Percy Priest WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 rules and map
Percy Priest WMA is 11,846 acres of TWRA hunting land in Rutherford, Davidson and Wilson counties, measured on TWRA's boundary, in its Region 2. Hunters checked in 383 deer from the area in the 2025-26 season, 164 antlered bucks among them (TWRA's Hunter's Toolbox). TWRA's 2026-27 guide for the area: Deer, Turkey (Archery Only), same as statewide seasons, except closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday and except as noted.
Data updated October 2026. Rules: TWRA's 2026-27 guide, page 102. Harvest: TWRA's Hunter's Toolbox, 2015-16 to 2025-26.
Percy Priest WMAOther TWRA hunting landsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 11,846 acres, measured on TWRA's boundary; the guide lists 10,768 |
|---|---|
| County | Rutherford County, Davidson County, Wilson County |
| TWRA region | Region 2 |
| Deer management unit | Unit 2, Unit 3 |
| Deer checked in, 2025-26 | 383 (164 antlered bucks, 27 antlerless males, 192 females) |
| Area manager | Colten Snyder (615) 571-0463 |
| Nearest towns | La Vergne (next to it), Smyrna (3 mi) and Mount Juliet (4 mi) |
What are the 2026-27 hunting rules on Percy Priest 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.
Centerfire rifle prohibited on all units.
Unit I
Unit 1 closed to all activity from sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, except as noted. All activities, except dove hunts on designated fields and scheduled field trials, prohibited on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Sept. 1–April 30. Additional WMA closures for special field trial dates are determined by the manager. See website for closures.
- Dove: Sept. 1, and each Saturday and Sunday thereafter, and Labor Day during the first and second segments of the statewide season. Shooting from staked positions only. On Sept. 1, staked positions will be assigned by a drawing held on site at 10 a.m. and hunters must check out at the conclusion of their hunt. Successful applicants must be at their staked position at the start of shooting hours.
- Squirrel: Same as statewide season, except as noted.
- Quail, Rabbit (Young Sportsman): Nov. 1–Jan. 15. Same as statewide seasons, except Monday through Thursday only. Shotguns only. Each Youth must be accompanied by an adult who may not hunt or carry weapons. Each adult must possess a valid hunting license and an area permit.
- Deer, Turkey (Archery Only): Same as statewide seasons, except closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday and except as noted. Archers must comply with legal blaze orange/pink requirements during muzzleloader and gun seasons.
- Deer (Muzzleloader): Same as statewide season, except closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Remainder of deer season is archery only.
- Turkey: Same as statewide turkey season, except closed every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until April 30. Bag limit one (1) male bearded turkey during the first 14 days of the statewide season not to exceed two (2) for the season.
- Dog training: Year-round. License and permit requirements apply. Training from horseback prohibited before Oct. 1. Blank ammunition only. Daylight hours only. Retriever trainers may use an OHV within established area. Rabbit and bird dog training are restricted to September 1st to April 30th.
- Field Trials: Sept. 1–April 30 in designated areas only. Trials must be scheduled with area manager. Field trial applications must be submitted to the TWRA Region 2 office at least 30 days in advance of trial dates. Participants in sanctioned field trials may train 24 hours before and after scheduled trial dates without license and permit requirement. Field trial gallery must be kept out of standing planted crops by marshals provided by sponsoring clubs.
Unit II
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Deer is shotgun/muzzleloader/archery only. Fall turkey is archery only. Archers must comply with legal blaze orange/pink requirements during muzzleloader and shotgun seasons.
- Turkey: Same as statewide season. Bag limit one (1) male bearded turkey during the first 14 days of the statewide season, not to exceed two (2) for the season.
- Waterfowl: Same as statewide seasons. Temporary blinds only. No blinds, blind materials, boats, or decoys may be left overnight.
- Dog training: Sept. 1–April 30. No hunting or training from horseback.
Source: TWRA 2026-27 Tennessee Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Guide, page 102; 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 Percy Priest WMA?
Hunters checked in 383 deer from Percy Priest WMA in the 2025-26 season. Over the 11 seasons the Toolbox shows, the area averaged 354 deer a season, from 235 in 2016-17 to 487 in 2020-21.
| Season | Deer checked in | Males | Antlered | Antlerless males | Females |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 383 | 191 | 164 | 27 | 192 |
| 2024-25 | 336 | 175 | 142 | 33 | 161 |
| 2023-24 | 371 | 200 | 164 | 36 | 171 |
| 2022-23 | 416 | 221 | 174 | 47 | 195 |
| 2021-22 | 435 | 252 | 210 | 42 | 183 |
| 2020-21 | 487 | 275 | 218 | 57 | 212 |
| 2019-20 | 360 | 188 | 145 | 43 | 172 |
| 2018-19 | 317 | 172 | 145 | 27 | 145 |
| 2017-18 | 307 | 144 | 163 | ||
| 2016-17 | 235 | 124 | 111 | ||
| 2015-16 | 243 | 106 | 137 |
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 Percy Priest WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | Deer unit | County deer off WMAs, 2025-26 | Rank of 95 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford County | 8,794 | 3 | 1,931 | 25th |
| Davidson County | 2,449 | 2 | 1,269 | 52nd |
| Wilson County | 602 | 3 | 2,768 | 7th |
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 Percy Priest WMA?
Highways through the area: I-840, TN 266 and TN 171. Nearest towns: La Vergne (next to it), Smyrna (3 miles), Mount Juliet (4 miles) and Murfreesboro (6 miles). Directions and the area map are on TWRA's page for Percy Priest WMA.
The closest other TWRA hunting lands with a page here: Old Hickory WMA (9.3 miles), Haley-Jaqueth WMA (14.4 miles), Old Hickory Lock 5 Refuge (17.9 miles) and Headwaters WMA (21.8 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When can you hunt deer on Percy Priest WMA in 2026-27?
TWRA's 2026-27 guide for Percy Priest WMA: Deer, Turkey (Archery Only): Same as statewide seasons, except closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday and except as noted. Deer (Muzzleloader): Same as statewide season, except closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
How many deer were killed on Percy Priest WMA last season?
Hunters checked in 383 deer from Percy Priest WMA in the 2025-26 season: 164 antlered bucks, 27 antlerless males and 192 females, by TWRA's Hunter's Toolbox. The 11-season average is 354.
What county is Percy Priest WMA in?
Rutherford County (8,794 acres), Davidson County (2,449 acres) and Wilson County (602 acres), measured on TWRA's boundary.
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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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