McGlothlin-Largen WMA


Directions and Description

WMA Interactive Map

Site Directions:  From Kingston Tennessee, travel west on Roane State HWY until you reach Bowman Bend Road.  Travel on Bowman Bend Road until you reach the WMA parking lot.  GPS:  35.84526, -84.56017

The WMA is open year-round during daylight hours, with access dependent on hunting seasons.   License fees may apply.

TWRA Contact Information: Region 3 office: 1-931-484-9571, Toll Free: 1-833-402-4698, E-mail the office

Description: McGlothin-Largen Wildlife Management Area is a 112-acre WMA located on the banks of Watts Bar Lake in Roane County, Tennessee.  The WMA has fields planted in small grains, areas of old fields for wildlife cover, wooded fence rows, and an area of woods across Bowman Bend Road.


Regulations & Dates

Use of Motorized vehicles is prohibited.

Big Game, Turkey and Waterfowl are the same as statewide seasons except as noted.  Deer season closes on Dec. 13, 2025.  Archery equipment only for deer.  September Waterfowl Seasons closed for September Wood Duck, Teal, and Canada Goose.

Rabbit - Dec. 13, 2025, to the last day of Feb. 2026, on Saturday and Sunday only. Bag limit of three (3) per day.

Squirrel - Aug. 23 - Sept. 26, 2025, and Dec. 13, 2025, to the last day of Feb. 2026 and during spring squirrel season except as noted. Shotguns with No. 6 shot or smaller only.

Dove - Sept. 1 & 6, 2025. Noon to sunset only on Sept. 1, 2025.

Dog training - Sept. 1, 2025 - March 15, 2026. Beagles and pointing breeds only.

TN Hunting Season Summary

Hunting Regulations Link
Buy a license link
Interactive Map of Barkley WMA
2023-24 Hunting Guide

Photos

McGlothin Largen WMA
Mcglothin Largen WMA Sign

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