Region III
Select your WMA alphabetically:
Alpine Mountain | Blackburn Fork | Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness | Catoosa | Charlotte Ann Finnell Neal | South Cherokee | Chickamauga | Cordell Hull | Cordell Hull Refuge | Cummings Cove | Edgar Evins State Park | Enterprise | South Nature Park | Fall Creek Falls State Park | Fourth Fractional Township | Harp | Hiwassee Refuge | Jackson Swamp | Keyes-Harrison | Kingston Refuge | Luper Mountain | Mcglothin-Largen | Mt. Roosevelt | North Chickamauga Creek | Oak Ridge | Paint Rock Refuge | Pea Ridge | Pickett State Forest | Prentice Cooper State Forest | Skinner Mountain | Standing Stone State Forest | Tellico Lake | The Boils | Watts Bar | Yuchi Refuge
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How to Use
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.


301-Alpine Mountain
Overton County • 1,642 acres
Region III Office (931) 484-9571 • SG, BG



Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Wild hogs may be taken during any deer hunt by legal deer hunters.


302-Blackburn Fork
Southeastern Jackson County – 600 acres
West of HWY 135, North of Landford Hill Rd, East of Seven Knobs Rd and South of Daniel Hill Lane
Region III Office (931) 484-9571 • SG, BG
Use of motorized vehicles or horseback riding prohibited. Closed to all nonhunting activities during big game hunts.



Same as statewide seasons, except as noted.


303-Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness
White County • 20,000 acres
On the Cumberland County line
6 miles south of Hwy. 70S
Nathan Wilhite (931) 935-3280 • SG, BG
No ATVs, motorcycles or hooved animal riding permitted. Closed to all non-hunting activities during deer hunts. Closed to all non-hunting activities during spring turkey season until 12 noon CDT. Antlered deer must have a minimum of four (4) points on one antler or a 15 inch minimum outside spread on all hunts. Wild hogs may be taken during any deer hunt by legal deer hunters.

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to all hunting March 1 through the fourth Friday in August, except during spring turkey and squirrel seasons. Small game hunting and dog training closed at sunset on the day before and during scheduled deer and turkey hunts. Closed to quail hunting.

Same as statewide seasons, except deer season is closed Nov. 12 - 19 and after Dec. 10.

Big Bottom Unit • SG, BG, HI
Special Use - Hooved animal riding, bicycling, and OHV use permitted only by individuals possessing a valid hunting and fishing license and WMA permit or a High Impact Habitat Conservation Permit.
Unauthorized entry is prohibited between sunset and sunrise. Closed to all non-hunting activities during big game hunts.
Wild hogs may be taken during any deer hunt by legal deer hunters.



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

304-Catoosa
Cumberland/Morgan counties • 79,740 acres
I-40 exits, Peavine, Genesis, and Westel roads
Don Chance (931) 456-2479 • SG, BG, HI
Special Use - Hooved animal riding, bicycling and Off -Highway Vehicle (OHV) use permitted only by individuals possessing a valid hunting and fishing license and WMA permit or a High Impact Habitat Conservation Permit. OHVs permitted from the fourth Saturday in August through the second Sunday in June. OHVs, bicyclists and hooved animal riders may not enter the area except through gated TWRA access points.
Entire area open on all deer hunts. Catoosa WMA will be closed to all users Feb. 1 through last Friday in March except for walk-in small game hunting and trapping from Feb 1 - last day of Feb and the Cumberland Trail Corridor is open to through hiking year round. Guides prohibited on all hunts. Unauthorized entry or presence is prohibited between sunset and sunrise. During big game hunts, the area is open only to legal big game hunting participants, except the Cumberland Trail corridor is open to through hiking year round.
Big game hunters are required to check out big game and wild hogs at the WMA check stations when stations are in operation. Attention persons participating in the hog control hunt: There have been multiple documented cases of Brucellosis in hogs on Catoosa. Use caution when handling harvested hogs. Closed to all hunting March 1 - fourth Friday in August, except during turkey and spring squirrel seasons.
Attention Cumberland Trail Corridor users: Pedestrian access through the Catoosa WMA on the Cumberland Trail corridor will be allowed year round. All users within the Cumberland Trail corridor must wear visible fluorescent clothing during deer gun and muzzleloader hunts, spring turkey hunts, and wild hog control hunts. During all deer hunts, spring turkey hunts, and wild hog control hunts pedestrian access is limited to within 100 feet on either side of the Cumberland Trail corridor.
Closed to bear hunting.
All dog training is prohibited.

