Fort Ridge WMA
Directions and Description
Directions: if you are coming from Brownsville, Tennessee, head north on Hwy 54 for 9.5 miles, and the parking lot and boat ramp are located on the left. Lat. 35.7186 N, Long. 89.2128
The WMA is open year-round, during daylight hours, please note hunting seasons. License fees may apply.
TWRA Contact Information: Region 1 Office: 731-423-5725 Toll-Free: 1-800-372-3928 E-mail the office TWRA Area Manager is Andrew Rutherford 1-731-345-9992
Description: This North Haywood County Tennessee WMA is located along the South Fork of the Forked Deer River, off Hwy 54. The area consists of approximately 1,570 acres of mostly wetlands and bottomland forests. These areas provide 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.
Closed to Fall Turkey hunting.
Open for August Archery Deer Hunt.
Spring Turkey – One (1) non-quota hunt: April 12 - May 4, 2025. One (1) male bearded turkey, counts toward the statewide bag limit.
Turkey (Young Sportsman) – Same as statewide season.
