Leftover 2026 Spring Turkey WMA Hunt Permits Are Available

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is announcing that leftover permits are now available on a first-come, first-served basis for 2026 Wildlife Management Area (WMA) spring turkey quota hunts. The leftover permits are located on Chickasaw State Forest, Natchez Trace State Forest South, Natchez Trace State Forest North, and Wolf River WMAs.

There is a limit of one per individual, and there are no parties. Applicants who were successful in drawing a spring turkey quota hunt permit are eligible to obtain a leftover permit. However, hunt dates cannot be the same or overlap.          

Permits can be purchased online at gooutdoorstennessee.com, on the TWRA Mobile App, or at any TWRA license agent.                   

Location                                                         Dates               Total Available                                    

Chickasaw State Forest                                    May 15-17                   16

Chickasaw State Forest                                     May 19-20                   22

Chickasaw State Forest                                     May 22-24                   12

Natchez Trace State Forest-North                   May 5-6                       27

Natchez Trace State Forest-North                   May 8-10                     42

Natchez Trace State Forest-North                   May 12-13                   47

Natchez Trace State Forest-North                   May 15-17                   44

Natchez Trace State Forest-North                   May 19-20                   41

Natchez Trace State Forest-North                   May 22-24                    45

Natchez Trace State Forest-South                   May 5-6                        44

Natchez Trace State Forest-South                   May 8-10                      39

Natchez Trace State Forest-South                   May 12-13                    48

Natchez Trace State Forest-South                   May 15-17                    40

Natchez Trace State Forest-South                   May 19-20                    47

Natchez Trace State Forest-South                   May 22-24                    43

Wolf River                                                               May 22-24                      1

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is responsible for protecting, managing, and conserving fish and wildlife species for the benefit of Tennesseans and visitors. The Agency also maintains public safety through law enforcement and safety education on waterways.

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