Public Hunting Areas in Tennessee

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Open with statewide seasons unless otherwise indicated.

  • Big Hill Pond State Park (McNairy Co.) Huntable Lands

The portion that is south of the railroad track is open to hunting during the statewide seasons. Wild hogs may be taken during deer season by licensed deer hunters. Deer seasons follow Unit 1 dates and bag limits, including the August G/M/A Hunt.

  • Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area & Obed Wild and Scenic River Special Regulations

Not open to elk hunting. In addition to a state hunting license, a Big South Fork Permit is required to take wild hogs. For information about obtaining a wild hog permit call Big South Fork NRRA at (423) 569-9778 or the BSFNRRA Bandy Creek Visitor Center at (423) 286-7275 or www.nps.gov/biso.

Hogs may only be taken during the deer season and the Jan.-Feb. small game season. All hogs must be taken with big game hunting devices. Chasing wild hogs with dogs is not permitted. Taking wild hogs incidental to hunting requires a permit from the National Park Service. These special regulations apply at Obed Wild and Scenic River only on the lands administered by the National Park Service.

  • Fort Campbell Outdoor Recreation

For more information (270) 798-9824 or https://ftcampbell.isportsman.net/

  • Holston Army Ammunition Plant

Attn: Deer Hunt Information 4509 West Stone Drive Kingsport, TN 37660

For more information (423) 578-6276

  • Land Between the Lakes

LBL Hunter use permit required.

For more information (270) 924-2000 www.landbetweenthelakes.us

  • Long Hunter State Park (Davidson/Rutherford Counties)

Deer Hunt Archery only, including a crossbow. Harvested deer must be checked in at the designated check-in station at the park. Bag limit three deer, no more than one antlered. The first deer harvested must be antlerless. Antlered deer count toward the statewide bag. Hunter safety meeting required.

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For more specific information call (615) 885-2422.

  • Tennessee State Forests – Operated by the Tennessee Division of Forestry.

The State forests listed below are Operated by the Tennessee Division of Forestry and are open to hunting during statewide seasons. For information concerning locations and state forest user regulations, consult the website: https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/forests/state-forests.html

Bledsoe State Forest, Cedars of Lebanon State Forest, Franklin State Forest, Lone Mountain State Forest, Stewart State Forest Tims Ford State Park Huntable Lands

  • Cedars of Lebanon State Forest and Natural Area

For more information call (615) 443-2769.

Permit required to access state natural area.

  • Tims Ford State Park Huntable Lands

Permit required, available at the Park Office.

Same seasons and regulations as Owl Hollow Mill WMA

For more information call (931) 962-1183.

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