Same as statewide seasons, except closes at sunset the day before and during scheduled big game hunts, unless otherwise noted. Dogs are not permitted during the spring squirrel season. Trapping and small game hunting closed during wild hog control season. Closed to quail hunting and dog training.
Rifles and handguns using center-fire ammunition are legal for hunting beaver, bobcat, foxes, coyotes, groundhogs and crows only during big game seasons and the hunter must be a licensed legal big game hunter. During big game hunts, coyotes may be taken with any weapon legal for that hunt. Chasing fox, coyote or bobcat with dogs is not permitted.



Deer (Archery) - One hunt: Oct. 2 - 10. Archery equipment only. Area checking stations operated. Entire area open. 2 deer no more than one antlered (deer counts towards statewide bag limit).
Deer (Muzzleloader) - Two hunts: Oct. 28 - 30, Nov. 18 - 20. Station quota per hunt: Genesis 1,000; Bicolor 1,000. One deer, antlered only (bonus deer).
Deer (Gun) - One hunt: Nov. 11 - 13. Station quota: Genesis 1,000; Bicolor 1,000. One deer, antlered only (bonus deer).
Deer (Gun - Young Sportsman) - One hunt: Oct. 23 - 24. Two deer, no more than one antlered (bonus deer).
Deer (Gun) - One hunt: Dec. 2 - 4. Entire area open. One deer, antlered only (bonus deer).
Wild Hog (Control Season - Dogs Permitted) - Dec. 8 - 12, 15 - 19 Entire area open. No limit, either sex.
All participants in the hog control season must wear on the upper portion of their body and head a minimum of 500 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange, visible front and back. Participants may use any legal weapon and ammunition that is legal for taking deer, bear or elk. Legal hours: One-half hour before sunrise to one half-hour after sunset. Checking stations open on Catoosa–all hogs must be transported whole to the checking stations for data collection.
Bullfrog - April 1 - Sept. 1. No hunting during turkey hunts.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - One hunt: April 16 - 17. One bearded turkey. Counts toward statewide bag limit.


Shooting Range (Peavine Campground) - Open April 1 - Jan. 31, except closed during deer archery hunts and turkey hunts. Daylight hours only. Permit required (See pg. 48).
Crooked Fork Unit
Morgan County 1,600 acres
Don Chance (931) 456-2479 • SG,BG, HI
Rifles and handguns using center-fire ammunition are prohibited.


Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to quail hunting. Closed to all hunting March 1 through the fourth Friday in August, except during turkey and spring squirrel seasons. Chasing fox, coyote, or bobcat with dogs is not permitted.

Same as statewide seasons, except deer season is closed after Dec. 10. Archery equipment, shotguns and muzzleloaders only for deer hunting. Wild hogs may be taken during any deer hunt by legal deer hunters.

305-Charlotte Ann Finnell Neal
Bradley County • 495 acres
Region III office (931) 484-9571 • sg,wf, bg
Use of motorized vehicles prohibited.



Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Deer season closes Dec. 10. Archery equipment only for deer hunting.

Small game open Dec. 11 - last day of Feb., except as noted. Squirrel season open from Aug. 28 - Sept. 24, and during spring squirrel season. Dogs are not permitted during spring squirrel season.


306-South Cherokee
Along the Tennessee-North Carolina state line south of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park • 300,000 acres
Mitch Clure (423) 884-6767 • bg
Includes former Ocoee and Tellico Units. Bear reserves are closed to all big game hunting when the bear season (dogs permitted) is open on the South Cherokee. It is illegal to possess firearms with any breed of dog other than pointing breeds during daylight hours, excluding bear season, except as provided. Cherokee WMA Nonquota Big Game permit (Type 095 or Type 094) or Sportsman License required to hunt the nonquota big game hunts. Some roads normally open to public travel may be closed from Dec. 15 - March 31. Wild hog may be taken during any deer or bear hunt with no limit. During gun and muzzleloader Big Game hunts all wild hog hunters must comply with the blaze orange requirements. A bear hunter who has filled the daily or seasonal limit may continue to carry a firearm and take wild hogs where incidental taking is allowed. Closed to all hunting March 1 through the 4th Friday in Aug., except turkey season.







