Tennessee's rabbit population consists of the cottontail rabbit. While the cottontail's numbers have generally decreased in Tennessee over the years due to a loss of habitat, and an increase in raptors, coyotes, feral cats and other predators, rabbits remain plentiful throughout the state and represent one of Tennessee's most under-utilized hunting seasons.
SEASON (2007):
Nov. 10 - Feb. 29
BAG LIMIT:
5 per day
Possession limit: 10
REGULATIONS:
HUNTING HOURS: One-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset
DOGS PERMITTED?: Yes, except on WMAs where specified
LEGAL WEAPONRY: Shotguns and handguns using ammunition loaded with Number 4 or smaller shot . . . Rifles and handguns using rimfire ammunition and air rifles . . . muzzleloading firearms . . . Longbows, compound bows or crossbows.
ILLEGAL WEAPONRY: Rifles and handguns using centerfire ammunition . . . Shotguns loaded with single ball or rifled slug . . . Rifles or handguns loaded with military or other full metal jacketed ammunition . . . Weapons capable of fully automatic fire . . . arrows with poisoned or chemically treated tips or explosive heads . . . Weapons equipped with artificial light sighting devices or night vision scopes.
AMMUNITION: Possession or use of buckshot is prohibited . . . Possession of shot larger than No. 4 is prohibited . . . Possession of rifled slugs is prohibited . . . No restriction on number of rounds in a shotgun.
PROHIBITED ACTS: Youth under the age of 18 may not use handguns . . . Hunting over a site where bait has been placed to feed or attract wildlife is prohibited unless all bait has been removed at least 10 days prior to hunting . . . Unlawful to hunt within 100 yards of a visible dwelling house while hunting on public land, regardless of whether the dwelling is on public land or private land, without the owner's permission . . . Illegal to hunt from a public road right-of-way, or from any motorized vehicle, or to shoot across or from a public road or vehicle.
LICENSES:
Click here for list of licenses for all small game hunters.
