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Tigrett WMA
In Dyer County, Gibson County and Crockett County, 7,629 acres of public ground managed by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) as a wildlife management area.
Photo: Mason Brock (Masebrock) (Public domain)
Hunting Tigrett WMA
Bottomland forest, swamps and open water along the North Fork Forked Deer River southeast of Dyersburg; interior road access is limited. Waterfowl hunting closes at 3 p.m.
The TWRA listing for Tigrett WMA covers deer, turkey, waterfowl and small game. Its primary county, Dyer, is in deer Unit 1. Because Dyer County is CWD-positive, carcass movement and baiting are restricted.
Maps, dates and permit requirements are on the official area page.
Tigrett WMA: gear to bring
Four picks from the deer rifle hunting checklist, with links to current prices.
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2026-27 seasons on Tigrett WMA
What can be hunted here under the current guide, and the county rules that come with it.
Deer
For 2026-27 the statewide seasons cover Aug 28, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027. Expect the area listing to trim some of those days.
Turkey
For 2026-27 the statewide seasons cover Sep 26, 2026 to May 16, 2027. Expect the area listing to trim some of those days.
Waterfowl
For 2026-27 the statewide seasons cover Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027. Expect the area listing to trim some of those days.
Small game
For 2026-27 the statewide seasons cover Aug 22, 2026 to Jun 13, 2027. That includes squirrel, rabbit and other small game the area permits. Expect the area listing to trim some of those days.
Unit 1 deer limits
Hunters in this unit get 3 antlerless deer per day in all regular seasons (Young Sportsman, archery, muzzleloader, straight-wall rifle and gun), but zero in the August hunt. Two antlered deer per season is the statewide cap, with 1 allowed per day.
Dyer 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 12, 2026. Each WMA has its own dates and rules in the guide; the area listing wins where it differs.
Tigrett WMA season check
Dyer County sits outside every bear zone. Dyer County is left out of the fall turkey season. CWD has been found in Dyer County. Bait and feeders are off limits in Dyer County.
- 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 12, 2026.
Nearby hunting land and the Tigrett WMA map
The orange marker is Tigrett WMA (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: Dyersburg (8 mi), Brownsville (28 mi), Tiptonville (30 mi).
Horns Bluff Refuge
Lies in Crockett County and Gibson County, around 12 miles away by straight line. Listed at 1,890 acres.
Thorny Cypress WMA
Lies in Dyer County, around 19 miles away by straight line. Listed at 3,100 acres.
White Lake Refuge
Lies in Dyer County, around 19 miles away by straight line. Listed at 1,194 acres.
C.M. Gooch WMA
Lies in Obion County, around 19 miles away by straight line. Listed at 7,000 acres.
Fort Ridge WMA
Lies in Haywood County, around 20 miles away by straight line. Listed at 1,570 acres.
Hunting services near Tigrett WMA
These are in Dyer County, Gibson County and Crockett 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 Tigrett WMA
Figures cover entire counties; area-only harvest is not broken out. The ranking puts Dyer County #80 out of 95 for deer harvest.
| County | Deer 2023-24 | Deer 2024-25 | Deer 2025-26 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyer County | 976 | 934 | 874 | #80 of 95 |
| Gibson County | 1,787 | 1,629 | 1,578 | #43 of 95 |
| Crockett County | 470 | 544 | 506 | #90 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 Tigrett WMA
Which species can be hunted on Tigrett WMA?
You can hunt deer, turkey, waterfowl and small game, on the dates the area listing gives rather than the statewide calendar.
Where exactly is Tigrett WMA?
TWRA places Tigrett WMA in its West region; the ground is in Dyer County, Gibson County and Crockett County. For access points and a map, use the area listing.
Do I need a WMA permit to hunt Tigrett WMA?
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 Tigrett WMA?
Tigrett WMA covers about 7,629 acres, the figure on the managing agency's page.
Which antlerless unit applies on Tigrett WMA?
Dyer County is in deer Unit 1. In this unit the antlerless limit is 3 a day for Young Sportsman, archery, muzzleloader, straight-wall and gun seasons; the August hunt takes none.
Are hunts on Tigrett WMA 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 Tigrett WMA in a CWD county?
Yes. Being a CWD-positive county, Dyer has a baiting ban and carcass transport rules.
Where do I take a deer from Tigrett WMA for processing?
Nearby processors on our list: Circle L Butcher Barn, Ty's Deer Processing and Dorsett Processing. Call to confirm they are taking deer, as many run seasonally.
Are there other WMAs near Tigrett WMA?
On the map, the closest are Horns Bluff Refuge (about 12 miles), Bogota WMA (about 15 miles) and Thorny Cypress WMA (about 19 miles).
Before you hunt Tigrett WMA
Read the 2026-27 TWRA guide and the Tigrett WMA listing before each trip; dates and limits change yearly.