Hunting Regulations for Deer

When hunting deer, certain definitions apply.

• Legal Bucks: To be a legal buck on buck-only or antlered-only hunts, the deer must have at least one antler that measures a minimum of three inches in length.
• Antlerless Deer: An antlerless deer is a deer that has:
  • No antlers or...
  • Both antlers that are less than three inches in length.
• Albino Deer: As provided in  Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA 70-4-130):
  • An albino deer is a deer that lacks, or has significant deficiency, of pigment in the skin and hair and has pink eyes.
  • It is illegal to hunt, trap, or possess an albino deer.