Wildlife Management Area · TN

Gooch WMA Hunting

Gooch WMA

Tennessee

8,478 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

TurkeyMultiple seasonsSpring · Youth

Closed

FallClosed to fall turkey hunting

Spring General

April 3–April 25

Turkey - April 3–April 25. One male bearded1 male daily

Details & restrictions

2 males; only 1 jake

Public-land/WMA exceptions and local listings apply.

Young Sportsman

April 3–April 25

Turkey - April 3–April 25. One male beardedyouth eligibility

WaterfowlNov. 28–29, 2026; Dec. 5, 2026-Jan. 31, 2027

Regular

Nov. 28–29, 2026; Dec. 5, 2026-Jan. 31, 2027

6 daily3 p.m. closing

Details & restrictions

Local waterfowl zones and property restrictions control.

Waterfowl - Same as statewide season, except Gooch waterfowl hunting closes at 3 p.m. on Units Aand E. Waterfowl hunting on the last day of each segment of the duck and remaining goose seasons closes at sunset. Fishing, trapping, and hunting of all species other than waterfowl is prohibited inside the TWRA maintained levee of Unit Aand all of Unit E during the

QuailNov. 7, 2026-Feb. 28, 2027

Regular

Nov. 7, 2026-Feb. 28, 2027

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

Details & restrictions

Big Game Small Game - Same as statewide seasons, except the area inside the TWRA maintained levee of Unit Aand all of Unit E are closed during the waterfowl seasons and are closed to all activities five (5) days before each opening of the duck season occurring in Nov.–Feb. Closed to fall turkey 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.

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.

Spring

May 8–June 13, 2027

Details & restrictions

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.

Official resources

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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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