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Hiwassee Refuge-Riversmeet Hunting

Hiwassee Refuge-Riversmeet

Tennessee

759 acresManaged by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

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Hunting regulations

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

Species & Seasons

DeerMultiple seasons

Applies to all listed opportunities

youth eligibility
access/trespass restriction

Season

Oct. 23–25

Quota requiredSpecial opportunity

Details & restrictions

Deer (Muzzleloader) - Oct. 23–25. Hunter quota 150. Two (2) deer, no more than one (1) antlered (bonus deer).

Hunter quota 150

Season

Oct. 30–Nov. 1

Quota requiredSpecial opportunity

Details & restrictions

Deer (Muzzleloader) - Oct. 30–Nov. 1. Hunter quota 150. Two (2) deer, no more than one (1) antlered (bonus deer).

Hunter quota 150

Season

Oct. 9–11

Deer (Archery) - Oct. 9–11. Two (2) deer, no more than one (1) antlered, one (1) male turkey (bonus deer).

Season

Sept. 19–20

Quota requiredSpecial opportunity

Details & restrictions

Deer (Shotgun – Muzzleloader)(Young- Sportsman) - Sept. 19–20. Hunter quota 100. Two (2) deer, no more than one (1) antlered (bonus deer).

Hunter quota 100

Season

Sept. 25–27

Quota requiredSpecial opportunity

Details & restrictions

Deer (Archery) - Sept. 25–27. Hunter quota 200. Two (2) deer no more than one (1) antlered, one (1) male

Hunter quota 200

TurkeyApril 3–May 16, 2027Spring

Spring

April 3–May 16, 2027

youth eligibilityaccess/trespass restriction

Details & restrictions

Turkey - Same as statewide spring turkey season.

SquirrelSee details

Statewide season

youth eligibilityaccess/trespass restriction

Details & restrictions

Squirrel - Same as statewide seasons except as noted.

RabbitNov. 2–14

Season

Nov. 2–14

Rabbit - Nov. 2–14. Bag limit of three (3) per day.youth eligibility

Details & restrictions

access/trespass restriction

Access4 items

HIWASSEE REFUGE MEIGS/RHEA COUNTIES • 2,500 ACRES ON CHICKAMAUGA RESERVOIR JASON JACKSON (423) 614-3018 • SG, WF, BG Refuge is from Nov. 15 through the last day of Feb., except the wildlife viewing area is open year-round. During refuge closure, public entry and fishing is permitted while on the main river channel pass - ing through the refuge. All seasons closed during refuge closure date unless otherwise indicated. Nontoxic shot approved by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is required for small game hunting. Small game hunting and dog training is closed at sunset on the day before and during scheduled big game hunts, unless special exception is indicated. REGION III (931) 484-9571
closed to all forms of use and trespass
Dove - Sept. 1 & Sept. 17. Noon to sunset only. No access permitted by boat
Dove (Youth) - Sept. 12. Noon to sunset only. No access permitted by boat

Management & Contact1 item

Dog training - Sept. 1–March 15, daylight hours only. Closed to training during refuge closure dates. Retriever Dog Field Trials - Pre–approved by Area Manager at least 30 days in advance of trial dates

Official Sources1 source