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Deer Management Unit 4
Tennessee, United States
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About Deer Management Unit 4
Deer Management Unit 4 is a deer management unit in Tennessee, United States, set by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. It covers about 14,259 km² (5,506 mi²). Towns inside it include Oak Ridge, Crossville, Clinton, La Follette, Dunlap and Harrogate.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer.
- Unit code
- 4
- Area
- 14,259 km²
- Area (miles)
- 5,506 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,296 km² of public or protected land inside it, 16% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency | 1,227 | 9% |
| National Park Service | 371 | 3% |
| Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation | 230 | 2% |
| State Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry | 209 | 1% |
| Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) | 158 | 1% |
| Nashville | 62 | under 1% |
| State Fish and Wildlife | 35 | under 1% |
| Other or Unknown State Land | 25 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 43 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Sep 26, 2026 to Oct 30, 2026 | antlerless, archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | antlerless, firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 2, 2026 to Nov 6, 2026 | antlerless, archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 20, 2026 | antlerless, muzzleloader source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 14, 2026 to Nov 20, 2026 | antlerless, rifle source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | antlerless, firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Jan 9, 2027 to Jan 10, 2027 | antlerless, firearm source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Deer Management Unit 4
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Deer Management Unit 4?
About 14,259 km² (5,506 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Deer Management Unit 4?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,296 km² of public or protected land, 16% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Deer Management Unit 4?
This page lists 7 seasons a person has checked against Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Deer Management Unit 4?
In the same unit system: Deer Management Unit 3, Deer Management Unit 5 and Deer Management Unit 6.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (unit definitions); U.S. Census Bureau (county boundaries). Licence: Units defined in the TWRA deer proclamation and the 2026-27 guide; county boundaries public domain (U.S. Census Bureau). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The official regulations and maps have the final word.