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WMA Dog Training Season Year-round except as otherwise indicated.

Camping

Permit Key

BG – Big Game quota permit or nonquota WMA annual permit.

SG – Small Game WMA permit or combination waterfowl and small game WMA permit.

WF – Combination waterfowl and small game WMA permit.

NP – No permit required.

HI – High Impact Habitat Conservation Permit

How to Guide

Using the WMA Icons:

Icons indicate that a season is open. If an icon is listed in a WMA, that season is open with possible restrictions that will be listed. If there is no icon listed in the WMA, the season is closed.

If the Big Game and/or Small Game icon is listed, then all Big Game and/or Small Game species are open with the statewide season unless otherwise noted.

The top line of each WMA is a quick reference guide to see what species are open to hunting during the statewide season.

The WMA summaries supply hunt dates, bag limits and special regulations. There are general regulations that may not be listed but apply to all WMAs (Wildlife Management Area General Regulations). Read ALL regulations before visiting a WMA.

If there are special managed hunts or seasons, these will be listed separately underneath each WMA. Specific dates, bag limits, and or restrictions will be listed here.

Barkley

Stewart County • 8,090 acres

Hwy. 79 downstream to river mile 85

Evan Gaskin (731) 593-0588

UNIT I • SG, WF, BG

All activities are prohibited in the sub-impoundments five days before each opening day of the statewide duck season. Beginning on the opening day of the regular waterfowl season and continuing until the last day of the regular waterfowl season, public access in the subimpoundment will only be allowed from 4:00 a.m. until two hours after legal shooting hours have ended. During the late duck season, all activities are prohibited in the subimpoundments when waterfowl hunting is closed.

Waterfowl hunting authorized only from tier 1, tier 2, and tier 4 locations.

Fishing, trapping, and hunting of all species other than waterfowl prohibited in the sub-impoundments during the duck season occurring in Nov.–Feb.

Same as statewide seasons except as noted. Deer and Small Game hunting is only allowed on days waterfowl hunting is closed during the duck season occurring in Nov.–Feb.

Waterfowl - Same as statewide seasons, except as noted.

Hunting of waterfowl during the duck and goose seasons occurring in Nov.–Feb. permitted only on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and the first and last day of each segment of the duck and goose seasons occurring in Nov.–Feb.

Quail - Nov. 4–Jan. 15.
Dog training - Sept. 1–March 15 except closed during the duck season occurring in Nov.–Feb.

UNIT II • SG, WF, BG

All of Barkley WMA except that defined as Unit I

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted.

Quail - Nov. 4–Jan. 15.

Bean Switch Refuge

Weakley County • 572 acres

Off Hwy. 54 near Greenfield on Middle

Fork of the Obion River

Rob Lewis (731) 749-5587 • SG, BG

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

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to dove, waterfowl and fall turkey hunting.

Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. One bearded turkey, counts toward statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.

Beason Creek

Hardin County – 460 acres

Office (731) 687-3444 • SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to fall turkey hunting.

Turkey - One non-quota hunt April 13–May 5. One bearded turkey, counts toward statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season

Beech River

Henderson/Decatur Counties – 450 acres

South of Darden off of HWY 412

Office (731) 687-3444 • SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Henderson County portion follows Unit CWD dates and bag limits, including August G/M/A Hunt. Closed to fall turkey hunting.

Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. One bearded turkey, counts toward statewide bag limit

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season

Waterfowl - Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Waterfowl hunting closes at 3 p.m.(CST) each day of the duck season occurring in Nov.–Feb., except the last day of seasons when hunting closes at sunset. All water traffic prohibited after 5 p.m. (CST). No access by waterfowl hunters before 4 a.m. (CST).

Big Sandy (Gin Creek)

Benton/Henry counties • 2,370 acres

Evan Gaskin (731) 593-0588 • SG, WF, BG

All activities are prohibited in the sub-impoundments five days before each opening day of the statewide duck season. Beginning on the opening day of the regular waterfowl season and continuing until the last day of the regular waterfowl season, public access in the subimpoundment will only be allowed from 4:00 a.m. until two hours after legal shooting hours have ended. During the late duck season, all activities are prohibited in the subimpoundments when waterfowl hunting is closed.

Any temporary blinds, hides, and decoys must be at least 200 yards from any permanent blinds and be removed at the end of shooting hours each day.

Fishing, trapping and hunting of all species other than waterfowl prohibited in the sub-impoundments during the duck season occurring in Nov.–Feb.

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted.

Quail - Nov. 4–Jan. 15.
Special Dove (youth) - Sept. 2 noon until sunset. Each youth must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult. Designated fields only.

Dove - Sept. 3 through the remainder of the first and second segment of the statewide season. Designated fields only.

Waterfowl - Same as statewide season, except hunting of waterfowl during the duck season occurring in Nov.–Feb. permitted only on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and the first and last day of each segment of the duck and goose seasons occurring in Nov.–Feb.
Dog training - Sept. 1–March 15, except closed during duck season occurring in Nov.–Feb.

Black Bayou Refuge

Lake County • 1,350 acres

Five miles north of Tiptonville on Hwy. 78

Chase Taylor (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. Nontoxic shot approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service only. Closed to waterfowl, spring and fall turkey season.

