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Camden WMA
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) manages this 3,682-acre wildlife management area in Benton County.
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Getting to Camden WMA
Parking, trailheads and gates near Camden WMA
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Parking, trailhead and gate locations come from OpenStreetMap contributors. Roads into public land can be gated or seasonal; check with the managing agency before you go.
Camden WMA at a glance
River-bottom swamps, cropland, moist-soil areas and hardwoods along Kentucky Lake in Benton County, managed with TVA. Flooded for waterfowl in late October; waterfowl hunting closes at 3 p.m. and ATVs are not permitted.
Camden WMA is open for deer, turkey, waterfowl and small game under its listing. The main county is Benton County, which sits in deer Unit 1. CWD carcass and baiting restrictions apply, since Benton County is in the Management Zone.
For the area map, hunt dates and permit rules, see the official Camden WMA page.
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Places to hunt and shoot around Camden WMA
Hunting seasons for Camden WMA
Each card below covers one listed species or one rule that applies to this county.
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. Small game here means squirrel, rabbit and the others the area listing allows. Area dates can be shorter than statewide dates.
How many deer in Unit 1
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. No more than 1 antlered deer a day, or 2 a season, anywhere in the state.
Benton County CWD rules
Earn-A-Buck is in force in CWD-positive counties. Across the zone, baiting and feeding are prohibited and whole carcasses stay inside it.
Orange or pink rule
Big game hunters wear 500 square inches of fluorescent orange or pink on the upper body and head, except during archery-only and turkey hunts.
Statewide dates and limits from the 2026-27 TWRA hunting guide, checked October 28, 2026. Each WMA has its own dates and rules in the guide; the area listing wins where it differs.
Seasons open around Camden WMA
Bear hunting is closed in Benton County. Benton County falls inside the CWD zone. No baiting or feeding is allowed in Benton 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.
Public land around Camden WMA
Camden WMA is the orange point; its position is an approximate center from TWRA mapping. Other public hunting areas within roughly 70 miles appear in gold. Towns closest to the area: Camden (6 mi), Waverly (15 mi), Huntingdon (22 mi).
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge
Around 7 miles as the crow flies, over in Humphreys County and Henry County.
Buffalo Ridge Refuge
Around 15 miles as the crow flies, over in Humphreys County. 1,400 acres in all.
Big Sandy WMA
Around 16 miles as the crow flies, over in Henry County and Benton County. 2,370 acres in all.
Natchez Trace State Forest & WMA
Around 19 miles as the crow flies, over in Henderson County and Carroll County. 48,000 acres in all.
Local services for a hunt on Camden WMA
Businesses in Benton County and the neighboring counties.
Distances are straight-line estimates. Hours change by season, so call ahead. Full services directory.
Deer checked in around Camden WMA
County totals, not numbers from this area alone. Statewide, Benton County is #50 of 95 for deer checked in.
| County | Deer 2023-24 | Deer 2024-25 | Deer 2025-26 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County | 1,454 | 1,771 | 1,435 | #50 of 95 |
Total reported deer harvest by county, WMA harvest included, from TWRA Hunter’s Toolbox reports. Seasons run July 1 to June 30.
Common questions on Camden WMA
Which part of Tennessee is Camden WMA in?
Benton County, in the West Tennessee region used by TWRA. The official area page has maps and access points: TWRA listing.
What can I hunt on Camden WMA?
Its listing covers deer, turkey, waterfowl and small game. Dates come from the area listing and may be shorter than statewide.
Which deer unit is Camden WMA in?
Benton County, and so this area, is in Unit 1. 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.
Does CWD affect hunting on Camden WMA?
It is. Benton County falls in the CWD Management Zone, with carcass and baiting restrictions.
Which licenses cover Camden WMA?
For ages 16 to 64, carry a WMA permit or annual sportsman license along with the right hunting licenses. Some areas, and federal refuges, have permits of their own.
Do any hunts on Camden WMA need a quota permit?
None appear in the current guide for this area. Recheck the listing each season.
What acreage does Camden WMA have?
Its listed size is about 3,682 acres.
What other public land is near Camden WMA?
The closest listed areas are Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge (about 7 miles), Harmon Creek WMA (about 11 miles) and Buffalo Ridge Refuge (about 15 miles).
When must I check in a deer or turkey?
Check in big game by midnight on the day of harvest through the TWRA On The Go app, online or at a check station, and before the animal leaves the state.
Who processes deer near Camden WMA?
The nearest listed processors are Barrett's Deer Processing, J D's Deer Processing and Singleton's Deer Processing & Custom Slaughter. Most keep seasonal hours, so check by phone.
Camden WMA trip planning
Confirm the 2026-27 dates and any area rules in the TWRA guide and the Camden WMA listing ahead of your hunt.