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Browntown WMA
Wayne County: 6,336 acres of wildlife management area under the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
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Hunting Browntown WMA
Leased timber land (not TWRA-owned) of clearcuts and pine with hardwood hollows in Wayne County. Statewide seasons with no landowner permit needed; no camping.
Species open on Browntown WMA include deer, turkey and small game. Wayne County holds the bulk of the area and falls in deer Unit 2. Because Wayne County is CWD-positive, carcass movement and baiting are restricted.
Maps, dates and permit requirements are on the official area page.
Browntown 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 Browntown WMA
What can be hunted here under the current guide, and the county rules that come with it.
Deer
Under statewide rules the 2026-27 seasons fall between Aug 28, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027. This area’s own dates may be narrower than that.
Turkey
Under statewide rules the 2026-27 seasons fall between Sep 26, 2026 to May 16, 2027. This area’s own dates may be narrower than that.
Small game
Under statewide rules the 2026-27 seasons fall between Aug 22, 2026 to Jun 13, 2027. That includes squirrel, rabbit and other small game the area permits. This area’s own dates may be narrower than that.
Unit 2 deer limits
Archery, muzzleloader, straight-wall rifle, gun and Young Sportsman hunters may each take 3 antlerless deer per day here. The August hunt has no antlerless allowance. Two antlered deer per season is the statewide cap, with 1 allowed per day.
Wayne 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.
Browntown WMA season check
Wayne County has no bear season. Wayne County has no fall turkey season. Chronic wasting disease rules apply in Wayne County. Wayne 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 12, 2026.
Nearby hunting land and the Browntown WMA map
The orange marker is Browntown 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: Waynesboro (13 mi), Savannah (19 mi), Hohenwald (33 mi).
Walker Branch State Natural Area
In Hardin County, roughly 20 miles off as the crow flies. Listed at 520 acres.
Cypress Pond Refuge
In Decatur County, roughly 22 miles off as the crow flies. Listed at 585 acres.
Hunting services near Browntown WMA
These are in Wayne 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 Browntown WMA
Figures cover entire counties; area-only harvest is not broken out. The ranking puts Wayne County #25 out of 95 for deer harvest.
| County | Deer 2023-24 | Deer 2024-25 | Deer 2025-26 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 2,123 | 2,843 | 2,015 | #25 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 Browntown WMA
Which species can be hunted on Browntown WMA?
You can hunt deer, turkey and small game, on the dates the area listing gives rather than the statewide calendar.
Where exactly is Browntown WMA?
TWRA places Browntown WMA in its Middle region; the ground is in Wayne County. For access points and a map, use the area listing.
Do I need a WMA permit to hunt Browntown 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 Browntown WMA?
Browntown WMA covers about 6,336 acres, the figure on the managing agency's page.
Which antlerless unit applies on Browntown WMA?
Wayne County is in deer Unit 2. Three antlerless a day is the cap across Young Sportsman, archery, muzzleloader, straight-wall rifle and gun hunts, with no antlerless deer in the August hunt.
Are hunts on Browntown 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 Browntown WMA in a CWD county?
Yes. Being a CWD-positive county, Wayne has a baiting ban and carcass transport rules.
Where do I take a deer from Browntown WMA for processing?
Nearby processors on our list: Stults Custom Cuts, Troyer's Processing and Grant's Butcher Shop & Deer Processing. Call to confirm they are taking deer, as many run seasonally.
Are there other WMAs near Browntown WMA?
On the map, the closest are Tie Camp WMA (about 13 miles), Eagle Creek WMA (about 13 miles) and Walker Branch State Natural Area (about 20 miles).
Before you hunt Browntown WMA
Read the 2026-27 TWRA guide and the Browntown WMA listing before each trip; dates and limits change yearly.