Leftover 2026 WMA Hunt, Waterfowl Blind Permits Available

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is announcing that leftover permits will be available for the 2026 Wildlife Management Area (WMA) big game fall quota hunts and season-long waterfowl blind permits.

Leftover WMA big game permits will go on sale on a first-come, first-served basis on Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 8 a.m. (CDT). These can be purchased online at gooutdoorstennessee.com, on the TWRA Mobile App, or at any TWRA license agent.

LEFTOVER WMA PERMITS           

Location                                             Device Type               Dates               Total Available     

           

Catoosa WMA-Genesis                      Muzzleloader               Oct. 29-31                   100

1 antlered deer

Cheatham WMA                                 Muzzleloader               Nov. 6-8                        79

2 deer, 1 antlered, 1 antlerless

Cheatham WMA                                 Gun                             Nov. 21-28                   125

2 deer, 1 antlered, 1 antlerless

Prentice Cooper State Forest              Archery                       Sept. 19-21                     27

2 deer, no more than 1 antlered (bonus)

The season-long waterfowl blind permits can be obtained by visiting one of the following draw sites: the TWRA Region I office in Jackson for Camden and Reelfoot, and the TWRA Region II office in Nashville for Old Hickory Units. The draw will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 24.

LEFTOVER SEASON-LONG WATERFOWL BLIND PERMITS

Location                                 Sites

Camden Unit 1                        119

Old Hickory Unit 1                 49, 89, 92, 104, 77

Old Hickory Unit 2                 9

Reelfoot                                  RD74                         

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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