Same as statewide, except as noted.

Spring squirrel season is closed. Small game hunting in bear reserves and party hunt area during scheduled party hunts prohibited one day before and during bear (dogs permitted) hunts.
Dogs permitted for squirrel hunting outside of bear reserves during bear dog hunts and Jan. 1 - last day of February. Squirrel hunters utilizing dogs during bear hunts are limited to a maximum of 2 dogs per vehicle.
Season open on groundhog, fox and skunk during any small game hunt with weapons legal for that small game hunt. Bobcat may be taken on any scheduled big game or small game hunt that coincides with the statewide bobcat season with weapon legal for that scheduled hunt. Beaver and coyote may be taken on any hunt with weapon legal for that hunt. Bobcat hunting with dogs is prohibited.

Deer (Muzzleloader) - One hunt: Oct. 25 - 31. One deer, antlered only (deer counts towards state wide bag limit).
Deer (Gun - Young Sportsman) - One hunt: Oct. 23 - 24. One deer, antlered or antlerless (deer counts towards state wide bag limit).
Deer (Gun) - Two hunts: Nov. 20 - 28, Dec. 13 - 27. Two deer, antlered only (deer counts towards state wide bag limit).

Bear Party-Dog Hunts (Gun - Dogs Permitted) - Four hunts: Oct. 2 - 3, 9 - 10, Nov. 1 - 2, Nov. 29-30. Quota party dog hunts, 75 permits per party. One party permitted in each of the following areas: Upper Tellico, Lower Tellico, Upper Bald River, and Lower Bald River. One bear, either sex. Party-Dog Area closed during scheduled quota party-dog hunts.
Non-hunting juveniles under the age of 13 may accompany an adult hunter (18 years old or older) who has a valid party-hunt permit. Juveniles must also comply with all regulations specified for permitted hunters.






Safety Zone - On the Cherokee WMA, hunting or discharging a firearm is prohibited within 150 yards of a developed recreation area, campsite, residence, building, occupied area, across or on a National Forest system road. Contact the appropriate U.S. Forest Service office for more information.
Horseback riding - Horseback riding on properties owned by the U.S. Forest Service shall be the same as U.S. Forest Service regulations. Contact the U.S. Forest Service (423-476-9700). On those properties owned or leased by the TWRA, horseback riding is only allowed upon roads opened for vehicle travel. No riding off road into openings, fields, trails or through streams.

307-Chickamauga
Bradley/Hamilton/McMinn/Meigs/Rhea counties • 4,000 acres • SG, WF, BG
Soddy Creek, Sale Creek, Cottonport,
Yellow Creek and Washington Ferry
Brian Letner, Region 3 Office (931) 484-9571
Candies Creek, Johnson Bottoms, Roger's Creek
Jason Jackson (423) 614-3018
For all other Chickamauga Units
Rob Klippel (423) 693-6791
Soddy Creek, Sale Creek



Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to quail hunting. Deer hunting with archery equipment only. Archery hunters must comply with blaze orange requirements during the statewide deer gun or muzzleloader seasons.Shotguns loaded with No. 4 shot or smaller only (except waterfowl). Waterfowl hunting restricted to use of shotguns loaded with No. 2 shot or smaller.
Cottonport, Washington Ferry, Shelton Bottoms, Mud Creek, New Bethal, Moon Island, Goodfield Creek, Gillespie Bend, Ledford Island, Agency Creek, Sugar Creek, South Mouse Creek Units



Same as statewide hunting and trapping seasons. No waterfowl hunters permitted on Units from two hours after legal shooting hours have ended until 4 a.m. the following day during the duck season(s). Closed to quail hunting.
Candies Creek, Johnson Bottoms, Rogers Creek, Yellow Creek Units



Same as statewide seasons, except units closed to all forms of trespass including fishing, trapping and hunting for all species except waterfowl from the first opening day of the late duck season until the last day of the late duck season and on the day before and during the Youth Waterfowl hunts. Closed to quail hunting.


