Wildlife Management Area · TN

Cheatham WMA Hunting

Cheatham WMA

Tennessee

19,890 acresManaged by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

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Hunting regulations

Official regulations ↗

Current season: 2026-2027. Verify current regulations and closures before hunting.

Species & Seasons

DeerMultiple seasonsYouth

Season

Nov. 13–20, 2026

Deer (Gun Hunt) - Nov. 13–20, 2026. Quota 450. One (1) antlered and one (1) antlerless. Antler restrictions apply.wheelchair-bound hunters only

Season

Nov. 21–28, 2026

Deer (Gun Hunt) - Nov. 21–28, 2026. Quota 450. One (1) antlered and one (1) antlerless. Antler restrictions apply.wheelchair-bound hunters only

Season

Nov. 29, 2026

Deer (Gun Hunt, Non-quota) - Nov. 29, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027. One (1) antlerless deer.wheelchair-bound hunters only

Season

Nov. 6–8, 2026

Quota requiredSpecial opportunity

Details & restrictions

Deer (Muzzleloader) - Nov. 6–8, 2026. Hunter quota 450. One (1) deer antlered and one (1) antlerless. Antler restrictions apply.

wheelchair-bound hunters only

Hunter quota 450

Season

Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2026

Quota requiredSpecial opportunity

Details & restrictions

Deer (Muzzleloader) - Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2026. Hunter quota 450. One (1) deer antlered and one (1) antlerless. Antler restrictions apply.

wheelchair-bound hunters only

Hunter quota 450

Season

Sept. 26 – Oct. 23, 2026

Deer (Archery Hunt) - Sept. 26 – Oct. 23, 2026. No quota. One (1) deer antlered and one (1) antlerless. Antler restrictions applywheelchair-bound hunters only

Local restriction

youth eligibility

Details & restrictions

Deer Antlered Restrictions: Deer must have at least four (4) antler points on one side or a fifteen (15) inch minimum outside spread except during the Young Sportsman hunt. All harvested deer count toward the statewide bag limit.

Young Sportsman

Oct. 24–25, 2026

Deer (Young Sportsman Hunt, Non Quota) - Oct. 24–25, 2026. One (1) deer antlered and one (1) antlerless. No antler restrictions.youth eligibility

TurkeyApril 3–May 16, 2027Spring

Spring

April 3–May 16, 2027

wheelchair-bound hunters only

Details & restrictions

Spring Turkey - Same as statewide spring season. Bag limit one (1) male bearded turkey during the first 14 days of the statewide season, not to exceed two (2) for the season.

QuailNov. 7, 2026-Feb. 28, 2027

Regular

Nov. 7, 2026-Feb. 28, 2027

6 dailywheelchair-bound hunters only

Details & restrictions

Small Game and Trapping - Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Small game hunting closed one (1) day prior and during all big game quota hunts.

On WMAs, Nov. 7, 2026-Jan. 15, 2027 unless otherwise noted.

GrouseOct. 10, 2026-Feb. 28, 2027

Regular

Oct. 10, 2026-Feb. 28, 2027

3 dailywheelchair-bound hunters only

Details & restrictions

WMA statewide rows use county dates, bags, and methods unless special regulations apply.

Small Game and Trapping - Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Small game hunting closed one (1) day prior and during all big game quota hunts.

SquirrelMultiple seasonsSpring

Applies to all listed opportunities

Small Game and Trapping - Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Small game hunting closed one (1) day prior and during all big game quota hunts.
10 daily
wheelchair-bound hunters only

Regular

Aug. 22, 2026-March 15, 2027

Details & restrictions

WMA statewide rows use county dates, bags, and methods unless special regulations apply.

Spring

May 8–June 13, 2027

RabbitNov. 7, 2026-Feb. 28, 2027

Regular

Nov. 7, 2026-Feb. 28, 2027

5 dailywheelchair-bound hunters only

Details & restrictions

WMA statewide rows use county dates, bags, and methods unless special regulations apply.

Small Game and Trapping - Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Small game hunting closed one (1) day prior and during all big game quota hunts.

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Hunting access: Check the official source for access conditions

Boundary: Official agency boundary

Source: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

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