Deer - Same as statewide season except archery only from Nov. 4 until the end of the statewide deer seasons and antlered deer only during muzzleloader season. Deer count toward statewide bag limit. Closed to Young Sportsman deer hunt.
Turkey (Young Sportsman Hunt Only) - Same as statewide season.
Dog training - Sept. 1–Nov. 14.

Bogota

Dyer County • 2,293 acres

Josh Emerson (731) 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).

Quail - Nov. 4–Jan. 15.
Special Dove (Youth) - Sept. 2, noon until sunset. Each youth must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult. Designated fields only.

Dove - Sept. 3 through the remainder of the first and second segments of the statewide season. Designated fields only.

Waterfowl (Designated Pools Only) - Same as statewide season, except hunting of waterfowl during the duck season occurring in Nov.–Feb. permitted only on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and the first and last day of each segment of the duck season occurring in Nov.–Feb. and the youth/military waterfowl seasons. Goose seasons to coincide with statewide season after the youth/military waterfowl seasons, no pool restrictions or drawings.

All hunting shall cease at 3 p.m. (CST) each day, except the last day of each season and the remaining goose seasons when hunting shall close at sunset.

Designated pools (except Pool 1) will be allocated by computer draw. Hunters are restricted to pools or number stakes as specified by special instructions supplied by TWRA annually. All hunters in a party are required to hunt in the same temporary blind site for which they are drawn. Decoys and temporary blinds may be left out in draw pools over the specified hunt but must be removed upon completion of the hunt on the last day. Pool 1: No waterfowl hunters permitted in Pool 1 (non-draw pool) and no access allowed from two hours after legal shooting hours have ended until 4:00 a.m. the following day during the duck season occurring in November, December, and January. No permanent blinds. All decoys, temporary blinds, blind materials, and boats must be removed daily from Pool 1.

Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. One bearded turkey counts towards statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.

Dog training - Sept. 1–Oct. 31.

Camden

Benton County • 3,682 acres

Hwy. 70, west of New Johnsonville

Evan Gaskin (731) 593-0588

UNIT I • SG, WF, BG

All activities are prohibited in the sub-impoundments five days before each opening day of the statewide duck season. Beginning on the opening day of the regular waterfowl season and continuing until the last day of the regular waterfowl season, public access in the subimpoundment will only be allowed from 4:00 a.m. until two hours after legal shooting hours have ended.

Fishing, trapping and hunting of all species other than waterfowl prohibited in the sub-impoundments during the duck season occurring in Nov.–Feb.

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted.

Waterfowl - Waterfowl hunting shall close at 3 p.m. (CST) each day of the regular statewide waterfowl seasons, except the last day of each segment of the duck season occurring in Nov.–Feb. and remaining goose seasons when hunting shall close at sunset.
Dog training - Sept. 1–March 15 except closed during the duck season occurring in Nov.–Feb.

UNIT II • SG, WF, BG

All water traffic is prohibited in the subimpoundments five (5) days before opening day of the state wide duck season.

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Any temporary blinds, hides and decoys must be at least 200 yards from any permanent blind and removed at the end of the hunt day.

Quail - Nov. 4–Jan. 15.
Deer - Deer hunting will be with archery equipment only during waterfowl seasons. Archers must comply with the legal blaze orange requirements during the deer gun season.
Waterfowl - Waterfowl hunting shall close at 3:00 p.m. (CST) each day of the regular statewide waterfowl seasons, except for (a) Tuesdays and Thursdays, (b) the last day of each segment of the late duck season, (c) the remaining goose seasons, and (d) wheelchair-bound blind sites when hunting shall close at sunset.
Waterfowl (wheelchair-bound only blind sites) - Applications 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 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.
Dog training - Sept. 1–March 15 except closed during the duck season occurring in Nov.–Feb.

Chambers Creek

Hardin County – 400 acres

South of HWY 57 off of Robinson Rd.

Office (731) 687-3444 • SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to fall turkey hunting.

Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. One bearded turkey, counts toward statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.

Firing Range on Campbell-Old Mill Road is open for sighting-in during the month of October, daylight hours only. See tnwildlife.org for details.

Chickasaw State Forest

Hardeman/Chester counties • 11,215 acres

Chickasaw State Park Office (731) 989-5141 NP

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted.

Deer - Deer seasons follow Unit CWD bag limits including G/M/A hunts. See Deer Seasons & Bag Limits.
Turkey - Two weekly hunts (Tue–Wed and Fri–Sun) each week of spring turkey season. All hunts will be quota hunts and will be drawn prior to turkey season. Hunter quota 26 per hunt. One bearded turkey per hunt, counts toward statewide bag limit.
Camping - Chickasaw State Park managed campgrounds and cabins. Must contact State Park office.

C. M. Gooch

Obion County • 7,000 acres

East of Hwy. 51 and south of Obion

Rob Lewis (731) 749-5587 • SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons, except the area inside the TWRA maintained levee of Unit A and all of Unit E are closed during the waterfowl seasons and are closed to all activities five days before each opening of the duck season occurring in Nov.–Feb. Closed to fall turkey hunting.

Quail - Nov. 4–Jan. 15.
Turkey - One non-quota hunt April 13–May 5. One bearded turkey, counts toward the statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.

Waterfowl - Same as statewide season, except Gooch waterfowl hunting closes at 3 p.m. on Units A and E. Waterfowl hunting on the last day of each segment of the duck and remaining goose seasons closes at sunset.