308-Cordell Hull
Jackson/Smith counties • 25,000 acres
Includes all property posted and painted with Corps of Engineer and/or TWRA signs
Johnny Poston (615) 342-9307 • SG, WF, BG



Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to quail hunting. Wheelchair-bound hunter zone open to wheelchair-bound hunters only.




Defeated Creek Unit
Same as statewide seasons except as noted. Closed to quail hunting. Archery equipment only for deer hunting. Shotguns only for small game hunting.
Defeated Creek Unit is that area of Defeated Creek that extends from the main river channel to the Corps of Engineers boundary along Defeated Creek excluding Defeated Creek Recreational Area.
309-Cordell Hull Refuge
Jackson County • 600 acres
Near Gainesboro between Freestate Bridge Hwy 85A and Hwy 56 Bridge
Johnny Poston (615) 342-9307 • SG, wf, bg
Public use including all forms of trespass and hunting is prohibited from Nov. 15 - last day of Feb., except as otherwise indicated. Public entry permitted while on the main river channel passing through the refuge. Fishing by boat allowed during refuge closure in marked river channel only.


Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Deer season closed after Nov. 14. All seasons closed during refuge closure dates including dog training. Closed to quail hunting.

310-Cummings Cove
Hamilton/Marion counties • 1,200 acres
Region III office (931) 484-9571 • sg, bG
Access via Aetna Mountain Road. This is an unimproved dirt road with numerous washouts. Hazardous terrain, 4wd only.



Same as statewide seasons, except as noted.


311-Edgar Evins State Park
DeKalb County • 6,000 acres
On Center Hill Lake
Region III Office (931) 484-9571 • BG


Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to spring squirrel hunting on north side of Center Hill Lake.



312-Enterprise South Nature Park
Hamilton County • 1,800 acres
Region III Office • (931) 484-9571 • bg
Closed to hunting, trapping, and dog training except as noted. Coyotes may be taken on any hunt with weapons legal for that hunt.
Hunters are required to check in big game at WMA check stations when stations are in operation.

313-Fall Creek Falls State Park
Bledsoe/Van Buren counties • 7,000 acres
Off Hwy. 30 between Pikeville and Spencer
Region III Office (931) 484-9571 • BG
Dog training prohibited. Vehicle parking restricted to designated parking areas only during the hunting season. No parking allowed on roadside grass. All deer and turkey hunters must sign register at Park Headquarters before hunting. Harvested big game must be checked in at Park Headquarters. Coyotes may be taken on any hunt with weapons legal for that hunt.


Deer (Hunts for Warriors - Shotgun/Muzzleloader - Golf Course Zone) - One hunt: Dec. 7 - 8. Hunter quota 15. Two deer, no more than one antlered (bonus deer).

314-Fourth Fractional Township
Polk County • 520 acres
Near Copper Hill
Region III Office (931) 484-9571 • NP
Use of motorized vehicles prohibited.



Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Archery equipment only for big game. Archers must comply with legal blaze orange requirements during muzzleloader and gun seasons. Beagles and pointing breeds only. Dogs not permitted during spring squirrel season.
Small game hunting with shotguns only, using No. 6 shot or smaller.


315-Harp
Bledsoe County • 285 acres
Region III Office (931) 484-9571 • SG, BG



Same as statewide seasons.


316-Hiwassee Refuge
Meigs/Rhea counties • 2,500 acres
On Chickamauga Reservoir
Jason Jackson (423) 614-3018 • SG, WF, BG
Refuge is closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 through the last day of Feb., except the wildlife viewing area is open year-round. During refuge closure, public entry and fishing is permitted while on the main river channel passing through the refuge. Bobcat may be taken on any scheduled big game or small game hunt that coincides with the statewide bobcat season with hunting implements legal for that scheduled hunt. Beaver and coyotes may be taken on any hunt with weapons legal for that hunt. Season open on groundhog, fox and skunk during any scheduled small game hunt. All seasons closed during refuge closure date unless otherwise indicated. Nontoxic shot approved by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is required for small game hunting. Small game hunting and dog training is closed at sunset on the day before and during scheduled big game hunts, unless special exception is indicated.


