Bobwhite Quail Quota Hunts

Bobwhite Quail hunt application period: September 2 - 30, 2026.

Applicants must be at least 6 years of age or older. Applicants can apply individually or with a party of up to 3 members. There can be no more than 2 youth hunters (16 years of age or younger) per party.

General Application. Party and Draw Instructions can be found on the Quota Hunt webpage. You may apply via GoOutDoorsTennessee, the On The Go APP, at a TWRA Licensed Agent, or at a Regional Office.

Bobwhite Quail Quota Hunt Specifics

Applicants must be at least 6 years old by the date of the hunt.
There are no priority points.
No more than 3 people may be participate in the hunt. If drawn, applicants may choose to alter their party, or bring additional hunters (not to exceed a party of 3) up until check-in at the Wildlife Management Area, the day of the hunt.
No more than 2 youth hunters (16 years of age or younger) per party.
Hunters are encouraged to bring hunting dogs to increase the chances of success.

Hunt Choices

All quail hunts listed are shotgun (S) hunts. Check the Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide for more information. Date - the date of the specific hunt choice. Quota - the number of permits that can be issued for the specific hunt choice. Two parties will be drawn for each hunt listed. Limit - the bag limit per person for the duration of the specific hunt choice.

Hunt	Start Date	End Date	Quota	Instructions
Bridgestone-Firestone	12/17/2026	12/17/2026	1	Shotgun. Bag limit - Three Quail. Hunters must check in the morning of the hunt and complete a survey at the end of the hunt. A map of the area will be provided upon check in. Hunters may alter their party or bring additional hunters (not to exceed a party of 3) up until check in. No more than two youth hunters (16 years old or younger) per party. Hunting dogs are encouraged to increase the chances of success. Hunting hours: sunrise to 3:00 p.m. Hunters must meet blaze orange requirement. Woodcock and other gamebirds with an open season may also be taken.
Bridgestone-Firestone	1/14/2027	1/14/2027	1	Shotgun. Bag limit - Three Quail. Hunters must check in the morning of the hunt and complete a survey at the end of the hunt. A map of the area will be provided upon check in. Hunters may alter their party or bring additional hunters (not to exceed a party of 3) up until check in. No more than two youth hunters (16 years old or younger) per party. Hunting dogs are encouraged to increase the chances of success. Hunting hours: sunrise to 3:00 p.m. Hunters must meet blaze orange requirement. Woodcock and other gamebirds with an open season may also be taken.
Bridgestone-Firestone	1/21/2027	1/21/2027	1	Shotgun. Bag limit - Three Quail. Hunters must check in the morning of the hunt and complete a survey at the end of the hunt. A map of the area will be provided upon check in. Hunters may alter their party or bring additional hunters (not to exceed a party of 3) up until check in. No more than two youth hunters (16 years old or younger) per party. Hunting dogs are encouraged to increase the chances of success. Hunting hours: sunrise to 3:00 p.m. Hunters must meet blaze orange requirement. Woodcock and other gamebirds with an open season may also be taken.
Bridgestone-Firestone	1/28/2027	1/28/2027	1	Shotgun. Bag limit - Three Quail. Hunters must check in the morning of the hunt and complete a survey at the end of the hunt. A map of the area will be provided upon check in. Hunters may alter their party or bring additional hunters (not to exceed a party of 3) up until check in. No more than two youth hunters (16 years old or younger) per party. Hunting dogs are encouraged to increase the chances of success. Hunting hours: sunrise to 3:00 p.m. Hunters must meet blaze orange requirement. Woodcock and other gamebirds with an open season may also be taken.

Draw Results

Results will displayed after the draw