Fishing, trapping, and hunting of all species other than waterfowl is prohibited inside the TWRA maintained levee of Unit A and all of Unit E during the waterfowl season. On Gooch Unit E, no waterfowl hunters permitted on the unit or access area from two hours after legal shooting hours have ended until 4 a.m. the following day. Fishing resumes the day after the last military waterfowl hunt.

No permanent blinds. All temporary blinds, blind materials, and boats must be removed from Unit E daily.

Gooch Unit E will be allocated by computer draw. Waterfowl hunting is restricted to temporary blind sites. Hunters are restricted to numbered stakes as specified by special instructions supplied by TWRA annually. Decoys may be left out over the specified hunt but must be removed upon completion of the hunt on the last day. Draw hunts will be Opening weekend(s), Monday - Thursday, and Friday-Sunday.

Colonel Forrest V. Durand

Madison County – 736 acres

Behind the Jackson Fairgrounds

Andrew Rutherford (731) 345-9992 • SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to fall turkey hunting. Deer seasons follow Unit CWD dates and bag limits, including August G/M/A Hunt. See Deer Seasons & Bag Limits.

Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. One bearded turkey, counts toward statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.

Cypress Pond Refuge

Decatur County • 585 acres

East Decatur, south of Whites Creek on

the Tennessee River

Office (731) 687-3444 • SG, BG

Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 until after the last youth/veterans waterfowl hunt.

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Small game seasons will be open on the Monday after the last youth waterfowl/veterans hunt through the remainder of the season. Closed to waterfowl hunting. Closed to dog training.

Dove - Sept. 1, noon - sunset. Continuing with statewide season.

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. Observation tower open only during Meeman Shelby Forest hunt dates that coincide with the hunting season. 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

Same as statewide seasons and bag limits, except as noted. Hunting allowed Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday only. Closed to waterfowl hunting. Deer seasons follow Unit CWD dates and bag limits, including August G/M/A Hunt. See Deer Seasons & Bag Limits.

Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. Hunt days are Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Bag limit one bearded turkey, counts towards statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.

Bomprezzi Unit

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Shotguns only for small game. Muzzleloaders and shotguns with rifled slugs are legal for deer. Centerfire rifles are prohibited. Deer seasons follow Unit CWD dates and bag limits, including August G/M/A Hunt. Deer Seasons & Bag Limits.

Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. Bag limit one bearded turkey, counts toward statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.

Quail - Nov. 4–Jan. 15.

Ernest Rice, Sr.

Dyer County • 2,900 acres

Josh Emerson (731) 285-6124 • SG, WF, BG

Dog training is closed. Hunters (except raccoon, opossum, and turkey hunters) may not enter WMA prior to 2 hours before sunrise and be off WMA by one hour after sunset or legal hunting/shooting time.

Same as statewide season, except small game hunting is closed during the big game gun hunt and except as noted.

Waterfowl, Raccoon, Opossum - Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Waterfowl, raccoon and opossum seasons are not closed during the big game hunts.
Waterfowl - Waterfowl hunting from temporary blinds only. No blinds, blind materials, boats, or decoys may be left overnight.
Deer - Open with statewide season dates but restricted to Archery Equipment Only - no hunting with muzzleloaders or guns for deer except in 7 day gun season listed below. Archery season is closed during the young sportsman gun hunts. Antlered deer must have nine antler points or a minimum outside beam spread of twenty inches. Archers must comply with legal blaze orange requirements during regular statewide Muzzleloader and Gun Season dates.

Deer (Gun) - One hunt: Dec. 16–22. One deer, antlered only. Antlered deer must have nine antler points or a minimum outside beam spread of twenty inches.

Deer (Gun - Young Sportsman) - Open with statewide seasons. No antler restriction.

Deer (Gun - Young Sportsman): Special hunt Oct. 21–22. No antler requirement. Either sex.

Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. Bag limit one bearded turkey counts toward statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.

Quail - Nov. 4–Jan. 15.

Fort Ridge

North Haywood County – 1,570 acres

Along the South Fork of the Forked Deer River, Off of HWY 54

Andrew Rutherford (731) 345-9992 • SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to fall turkey hunting. Deer seasons follow Unit CWD dates and bag limits, including August G/M/A Hunt. See Deer Seasons & Bag Limits.

Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. One bearded turkey, counts toward statewide bag limit

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.

Gray’s Creek

Hardeman County – 288 acres

North of Bolivar Off of HWY 18

Brandon Gilbert (901) 878-0855 • SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to fall turkey hunting. Deer seasons follow Unit CWD dates and bag limits, including August G/M/A Hunt. See Deer Seasons & Bag Limits.

Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. Bag limit is one bearded turkey. Counts toward the statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season

Harmon Creek

Benton County • 983 acres

Evan Gaskin (731) 593-0588 • SG, WF, BG

Waterfowl hunting from temporary blinds only. No blinds, blind materials, boats, or decoys may be left overnight. Hunters (except raccoon, opossum, and turkey hunters) may not enter WMA prior to two hours before sunrise and be off WMA by one hour after sunset or legal closing (or shooting) time.

Same as statewide seasons.

Quail - Nov. 4–Jan. 15.

Hart’s Mill

Northwest Carroll County and Southeast Weakley County – 1,758 acres Along the South Fork of Obion River Off of HWY 190

Rob Lewis (731) 749-5587 • SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to fall turkey hunting.

