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Hampton Crossroads PHA
Public hunting area in White County, run by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
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Getting to Hampton Crossroads PHA
Parking, trailheads and gates near Hampton Crossroads PHA
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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.
Hunting Hampton Crossroads PHA
Small Public Hunting Area in White County, mapped at about 13 acres in TWRA's GIS layer.
Access and hunt rules: No WMA permit required; statewide seasons except deer hunting is archery equipment only.
Hampton Crossroads PHA is open for deer, turkey and small game under its listing. The main county is White County, which sits in deer Unit 3.
Maps, dates and permit requirements are on the official area page.
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Places to hunt and shoot around Hampton Crossroads PHA
2026-27 seasons on Hampton Crossroads PHA
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.
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 3 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 28, 2026. Each WMA has its own dates and rules in the guide; the area listing wins where it differs.
Hampton Crossroads PHA season check
For bear, White County counts as zone BHZ4. Deer baiting on private land in White County needs the bait 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
- Bear
- Feral hogYear-round
TWRA 2026-27 guide, checked October 28, 2026.
Nearby hunting land and the Hampton Crossroads PHA map
The orange marker is Hampton Crossroads PHA (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: Cookeville (7 mi), Sparta (8 mi), Spencer (21 mi).
Edgar Evins State Park
Around 18 miles as the crow flies, over in DeKalb County. Listed at 6,000 acres.
Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness WMA
Around 19 miles as the crow flies, over in White County and Van Buren County. Listed at 17,000 acres.
Scott's Gulf Centennial Wilderness State Park PHA
Around 19 miles as the crow flies, over in White County and Van Buren County. Listed at 6,500 acres.
Blackburn Fork WMA
Around 19 miles as the crow flies, over in Jackson County. Listed at 600 acres.
Hunting services near Hampton Crossroads PHA
These are in White 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 Hampton Crossroads PHA
Figures cover entire counties; area-only harvest is not broken out. The ranking puts White County #52 out of 95 for deer harvest.
| County | Deer 2023-24 | Deer 2024-25 | Deer 2025-26 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White County | 1,264 | 1,578 | 1,427 | #52 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 Hampton Crossroads PHA
Which species can be hunted on Hampton Crossroads PHA?
You can hunt deer, turkey and small game, on the dates the area listing gives rather than the statewide calendar.
Where exactly is Hampton Crossroads PHA?
TWRA places Hampton Crossroads PHA in its Plateau region; the ground is in White County. For access points and a map, use the area listing.
Which licenses cover Hampton Crossroads PHA?
No WMA permit required; statewide seasons except deer hunting is archery equipment only. Any area permit is set by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), which manages it. Bring a valid Tennessee hunting license as well.
How many acres is Hampton Crossroads PHA?
The agency page does not give a figure for its size.
Which antlerless unit applies on Hampton Crossroads PHA?
White County is in deer Unit 3. 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 Hampton Crossroads PHA 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 Hampton Crossroads PHA in a CWD county?
White County is not on the CWD-positive list or in the CWD Management Zone for 2026-27.
Where do I take a deer from Hampton Crossroads PHA for processing?
Nearby processors on our list: Cope Custom Slaughtering, Sircy's Deer Processing and The Buck Barn Deer Processing and Taxidermy. Call to confirm they are taking deer, as many run seasonally.
Are there other WMAs near Hampton Crossroads PHA?
On the map, the closest are Anderson Pond PHA (about 1 miles), Edgar Evins State Park (about 18 miles) and Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness WMA (about 19 miles).
Before you hunt Hampton Crossroads PHA
Read the 2026-27 TWRA guide and the Hampton Crossroads PHA listing before each trip; dates and limits change yearly.