Region 1 WMAs

101-BARKLEY

stewart county • 8,090 acres
hwy. 79 downstream to river mile 85
david ulderich (731) 593-0588

UNIT I • SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons except as noted. Fishing, trapping, and hunting of all species other than waterfowl prohibited in the sub-impoundments during the late duck season(s). Deer and small game hunting is only allowed on days waterfowl hunting is closed during the late duck seasons.

Waterfowl – Hunting allowed only from permanent draw blinds and designated temporary blind sites. Waterfowl hunting is permitted only on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday during waterfowl seasons with fewer than 45 days and is permitted on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday during waterfowl seasons with 45 days or more. Hunting of waterfowl permitted on the first and last day of each segment of the late duck and goose seasons. During the late duck season, all activities are prohibited in the subimpoundments when waterfowl hunting is closed. All activities are prohibited in the subimpoundments five days before each opening day of the statewide duck season.

Dog training – Sep. 1–Mar. 15 except closed during the late duck season.

UNIT II • SG, WF, BG

all of Barkley WMA except that defined as Unit I

Same as statewide seasons. Waterfowl hunting is allowed from temporary blinds only which must be removed at the end of the day. No blinds, blind materials, boats, or decoys may be left overnight.

102-BEAN SWITCH REFUGE

Weakley County • 530 acres
off Hwy. 54 near Greenfield on Middle
Fork of the Obion River
Larry Armstrong (731) 749-5587 • SG, BG

Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 – the last day of Feb.

Closed to dove and waterfowl.

Same as statewide seasons except as noted. All seasons closed during refuge closure date, including dog training.

103-BIG SANDY (gin Creek)

Benton/Henry counties • 2,370 acres
David Ulderich (731) 593-0588 • SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Fishing, trapping and hunting of all species other than waterfowl is prohibited in the subimpoundments during the late duck season(s).

Waterfowl – Same as statewide seasons except that waterfowl hunting is permitted only on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and the first and last day of each segment of the late statewide duck and goose seasons. During the late duck season, all activities are prohibited in the subimpoundments when waterfowl hunting is closed. All activities are prohibited in the subimpoundments five days before each opening day of the statewide duck season. Any temporary blinds or hides and decoys must be at least 200 yards from any permanent blind and removed at the end of shooting hours each day.

Trapping – No trapping during duck season.

Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15 except closed during late duck season.

104-BLACK BAYOU REFUGE

Lake County • 1,350 acres
five miles north of Tiptonville on Hwy. 78
Jeff Martin (731) 253-7343
Reelfoot Preservation Permit required

Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 – the last day of Feb. Designated observation areas will be open year-round.

Same as statewide seasons except as noted. All seasons subject to refuge closure. Archery equipment only during the muzzleloader season. All small game hunters must use non-toxic shot approved by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Closed to young sportsman deer hunt.

Dog training – Sep. 1–Nov. 14.

105-BOGOTA

Dyer County • 2,293 acres
Jason MaxeDon (713) 285-6124 • SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Areas within 150 yards of draw waterfowl pools are closed during small game, trapping and statewide deer gun season(s).

Dove – Young Sportsman - Sep. 1, noon until sunset. Youths must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult. Designated fields only.

Dove – Same as statewide seasons except opens Sep. 2 through the remainder of the first and second segments of the statewide season. Designated fields only.

Waterfowl - Same as statewide season, except hunting of waterfowl during the late duck season permitted only on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and the first and last day of each segment of the late duck season and youth waterfowl season. All hunting shall cease at 3:00 p.m. (CST) each day, except the last day of each season and the remaining goose seasons when hunting shall close at sunset. Waterfowl hunting is restricted to designated pools or temporary blind sites only. Designated pools/sites (except Pool 1) will be allocated by computer draw. Quota application period runs from Sep. 5–Oct. 10. Decoys and temporary blinds may be left out over the specified hunt but must be removed upon completion of the hunt on the last day.

Goose Season: To coincide with statewide season AFTER the youth waterfowl hunting season. No pool restrictions or drawings.

Special Regulations: Motorized vehicles are allowed only on designated roads, trails, and parking areas. No vehicles are allowed in fields, woods, or on levees.

Dog training – Sep. 1–Oct. 31.

