Owl Hollow Mill WMA
Directions and Description
Directions: Owl Hollow Mill WMA is located in various areas around Tims Ford Reservoir. Access is primarily by boat but a few walk-in areas are located by traveling HWY 50 west from Winchester. One area is located on Fairview Rd and another at the end of Maple Bend Road, both of which turn off Hwy 50. Lat: 35.19731 N Long: -86.165333 W Lat: 35.20078 N Long: -86.17842 W
The WMA is open year-round during daylight hours, please note hunting seasons. Access is free however some license fees may apply.
TWRA Contact Information: Region 2 Office: 1-615-781-6622, Toll-Free: 1-800-624-7406, E-mail the office, TWRA Area Manager: Stacy Stevenson 1-931-968-6215
Description: The Franklin County Tennessee WMA is nearly 3,000 acres and is predominately mature hardwoods and thickets with occasional fields located along the banks of Tims Ford Reservoir. Owl Hollow WMA is part of The East Highland Rim Prairie and Barrens Conservation Opportunity Area
General woodland birding is excellent with old fields providing habitat for sparrows, towhees, and warblers. Because of the location, around the reservoir, Bald Eagles and ospreys, as well as various Waterfowl are common. Deer and turkeys are fairly abundant.
Regulations & Dates
Hunters should be aware that some portions of Owl Hollow Mill WMA are near private housing and subdivisions and restrictions would apply to hunt in those areas for safety purposes.
Big Game, Small Game, Trapping, and Dog Training - Same as statewide seasons, except as noted below.
Quail - Nov. 2, 2024 - Jan. 15, 2025.
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