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Obion County Hunting
Where to hunt in Obion County, what the 2026-27 rules are, how many deer and turkeys came out of it, and who processes and mounts game nearby.
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With 1,294 deer reported in 2025-26, Obion County ranked 57th of 95 counties for deer harvest. It spans 545 square miles of land and 11 square miles of water. Per square mile, hunters took about 2.4 deer. Its share of the statewide check-in was 0.8%.
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Places to hunt and shoot around Obion County
Obion County and nearby public land
9 public hunting areas sit at least partly inside Obion County, and 3 more are within about 45 miles. Orange markers are in the county.
C.M. Gooch WMA
TWRA lists deer, turkey, waterfowl, small game here. It covers 7,000 acres.
Obion River WMA
TWRA lists deer, turkey, waterfowl, small game here. It covers 8,500 acres.
Three Rivers WMA
TWRA lists deer, turkey, waterfowl, small game here. It covers 1,577 acres.
Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge
TWRA lists deer, small game here. It covers 1,850 acres.
Reelfoot Lake State Natural Area
TWRA lists deer, turkey, waterfowl, small game here. It covers 18,000 acres.
Reelfoot-Indian Creek Watershed Lakes
TWRA lists deer, turkey, waterfowl, small game here.
Harvest numbers for Obion County
The 2025-26 deer total was 1,294, up 3% on the 1,262 of 2024-25. The ten-season average is 1,331 deer. The best season in the chart was 2016-17 with 1,639, and the lowest was 2021-22 with 994. Public WMA ground accounted for 111 deer in 2025-26. Gobbler hunters added 321 birds in 2026 spring, a 48th place finish.
Source: TWRA Hunter’s Toolbox harvest reports, county totals including WMA harvest. Deer seasons run July 1 to June 30. Recent seasons can still be revised slightly by TWRA.
What you can hunt in Obion County right now
Obion County sits outside every bear zone. Obion County is a CWD zone county. Bait and feeders are off limits in Obion 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 28, 2026.
What the 2026-27 regulations mean in Obion County
Obion County deer bag
You can take 3 antlerless deer per day in every season here except the August hunt, which is antlered only. You get 2 antlered deer for the season statewide, taken 1 per day at most.
When deer season opens in Obion County
The deer year opens to archery on Sep 26, moves to muzzleloader for Nov 7 to Nov 20, 2026 and to gun for Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027.
CWD zone rules in Obion County
Although not a positive county, it is in the zone, which bans baiting and limits what parts of a deer can leave.
Obion County fall turkey season
The county is open for fall turkey, archery on the deer archery dates plus shotgun from Oct 17 to 30, 2026, one male turkey total.
From the 2026-27 TWRA hunting guide, checked October 28, 2026. Read the guide.
Legal shooting light in Obion County this week
Shooting light opens 30 minutes ahead of sunrise and closes 30 minutes past sunset for big and small game, but turkey and dove or duck hunters quit at sunset.
Times calculated for the center of Obion County in Central time. Turkey and migratory bird hunting ends at sunset. Shooting hours for every county.
Obion County processors and taxidermists
Local Obion County shops come first, then the ring of counties around it.
Listings come from TWRA, the Tennessee Wildlife Federation, state permit lists and business pages. Call before you drive; seasonal hours vary.
Events in Obion County
Checked October 2026: 3 upcoming events.
Scheduled
| Date | Event | Type | Where | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14 to Nov 15, 2026 | Tennessee River HRC Upland Hunt Test | Field trial | Union City, Obion County | Enter |
| Apr 10, 2027 | Tennessee River HRC Hunt Test (April) | Field trial | Union City, Obion County | Event details |
| Jul 3, 2027 | Tennessee River HRC Hunt Test (July) | Field trial | Union City, Obion County | Event details |
Burning rules in Obion County
See the Tennessee county list for Obion County today.
- Burn permit: October 15 through May 15 each year (TCA 39-14-306(a)(1)); required for open-air fires within 500 feet of any forest, grassland or woodland.
- Who declares bans: Under TCA 39-14-306(b), the Commissioner of Agriculture, in consultation with the State Forester and at the request of county mayors, issues county burn bans.
- Public land fires: TWRA wildlife management areas: Rule 1660-01-14-.13(5)(i) says 'No warming, camping or any type fire shall be allowed except at designated camping areas.
Ranges for sighting in around Obion County
No listed range sits inside Obion County. Distances below run from the county center.
Trap. Call ahead about access.
Counties around Obion County
Obion County town guides: Hunting near Union City.
Lakes and streams here: Obion County fishing spots.
Of its 4 neighbors, 2 out-harvested Obion County last season.
Obion County hunting questions
Does Obion County have chronic wasting disease?
It sits in the management zone; it is not on the positive list.
How many does can I take in Obion County?
It is in Unit 1. Does count at 3 a day in this unit for every fall and winter segment. No antlerless harvest is allowed in August.
What is the fall turkey limit in Obion County?
Yes. The fall bag is one male turkey, archery or the Oct 17 to 30, 2026 shotgun segment.
Do I need a bait license in Obion County?
No. CWD rules ban both baiting and feeding here.
What are legal hunting hours in Obion County?
Big and small game: 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. The table above shows this week’s times for the county.
Does Obion County have a bear season?
No, it is not part of any bear hunting zone.
What public areas can I hunt from Obion County?
C.M. Gooch WMA, Hop-In Refuge, Obion River WMA, Reelfoot WMA, Three Rivers WMA, Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge, Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge, Reelfoot Lake State Natural Area and Reelfoot-Indian Creek Watershed Lakes are inside the county. The nearest outside the county are Black Bayou Refuge, Big Cypress Tree State Natural Area and Maness Swamp Refuge.
What deer processors serve Obion County?
Brown's Meat Plant is listed in or beside the county.
What is the deer harvest in Obion County?
2025-26: 1,294 deer, 57th statewide.
Next steps for Obion County
Double check the current guide and any quota hunt dates for the area you pick.
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