Spring turkey harvest / Tennessee / Hawkins County
Hawkins County, Tennessee Spring Turkey Harvest
Hawkins County hunters checked in 495 spring turkeys in 2026, ranking #23 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).
Hawkins County turkey harvest facts
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 spring harvest | 495 |
| State rank, 2026 | #23 of 95 |
| 5-season average (2022 to 2026) | 468.8 |
| 5-season average rank | #19 of 95 |
| Harvest per 100 sq mi, 2026 | 101.63 |
| Harvest per 100 sq mi, 5-season average | 96.25 |
| Land area (Census), sq mi | 487.1 |
| Share of Tennessee county total, 2026 | 1.412% |
| Trend | -11.9% |
| Trend basis | Latest 3 seasons (2024 to 2026) average 452.67; comparison seasons (2014 to 2016) average 513.67. |
| 2026 compared with earlier seasons | highest since 2023 |
| Series high | 729 in 2010 |
| Seasons in the Tennessee top 10 | 2 of 19 |
2008 to 2026 harvest by season
One bar per season, 2008 to 2026; the brightest bar is 2026 (495). The tallest bar is 729 in 2010.
| Season | Harvest | State rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 495 | #23 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2025 | 441 | #17 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2024 | 422 | #25 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2023 | 498 | #17 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2022 | 488 | #14 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2021 | 546 | #12 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2020 | 616 | #15 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2019 | 512 | #15 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2018 | 445 | #16 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2017 | 578 | #15 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2016 | 510 | #14 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2015 | 510 | #16 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2014 | 521 | #16 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2013 | 551 | #14 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2012 | 571 | #15 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2011 | 593 | #13 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2010 | 729 | #9 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2009 | 645 | #8 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2008 | 507 | #16 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. Hawkins 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 Hawkins County each spring?
Hawkins County hunters checked in 495 spring turkeys in 2026. Over the 5 seasons 2022 to 2026 the average was 468.8 a season.
How does Hawkins County rank in Tennessee for turkey?
Hawkins County ranks #23 of Tennessee's 95 counties for 2026 spring turkey harvest, with 495. On the 2022 to 2026 average (468.8) it ranks #19 of 95. It was in the state top 10 in 2 of 19 seasons from 2008 to 2026.
Is Hawkins County's turkey harvest going up or down?
Hawkins County's 3-season average (2024 to 2026) is 452.67, down 11.9% from 513.67 (2014 to 2016). The latest season-to-season change was 441 in 2025 to 495 in 2026. Counts alone do not show hunter success or bird numbers.
Which season had the most turkeys in Hawkins County?
Hawkins County's highest season from 2008 to 2026 was 729 in 2010. The 2026 count of 495 is the highest since 2023.