Tennessee caliber limit/requirement

[JamesT]

I have been looking through the hunting regs. in Tenn. And can't find the information I'm looking for. I will be in East TN in the Spring and plan on squirrel hunting with the family there. Is there any limit on round ball caliber size for a flintlock like some other states? Id ask my cousins and uncles but they all use rimfire. Any of you TN residents know?
Regards,
James

 

[Flint.]

It‘s 36 caliber minimum for deer and shot size is limited to #4 or smaller. There is no limit on a single projectile size for squirrel using a rifle. Evidently, you cannot use a single projectile in a smoothbore for small game.

https://www.eregulations.com/tennessee/hunting/manner-means

 

[Nameless Hunter]

It‘s 36 caliber minimum for deer and shot size is limited to #4 or smaller. There is no limit on a single projectile size for squirrel using a rifle. Evidently, you cannot use a single projectile in a smoothbore for small game.

https://www.eregulations.com/tennessee/hunting/manner-means

Oddly enough, you CAN use a smoothbore (shotgun) loaded with a single lead ball for shooting crows...

 

[JamesT]

Thank you all. I have my .44 caliber rifle ready but waiting on my .36 to arrive after a 3 year wait! It a real dandy though. Wanted to make sure in case I dont get the little .32 sighted in on time.
Regards,
James

 

[Jimmyflashpan]

It also depends if you're hunting private/public land. Some WMA have restrictions other than state regs. If you plan to hunt WMA you can go to the TN WMA page to find out the individual restrictions. Oddly enough we can hunt elk and bear with a .36 cal muzzle loader.... TIL.