Quail - Nov. 4–Jan. 15.
Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. Bag limit is one bearded turkey. Counts toward the statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.

Hop-In Refuge

Obion County • 650 acres

On the South Fork of the Obion River, Hwy. 89 near Kenton

Rob Lewis (731) 749-5587 • SG, BG

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

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to dove, quail, waterfowl and fall turkey hunting.

Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. Bag limit is one bearded turkey. Counts toward statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season

Horns Bluff Refuge

Crockett/Gibson counties • 1,890 acres

Six miles northeast of Alamo off Hwy. 54

Andrew Rutherford (731) 345-9992 • SG, BG, WF

Refuge closed Nov. 15–Feb. 15. Observation areas closed sunset to sunrise.

Deer seasons follow Unit CWD dates and bag limits, including August G/M/A Hunt. See Deer Seasons & Bag Limits. Closed to quail hunting.

Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. Bag limit is one bearded turkey. Counts toward the statewide bag limit. Walk-in hunting only.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season and bag limit.

Waterfowl - North unit (portion of refuge north of Middle Fork Forked Deer River Channel) open to waterfowl hunting on Saturday and Sunday during duck season occurring in Nov.–Feb. Goose seasons to coincide with statewide seasons after the Youth/Military Waterfowl Season on the portion of Horn's Bluff WMA that is North of the main river channel. Walk-in only. No blinds, decoys, materials may be left overnight. All hunting shall cease at 3 p.m. except the last day of the season when hunting closes at sunset. No access before 4 a.m. or after 5 p.m. No access during refuge closure dates except for waterfowl hunters on open hunt days.

Jarrell Switch Refuge

Carroll County • 250 acres

Near McKenzie on the South Fork of the Obion River

Rob Lewis (731) 749-5587 • SG, WF, BG

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

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to waterfowl hunting.

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.

Deer - Deer seasons follow Unit CWD dates and bag limits, including August G/M/A Hunt. See Deer Seasons & Bag Limits. Tree Stands must be marked with hunter’s TWRA ID Number.
Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. Bag limit one bearded turkey, counts toward statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.

Dove - Special Youth Dove - Open at noon Sept. 2 until sunset. Each youth must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult. Youth fields open statewide the day following the youth hunt. Designated fields only.
Waterfowl - Same as statewide seasons, except waterfowl hunting closes at 3 p.m. (CST) each day of the regular statewide waterfowl seasons, except the last day of duck seasons and youth/military seasons and remaining goose seasons when hunting closes at sunset.

Waterfowl (Fullen North and South Tracts) - Waterfowl Hunting will be allocated by drawing for three-day hunts Friday–Sunday and opening weekend(s). The drawing will be announced prior to the hunt. Hunting will only be allowed from designated locations.

Waterfowl (Fig Field Unit) - That land north of Grammar Road. Waterfowl hunting will be allocated by computerized draw for three-day hunts Friday-Sunday and opening weekend(s) including the Sat. youth hunts, and for the two Sunday Veteran and Active Military hunts.

Designated pools will be allocated by computer draw. Hunters are restricted to pools or number stakes as specified by special instructions supplied by TWRA annually. All hunters in a party are required to hunt in the same temporary blind site for which they are drawn. Decoys and temporary blinds may be left out in draw pools over the specified hunt but must be removed upon completion of the hunt on the last day. No access allowed from two hours after legal shooting hours have ended until 4:00 a.m. the following day during the duck seasons occurring in Nov.-Feb. No permanent blinds.

Quail - Nov. 4–Jan. 15.
Camping - Fort Pillow State Park managed campgrounds and two primitive camp sites on WMA (first come, first serve)

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 or visit www.landbetweenthelakes.us.

LBL Hunter Use Permit required.

All harvested deer and turkeys must be checked at an LBL check station before leaving LBL. All areas lying in Tennessee except: 1. Nature Watch Area, wildlife refuges, safety zones around facilities, and areas posted as closed. 2. The back half of Rushing Bay is closed to all activity Nov. 1–March 15.

Lick Creek

Benton County • 198 acres

Evan Gaskin (731) 593-0588 • SG, WF, BG

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

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.
Quail - Nov 4–Jan. 15.

Maness Swamp Refuge

Weakley and Gibson counties • 1,200 acres

At the Junct. of South & Middle Forks of the Obion River

Rob Lewis (731) 749-5587 • SG, BG

Closed Nov. 1 to the last day in February to all forms of use and trespass unless otherwise indicated. Designated observation areas will be open year-round.

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Gibson County portion follows Unit CWD dates and bag limits beginning with August G/M/A Hunt (see Deer Seasons & Bag Limits) through Oct. 31. Closed to fall turkey hunting.

Turkey - One non-quota turkey hunt: April 13–May 5. Bag limit one bearded turkey, counts toward statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.

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. Rimfire rifle, shotgun, muzzleloader and archery equipment only. Centerfire rifles and handguns are prohibited. Wild hogs may be taken during deer season by licensed deer hunters.

Open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday within statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to spring squirrel hunting. Small game hunters must meet blaze orange requirements. Deer seasons follow Unit CWD dates, including August G/M/A hunt. See Deer Seasons & Bag Limits.