106-CAMDEN

Benton County • 3,682 acres
Hwy. 70, west of New Johnsonville
David Ulderich (731) 584-7317

UNIT I • SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Fishing, trapping, and hunting of all species other than waterfowl prohibited during the late duck season(s).

Waterfowl – Same as statewide seasons except waterfowl hunting shall close at 3:00 p.m. (CST) each day of the regular statewide waterfowl seasons, except the last day of each segment of the late duck season and remaining goose seasons when hunting shall close at sunset. Waterfowl hunting allowed only from permanent draw blinds and designated temporary blind sites. All activities are prohibited in the subimpoundments five days before each opening day of the statewide duck season.

Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15 except closed during the late duck season.

UNIT II • SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. No deer hunting during the waterfowl season. Any temporary waterfowl blinds or hides and decoys must be at least 200 yards from any permanent blind and removed at the end of shooting hours each day.

Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15 except closed during the late duck season.

107-CHICKASAW STATE FOREST

Hardeman/Chester counties • 11,215 acres
Pete Creech (731) 687-3444 • NP

Same as statewide seasons.

108-C. M. GOOCH

Obion County • 7,000 acres
east of Hwy. 51 and south of Obion
Larry Armstrong (731) 749-5587 • SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons, except Units A and E are closed during the waterfowl seasons and are closed to all activities five days before the first segment of the late duck season. Fishing and trapping prohibited in Units A and E during the waterfowl season.

Waterfowl – Same as statewide season except waterfowl hunting closes at 3:00 p.m. on Units A and E. Waterfowl hunting on the last day of each segment of the duck and remaining goose seasons close at sunset. On Unit E, no waterfowl hunters are permitted on the unit or access area from two hours after legal shooting hours have ended until 4:00 a.m. the following day, during the late duck season(s). No permanent blinds. All decoys, temporary blinds, blind materials and boats must be removed from Unit E daily.

109-CYPRESS POND REFUGE

Decatur County • 585 acres
East Decatur, south of Whites Creek on
the Tennessee River
Pete Creech (731) 687-3444 • SG, BG

Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 – the last day of Feb.

Closed to waterfowl.

Same as statewide seasons except as noted. All seasons closed during refuge closure date.

Closed to dog training.

110-Dry Creek

Hardin County • 4,000 Acres
North of Pickwick Lake near Bruton Branch
Pete Creech (731) 687-3444 • SG, BG

Same as statewide seasons.

111-EAGLE LAKE REFUGE

Shelby County • 3,253 acres
adjacent to Shelby Forest WMA
Chris Park (731) 738-0233 • SG, BG

Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 – last day of Feb., except Bomprezzi Unit. Designated observation areas will be open year-round. Dog training prohibited. Access to the south end of Shelby Forest WMA through Eagle Lake Refuge will be allowed during hunting seasons. Bomprezzi Unit has a separate access.

Eagle Lake Refuge Unit

Closed to waterfowl.

Same as statewide seasons except as noted. All species subject to refuge closure. Nontoxic shot approved by US Fish & Wildlife Service required for small game hunting on Eagle Lake Refuge. Hunting allowed Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday only.

Turkey – Hunting to coincide and be included with drawn quota hunts on Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park and Natural Area (bonus bird).

BOMPREZZI UNIT

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Shotguns only for small game.

Deer – Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. No antlerless deer may be taken during the statewide deer gun season. Centerfire rifles prohibited for deer.

112-ERNEST RICE, SR.

Dyer County • 2,900 acres
Jason Maxedon (731) 285-6124 • SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Small game hunting is closed during big game gun hunts except for waterfowl, raccoon and opossum. Waterfowl hunting from temporary blinds only. No blinds, blind materials, boats, or decoys may be left overnight. Dog training closed.

Deer – Same as statewide season. Archery equipment only. Bucks must be spike or nine antler points or better. Deer count toward statewide bag limit.

Deer – gun – One hunt. Dec. 15–Jan. 1. One deer, antlered only. Must be spike or nine antler points or better.

Deer – gun – Young Sportsman – Same as statewide Young Sportsman seasons. No antler requirement.

113-HARMON CREEK

Benton County • 983 acres
David Ulderich (731) 584-7317 • SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons. Any temporary waterfowl blinds or hides and decoys must be at least 200 yards from any permanent blind and removed at the end of shooting hours each day.

