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Roane County, Tennessee Spring Turkey Harvest
Roane County hunters checked in 351 spring turkeys in 2026, ranking #39 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).
Roane County turkey harvest facts
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 spring harvest | 351 |
| State rank, 2026 | #39 of 95 |
| 5-season average (2022 to 2026) | 339.2 |
| 5-season average rank | #34 of 95 |
| Harvest per 100 sq mi, 2026 | 97.29 |
| Harvest per 100 sq mi, 5-season average | 94.02 |
| Land area (Census), sq mi | 360.8 |
| Share of Tennessee county total, 2026 | 1.001% |
| Trend | +28.2% |
| Trend basis | Latest 3 seasons (2024 to 2026) average 344.33; comparison seasons (2014 to 2016) average 268.67. |
| 2026 compared with earlier seasons | highest since 2020 |
| Series high | 431 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 (351). The tallest bar is 431 in 2020.
| Season | Harvest | State rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 351 | #39 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2025 | 332 | #28 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2024 | 350 | #31 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2023 | 343 | #38 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2022 | 320 | #34 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2021 | 281 | #56 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2020 | 431 | #37 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2019 | 329 | #43 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2018 | 283 | #43 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2017 | 376 | #38 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2016 | 307 | #47 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2015 | 259 | #58 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2014 | 240 | #60 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2013 | 258 | #59 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2012 | 304 | #47 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2011 | 216 | #70 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2010 | 225 | #71 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2009 | 190 | #71 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2008 | 177 | #73 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. Roane 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 Roane County each spring?
Roane County hunters checked in 351 spring turkeys in 2026. Over the 5 seasons 2022 to 2026 the average was 339.2 a season.
How does Roane County rank in Tennessee for turkey?
Roane County ranks #39 of Tennessee's 95 counties for 2026 spring turkey harvest, with 351. On the 2022 to 2026 average (339.2) it ranks #34 of 95. It was in the state top 10 in 0 of 19 seasons from 2008 to 2026.
Is Roane County's turkey harvest going up or down?
Roane County's 3-season average (2024 to 2026) is 344.33, up 28.2% from 268.67 (2014 to 2016). The latest season-to-season change was 332 in 2025 to 351 in 2026. Counts alone do not show hunter success or bird numbers.
Which season had the most turkeys in Roane County?
Roane County's highest season from 2008 to 2026 was 431 in 2020. The 2026 count of 351 is the highest since 2020.