Special Squirrel Hunt (Youth) - Aug. 19.
Waterfowl - Waterfowl Hunting (Draw Zone) - All areas south of Pleasant View Road (Check Station Road) is draw area. All land north of Pleasant Land View (Check Station Road) and south of North Road (Boat Ramp Road) is non-draw area. Hunting during waterfowl season(s) occurring from Nov.–Feb. will be allocated by computer draw and is restricted to temporary blind sites. Hunters are restricted to numbered stakes as specified by special instructions supplied by TWRA annually. Decoys may be left out over the specified hunt but must be removed upon completion of the hunt on the last day. Hunts will be drawn for opening days of the late waterfowl season for each Thurs–Sat of the season including the Sat. youth hunts, and Sunday Veteran and Active Military hunts. Hunting will be limited to designated areas.

Waterfowl Hunting Non-Draw Zone. Same as statewide seasons on opening day(s) and Thurs–Sat.

Turkey (Young-Sportsman) - One hunt: April 6. One bearded turkey.

Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. Hunt days are Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Bag limit one bearded turkey, counts toward statewide bag limit.

Trapping - Beaver trapping by special permit only. Trapping of all other species prohibited.
Quail - Nov. 4–Jan. 15.
Dog training - Open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, Sept. 1–March 15.

Field Trials - Sept. 1–April 30.

Camping - State park managed campgrounds

Moss Island

Dyer County • 5,119 acres

Six miles south of Hwy. 20 on Mississippi River Levee, 23 miles west of Dyersburg

Josh Emerson (731) 285-6124 • SG, WF, BG

Dog training is closed. Hunters (except raccoon, opossum, and turkey hunters) may not enter WMA prior to 2 hours before sunrise and be off WMA by one hour after sunset or legal hunting/shooting time.

Same as statewide season, except small game hunting is closed during the big game gun hunt and except as noted

Waterfowl, Raccoon, Opossum - Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Waterfowl, raccoon and opossum seasons are not closed during the big game hunts.

Deer - Open with statewide season dates but restricted to Archery Equipment Only - no hunting with muzzleloaders or guns for deer except in 7 day gun season listed below. Archery season is closed during the young sportsman gun hunts. Antlered deer must have nine antler points or a minimum outside beam spread of twenty inches. Archers must comply with legal blaze orange requirements during regular statewide Muzzleloader and Gun Season dates.

Deer (Gun) - One hunt: Dec. 16–22. One deer, antlered only. Antlered deer must have nine antler points or a minimum outside beam spread of twenty inches.

Deer (Gun - Young Sportsman) - Open with statewide seasons. No antler requirement on this hunt.

Deer (Gun - Young Sportsman) - Special hunt. Oct. 21–22. No antler requirement. Either sex.

Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. Bag limit one bearded turkey counts towards statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.

Quail - Nov. 4–Jan. 15.
Waterfowl - Waterfowl hunting from temporary blinds only. No blinds, blind materials, boats, or decoys may be left overnight.

Natchez Trace State Forest

Benton/Carroll/Henderson counties

48,000 acres • off I-40, Exit 116

Evan Gaskin (731) 593-0588 • SG, BG

Horses permitted on roads and trails open to motorized traffic and other trails or routes established for their use. Riding off roads into fields, woods, or on foot trails is prohibited unless otherwise provided. All motorized vehicles must be muffler equipped to suppress noise and be spark-arrestor equipped to prevent fires. Operation of motorized vehicles is confined to roads not designated as closed. Off-road vehicles are restricted to roads open to other motorized traffic (except where prohibited by state or federal statue) and designated trails only. ORVs may be operated during daylight hours and at other times when participating in authorized activities. Driving off roads into woods, fields, or utility right-of-ways is prohibited for all motorized vehicles

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted.

Henderson County portion follows Unit CWD dates and bag limits including August G/M/A Hunt. See Deer Seasons & Bag Limits.

Quail - Nov. 4–Jan. 15
Turkey - Two weekly hunts (Tues–Wed and Fri–Sun) each week of spring turkey season. All hunts will be quota hunts and will be drawn prior to turkey season. Two hunt zones: North of I-40 and South of I-40. Hunter quota 48 per hunt per zone. One bearded turkey per hunt, counts toward statewide bag limit.
Shooting Range - see tnwildlife.org for details.
Camping - Natchez Trace State Park managed campgrounds and cabins. Must contact State Park office.

New Hope

Benton County • 88 acres

Evan Gaskin (731) 593-0588 • SG, WF, BG

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

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted.

Quail - Nov. 4–Jan. 15.

Obion River

Obion/Weakley/Gibson counties • 8,500 acres along the Obion River between Hwy. 45W and Hwy. 45E

Rob Lewis (731) 749-5587 • SG, WF, BG

All Units

Hunters (except raccoon, opossum, and turkey hunters) may not enter WMA prior to 2 hours before sunrise and must be off of WMA by one hour after sunset or legal hunting/shooting time. No permanent blinds. No blinds, blind materials, boats, or decoys may be left overnight.

Big Cypress Tree State Natural Area

Open to hunting same as Obion River WMA. Hunting is prohibited within 100 yards of the RIVER TRAIL BOARDWALK and RIVER TRAIL. Hunting with shotgun, muzzleloader, rimfire, and archery only. Recovery of big game on RIVER TRAIL BOARDWALK is prohibited. Contact Park Manager during normal business hours for access through locked gate after hours. (731) 431-7168

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to fall turkey hunting.

Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. Bag limit one bearded turkey, counts towards statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.

Quail - Nov. 4–Jan. 15.

Maness Swamp Hunting Unit

North of state HWY. 445, Bordered by the South Fork and Middle Fork of the Obion rivers as marked.

Closed to all activities five days before each opening of the late duck season. All hunting other than waterfowl is prohibited during the late duck seasons. No waterfowl hunters permitted 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).

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to fall turkey hunting. For Gibson County portions, deer season follows Unit CWD dates and bag limits, including August G/M/A hunt. See Deer Seasons & Bag Limits.

Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. Bag limit one bearded turkey, counts towards statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.

Waterfowl - Waterfowl Hunting will be allocated by computerized drawings for 3 day hunts (Friday - Sunday) and Opening weekend(s). The drawings will be held prior to the hunt. Hunting will only be allowed from designated locations. Waterfowl hunting closes at 3 p.m. except the last day of the waterfowl season(s) occurring in Nov.–Feb. and youth/military season(s) when hunting ends at sunset.

Parker Branch

Gibson County • 263 acres

Off Hwy. 186 between Gibson and Trenton

Andrew Rutherford (731) 345-9992 • SG, BG, WF

Farm pond closed to fishing sunset to sunrise.

Deer seasons follow Unit CWD dates and bag limits, including August G/M/A Hunt. See Deer Seasons & Bag Limits. Closed to quail hunting.

Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. Bag limit one bearded turkey counts toward the statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season and bag limit.

Dog training - Nov. 1–March 15.

Perry Switch

Madison County - 210 ACRES

Southeast of Jackson off of Deep Gap Rd.

Andrew Rutherford (731) 345-9992 • SG, WF, BG

Deer seasons follow Unit CWD dates and bag limits, including August G/M/A Hunt. See Deer Seasons & Bag Limits. Closed to fall turkey hunting.

Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. One bearded turkey, counts toward statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.

Presidents Island

Shelby County • 6,300 acres

Chris Park (731) 738-0233 • BG

Hunters must check in at the 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, or as otherwise specified by rule or proclamation. Access permitted from Farm Road only. No access permitted from Mississippi River, McKellar Lake, or from the Causeway.

Youth permit holders must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult.

Deer (Archery) - One hunt: Oct. 20–22. Hunter quota 30. Bag limit one antlered deer, which must have nine antler points or a minimum outside beam spread of twenty inches. Scouting date Oct. 19 for the Oct. 20–22 permit holders only.

Deer (Archery) - One hunt: Dec. 1–3. Hunter quota 30. Bag limit one antlered deer, which must have nine antlered points or a minimum outside beam spread of twenty inches. Scouting date: Nov. 30 for the Dec. 1–3 permit holders only.

Reelfoot

Lake/Obion counties • 24,000 acres

North of Hwy. 22 and east of Hwy. 78

Chase Taylor (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 and Lifetime Sportsman License holders, youth under 16 and residents over 65.

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Small game hunters (except waterfowl) must wear blaze orange during big game hunts. Closed to Spring and Fall Turkey hunting.

Opossum - Raccoon - Sunset, Aug. 25–the last day of Feb. No limit.
Deer - Same as statewide season except archery only from Nov. 18 until the end of the statewide deer seasons. Deer count toward statewide bag limit.
Turkey - Young Sportsman Only - Same as statewide season.
Quail - Nov. 4–Jan. 15.
Waterfowl - Same as statewide waterfowl seasons. Waterfowl hunting closed at 3 p.m. (CST), except for last day of each segment of the duck season occurring in Nov.–Feb. and the remaining Reelfoot goose seasons when hunting ceases at sunset.
Waterfowl (wheelchair-bound only blind sites) - 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 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.
Youth Waterfowl (Wheelchair-bound only blind sites) - Application must be received by the TWRA Region 1 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. Youths, age 6–16, must be accompanied by an adult, 21 years of age or older, who must remain in position to take immediate control of the hunting device except as otherwise noted. If 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 the day. Hunting restricted to wheelchair hunters and assistants only within the marked wheelchair-hunting zone at designated blinds.
Camping - State Park managed campgrounds

SERGEANT LEE RUSSELL REFUGE

CARROLL COUNTY – 570 ACRES

WEST SIDE OF HWY. 77, KNOWN AS GORDON BROWN HWY.

ANDREW RUTHERFORD (731)345-9992 ∙SG, BG

Same as statewide except as noted. Closed to all trespass from Nov. 15–last day in February.

Shelby Forest

See Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park and Natural Area

South Fork Waterfowl Refuge

Madison County • 778 acres • ON Hwy. 412

Andrew Rutherford (731) 345-9992 • SG, BG, WF

Same as statewide seasons, except closed to all activities five days before the first opening of the late duck season to Feb. 15. All hunting other than waterfowl is prohibited during the duck season occurring in Nov.–Feb. No access during refuge closure dates except for waterfowl hunters on open hunt days. Fall turkey season closed. Deer seasons follow Unit CWD dates and bag limits, including August G/M/A Hunt. See Deer Seasons & Bag Limits.

Turkey - One non-quota hunt; April 13–May 5. Bag limit one bearded turkey counts toward statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season and bag limit.