114-HOP-IN REFUGE

Obion County • 650 acres
on the South Fork of the Obion River, Hwy. 89 near Kenton
Larry Armstrong (731) 749-5587 • SG, BG

Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 1 – the last day of Feb.

Closed to dove and waterfowl.

Same as statewide seasons, except all seasons closed during refuge closure date.

115-HORNS BLUFF REFUGE

Crockett/Gibson counties • 1,790 acres
six miles northeast of Alamo off Hwy. 54
Carl Wirwa (731) 696-3197 • SG, BG, WF

Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 – the last day of Feb.

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. All seasons closed during refuge closure date.

Deer – Archery equipment only.

116-JARRELL SWITCH REFUGE

Carroll County • 250 acres
near McKenzie on the South Fork of the Obion River
Larry Armstrong (731) 749-5587 • SG, WF, BG

Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 – last day of Feb. Designated observation areas will be open year-round.

Closed to waterfowl.

Same as statewide seasons, except all seasons closed during refuge closure date.

117-JOHN TULLY

Lauderdale County • 15,500 acres
Hwy. 19 west of Ripley and Hwy.
87 west of Henning
Chris Park (731) 738-0233 • SG, BG, WF

Camping is permitted in designated camp sites only. Some roads may be posted as closed to motorized vehicles during the deer hunts.

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Retriever trials permitted year-round with permission of area manager.

Dove – Open noon Sep. 1 – remainder of the statewide dove season. One youth-only field and one adult field.

Deer – Same as statewide seasons except antlered deer must be spikes or have 9 points or more. Antler points must be one inch or longer. Deer count toward Unit A bag limit. All deer taken must be checked out at Cold Creek Grocery, Woodard’s Grocery or Hargett’s Meat Processing. Tree stands must be marked with hunter’s TWRA ID number.

Waterfowl - Same as statewide seasons, except shooting ends at 3:00 p.m. (CST). Waterfowl hunting from temporary blinds only. No blinds, blind materials, boats or decoys left overnight.

118-LAND BETWEEN THE LAKES

Stewart County • 170,000 acres (60,000 in TN)
between Paris Landing and Dover
For information contact USDA-Forest Service, LBL,
100 Van Morgan Drive, Golden Pond, KY 42211, (270) 924-2000

119-LICK CREEK

Benton County • 198 acres
David Ulderich (731) 593-0588
SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons. Waterfowl hunting allowed from temporary blinds only which must be removed at the end of the day. No blinds, blind materials, boats, or decoys may be left overnight.

120-MANESS SWAMP REFUGE

Weakley and Gibson counties • 1,200 acres
at the Junct. of South & Middle Forks of the Obion River
Larry Armstrong (731) 749-5587 • SG, BG

Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 1 – Feb. 14. Designated observation areas will be open year-round.

Same as statewide seasons except all seasons closed during refuge closure date, including dog training.

121-MEEMAN-SHELBY FOREST STATE PARK AND NATURAL AREA

Shelby County • 13,000 acres
near Millington, north of Memphis
Chris Park (731) 738-0233 • SG, WF, BG

All hunters are required to register and obtain a free permit at the park headquarters (901) 876-5215.

Closed to spring squirrel.

Open Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday within the statewide seasons, except as noted. Small game hunters must meet legal fluorescent orange requirements during deer-gun seasons. Raccoon and opossum open Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, sunset to sunrise. Shotguns, muzzleloader and archery equipment only. Rifles and handguns prohibited.

Beaver – Open during any hunt date. No limit.

Squirrel – Young Sportsman – Aug. 18.

Deer – Open Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday during the statewide seasons. No antlerless deer may be taken during the statewide deer gun season.

Turkey – Young Sportsman – One hunt. Mar. 23, 2013.
One bearded turkey.

Turkey - Three hunts. Apr. 1, 3 and 6; Apr. 8, 10 and 13; Apr. 15, 17 and 20. 50 hunter quota per hunt. One turkey (bonus bird). Successful hunters must check out at nearest county checking station.

Waterfowl – Open Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday within the statewide duck season and the last 7 days of the statewide duck season, except Sunday. No permanent blinds. No blinds, blind materials, boats, or decoys may be left overnight.

Waterfowl – Youth – Saturday(s) of the statewide Youth Waterfowl season.