Dove (Youth) - Sept. 11. Noon to sunset only. No access permitted by boat.





Wood Duck, Teal - Same as Sept. Wood Duck/Teal season. No duck hunters permitted on the refuge from two hours after shooting hours have ended until 4 a.m. the following day.

Deer (Archery) - One hunt: Sept. 24 - 26. Hunter quota 200. Two deer no more than one antlered, one bearded turkey (bonus deer).
Deer (Archery) - One hunt: Oct. 8 - 10. Two deer, no more than one antlered, one bearded turkey (bonus deer).
Deer (Muzzleloader) - One hunt: Oct. 22 - 24. Hunter quota 150. Two deer, no more than one antlered (bonus deer).
Deer (Muzzleloader) - One hunt: Oct. 29 - 31. Hunter quota 150. Two deer, no more than one antlered (bonus deer).


Retriever Dog Field Trials - Pre–approved by Area Manager at least 30 days in advance of trial dates.
317-Jackson Swamp
Overton County • 203 acres
Region III Office (931) 484-9571 • SG, WF, BG



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

Dove - Sept. 2 through remainder of statewide season, same as statewide regulations.

318-Keyes-Harrison
Cumberland County • 1,740 acres
Don Chance (931) 456-2479 • SG, HI
Hooved animal riding, bicycling and Off -Highway Vehicle (OHV) use permitted only by individuals possessing a valid hunting and fishing license and WMA permit or a High Impact Habitat Conservation Permit.


Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Dogs are not permitted during the spring squirrel season. Closed to quail hunting.

319-Kingston Refuge
Roane County • 300 ACRES
Rob Klippel 423-693-6391
Closed to hunting, trapping and dog training.
320-Luper Mountain
Cumberland County • 5,617 acres
Don Chance (931) 456-2479 • SG, BG, HI
Special Use - Hooved animal riding, bicycling and Off -Highway Vehicle (OHV) use permitted only by individuals possessing a valid hunting and fishing license and WMA permit or a High Impact Habitat Conservation Permit.



Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Dogs are not permitted during the spring squirrel season.



LoneStar Mountain Unit
Closed to all non-hunting activities during big game hunts.



Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Dogs are not permitted during the spring squirrel season.



321-Mcglothin-Largen
Roane County • 112 acres
Region III office (931) 484-9571 • SG, BG, WF
Use of motorized vehicles prohibited.




Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Deer season closes Dec. 10. Archery equipment only for deer. Waterfowl season closed for Sept. wood duck, and teal.




322-Mt. Roosevelt
Cumberland/Roane/Morgan counties • 11,000 acres
Don Chance (931) 456-2479 • SG, BG, HI
Special Use - Hooved animal riding, bicycling and Off -Highway Vehicle (OHV) use permitted only by individuals possessing a valid hunting and fishing license and WMA permit or a High Impact Habitat Conservation Permit.



Closed to all non-hunting activities during big game hunts.
Same as statewide season except as noted. Closed to September Archery Bear Season. Dogs are not permitted during spring squirrel season.



323-North Chickamauga Creek
Hamilton County • 5,400 acres
Brian Letner (931) 484-9571
SG, WF, BG
Hixson, Lake Carolyn, Rogers, Sutton, Thrasher Bottoms, Vandergriff, Poe Branch and Varner Units.
No motorized vehicles outside parking areas. Units closed after sunset except to opossum and raccoon hunters. Trespass prohibited by non-hunters on hunt days. Hixson, Rogers, Varner and Vandergriff Units closed to all forms of trespass except hunting and trapping during the late waterfowl seasons.


Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. All hunting ends on Jan. 31, except spring squirrel season and spring turkey season.
Hunting only allowed on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, unless exception is indicated.
Shotguns loaded with No. 4 shot or smaller only (except waterfowl).
Closed to quail hunting.
Bag limit for rabbits is three per day.
Hixson, Rogers, Vandergriff and Varner Units closed to all forms of trespass except hunting and trapping during the late waterfowl seasons.












