 540 spring turkeys in 2026. Over the 5 seasons 2022 to 2026 the average was 427.2 a season.

How does Gibson County rank in Tennessee for turkey?

Gibson County ranks #17 of Tennessee's 95 counties for 2026 spring turkey harvest, with 540. On the 2022 to 2026 average (427.2) it ranks #24 of 95. It was in the state top 10 in 0 of 19 seasons from 2008 to 2026.

Is Gibson County's turkey harvest going up or down?

Gibson County's 3-season average (2024 to 2026) is 460, up 9.2% from 421.33 (2014 to 2016). The latest season-to-season change was 400 in 2025 to 540 in 2026. Counts alone do not show hunter success or bird numbers.

Which season had the most turkeys in Gibson County?

Gibson County's highest season from 2008 to 2026 was 540 in 2026. The 2026 count of 540 is the highest since 2008.

Sources: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency spring turkey harvest data, based on mandatory game-check counts (each harvested bird is checked in). Public data only: no private contact information, no landowner lists.

Fully Drawn Research is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Harvest counts describe past seasons; they are not a promise of hunting outcomes. Always verify current seasons, permits, and site rules with TWRA before you hunt.

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