Waterfowl - Same as statewide season, except hunting of waterfowl during the late duck season permitted on Saturday and Sunday and the first and last day of each segment of the duck season occurring in Nov.–Feb. All hunting ceases at 3 p.m. (CST) each day, except the last day of the season when hunting closes at sunset. Walk-in only. No blinds, decoys, materials may be left overnight. No access before 4 a.m. or after 5 p.m.

Spring Creek

Madison County – 439 Acres

West of Spring Creek Off of HWY 152

Andrew Rutherford (731) 345-9992 • SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to fall turkey hunting. Deer seasons follow Unit CWD dates and bag limits, including August G/M/A Hunt. See Deer Seasons & Bag Limits.

Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. One bearded turkey, counts toward statewide bag limit

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.

Thorny Cypress

Dyer county • 3,100 acres

Tract I — Between Hwy. 104 and I-155

Tract II — Between Boothspoint Rd. and White Lake Refuge

Josh Emerson (731) 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).

Turkey - One non-quota hunt; April 13–May 5. Bag limit one bearded turkey counts towards statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.

Dog training - Sept. 1–Oct. 31
Quail - Nov. 4–Jan. 15.
Waterfowl - Same as statewide season, except hunting of waterfowl during the duck season occurring in Nov.–Feb. permitted only on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and the first and last day of each segment of the late duck seasons and the youth/military waterfowl seasons. Goose season to coincide with statewide season after the youth waterfowl season, no pool restrictions or day, except the last day of each season and the remaining goose seasons when hunting shall close at sunset.

Designated pools (except Pool 10, Pool 11 and Pool 12) will be allocated by computer draw pools. Waterfowl hunting is restricted to temporary blind sites. Hunters are restricted to pools or number stakes as specified by special instructions supplied by TWRA annually. All hunters in a party are required to hunt in the same temporary blind site for which they are drawn. 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.

Pools 10, 11, and 12: No waterfowl hunters permitted in Pools 10, 11, and 12 (non-draw pools) and no access allowed from two hours after legal shooting hours have ended until 4 a.m. the following day during the duck seasons occurring in Nov.–Feb. No permanent blinds. All decoys, temporary blinds, blind materials, and boats must be removed daily from Pools 10, 11, and 12.

All waterfowl hunting shall cease at 3 p.m. (CST) each day, except the last day of each season and the remaining goose seasons when hunting shall close at sunset.

Three Rivers

Obion County • 1,577 acres

Rob Lewis (731) 749-5587 • SG, WF, BG

West Unit is open to all forms of hunting during waterfowl season and the East Unit is closed to all activities five days before each opening of the late duck season. All hunting other than waterfowl is prohibited during the late duck season.

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to fall turkey hunting.

Turkey - One non-quota: April 13–May 5. Bag limit one bearded turkey, counts toward statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.

Quail - Nov. 4–Jan. 15.
Waterfowl (West Unit) - No waterfowl hunters permitted on unit or access area from two hours after legal shooting hours have ended until 4 a.m. the following day during duck season occurring in Nov.–Feb.
Waterfowl (East Unit) - Waterfowl hunting will be allocated by computerized drawings for 3-day hunts (Friday - Sunday) and opening weekend(s). The drawings will be held prior to the hunt. Hunting will only be allowed from designated locations. Waterfowl hunting closes at 3 p.m. except that last day of the waterfowl season(s) occurring in Nov.–Feb. and youth/military season(s) when hunting ends at sunset. Closed to all activities five days before each opening of the late duck season. All hunting other than waterfowl is prohibited during the late duck seasons. No waterfowl hunters permitted on Unit or Access area from 2 hours after legal shooting hours have ended until 4 a.m. the following day during the late duck season(s).

Tigrett

Dyer County • 7,629 acres

Andrew Rutherford (731) 345-9992 • SG, WF, BG

Hunters (except raccoon, opossum, and turkey hunters) may not enter WMA prior to two hours before sunrise and be off WMA by one hour after sunset or legal closing (or shooting) time.

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. All small game hunting (excluding waterfowl hunting) closed on this area during the Young Sportsman hunts.

Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. Bag limit one bearded turkey, counts toward statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.

Quail - Nov. 4–Jan. 15.
Waterfowl - Waterfowl hunting closes at 3 p.m. (CST) each day of the regular statewide waterfowl seasons, except the last day of duck seasons and remaining goose seasons when hunting closes at sunset. No access to WMA by waterfowl hunters before 4 a.m.

Tull Bottom

Chester County – 1,184 acres

East of Henderson Along the South Fork of the Forked Deer River Off of HWY 200

Office (731) 687-3444 • SG, WF, BG

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to fall turkey hunting. Deer seasons follow Unit CWD dates and bag limits, including August G/M/A Hunt. See Deer Seasons & Bag Limits.

Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. One bearded turkey, counts toward statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.

Tumbleweed

Lake County • 5,770 acres

Southwest Corner, on Hwy. 79

Josh Emerson (731) 285-6124 • SG, BG, WF

Hunters (except raccoon, opossum, and turkey hunters) may not enter WMA prior to 2 hours before sunrise and be off WMA by one hour after sunset or legal hunting/shooting time.

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted.

Dove - Same as statewide season. Hunting permitted from designated fields only.
Quail - Nov. 4–Jan. 15.
Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. Bag limit one bearded turkey, counts toward statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.

