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Hamilton County, Tennessee Spring Turkey Harvest
Hamilton County hunters checked in 228 spring turkeys in 2026, tied for #73 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).
Hamilton County turkey harvest facts
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 spring harvest | 228 |
| State rank, 2026 | tied for #73 of 95 |
| 5-season average (2022 to 2026) | 243.4 |
| 5-season average rank | #64 of 95 |
| Harvest per 100 sq mi, 2026 | 42.05 |
| Harvest per 100 sq mi, 5-season average | 44.89 |
| Land area (Census), sq mi | 542.2 |
| Share of Tennessee county total, 2026 | 0.65% |
| Trend | +3% |
| Trend basis | Latest 3 seasons (2024 to 2026) average 238.33; comparison seasons (2014 to 2016) average 231.33. |
| Series high | 376 in 2020 |
| Seasons in the Tennessee top 10 | 0 of 19 |
2008 to 2026 harvest by season
One bar per season, 2008 to 2026; the brightest bar is 2026 (228). The tallest bar is 376 in 2020.
| Season | Harvest | State rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 228 | #73 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2025 | 233 | #61 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2024 | 254 | #60 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2023 | 256 | #63 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2022 | 246 | #57 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2021 | 252 | #61 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2020 | 376 | #52 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2019 | 223 | #67 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2018 | 186 | #71 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2017 | 209 | #74 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2016 | 223 | #70 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2015 | 237 | #63 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2014 | 234 | #64 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2013 | 257 | #60 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2012 | 248 | #60 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2011 | 203 | #74 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2010 | 190 | #78 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2009 | 182 | #77 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2008 | 151 | #81 of 95 | TWRA |
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. Hamilton 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 Hamilton County each spring?
Hamilton County hunters checked in 228 spring turkeys in 2026. Over the 5 seasons 2022 to 2026 the average was 243.4 a season.
How does Hamilton County rank in Tennessee for turkey?
Hamilton County ties for #73 of Tennessee's 95 counties for 2026 spring turkey harvest, with 228. On the 2022 to 2026 average (243.4) it ranks #64 of 95. It was in the state top 10 in 0 of 19 seasons from 2008 to 2026.
Is Hamilton County's turkey harvest going up or down?
Hamilton County's 3-season average (2024 to 2026) is 238.33, up 3% from 231.33 (2014 to 2016). The latest season-to-season change was 233 in 2025 to 228 in 2026. Counts alone do not show hunter success or bird numbers.
Which season had the most turkeys in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County's highest season from 2008 to 2026 was 376 in 2020. The 2026 count of 228 is below that peak.