Wildlife Management Area · TN

Cordell Hull Refuge Hunting

Cordell Hull Refuge

Tennessee

2,603 acresManaged by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

Explore 2,603 acres of public hunting land in Tennessee. View the property boundary, hunting seasons and regulations, map information and official sources.

Map loading…

Scout this areaScout this area

Hunting regulations

Official regulations ↗

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

Species & Seasons

TurkeyMultiple seasonsSpring · Youth

Fall

Archery Sept. 26–Oct. 30 and Nov. 2–Nov. 6, 2026; Shotgun/Archery Oct. 17–30, 2026

One male totalWMA-specific exceptions and quota dates control.

Details & restrictions

Big Game Small Game - Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Deer season closed after Nov. 14. All seasons closed during refuge closure dates including dog training. Closed to quail hunting.

Closed in Crockett, Dyer, Giles, Haywood, Lake, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lincoln, Shelby, Tipton, and Wayne counties.

Spring General

April 3–May 16, 2027

1 male daily2 males; only 1 jake

Details & restrictions

Big Game Small Game - Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Deer season closed after Nov. 14. All seasons closed during refuge closure dates including dog training. Closed to quail hunting.

Public-land/WMA exceptions and local listings apply.

Young Sportsman

March 27–28, 2027

Details & restrictions

Big Game Small Game - Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Deer season closed after Nov. 14. All seasons closed during refuge closure dates including dog training. Closed to quail hunting.

QuailClosedNo open season

Closed

QuailClosed to quail hunting

GrouseOct. 10, 2026-Feb. 28, 2027

Regular

Oct. 10, 2026-Feb. 28, 2027

3 daily

Details & restrictions

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

Big Game Small Game - Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Deer season closed after Nov. 14. All seasons closed during refuge closure dates including dog training. Closed to quail hunting.

SquirrelMultiple seasonsSpring

Applies to all listed opportunities

10 daily

Regular

Aug. 22, 2026-March 15, 2027

Details & restrictions

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

Big Game Small Game - Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Deer season closed after Nov. 14. All seasons closed during refuge closure dates including dog training. Closed to quail hunting.

Spring

May 8–June 13, 2027

Details & restrictions

Big Game Small Game - Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Deer season closed after Nov. 14. All seasons closed during refuge closure dates including dog training. Closed to quail hunting.

RabbitNov. 7, 2026-Feb. 28, 2027

Regular

Nov. 7, 2026-Feb. 28, 2027

5 daily

Details & restrictions

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

Big Game Small Game - Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Deer season closed after Nov. 14. All seasons closed during refuge closure dates including dog training. Closed to quail hunting.