Region 4 Dove Fields
Crop status and leased fields as of August 28, 2024. Please check this page often for changes and additions
- Remember shotgun plugs and Migratory Bird Permit
- Hunter Education is required for those born on or after January 1, 1969
- Unless otherwise listed, dove hunting is open with statewide seasons and bag limits
Capacity may be limited on some fields depending on hunter turnout.
Region 4 Wildlife Management Areas
Crops planted: 20 acres total: 18 acres sunflowers bush hogged; 2 acres wheat top sown
Hunt Dates: Open Sept 1, 2, and 7 and the remainder of the statewide season. Enter through main gate on Indian Ridge Road. Must sign in and park in designated area.
Directions: From Hwy 11 W turn onto Indian Ridge Road travel 10.7 miles and turn right onto Wildlife Way. From Jefferson City take Hwy 92 N turn left on Owl Hole Gap Road travel 4 miles, turn left on Indian Ridge and follow signs. The address is: 329 Wildlife Way Rutledge TN 37861
GPS Coordinates: N 36.20995, W -83.56656
WMA Small Game Permit is required.
Crops planted: 14 acres total: 10 wheat top sown; 4 acres buckwheat bush hogged
Hunt Dates: Same as statewide seasons. Opens at noon on September 1.
Directions: From the entrance of Chuck Swan WMA: Take the Main Forest Rd for 10 miles to Forks of the River Rd. Stay on Forks of the River Rd for 3 miles. Dove fields will be on the left.
GPS Coordinates: N 36.28579415, W -84.02096088
WMA Small Game Permit is required.
Field 1 - Youth Only
Crops planted: 12 acres sunflowers chopped
Hunt Dates: Youth Only - Sept 1 (Noon), 2, 7; - September 8 returns to statewide season
Directions: Address of Parking Lot: 3140 McClure Lane Knoxville, TN 37920
GPS Coordinates: N 35.95507579, W -83.84810318
WMA Small Game Permit is required.
WMA Map (zoom in to see dove fields) and Google Directions.
Field 2
Crops planted: 4 acres of sunflowers chopped
Hunt Dates: Opens Sept 1 (Noon) with statewide seasons
Directions: Address of Parking Lot: 3140 McClure Lane Knoxville, TN 37920
GPS Coordinates: N 35.95384521, W -83.85433445
WMA Small Game Permit is required.
WMA Map (zoom in to see dove fields) and Google Directions.
Field 3
Crops planted: 4 acres sunflowers chopped
Hunt Dates: Opens Sept 1 (Noon), 2, 7; September 8 returns to statewide seasons
Directions: Address of Parking Lot: 3140 McClure Lane Knoxville, TN 37920
GPS Coordinates: N 35.95528344, W -83.85299969
WMA Small Game Permit is required.
WMA Map (zoom in to see dove fields) and Google Directions.
Field 4
Crops planted: 4 acres sunflowers chopped
Hunt Dates: Opens Sept 1 (Noon), 2, 7; September 8 returns to season is statewide.
Directions: Address of Parking Lot: 3140 McClure Lane Knoxville, TN 37920
GPS Coordinates: N 35.95381942, W -83.85435305
WMA Small Game Permit is required.
WMA Map (zoom in to see dove fields) and Google Directions.
Field 5
Crops planted: 8 acres millet bush hogged
Hunt Dates: Opens Sept 1 (Noon), 2, 7; September 8 returns to season is statewide.
Directions: Address of Parking Lot: 3140 McClure Lane Knoxville, TN 37920
GPS Coordinates: N 35.95690491, W -83.84918325
WMA Small Game Permit is required.
WMA Map (zoom in to see dove fields) and Google Directions.
Field 6
Crops planted: 13 acres sunflowers chopped
Hunt Dates: Opens Sept 1 (Noon), 2, 7; September 8 returns to season is statewide.
Directions: Address of Parking Lot: 3140 McClure Lane Knoxville, TN 37920
GPS Coordinates: N 35.95627629, W -83.84772772
WMA Small Game Permit is required.
WMA Map (zoom in to see dove fields) and Google Directions.
Field 7
Crops planted: 4 acres of sunflowers chopped
Hunt Dates: Opens Sept 1 (Noon), 2, 7; September 8 returns to season is statewide.
Directions: Address of Parking Lot: 3140 McClure Lane Knoxville, TN 37920
GPS Coordinates: N 35.95341852, W -83.85004929
WMA Small Game Permit is required.
WMA Map (zoom in to see dove fields) and Google Directions.
Field 8
Crops planted: 3 acres millet bush hogged
Hunt Dates: Opens Sept 1 (Noon), 2, 7; September 8 returns to season is statewide.
Directions: Address of Parking Lot: 3140 McClure Lane Knoxville, TN 37920
GPS Coordinates: N 35.95348756, W -83.85186765
WMA Small Game Permit is required.
Crops planted: 30 acres total: 24 acres wheat top sown; 5 acres buck wheat bush hogged; 1 acre millet bush hogged
Hunt Dates: Opens Sept. 7, 30 min. before sunrise and is Youth/Adult (1Adult per Youth) the entire statewide season.
Directions: Take exit 23 on I-81 head toward Greeneville on Hwy 11E go .6 miles then take a right on N. Mohawk Rd(it will change to S. Mohawk Rd) continue for 5.6 miles, turn right on Concord Rd go .6 miles turn left on Guy Matthews Lane then follow directional signs
GPS Coordinates: N 36.157204, W -83.084538
WMA Small Game Permit is required.
Crops planted: 30 acres total: 15 acres wheat burned; 10 acres wheat top sown; 5 acres millet bush hogged
Hunt Dates: Open Sept 1(noon) and remainder of the statewide season.
Directions: From Rogersville at the intersection of 11W and 70N, take 70N 16.5 miles, turn right on Horton Ford Road go 1.6 miles parking area is on the left
GPS Coordinates: N 36.57939, W -83.016532
WMA Small Game Permit is required.
Crops planted: 20 acres wheat top sown
Hunt Dates: Sept. 1 noon, Sept. 7, 30 min. before sunrise until 12 noon Youth/Adult Hunt(1 Adult per Youth), then open to everyone after noon for the remainder of statewide season.
Directions: Take exit 23 on I-81 head toward Greeneville on Hwy 11E go .6 miles then take a right on N. Mohawk Rd(it will change to S. Mohawk Rd) continue for 6.2 miles parking area on the left.
GPS Coordinates: N 36.157133, W -83.070249
WMA Small Game Permit is required.