Trapping - Beaver trapping by permit only, issued by area manager. Trapping of all other species prohibited.

Dog training – Open Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, Sep. 1–Mar. 15. Field trials - Sep. 1–Apr. 30.

122-MOSS ISLAND

Dyer County • 5,119 acres
six miles south of Hwy. 20 on Mississippi River Levee, 23 miles west of Dyersburg
Jason Maxedon (731) 285-6124 • SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Small game hunting is closed during big game gun hunts except for waterfowl, raccoon and opossum. Waterfowl hunting from temporary blinds only. No blinds, blind materials, boats, or decoys may be left overnight.

Deer – Same as statewide seasons. Archery equipment only. Bucks must be spike or nine antler points or better. Deer count toward statewide bag limit.

Deer – gun - One hunt. Dec. 15–Jan. 1. One deer, antlered only. Bucks must be spike or nine antler points or better.

Deer – gun – Young Sportsman – Same as statewide Young Sportsman season. No antler requirement. Deer count toward statewide bag limit.

Dog training closed.

123-NATCHEZ TRACE STATE FOREST

Benton/Carroll/Henderson counties • 48,000 acres
off I-40, Exit 116
David Ulderich (731) 584-7317 • SG, BG

Same as statewide seasons.

Shooting Range – See TWRA Firing Ranges.

124-NEW HOPE

Benton County • 88 acres
David Ulderich (731) 593-0588 • SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons. Waterfowl hunting from temporary blinds only. No blinds, blind materials, boats, or decoys may be left overnight.

125-OBION RIVER

Obion/Weakley/Gibson counties • 8,500 acres along the Obion River between Hwy. 45W and Hwy. 45E
Larry Armstrong (731) 749-5587 • SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons. No permanent blinds. No blinds, blind materials, boats, or decoys may be left overnight.

MANESS SWAMP HUNTING UNIT

North of State Hwy. 445, bordered by the South Fork and Middle Fork of the Obion Rivers as marked.

Same as statewide seasons, except closed to all activities five days before the first opening of the late duck season. All hunting other than waterfowl is prohibited during the late duck season.

Waterfowl - Same as statewide, except hunting is permitted only on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and the first and last day of each segment of the late duck season. All hunting shall cease at 3:00 p.m. (CST) each day, except the last day of the season and the remaining goose seasons when hunting shall close at sunset. No permanent blinds. All decoys, blind materials and boats must be removed daily. No waterfowl hunters on unit or access area from two hours after legal shooting hours have ended until 4 a.m. the following day during the late duck season(s).

126-PRESIDENTS ISLAND

Shelby County • 6,300 acres
Chris Park (731) 738-0233 • BG

Hunters must check in at hunter check station before hunting and check out at the completion of each day’s hunt. Permit will be held while hunters hunt. Access allowed only to TWRA authorized personnel and permit holders.

Scouting dates – Oct. 11 for the Oct. 12–14 permit holders only. Oct. 18 for the Oct. 19–21 permit holders only. Dec. 6 for the Dec. 7–9 permit holders only.

Deer – archery – excluding Ensley Unit – Two hunts. Oct. 12–14, 19–21. 150 hunter quota. Two deer (bonus deer), antlerless or spike buck only. Access permitted from Farm Road only. No access permitted from Mississippi River, McKellar Lake, or from the Causeway.

Deer – archery – excluding Ensley Unit – One hunt. Dec. 7–9. 50 hunter quota. Two deer, one antlered buck, and one antlerless (bonus deer). Bucks must have at least nine antler points. Antler points must be one inch or longer. Access permitted from Farm Road only. No access permitted from Mississippi River, McKellar Lake, or from the Causeway.

Deer – archery – Ensley Unit – One hunt. Dec. 7–9. 30 hunter quota. One deer, buck only (bonus deer). Bucks must have at least nine antler points. Antler points must be one inch or longer. Access permitted from Shelby
Drive only.

127-REELFOOT

Lake/Obion counties • 24,000 acres
north of Hwy. 22 and east of Hwy. 78
Jeff Martin (731) 253-7343 • Reelfoot Preservation Permit

No WMA permits are required. However, in addition to regular hunting and fishing licenses, a Reelfoot Preservation Permit is required to hunt, trap, fish or boat on Reelfoot WMA, (including the washout and tailwaters downstream as marked, and that portion of Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge in Tennessee). The exceptions are Sportsman License holders, Lifetime Sportsman License holders, youth under 16 and residents over 65.

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted.

Opossum – raccoon – Sunset Aug. 31–Feb 28. No bag limit.

Deer – archery – Three hunts. Sep. 15–Oct. 26, Oct. 29–Nov. 2, Nov. 10–Dec. 16. Three deer, either sex per hunt (bonus deer).

Deer – gun – Young Sportsman – Same as statewide season.

Deer – muzzleloader – One hunt. Nov. 3–9. One deer, buck only (bonus deer).

Turkey – Young Sportsman – Same as Young Sportsman
statewide season.

Waterfowl – Same as statewide (Reelfoot Zone*) seasons. Plastic and metal containers used as decoys are prohibited. Waterfowl hunting closes at 3:00 p.m. (CST) except the last day of each segment of the late duck and the remaining Reelfoot goose seasons when hunting will cease at sunset.

* The Reelfoot Zone consist of the lands and waters of Reelfoot WMA only. See waterfowl guide for more information.

Waterfowl – Wheelchair-bound only blind sites – An application must be received by the TWRA Region I Office by noon on the fourth Friday in October. Persons holding a permit for another blind are not eligible to compete in the wheelchair-bound blind drawing. If a blind is not occupied by shooting time, another wheelchair-bound hunter and 1 to 3 assistants (at least one assistant must be age 16 or older) may occupy the blind for that day. Hunting restricted to wheelchair hunters and assistants only within the marked wheelchair hunting zone at designated blinds.

SHELBY FOREST

see Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park and Natural Area

128-SOUTH FORK WATERFOWL REFUGE

Madison County • 778 acres
ON Hwy. 412
Carl Wirwa (731) 696-3197 • SG, BG, WF

Closed to fall turkey.

Same as statewide seasons, except closed to all activities five days before the first opening of the late duck season. All hunting other than waterfowl is prohibited during the late duck season.

Waterfowl – Same as statewide season, except hunting of waterfowl during the late duck season permitted on Saturday, Sunday and the first and last day of each segment of the late duck season. All hunting ceases at 3:00 p.m. (CST) each day, except the last day of the season when hunting closes at sunset. Walk-in only. No waterfowl hunters permitted on the area or access areas before 4:00 a.m. opening day and from 5:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. the following days during the late duck season. No blinds, blind materials, boats or decoys may be left overnight.

129-THorny Cypress

Dyer county • 3,100 acres
Tract I — Between Hwy. 104 and I-155
Tract II — Between Boothspoint Rd. and White Lake Refuge
Jason Maxedon (731) 285-6124 • SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons, except areas within 150 yards of draw waterfowl pools are closed during small game, trapping and statewide deer gun season(s).

Waterfowl - Same as statewide season, except hunting of waterfowl during the late duck season permitted only on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and the first and last day of each segment of the late duck season and youth waterfowl season. All hunting shall cease at 3:00 p.m. (CST) each day, except the last day of each season and the remaining goose seasons when hunting shall close at sunset. Waterfowl hunting is restricted to designated pools or temporary blind sites only. Designated pools/sites will be allocated by computer draw. Quota application period runs from Sep. 5–Oct. 10. All hunters in a party are required to hunt in the pool/site for which they were drawn. Decoys and temporary blinds may be left out over the specified hunt but must be removed upon the completion of the hunt on the last day.

Goose Season: To coincide with statewide season AFTER the youth waterfowl hunting season. No pool restrictions or drawings.

Special Regulations: Motorized vehicles are allowed only on designated roads, trails and parking areas. No vehicles are allowed in fields, woods or on levees.

130-THREE RIVERS

Obion County • 1,577 acres
Larry Armstrong (731) 749-5587 • SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons.

Waterfowl - No waterfowl hunters permitted on unit or access area from two hours after legal shooting hours have ended until 4:00 a.m. the following day during late duck seasons. No permanent blinds. No blinds, blind materials, boats, or decoys may be left overnight.

131-TIGRETT

Dyer County • 7,000 acres
Carl Wirwa (731) 696-3197 • SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons. Small game hunting , excluding waterfowl is closed during Young Sportsman deer hunts.

