Owl Hollow Mill WMA
Site Directions: Owl Hollow Mill WMA is located in various areas around Tims Ford Reservoir. Access is primarily by boat but a few walk-in areas are located by traveling HWY 50 west from Winchester. One area is located on Fairview Rd and another at the end of Maple Bend Rd both of which turn off Hwy 50.
Lat: 35.19731 N Long: -86.165333 W
Lat: 35.20078 N Long: -86.17842 W
Hours: daylight
Seasonality: year-round
Fees: none
Franklin County • 3,000 acres
Big Game, Small Game, Trapping, and Dog Training - Same as statewide seasons, except as noted.
Quail - Nov. 4, 2023 - Jan. 15, 2024
Site Description: The nearly 3,000-acre Wildlife Management Area is predominately mature hardwoods and thickets with occasional fields located along the banks of Tims Ford Reservoir.
Hunters should be aware that some portions of Owl Hollow Mill WMA are near private housing and subdivisions and restrictions would apply to hunt in those areas for safety purposes.
Owl Hollow WMA is part of The East Highland Rim Prairie and Barrens Conservation Opportunity Area
Wildlife to Watch: General woodland birding is excellent with old fields providing habitat for sparrows, towhees, and warblers.
Because of the location, around the reservoir, Bald Eagles and ospreys, as well as various Waterfowl are common. Deer and turkeys are fairly abundant.
NOTE: These areas are used for recreation, please be safe.
Contact Information
Region 2 Office: 615-781-6622
Toll-Free: 1-800-624-7406
E-mail the office
Area Manager: Stacy Stevenson (931) 968-6215
