Colonel Forrest V Durand WMA

Directions and Description

WMA map

Directions: If you are coming from Brownsville, Tennessee, head north on Hwy 54 for 9.5 miles, the parking lot and boat ramp will be on the left.  Lat. 35.7186 N, Long. 89.2128

The WMA is open year-round, please note hunting seasons.   License fees may apply.

TWRA Contact Information: Region 1 Office 1-731-423-5725, Toll-Free: 1-800-372-3928, E-mail the office  TWRA Area Manager: Andrew Rutherford 731-345-9992 

Description: This  Madison County area WMA consists of 736 acres of mostly wetlands and bottomland forests and provides excellent habitat for wetland animal species such as Wood Ducks.


Regulations & Dates

CWD Carcass Transportation Regulations Apply

Big Game, Small Game, and Trapping are the same as statewide seasons, except as noted below

Closed to Fall Turkey hunting.

Open for August Archery Deer hunt.

Turkey - One (1) non-quota hunt: April 12 - May 4, 2025. One (1) male bearded turkey counts towards the statewide bag limit.

Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.

TN Hunting Season Summary

Hunting Regulations Link
Buy a license link
Interactive Map of Barkley WMA
2023-24 Hunting Guide
Report a sick deer here.
Report an Animal Encounter
Email sign up link