Waterfowl - Hunting from temporary blinds only. No blinds, blind materials, boats, or decoys may be left overnight.

West Sandy (Springville Bottoms)

Henry County • 4,319 acres

Evan Gaskin (731) 593-0588 • SG, WF, BG

All activities are prohibited in the sub-impoundments five days before opening day of the statewide duck season. Beginning on the opening day of the regular waterfowl season and continuing until the last day of the regular waterfowl season, public access in the subimpoundment will only be allowed from 4:00 a.m. until two hours after legal shooting hours have ended.

Any temporary blinds, hides, and decoys must be at least 200 yards from any permanent blinds and be removed at the end of shooting hours each day.

Fishing, trapping and hunting of all species other than waterfowl prohibited in the sub-impoundments during the duck season occurring in Nov.–Feb.

Same as statewide seasons.

Waterfowl - Waterfowl hunting closes at 3 p.m. (CST) each day of the regular statewide waterfowl seasons, except the last day of duck seasons and remaining goose seasons when hunting closes at sunset. Any temporary blinds, hides and decoys must be at least 200 yards from any permanent blind and removed at the end of the hunt day.

Waterfowl (Wheelchair-bound Only Blind Sites) - Applications 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 blind is not occupied by shooting time, another wheelchairbound 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.

Quail - Nov. 4–Jan. 15.
Dog training - Sept. 1–March 15. Closed during the late duck season.

White Lake Refuge

Dyer County • 1,194 acres

Josh Emerson (731) 285-6124 • SG, BG

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

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to dove, fall turkey, and waterfowl hunting.

Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. Bag limit one bearded turkey, counts toward statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.

White Oak

Hardin County • 7,000 acres

Southeast of Milledgeville, off of Hwy. 69

Office (731) 687-3444 • SG, WF, BG

All small game hunting is closed during Young Sportsman deer hunts. All water traffic prohibited five days before the opening day(s) of the statewide duck season.

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to fall turkey hunting.

Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13–May 5. Bag limit one bearded turkey, counts toward statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season and bag limit.

Dove - Sept. 1, noon-sunset. Continuing with statewide season.
Quail - Dec. 1–31
Deer - Same as statewide seasons, except archery-only deer hunting after Nov. 26. Archers must meet legal blaze orange requirements during this period. Closed to January Young Sportsman deer hunt.
Waterfowl - Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Waterfowl hunting closes at 3 p.m. (CST) each day of the regular statewide waterfowl seasons, except the last day of duck seasons and remaining goose seasons when hunting closes at sunset. All types of water traffic prohibited after 5 p.m.

No waterfowl hunters permitted on the area or access areas before 4 a.m. opening day(s), and from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m. the following days during the late duck season.

Waterfowl (Lebanon Pond) - Lebanon Pond waterfowl hunting area will be allocated by computer draw as specified in the waterfowl quota hunt computer drawing and allocation procedures. Draw hunts will be Opening weekend(s), Monday-Thursday, and Friday-Sunday within the late waterfowl seasons. Waterfowl hunting is restricted to temporary staked blind sites designated by GPS coordinates. Successful applicants and up to 7 guests will be required to hunt within 25 yards of staked blind sites and are required to hunt at the same temporary blind site for which they are drawn. Decoys and temporary blinds may be left out over the specified hunt period but must be removed upon completion of the hunt on the last day of that period.

Wolf River and Ghost River State Natural Area

Fayette County • 11,200 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.

Turkey - Two weekly hunts (Tue–Wed and Fri–Sun) each week of spring turkey season. All hunts will be quota hunts and will be drawn prior to turkey season. Hunter quota 25 per hunt. One bearded turkey per hunt, counts toward statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season and bag limit.

Unit I (That Portion South of Hwy. 57)

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to quail hunting. Closed to fall turkey season. All small game hunting is closed during Young Sportsman deer hunts.

Dove - Sept. 1 at noon and every day thereafter during the remainder of the statewide dove seasons.
Rabbit - Nov. 4–Jan. 31, 2024
Waterfowl - Waterfowl hunting closes at 3 p.m. (CST) each day of the regular statewide waterfowl seasons, except the last day of duck seasons and remaining goose seasons when hunting closes at sunset. Temporary blinds only.
Shooting range - Firing range open for rifle sight-in during the whole month of Oct. See tnwildlife.org for more details. Coordinates of the range are (GPS N35.0026.63, W89.1759.93).
Deer -Deer seasons follow Unit CWD dates and bag limits, including August G/M/A Hunt. See Deer Seasons & Bag Limits.
Dog training - Sept. 1–Jan. 31.

Unit II (That Portion North of Hwy. 57)

Same as statewide season, except as noted. Closed to fall turkey hunting.

Two weekly hunts (Tues–Wed and Fri–Sun) each week of spring turkey season. All hunts will be quota hunts and will be drawn prior to turkey season. Hunter quota 25 per hunt for Units 1 and 2 combined. One bearded turkey per hunt and counts toward statewide bag limit.
Deer - Deer seasons follow Unit CWD dates and bag limits, including August G/M/A Hunt. See Deer Seasons & Bag Limits.
Waterfowl - Waterfowl hunting closes at 3 p.m. (CST) each day of the regular statewide waterfowl seasons, except the last day of duck seasons and remaining goose seasons when hunting closes at sunset. Temporary blinds only.