Hickory Flats WMA
Site Directions: From I-24 take exit 114 and travel on Hwy. 41 south toward Hillsboro. Approximately one mile from the interstate, turn east (left) onto Asbury Road. Go approximately 0.6 miles to a small parking lot on the south (right) side of the road.
This provides access to Hickory Flats WMA.
Lat-Long: 35.46254, -86.01604
Hours: daylight hours
Seasonality year-round
Fees: none
Coffee County • 623 acres
Mark Winland (931) 967-6101
Big game, small game, and trapping, all are the same as statewide seasons, except as noted.
Quail - Nov. 4, 2023 - Jan. 15, 2024.
Site Description: Mature hardwood forests, consisting of oak, hickory, maple, and sweet gum are found on the Hickory Flats WMA.
Management via burning is slowly creating open savanna habitat on the unit on the south side of Asbury Rd where the property is managed cooperatively with TWRA and TDEC.
ATV trails are accessible via foot on the northern unit of Hickory Flats WMA from the "bend in the road" parking spot. ATV trails wander through the woods and provide for good wildlife watching.
Hickory Flats WMA is part of The East Highland Rim Prairie and Barrens Conservation Opportunity Area
Wildlife to Watch: In summer, several Neotropical migratory birds nest at Hickory Flats WMA, including Wood Thrush, tanagers, Yellow-throated Vireo, Red-eyed Vireo, and Ovenbird.
Deer are common in the area as is Wild Turkey, Canada Warbler was seen in May 2009.
NOTE: These areas are used for recreation, please be safe.
Contact Information
Mark Winland (931) 967-6101
Region 2 Office: 615-781-6622
Toll-Free: 1-800-624-7406
E-mail the office
