Jarrell Switch Refuge
Directions and Description
Directions: The refuge is located at Lat: 36.08840 Long: -88.56346
The WMA is only open during daylight hours to foot traffic when gates are closed. Entrance gates will be open during hunting seasons, but may be closed without prior notice for safety and management reasons. The refuge is closed to all forms of use and trespass from November 15, 2024 until the last day in February 2025. 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: Rob Lewis 1-749-5587
Description: Jarrell Switch Refuge is located in Carroll County Tennessee near McKenzie on the Obion River. The approximately 250-acre refuge consists of a mixture of upland forest, including a pine planting, bottomland hardwood forest, and cypress/tupelo swamp. Many species of birds, amphibians, and reptiles may be observed at various times of the year.
Regulations & Dates
Closed to all forms of use and trespass from November 15, 2025, until the last day of February 2026.
CWD Carcass Transportation Regulations Apply
Big Game and Small Game are the same as statewide seasons. Closed to Waterfowl and Fall Turkey hunting.
Spring Turkey - April 11 – May 3, 2026. One (1) male bearded turkey, counts toward statewide bag limit.
Spring Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.
This Page Last Updated: July 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM