Spring turkey harvest / Tennessee / Shelby County
Shelby County, Tennessee Spring Turkey Harvest
Shelby County hunters checked in 236 spring turkeys in 2026, ranking #70 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).
Shelby County turkey harvest facts
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 spring harvest | 236 |
| State rank, 2026 | #70 of 95 |
| 5-season average (2022 to 2026) | 173.8 |
| 5-season average rank | #79 of 95 |
| Harvest per 100 sq mi, 2026 | 31.35 |
| Harvest per 100 sq mi, 5-season average | 23.09 |
| Land area (Census), sq mi | 752.8 |
| Share of Tennessee county total, 2026 | 0.673% |
| Trend | +91.1% |
| Trend basis | Latest 3 seasons (2024 to 2026) average 200; comparison seasons (2014 to 2016) average 104.67. |
| 2026 compared with earlier seasons | highest since 2008 |
| Series high | 236 in 2026 |
| 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 (236). The tallest bar is 236 in 2026.
| Season | Harvest | State rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 236 | #70 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2025 | 190 | #70 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2024 | 174 | #81 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2023 | 165 | #82 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2022 | 104 | #91 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2021 | 100 | #91 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2020 | 143 | #90 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2019 | 84 | #92 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2018 | 94 | #93 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2017 | 128 | #91 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2016 | 119 | #91 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2015 | 86 | #94 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2014 | 109 | #92 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2013 | 98 | #92 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2012 | 85 | #93 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2011 | 84 | #93 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2010 | 107 | #92 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2009 | 122 | #90 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2008 | 107 | #89 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. Shelby 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 Shelby County each spring?
Shelby County hunters checked in 236 spring turkeys in 2026. Over the 5 seasons 2022 to 2026 the average was 173.8 a season.
How does Shelby County rank in Tennessee for turkey?
Shelby County ranks #70 of Tennessee's 95 counties for 2026 spring turkey harvest, with 236. On the 2022 to 2026 average (173.8) it ranks #79 of 95. It was in the state top 10 in 0 of 19 seasons from 2008 to 2026.
Is Shelby County's turkey harvest going up or down?
Shelby County's 3-season average (2024 to 2026) is 200, up 91.1% from 104.67 (2014 to 2016). The latest season-to-season change was 190 in 2025 to 236 in 2026. Counts alone do not show hunter success or bird numbers.
Which season had the most turkeys in Shelby County?
Shelby County's highest season from 2008 to 2026 was 236 in 2026. The 2026 count of 236 is the highest since 2008.