Waterfowl – Same as statewide seasons. Waterfowl hunting shall close at 3:00 p.m. (CST) each day of the regular statewide waterfowl seasons, except the last day of the duck seasons and remaining goose seasons when hunting shall close at sunset.

132-TUMBLEWEED

Lake County • 2,924 acres
SOUTHWEST CORNER, on Hwy. 79
Jason Maxedon (731) 285-6124 • SG, BG, WF

Same as statewide seasons.

133-WEST SANDY (Springville Bottoms)

Henry County • 4,319 acres
David Ulderich (731) 593-0588 • SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Fishing, trapping and hunting of all species other than waterfowl is prohibited in the subimpoundments during the late duck season(s).

Waterfowl - Waterfowl hunting shall close at 3:00 p.m. (CST) each day of the regular statewide waterfowl seasons, except the last day of the duck seasons and remaining goose seasons when hunting shall close at sunset. All activities are prohibited in the subimpoundments five days before each opening day of the statewide duck season.

Waterfowl – Wheelchair-bound only blind sites – Provided on a first come, first serve basis. Hunting restricted to wheelchair hunters and assistants only within the marked wheelchair hunting zone.

Dog training – Sep. 1–Mar. 15. Closed during the late duck season.

134-WHITE LAKE REFUGE

Dyer County • 1,194 acres
Jason Maxedon (731) 285-6124 • SG, BG

Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 – the last day of Feb. Designated observation areas will be open year-round.

Closed to waterfowl, dove, and fall turkey.

Same as statewide seasons except all seasons closed during refuge closure date.

135-WHITE OAK

Hardin County • 7,000 acres
southeast of Milledgeville, off of Hwy. 69
Pete Creech (731) 687-3444 • SG, WF, BG

Closed to fall turkey.

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Small game hunting closed during the Young Sportsman deer hunt.

Dove – Sep. 1, 3 and the remainder of the statewide dove season.

Deer – Same as statewide seasons except archery equipment-only after Dec. 2; archers must meet legal blaze orange requirements during statewide muzzleloader and gun seasons. Closed to Jan. Young Sportsman hunt.

Quail – Dec. 3–Jan. 1.

Waterfowl - Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Waterfowl hunting closes at 3:00 p.m. CST during the late duck season(s) and all types of water traffic prohibited after 5:00 p.m. CST. No waterfowl hunters permitted on the area or access areas before 4:00 a.m. opening day, and from 5:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. the following days during the late duck season. All water traffic prohibited five days before each opening day of statewide duck season. Temporary blinds only. No decoys, boats, blinds, and blind materials may be left overnight.

136-WOLF RIVER AND GHOST RIVER STATE NATURAL AREA

Fayette County • 7,000 acres
on Hwy. 57 east of Memphis, south of LaGrange
Brandon Gilbert (901) 878-0855 • SG, BG, WF

Ghost River Natural Area is open same as Wolf River WMA. Hunting or access to hunt from the boardwalk structure is prohibited.

Closed to fall turkey.

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Centerfire rifles prohibited, except on Young Sportsman hunt. Small game closed during Young Sportsman deer hunts.

Dove - Sep. 1, at noon and the remainder of the statewide dove season.

Quail – Dec. 1-31.

Rabbit – Nov. 17–Jan. 31

Deer – Same as statewide seasons except archery equipment only after Nov. 16 and archers must meet legal blaze orange requirements during statewide muzzleloader and gun seasons. Tree stands must be marked with hunter’s TWRA ID number. Closed to Jan. Young Sportsman hunt.

Turkey – Young Sportsman – Same as statewide, Young Sportsman hunt. One turkey.

Turkey – Two hunts. Apr. 5–7 (25 hunter quota), Apr. 19–21 (30 hunter quota). One turkey (bonus bird). Hunting ends at noon each day and successful hunters must check birds at Wolf River check station by 1:00 p.m.

Dog training – Sep. 1–Mar. 15 except closed during the deer gun seasons.

Waterfowl - Waterfowl hunting closes at 3:00 p.m. (CST) each day during the late duck season(s), except the last day of each segment of the season(s) when hunting closes at sunset. Temporary blinds only.

Shooting range - open for rifle sight-in Oct 1-14