Horns Bluff Refuge
Directions and Description
Directions: From Hwy 412 in Crockett County, Tennessee, go east on Hwy 152 for 5.2 miles until you see signs for Horns Bluff Refuge. Turn left after the sign on Raleigh Road, then turn left in 150 yards onto Horns Bluff Road. Follow into the Observation Area, where you will find a parking lot and gravel access roads. Lat-Long: 35.85196, -89.09585
The Refuge is open year-round during daylight hours for designated observation areas; however, part of the Refuge is closed from November 15th through February 15th. North unit (a portion of refuge north of Middle Fork Forked Deer River Channel) is open to waterfowl hunting on Saturday and Sunday during duck season occurring from Nov. – Feb. No access during refuge closure dates except for waterfowl hunters on open hunt days. Please note hunting seasons. Licensing 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 1-731-345-9992
Description: The 1,890-acre refuge is located in Crockett and Gibson counties, Tennessee, six miles northeast of Almo off Hwy. 54 and is primarily early successional forest, agricultural land, and bottomland forests. Wild turkeys and deer are common, and a wide variety of Waterfowl species can be present during the winter months. Northern Harriers patrol the open areas all winter.
Regulations & Dates
Open same as statewide season except as noted. Closed to all trespass from Nov. 15 – Feb. 15 except for waterfowl hunters hunting the North Unit on Saturday and Sunday during the late waterfowl season.
CWD Carcass Transportation Regulations Apply
Big Game, and Small Game - Same as statewide season. Closed to quail and Fall turkey hunting.
Spring Turkey - April 3-25, 2027. One (1) male bearded turkey, counts toward the statewide bag limit. Walk-in hunting only.
Spring Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide seasons.
Waterfowl - North Unit (a portion of the refuge north of Middle Fork Forked Deer River Channel) open to waterfowl hunting on Saturday and Sunday during duck season occurring from Nov. - Feb. Goose season to coincide with statewide seasons after the Youth/Military Waterfowl Season on the portion of Horn's Bluff WMA that is North of the main river channel. Walk-in only. No blinds, decoys, or materials may be left overnight. All hunting shall cease at 3 p.m. except on the last day of the season when hunting closes at sunset. No access before 4 a.m. or after 5 p.m. No access during refuge closure dates except for waterfowl hunters on open hunt days.
