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Jarrell Switch Refuge
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) manages this 250-acre wildlife management area in Carroll County.
Photo: Brian Stansberry (CC BY 3.0)
Getting to Jarrell Switch Refuge
Hunting Jarrell Switch Refuge
Upland forest, pine planting, bottomland hardwoods and cypress-tupelo swamp on the Obion River near McKenzie. Closed to all use Nov. 15 through February; closed to waterfowl and fall turkey hunting.
Jarrell Switch Refuge is open for deer, turkey and small game under its listing. The main county is Carroll County, which sits in deer Unit 1. Because Carroll County is CWD-positive, carcass movement and baiting are restricted.
Maps, dates and permit requirements are on the official area page.
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Places to hunt and shoot around Jarrell Switch Refuge
2026-27 seasons on Jarrell Switch Refuge
What can be hunted here under the current guide, and the county rules that come with it.
Deer
Statewide 2026-27 dates run Aug 28, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027. Area dates can be shorter than statewide dates.
Turkey
Statewide 2026-27 dates run Sep 26, 2026 to May 16, 2027. Area dates can be shorter than statewide dates.
Small game
Statewide 2026-27 dates run Aug 22, 2026 to Jun 13, 2027. That includes squirrel, rabbit and other small game the area permits. Area dates can be shorter than statewide dates.
Unit 1 deer limits
Up to 3 antlerless deer a day may be taken in archery, muzzleloader, straight-wall rifle, gun and Young Sportsman seasons. None may be taken in the August hunt. Two antlered deer per season is the statewide cap, with 1 allowed per day.
Carroll County and CWD
Whole carcasses may not leave the CWD Management Zone, and baiting and feeding are banned in these counties. Earn-A-Buck applies in CWD-positive counties.
Hunter orange
Wear at least 500 square inches of fluorescent orange or pink above the waist and on the head when hunting big game; archery-only and turkey hunts are exempt.
Statewide dates and limits from the 2026-27 TWRA hunting guide, checked October 28, 2026. Each WMA has its own dates and rules in the guide; the area listing wins where it differs.
Jarrell Switch Refuge season check
Carroll County has no bear season. Chronic wasting disease rules apply in Carroll County. Carroll County bans baiting and feeding.
- Deer
- Turkey
- Ducks
- Waterfowl
- Canada goose
- White-fronted goose
- Brant
- Light geese
- Dove
- Woodcock
- Snipe
- Rails (virginia, sora)
- Gallinule and moorhen
- Crow
- Squirrel
- Rabbit
- Quail
- Grouse
- RaccoonYear-round
- Opossum
- CoyoteYear-round
- Bobcat
- Feral hogYear-round
TWRA 2026-27 guide, checked October 28, 2026.
Nearby hunting land and the Jarrell Switch Refuge map
The orange marker is Jarrell Switch Refuge (approximate center from the TWRA hunting map). Each gold marker is another public hunting area inside a 70 mile radius. Nearby towns by straight-line distance: Huntingdon (10 mi), Paris (21 mi), Martin (24 mi).
Harts Mill WMA
Around 6 miles as the crow flies, over in Carroll County and Weakley County. Listed at 1,758 acres.
Sergeant Lee Russell Refuge
Around 8 miles as the crow flies, over in Carroll County. Listed at 570 acres.
Bean Switch Refuge
Around 15 miles as the crow flies, over in Weakley County. Listed at 572 acres.
Maness Swamp Refuge
Around 19 miles as the crow flies, over in Gibson County and Weakley County. Listed at 1,200 acres.
Hunting services near Jarrell Switch Refuge
These are in Carroll County or an adjoining county.
Distances are straight-line estimates. Hours change by season, so call ahead. Full services directory.
Deer harvest in the counties around Jarrell Switch Refuge
Figures cover entire counties; area-only harvest is not broken out. The ranking puts Carroll County #13 out of 95 for deer harvest.
| County | Deer 2023-24 | Deer 2024-25 | Deer 2025-26 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | 2,946 | 3,194 | 2,647 | #13 of 95 |
Total reported deer harvest by county, WMA harvest included, from TWRA Hunter’s Toolbox reports. Seasons run July 1 to June 30.
What hunters ask about Jarrell Switch Refuge
Which species can be hunted on Jarrell Switch Refuge?
You can hunt deer, turkey and small game, on the dates the area listing gives rather than the statewide calendar.
Where exactly is Jarrell Switch Refuge?
TWRA places Jarrell Switch Refuge in its West region; the ground is in Carroll County. For access points and a map, use the area listing.
Do I need a WMA permit to hunt Jarrell Switch Refuge?
Hunters 16 to 64 need a WMA permit or an annual sportsman license to hunt TWRA wildlife management areas, on top of the right hunting licenses. Federal refuges and some areas add their own permits.
How many acres is Jarrell Switch Refuge?
Jarrell Switch Refuge covers about 250 acres, the figure on the managing agency's page.
Which antlerless unit applies on Jarrell Switch Refuge?
Carroll County is in deer Unit 1. The daily antlerless bag is 3 in every season from Young Sportsman through gun, straight-wall rifle included. The August hunt allows no antlerless deer.
Are hunts on Jarrell Switch Refuge drawn by quota?
The guide shows no quota hunts here at present; confirm in the area listing each season.
What is the deadline to check in big game?
Big game must be checked in the same day, by midnight, through TWRA On The Go, online or at a station, and before leaving the state.
Is Jarrell Switch Refuge in a CWD county?
Yes. Being a CWD-positive county, Carroll has a baiting ban and carcass transport rules.
Where do I take a deer from Jarrell Switch Refuge for processing?
Nearby processors on our list: Mobb's Deer Processing, CMR Processing and Kendall Deer Processing. Call to confirm they are taking deer, as many run seasonally.
Are there other WMAs near Jarrell Switch Refuge?
On the map, the closest are Carroll Lake (about 5 miles), Harts Mill WMA (about 6 miles) and Sergeant Lee Russell Refuge (about 8 miles).
Before you hunt Jarrell Switch Refuge
Read the 2026-27 TWRA guide and the Jarrell Switch Refuge listing before each trip; dates and limits change yearly.