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Laurel Hill WMA
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) manages this 14,952-acre wildlife management area in Lawrence County.
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Hunting Laurel Hill WMA
TWRA-owned, mostly mature hardwoods with food plots and openings, 30 miles of gravel roads, and 325-acre Laurel Hill Lake, in northwest Lawrence County. Deer gun hunts are by quota, with a 4-point or 15-inch antler restriction.
Some units inside it have their own pages: Laurel Hill Lake.
Laurel Hill WMA is open for deer, turkey, waterfowl and small game under its listing. Part of the hunting here is by quota, with permits drawn through TWRA ahead of time. The main county is Lawrence County, which sits in deer Unit 2.
Maps, dates and permit requirements are on the official area page.
Laurel Hill 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 Laurel Hill WMA
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.
Waterfowl
Statewide 2026-27 dates run Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 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 2 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.
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 9, 2026. Each WMA has its own dates and rules in the guide; the area listing wins where it differs.
Laurel Hill WMA season check
No bear zone covers Lawrence County. Only spring turkey is open in Lawrence County. Lawrence County allows deer bait on private land with a Deer Bait Privilege License.
- 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 9, 2026.
Nearby hunting land and the Laurel Hill WMA map
The orange marker is Laurel Hill 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: Lawrenceburg (13 mi), Hohenwald (13 mi), Waynesboro (14 mi).
Beaverdam Creek WMA
Around 23 miles as the crow flies, over in Hickman County and Lewis County. Listed at 4,055 acres.
Hunting services near Laurel Hill WMA
These are in Lawrence 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 Laurel Hill WMA
Figures cover entire counties; area-only harvest is not broken out. The ranking puts Lawrence County #4 out of 95 for deer harvest.
| County | Deer 2023-24 | Deer 2024-25 | Deer 2025-26 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County | 3,164 | 3,865 | 3,209 | #4 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 Laurel Hill WMA
Which species can be hunted on Laurel Hill 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 Laurel Hill WMA?
TWRA places Laurel Hill WMA in its Middle region; the ground is in Lawrence County. For access points and a map, use the area listing.
Do I need a WMA permit to hunt Laurel Hill 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 Laurel Hill WMA?
Laurel Hill WMA covers about 14,952 acres, the figure on the managing agency's page.
Which antlerless unit applies on Laurel Hill WMA?
Lawrence County is in deer Unit 2. 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 Laurel Hill WMA drawn by quota?
Yes, certain hunts are by quota, with permits drawn through TWRA ahead of the 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 Laurel Hill WMA in a CWD county?
Lawrence County is not on the CWD-positive list or in the CWD Management Zone for 2026-27.
Where do I take a deer from Laurel Hill WMA for processing?
Nearby processors on our list: Robertson Meat Processing, Shaffer Farms Custom Slaughter and Pete's Custom Processing. Call to confirm they are taking deer, as many run seasonally.
Are there other WMAs near Laurel Hill WMA?
On the map, the closest are Laurel Hill Lake (about 2 miles), VFW Lake (about 2 miles) and Tie Camp WMA (about 13 miles).
Before you hunt Laurel Hill WMA
Read the 2026-27 TWRA guide and the Laurel Hill WMA listing before each trip; dates and limits change yearly.