Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 rules and map
Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness WMA is 11,862 acres of TWRA hunting land in White and Van Buren counties, measured on TWRA's boundary, in its Region 3. Hunters checked in 101 deer from the area in the 2025-26 season, 46 antlered bucks among them (TWRA's Hunter's Toolbox). For the area's seasons, TWRA's guide says: Same as statewide seasons, except as noted.
Data updated October 2026. Rules: TWRA's 2026-27 guide, page 103. Harvest: TWRA's Hunter's Toolbox, 2015-16 to 2025-26.
Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness WMAOther TWRA hunting landsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 11,862 acres, measured on TWRA's boundary; the guide lists 17,000 |
|---|---|
| County | White County, Van Buren County |
| TWRA region | Region 3 |
| Deer management unit | Unit 3 |
| Permits | WMA Small Game permit; Big Game (Non-Quota/WMA) or quota permit |
| Deer checked in, 2025-26 | 101 (46 antlered bucks, 7 antlerless males, 48 females) |
| Area manager | Nathan Wilhite (931) 935-3280 |
| Nearest towns | Spencer (4 mi), Pleasant Hill (7 mi) and Doyle (7 mi) |
What are the 2026-27 hunting rules on Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness WMA?
TWRA's 2026-27 guide prints these rules and seasons for the area. Where it says statewide seasons, the statewide dates and the county's deer management unit limits apply.
No ATVs, motorcycles or hooved animal riding permitted. Closed to all non-hunting activities during deer hunts. Closed to all non-hunting/non-angling activities during spring turkey season until 12 noon CDT. Closed to all hunting March 1 through 4th Friday in August, except during turkey and spring squirrel seasons. Antlered deer must have a minimum of four (4) points on one (1) antler or a fifteen inch minimum outside spread. Wild hogs may be taken during any deer hunt by legal deer hunters. Quail hunt units closed to those not participating in quota hunts on the day of the hunt. Pond fishing permitted year-round during day light hours only.
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Rabbit and Woodcock hunting open Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday only. Same as statewide seasons, except deer season is closed after Dec. 11. Deer season follows Deer Management Unit 4 antlerless bag limit.
- Bear: Same as statewide Bear Hunt Zone 4. Archery only. See page 72–73 for bear hunting details.
- Quail: Four (4) one (1) day hunts: Dec. 17, Jan. 14, 21, 28. Quota draw will be September 2–23, 2026. Fall bird count surveys will determine hunter quota. Selected applicants may bring two (2) other hunters for a maximum party size of three (3). All quail hunters much check in with WMA staff on the morning of the hunt for complete hunting instruction, including the completion of required survey. Woodcock and other gamebirds with an open season may also be taken during quail hunts.
- Dog training: Sept. 1–Dec. 1, Jan. 31–March 15. Dog training open Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday only.
- Camping: During big game hunts, camping is allowed for big game hunters only.
Big Bottom Unit
Hooved animal riding, bicycling, and OHV use permitted only by individuals possessing a valid hunting and fishing license and WMA permit or a High Impact Habitat Conservation Permit. Unauthorized entry is prohibited between sunset and sunrise. Closed to all non-hunting/nonangling activities during big game hunts. Wild hogs may be taken during any deer hunt by legal deer hunters.
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to Quail hunting. Rabbit and Woodcock hunting open Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday only. Deer follows statewide season dates and bag limit follows Unit 4 antlerless limit.
- Dog training: Sept. 1–March 15. Open Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday only.
Source: TWRA 2026-27 Tennessee Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Guide, page 103; TWRA's page for the area. Read every rule in the guide before you go: the guide is the final word.
How many deer are taken on Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness WMA?
Hunters checked in 101 deer from Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness WMA in the 2025-26 season. Over the 11 seasons the Toolbox shows, the area averaged 93 deer a season, from 55 in 2015-16 to 127 in 2020-21.
| Season | Deer checked in | Males | Antlered | Antlerless males | Females |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 101 | 53 | 46 | 7 | 48 |
| 2024-25 | 93 | 44 | 34 | 10 | 49 |
| 2023-24 | 86 | 48 | 42 | 6 | 38 |
| 2022-23 | 89 | 64 | 59 | 5 | 25 |
| 2021-22 | 83 | 50 | 45 | 5 | 33 |
| 2020-21 | 127 | 83 | 69 | 14 | 44 |
| 2019-20 | 111 | 58 | 52 | 6 | 53 |
| 2018-19 | 80 | 52 | 44 | 8 | 28 |
| 2017-18 | 97 | 59 | 38 | ||
| 2016-17 | 99 | 46 | 53 | ||
| 2015-16 | 55 | 35 | 20 |
Source: TWRA Hunter's Toolbox, Deer Harvests by County / WMA, adding its rows for Bridgestone/Firestone WMA and Bridgestone Firestone WMA – Big Bottom Unit, read October 2026. These are deer hunters reported at check-in. Before 2018-19 the Toolbox counts every male as antlerless, so only the male total is shown for those seasons.
Which county is Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | Deer unit | County deer off WMAs, 2025-26 | Rank of 95 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White County | 7,032 | 3 | 1,364 | 47th |
| Van Buren County | 4,830 | 3 | 1,117 | 64th |
Acres measured by FilledTag on TWRA hunting lands layer (HuntingAllowed) and the U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries. County harvest: TWRA Hunter's Toolbox, Deer Harvests by County / WMA. Units: TWRA deer management unit counties.
How do you get to Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: TN 285, TN 111, TN 30 and TN 301. Nearest towns: Spencer (4 miles), Pleasant Hill (7 miles), Doyle (7 miles) and Sparta (9 miles). Directions and the area map are on TWRA's page for Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness WMA.
The closest other TWRA hunting lands with a page here: Fall Creek Falls State Park and WMA (next to it), Harp WMA (14.8 miles), Catoosa WMA (19.2 miles) and Luper Mountain WMA (21.8 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When can you hunt deer on Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness WMA in 2026-27?
TWRA's guide says: Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. That means the statewide dates: archery from September 26, 2026, muzzleloader from November 7 and gun from November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027.
How many deer were killed on Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness WMA last season?
Hunters checked in 101 deer from Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness WMA in the 2025-26 season: 46 antlered bucks, 7 antlerless males and 48 females, by TWRA's Hunter's Toolbox. The 11-season average is 93.
What county is Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness WMA in?
White County (7,032 acres) and Van Buren County (4,830 acres), measured on TWRA's boundary.
What permit do you need to hunt Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness WMA?
TWRA's guide lists these for the area: WMA Small Game permit; Big Game (Non-Quota/WMA) or quota permit. Lifetime and Annual Sportsman License holders are exempt from WMA permits (guide, page 11).
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Where these numbers come from
- Area rules, seasons, size and manager: TWRA 2026-27 Tennessee Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Guide.
- Deer harvest on the area and by county: TWRA Hunter's Toolbox, Deer Harvests by County / WMA.
- Boundary: TWRA hunting lands layer (HuntingAllowed). Counties, highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer. National forest and refuges: U.S. Forest Service national forest ownership; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundaries.
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