PATTON UNIT • SG, WF, BG, HI
Special Use - Hooved animal riding, bicycling and Off -Highway Vehicle (OHV) use permitted only by individuals possessing a valid hunting and fishing license and WMA permit or a High Impact Conservation Permit.
Possession of alcoholic beverages prohibited.



Same as statewide seasons, except as noted.

324-Oak Ridge
Roane/Anderson Counties • 36,000 acres
Shannon Young (865) 576-2380 (Check station); 865-574-7052 (ofFIce) • SG, WF, BG
Shotguns, muzzleloading rifles and archery equipment only. On big game quota hunts and on approved scouting days for all areas, except behind all security checkpoints, a non-hunting juvenile under the age of 16 may accompany an adult hunter (21 years old or older) who has a valid Oak Ridge WMA quota permit. However, these non-hunting juveniles may not accompany hunters into any area requiring entry through a Security Portal or Security Police Officer Check Point (e.g. Tower Shielding Facility, Chestnut Ridge/Park City Road or any badged-only hunting areas). During deer hunts, non-hunting juveniles must also comply with blaze orange regulations specified for legal hunters. No boat access during deer hunts except to access Haw Ridge Park. Boat access only for waterfowl hunters accessing Solway and Freels Bend on or during the designated Sept. and Oct. hunting dates. Hunters must carry, at all times, hunting license and permit, valid picture identification (youth excluded), and signed current hunt map. During Oct., Nov., and Dec. big game hunts all hunters must wear daylight fluorescent orange (blaze orange) including archery hunters in the Archery-Only Zones. Dog training prohibited. Hunters are required to check in big game and coyotes at WMA check station. Coyotes may be taken on any hunt with weapons legal for that hunt.

Deer (Shotgun/Muzzleloader/Archery)(Zone 1) - Three hunts: Nov. 6 - 7, Nov. 13 - 14, and Dec. 11 - 12. Hunter quota 225. Three deer, antlerless only (bonus deer).
Deer (Archery) (Zone 2) - Three hunts: Nov. 6 - 7, Nov. 13 - 14 and Dec. 11 - 12. Hunter quota 300. Three deer, no more than one antlered (bonus deer). One bearded turkey.
Deer (Archery) (Zone 2) - Three hunts: Nov. 6 - 7, Nov. 13 - 14, and Dec. 11 - 12. Hunter quota 300. Three deer, antlerless only (bonus deer). One bearded turkey.
Scouting dates: 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 30 for the Nov. 6 - 7 and Nov. 13 - 14 permit holders; Dec. 4 for the Dec. 11 - 12 permit holders.

Canada Goose - Sept. 6, 11, 12, 18, 19 and Oct. 9, 10, 16, 17.
Wood Duck/Teal - Sept.11 - 12.

Turkey scouting date: 7 a.m. to noon EST April 2 for the April 9 - 10 and April 23 - 24 permit holders and approved youths only.
All listed times are Eastern Daylight Savings Time or Eastern Standard Time.
325-Paint Rock Refuge
Roane County • 1,600 acres
On Watts Bar Lake
Rob Klippel (423) 693-6791 • SG, WF, BG


Same as statewide, except as noted. Archery equipment only for deer. Archers must comply with legal blaze orange requirements during muzzleloader and gun seasons. Shotguns only for small game.


326-Pea Ridge
DeKalb County • 1,958 acres
Region III Office (931) 484-9571 • SG, BG, HI
Unauthorized entry or presence is prohibited between sunset and sunrise, except for pond fishing. Hooved animal riding, bicycling, and Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) use permitted only by individuals possessing a valid hunting and fishing license and WMA permit or a High Impact Conservation Permit. Motorized vehicles not permitted behind locked gates. OHV use is restricted to roads open to other motorized vehicle traffic. Driving on the pond levee, pond edges, fields, or dirt roads is prohibited.



Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Deer same as statewide Unit B season except closed Oct. 23-29.
Closed to quail hunting except open to young sportsmens quail hunt Oct. 23 - 29. Bag limit 2 quail per day per hunter. Youth quail hunters must be accompanied by a non hunting adult age 21 or older.

327-Pickett State Forest
Pickett County • 11,000 acres
Region III Office (931) 484-9571 • NP



Same as statewide seasons.


