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Hunting Near Kingston, TN
WMAs and other public ground sorted by distance from Kingston, plus 2026-27 dates, limits and nearby processors.
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WMAs and public ground near Kingston
The closest listed public hunting area to Kingston is Watts Bar WMA, about 3 miles away. Together, the areas within 30 miles cover about 351,975 acres. North Cumberland WMA is the biggest nearby tract, 205,000 acres at roughly 28 miles. The table uses direct-line miles; roads add distance.
| Area | Distance | Type | Acres | Species | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watts Bar WMA | 3 mi | WMA | 3,880 | deer, turkey, waterfowl, small game | Roane, Rhea |
| McGlothin-Largen WMA | 4 mi | WMA | 112 | deer, turkey, waterfowl, dove, small game | Roane |
| Paint Rock Refuge | 7 mi | WMA | 1,600 | deer, turkey, small game | Roane |
| Pine Orchard Unit, Catoosa WMA | 11 mi | WMA | 1,114 | deer, turkey, small game | Morgan |
| Mount Roosevelt WMA | 11 mi | WMA | 11,000 | deer, turkey, small game | Roane, Cumberland |
| Lone Mountain State Forest | 13 mi | State Forest | 3,572 | deer, turkey, small game | Morgan |
| Crooked Fork Unit, Catoosa WMA | 15 mi | WMA | 1,600 | deer, turkey, small game, hogs | Morgan |
| Whites Creek PHA | 15 mi | Public area | n/a | deer, turkey, small game | Rhea, Roane |
| Oak Ridge WMA | 16 mi | WMA | 37,000 | deer, turkey, waterfowl, coyote | Anderson, Roane |
| Luper Mountain WMA | 18 mi | WMA | 5,617 | deer, turkey, small game, bear | Cumberland |
| Keyes-Harrison WMA | 20 mi | WMA | 1,740 | deer, turkey, small game, bear | Cumberland |
| Catoosa WMA | 22 mi | WMA | 79,740 | deer, turkey, small game, bear, hogs | Cumberland, Morgan |
| Obed Wild and Scenic River | 25 mi | Public area | n/a | deer, turkey, small game, hogs | Morgan, Cumberland |
| North Cumberland WMA | 28 mi | WMA | 205,000 | deer, turkey, small game, bear, elk | Campbell, Scott |
Before you head to near Kingston
Four items from the deer rifle hunting checklist.
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Top picks close to Kingston
The four nearest public areas on the list, with links to each area’s seasons, map and rules.
Kingston season dates and limits
How many deer near Kingston
TWRA puts Roane County in Unit 5. Doe limits run by season in this unit: archery 4, youth 2, muzzleloader and straight-wall 2, gun 2, and none in the August velvet hunt.
CWD and baiting, Roane County
Not CWD-positive and outside the management zone. Baiting on private land needs the Deer Bait Privilege License.
Before you buy a license
The $165 Annual Sportsman license covers residents 16 to 64 for every season and includes WMA permits. Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1969 needs hunter education.
Statewide dates from the 2026-27 TWRA guide, checked October 12, 2026.
What you can hunt in Roane County near Kingston right now
Roane County sits outside every bear zone. With a Deer Bait Privilege License, bait is legal on private land in Roane 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.
Legal shooting light in Kingston this week
You can shoot big and small game from 30 minutes ahead of sunrise until 30 minutes past sunset.
Calculated for Kingston in Eastern time.
Kingston processors and taxidermists
Shops in Roane County are listed first.
Where to shoot near Kingston
Nearest listed ranges with straight-line miles from the town center.
Pistol · rifle · shotgun · trap · skeet · sporting clays · archery · long range rifle. Members only.
Pistol and rifle. Call ahead about access.
Hunting near Kingston questions
How many antlerless deer can I take near Kingston?
For 2026-27, Roane County and Kingston fall in Unit 5.
What county do I check for Kingston?
Roane County covers Kingston. Roane County hunting has harvest numbers and county rules.
Does Roane County have fall turkey?
Yes, Roane County is open: bow during deer archery, shotgun Oct 17 to 30, one male bird.
When can I bow hunt near Kingston?
The first archery day is Sep 26, 2026 and the gun season covers Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027.
Does the Sportsman license cover WMAs?
It is required between ages 16 and 64; Sportsman license holders are covered.
Where can I drop off a deer near Kingston?
Options include Aull's Poplar Creek Ranch, Rick Hill Taxidermy & Processing and Watts Bar Wildlife Artistry.
Where is the closest public hunting land to Kingston?
Watts Bar WMA tops the list at 3 straight-line miles.
Is Roane County good for deer?
Hunters reported 2,293 deer in Roane County in 2025-26, 18th of 95 counties.
How many WMAs are within 30 miles of Kingston?
There are 14 inside 30 miles and 14 inside 75.
Next steps from Kingston
Other towns in the area: Hunting near Wartburg, Hunting near Clinton, Hunting near Athens.
Other photos on this page: Brian Stansberry (CC BY 3.0); Great Smoky Mountains National Park from Gatlinburg, TN (Public domain); Mason Brock (Masebrock) (Public domain); Missvain (CC BY 4.0).