Obion River WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 rules and map
Obion River WMA is 9,328 acres of TWRA hunting land in Weakley, Obion and Gibson counties, measured on TWRA's boundary, in its Region 1. Hunters checked in 100 deer from the area in the 2025-26 season, 55 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 95. Harvest: TWRA's Hunter's Toolbox, 2015-16 to 2025-26.
Obion River WMAOther TWRA hunting landsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 9,328 acres, measured on TWRA's boundary; the guide lists 8,500 |
|---|---|
| County | Weakley County, Obion County, Gibson County |
| TWRA region | Region 1 |
| Deer management unit | Unit 1 |
| Permits | WMA Small Game permit; WMA Waterfowl/Small Game permit; Big Game (Non-Quota/WMA) or quota permit |
| Deer checked in, 2025-26 | 100 (55 antlered bucks, 2 antlerless males, 43 females) |
| Area manager | Rob Lewis (731) 937-4018 |
| Nearest towns | Sharon (next to it), Greenfield (2 mi) and Kenton (3 mi) |
What are the 2026-27 hunting rules on Obion River 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.
ALL UNITS Hunters (except raccoon, opossum, and turkey hunters) may not enter WMA prior to two hours before sunrise and must be off of WMA by one (1) hour after sunset or legal hunting/shooting time. No permanent blinds. No blinds, blind materials, boats, or decoys may be left overnight.
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to Fall turkey hunting.
- Turkey: April 3–April 25. One (1) male bearded turkey, counts toward statewide bag limit.
- Turkey (Young Sportsman): Same as statewide season.
Big Cypress Tree State Natural Area
Open to hunting same as Obion River WMA. Hunting is prohibited within 100 yards of the RIVER TRAIL BOARDWALK and RIVER TRAIL. Hunting with shotgun, muzzleloader, rimfire, and archery only. Recovery of big game on RIVER TRAIL BOARDWALK is prohibited. Contact Park Manager during normal business hours for access through locked gate after hours. (731) 431-7168
Maness Swamp Hunting Unit
North of state HWY. 445, Bordered by the South Fork and Middle Fork of the Obion rivers as marked. Closed to all activities five (5) days before each opening of the late duck season. All hunting other than waterfowl is prohibited during the late duck seasons. No waterfowl hunters permitted on Unit or Access area from two hours after legal shooting hours have ended until 4 a.m. the following day during the late duck season(s). Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to Fall turkey hunting.
- Turkey: April 3–April 25. One (1) male bearded turkey, counts toward statewide bag limit.
- Turkey (Young Sportsman): Same as statewide season.
- Waterfowl: Waterfowl Hunting will be allocated by computerized drawings for 3 day hunts (Friday–Sunday) and Opening weekend(s). The drawings will be held prior to the hunt. Hunting will only be allowed from designated locations. Waterfowl hunting closes at 3 p.m. except the last day of the waterfowl season(s) occurring in Nov.–Feb. and youth/military season(s) when hunting ends at sunset.
Source: TWRA 2026-27 Tennessee Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Guide, page 95; 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 Obion River WMA?
Hunters checked in 100 deer from Obion River WMA in the 2025-26 season. Over the 11 seasons the Toolbox shows, the area averaged 92 deer a season, from 66 in 2015-16 to 112 in 2023-24.
| Season | Deer checked in | Males | Antlered | Antlerless males | Females |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 100 | 57 | 55 | 2 | 43 |
| 2024-25 | 84 | 55 | 53 | 2 | 29 |
| 2023-24 | 112 | 71 | 66 | 5 | 41 |
| 2022-23 | 89 | 54 | 50 | 4 | 35 |
| 2021-22 | 86 | 54 | 44 | 10 | 32 |
| 2020-21 | 89 | 56 | 51 | 5 | 33 |
| 2019-20 | 91 | 50 | 42 | 8 | 41 |
| 2018-19 | 94 | 54 | 46 | 8 | 40 |
| 2017-18 | 99 | 53 | 46 | ||
| 2016-17 | 99 | 58 | 41 | ||
| 2015-16 | 66 | 38 | 28 |
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 Obion River WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | Deer unit | County deer off WMAs, 2025-26 | Rank of 95 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weakley County | 6,087 | 1 | 2,803 | 6th |
| Obion County | 2,982 | 1 | 1,183 | 59th |
| Gibson County | 259 | 1 | 1,528 | 39th |
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 Obion River WMA?
Highways through the area: TN 43, TN 5 and TN 89. Nearest towns: Sharon (next to it), Greenfield (2 miles), Kenton (3 miles) and Rives (5 miles). Directions and the area map are on TWRA's page for Obion River WMA.
The closest other TWRA hunting lands with a page here: C.M. Gooch WMA (next to it), Hop-In Refuge (next to it), Maness Swamp Refuge (next to it) and Three Rivers WMA (next to it).
Questions hunters ask
When can you hunt deer on Obion River 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 Obion River WMA last season?
Hunters checked in 100 deer from Obion River WMA in the 2025-26 season: 55 antlered bucks, 2 antlerless males and 43 females, by TWRA's Hunter's Toolbox. The 11-season average is 92.
What county is Obion River WMA in?
Weakley County (6,087 acres), Obion County (2,982 acres) and Gibson County (259 acres), measured on TWRA's boundary.
What permit do you need to hunt Obion River WMA?
TWRA's guide lists these for the area: WMA Small Game permit; WMA Waterfowl/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.
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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