Spring turkey harvest / Tennessee / Union County
Union County, Tennessee Spring Turkey Harvest
Union County hunters checked in 229 spring turkeys in 2026, tied for #71 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).
Union County turkey harvest facts
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 spring harvest | 229 |
| State rank, 2026 | tied for #71 of 95 |
| 5-season average (2022 to 2026) | 212.6 |
| 5-season average rank | #70 of 95 |
| Harvest per 100 sq mi, 2026 | 102.42 |
| Harvest per 100 sq mi, 5-season average | 95.09 |
| Land area (Census), sq mi | 223.6 |
| Share of Tennessee county total, 2026 | 0.653% |
| Trend | -21.3% |
| Trend basis | Latest 3 seasons (2024 to 2026) average 206.67; comparison seasons (2014 to 2016) average 262.67. |
| 2026 compared with earlier seasons | highest since 2023 |
| Series high | 367 in 2010 |
| 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 (229). The tallest bar is 367 in 2010.
| Season | Harvest | State rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 229 | #71 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2025 | 187 | #71 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2024 | 204 | #71 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2023 | 232 | #67 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2022 | 211 | #67 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2021 | 237 | #64 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2020 | 340 | #56 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2019 | 268 | #57 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2018 | 234 | #59 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2017 | 273 | #61 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2016 | 274 | #52 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2015 | 300 | #47 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2014 | 214 | #74 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2013 | 220 | #71 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2012 | 172 | #81 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2011 | 242 | #63 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2010 | 367 | #40 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2009 | 268 | #54 of 95 | TWRA |
| 2008 | 214 | #62 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. Union 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 Union County each spring?
Union County hunters checked in 229 spring turkeys in 2026. Over the 5 seasons 2022 to 2026 the average was 212.6 a season.
How does Union County rank in Tennessee for turkey?
Union County ties for #71 of Tennessee's 95 counties for 2026 spring turkey harvest, with 229. On the 2022 to 2026 average (212.6) it ranks #70 of 95. It was in the state top 10 in 0 of 19 seasons from 2008 to 2026.
Is Union County's turkey harvest going up or down?
Union County's 3-season average (2024 to 2026) is 206.67, down 21.3% from 262.67 (2014 to 2016). The latest season-to-season change was 187 in 2025 to 229 in 2026. Counts alone do not show hunter success or bird numbers.
Which season had the most turkeys in Union County?
Union County's highest season from 2008 to 2026 was 367 in 2010. The 2026 count of 229 is the highest since 2023.