328-Prentice Cooper State Forest
Marion County • 24,000 acres
On Hwy. 27, 5 miles east of Powell’s Crossroads
Marty Griffith (423) 658-0298 • SG, BG
Unauthorized entry or presence is prohibited between sunset and sunrise. Organized competition events for motorized vehicles is prohibited. The maximum noise limit for all motorized vehicles is 86 dBa, as measured 50 feet from the exhaust, except as otherwise permitted. The maximum speed limit is 25 mph or less if otherwise posted. All side roads and trails will be closed to motorized vehicles Dec. 20 - March 15. Big game hunters are required to check in big game at the WMA check station when station is in operation. Closed to all hunting March 1 - the fourth Friday in August, except during spring turkey and spring squirrel seasons.

Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Small game hunting and dog training will close at sunset the day before and during scheduled big game hunts unless otherwise indicated. Closed to quail hunting.



Deer (Archery) - One hunt: Sept. 21 - 24. Two deer, no more than one antlered (bonus deer). No area checking station operated.
Deer (Muzzleloader) - Two hunts: Oct. 7 - 9, 28 - 30. Hunter quota 250. Two deer, no more than one antlered (bonus deer).
Deer (Gun - Young Sportsman) - One hunt: Oct. 23 - 24. Two deer, no more than one antlered (bonus deer).
Deer (Gun) - One hunt: Nov. 5 - 7. One deer, antlered only (bonus deer)
Deer (Gun) - One hunt: Nov. 27 - Dec. 2. Two deer, antlered only (bonus deer).




329-Skinner Mountain
Fentress County • 18,950 acres
Region III Office (931) 484-9571 • SG, BG, HI
Special Use - Hooved animal riding, bicycling and Off -Highway Vehicle (OHV) use permitted only by individuals possessing a valid hunting and fishing license and WMA permit or a High Impact Habitat Conservation Permit. OHVs permitted from the fourth Saturday in August through the spring squirrel season.



Same as statewide seasons. Trapping and small game hunting closes at sunset the day before hog control season. Wild hogs may be taken during any deer hunt by legal deer hunters.

Wild Hog (Control Season - Dogs Permitted) - Jan. 7-9. No limit, either sex. Only authorized participants allowed on the area during the Wild Hog Control Season.
All participants in the hog control season must wear on the upper portion of their body and head a minimum of 500 square inches of blaze orange, visible front and back.
Participants may use any legal weapon and ammunition that is legal for taking Deer, Bear or Elk.
Legal hours - One half-hour before sunrise and to one half-hour after sunset.

330-Standing Stone State Forest
Overton County • 8,764 acres
Region III Office (931) 484-9571 • NP



Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Wild hogs may be taken during any deer hunt by legal deer hunters.


331-Tellico Lake
Monroe and Loudon County • 8,000 acres
Mitch Clure (423) 884-6767 • SG, BG
Field trial permit required.




Same as statewide season, except as noted. Wild hogs may be taken during any deer hunt by legal deer hunters. No blinds or decoys left overnight.

Tellico West Unit - (That Portion of Tellico Reservoir Development Agency Industrial Park at LTRM 18.0 on the south side of Tellico Reservoir)


Mcghee-Carson Unit - (That Peninsula of Ft. Loudoun State Historic Park at LTRM 21.0)
All small game hunting is for Young Sportsman (ages 6 - 16 only). Each youth must be accompanied by a non hunting adult 21 or older. For small game hunting either the youth or the adult must possess a WMA small game permit. For big game hunting youth must possess a WMA big game permit.






Dog Field Trials - Field Trial Permit Required. Sept. 1–April 30. Trials must be scheduled with Area Manager and special field trial permit must be obtained from the TWRA Region III Office at least 30 days before trial dates. Field trial gallery - must be kept out of standing or planted crops by marshals provided by sponsoring clubs. Horses permitted during dog training and field trials.
Chota Refuge Unit - (That Portion from LTRM 26.0 upstream to the Hiwassee - Alcoa powerline at LTRM 29.7)



Same as statewide, except as noted. Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 through last day of Feb., except in designated observation areas. Wild hogs may be taken during any deer or bear hunt by legal deer or bear hunters. All seasons closed during the refuge closure dates. Steel shot is required for doves.
Nontoxic shot approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service required for small game hunting as posted.




