Chickasaw State Forest and WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 rules and map
Chickasaw State Forest and WMA is 13,066 acres of TWRA hunting land in Hardeman and Chester counties, measured on TWRA's boundary, in its Region 1. Hunters checked in 46 deer from the area in the 2025-26 season, 27 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 92. Harvest: TWRA's Hunter's Toolbox, 2015-16 to 2025-26.
Chickasaw State Forest and WMAOther TWRA hunting landsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 13,066 acres, measured on TWRA's boundary; the guide lists 11,215 |
|---|---|
| County | Hardeman County, Chester County |
| TWRA region | Region 1 |
| Deer management unit | Unit 1 |
| Permits | No WMA permit |
| Deer checked in, 2025-26 | 46 (27 antlered bucks, 3 antlerless males, 16 females) |
| Area manager | Chickasaw State Park Office (731) 989-5141 |
| Nearest towns | Silerton (next to it), Toone (3 mi) and Medon (4 mi) |
What are the 2026-27 hunting rules on Chickasaw State Forest and 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.
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to Fall turkey hunting.
- Turkey: Two (2) weekly quota hunts (Tue–Wed and Fri–Sun) each week of Spring turkey season. Hunter quota 26. One male bearded turkey per hunt, counts toward statewide bag limit.
- Turkey (Young Sportsman): Same as statewide season.
- Camping: Chickasaw State Park managed campgrounds and cabins. Must contact State Park office.
Source: TWRA 2026-27 Tennessee Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Guide, page 92; 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 Chickasaw State Forest and WMA?
Hunters checked in 46 deer from Chickasaw State Forest and WMA in the 2025-26 season. Over the 11 seasons the Toolbox shows, the area averaged 70 deer a season, from 46 in 2025-26 to 104 in 2020-21.
| Season | Deer checked in | Males | Antlered | Antlerless males | Females |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 46 | 30 | 27 | 3 | 16 |
| 2024-25 | 50 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 29 |
| 2023-24 | 68 | 40 | 36 | 4 | 28 |
| 2022-23 | 74 | 48 | 45 | 3 | 26 |
| 2021-22 | 80 | 49 | 45 | 4 | 31 |
| 2020-21 | 104 | 67 | 59 | 8 | 37 |
| 2019-20 | 63 | 40 | 35 | 5 | 23 |
| 2018-19 | 69 | 36 | 31 | 5 | 33 |
| 2017-18 | 89 | 58 | 31 | ||
| 2016-17 | 61 | 34 | 27 | ||
| 2015-16 | 63 | 40 | 23 |
Source: TWRA Hunter's Toolbox, Deer Harvests by County / WMA, 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 Chickasaw State Forest and WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | Deer unit | County deer off WMAs, 2025-26 | Rank of 95 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardeman County | 7,601 | 1 | 1,914 | 26th |
| Chester County | 5,465 | 1 | 972 | 71st |
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 Chickasaw State Forest and WMA?
Highways through the area: TN 100 and TN 125. Nearest towns: Silerton (next to it), Toone (3 miles), Medon (4 miles) and Henderson (5 miles). Directions and the area map are on TWRA's page for Chickasaw State Forest and WMA.
The closest other TWRA hunting lands with a page here: Gray's Creek WMA (4.7 miles), Tull Bottom WMA (5.9 miles), Perry Switch WMA (10.1 miles) and Colonel Forrest V. Durand WMA (12.3 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When can you hunt deer on Chickasaw State Forest and 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 Chickasaw State Forest and WMA last season?
Hunters checked in 46 deer from Chickasaw State Forest and WMA in the 2025-26 season: 27 antlered bucks, 3 antlerless males and 16 females, by TWRA's Hunter's Toolbox. The 11-season average is 70.
What county is Chickasaw State Forest and WMA in?
Hardeman County (7,601 acres) and Chester County (5,465 acres), measured on TWRA's boundary.
What permit do you need to hunt Chickasaw State Forest and WMA?
TWRA's guide lists these for the area: No WMA 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.
FilledTag is not part of Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Numbers are copied from TWRA or measured from public maps; nothing on this page is estimated by FilledTag.
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