Dog Field Trials - March 1 - Oct. 31. Field Trial Permit Required. Trials must be scheduled with Area Manager and special field trial permit must be obtained from the TWRA Region III Office at least 30 days before trial dates.
332-The Boils
Jackson County • 119 acres
Region III • (931) 484-9571 • sg, wf, bg
Use of motorized vehicles prohibited.



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

333-Watts Bar
Roane County • 3,880 acres
Primarily on islands and access areas on Watts Bar Lake
Rob Klippel (865) 717-0579 • SG, WF, BG



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


Iron Hill Island; Long Island Unit; Thief Neck Island Unit
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Small game hunting is open with statewide seasons, except it is shotgun-archery only. During the deer season, small game hunting is closed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday on Thief Neck Island.



334-Yuchi Refuge
Rhea County • 2,364 Acres
Brian Letner (931) 484-9571 • SG, WF, BG
Non-toxic shot only in Wetland Zone. Wetland Zone closed to all forms of public use, including all forms of trespass, from Nov. 15 - the last day of Feb. No boat access. No ATV, ORV, or horseback riding permitted.
On big game quota hunts, one non-hunting juvenile under the age of 16 may accompany an adult hunter (18 years or older) who has a valid WMA quota permit. During deer gun hunts, non-hunting juveniles must also comply with blaze orange regulations specified for legal hunters. Scouting for each deer hunt is only allowed on the Tuesday before each deer hunt.


Same as statewide seasons, except as noted.
Closed to quail hunting. Small game seasons closed in Wetland Zone from Nov. 15 - last day of Feb. Small game hunting closes at sunset the day before and during scheduled big game hunts.





Deer (Gun - Young Sportsman) - Two hunts: Oct. 9 - 10, Oct. 23 - 24. Hunter quota 75 each hunt. Two deer, only one antlered (bonus deer). Antler point restrictions do not apply to these hunts.
Deer (Gun): Two hunts: Oct. 16 - 17, Oct. 30 - 31. Hunter quota 75. Three deer, antlerless only (Bonus deer).
Deer (Gun) - One hunt: Nov. 13 - 14. Hunter quota 50. Three deer, no more than one antlered (bonus deer). First deer harvested must be antlerless.
Deer (Gun) (Upland Zone) - One hunt: Dec. 11 - 12. Hunter quota 50. Three deer, no more than one antlered (bonus deer). First deer harvested must be antlerless.




Turkey (Young Sportsman) - One hunt: March 12 - 13. Hunter quota 15. One bearded turkey. Counts toward statewide bag limit. Hunting ends at noon. Walk-in only.

Retriever Dog Field Trials - Pre-approved by Area Manager at least 30 days in advance of trial dates.
Reserve Information
South Cherokee Bear Reserves
Ocoee Bear Reserve
The Cherokee Wildlife Management Area and private inholdings bounded on the north by Ocoee Lake and Ocoee River, on the south by the Tennessee/Georgia state line and on the east and west by the National Forest Boundary.
Tellico Bear Reserve
The Cherokee Wildlife Management Area in Monroe County that lies north of the Tellico-Robbinsville Road, east of Forest Service Road 35, south of Forest Service Road 26 and west of the ridge running from Farr Gap through Little Fodderstack to Big Fodderstack and following the North Carolina state line to the Tellico-Robbinsville Road.
For other bear reserves, see Bear Regulations.
Hunt Compartments
Cherokee Party Hunt Compartments
Upper Tellico
The portion of the Tellico River drainage lying north of the Tellico River Road, south of the North River Road and west of the North Carolina line.
Lower Tellico
That portion of the Tellico River drainage lying east of Turkey Creek, north of the Tellico River Road and North of the North River Road, west of the North Carolina state line, and south of the Cherohala Skyway (Hwy. 165).
Upper Bald River
That portion of the Bald River and Tellico River drainages lying south of the Tellico River Road, south of the Bald River Road, east of the Waucheesi Mountain Road, and north of the North Carolina state line.
Lower Bald River
That portion of the Bald River and Tellico River drainages lying south of the Tellico River Road, east of the Basin Lead Trail (FS trail 161), and north of the Bald River Road.