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Harp WMA
In Bledsoe County, 285 acres of public ground managed by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) as a wildlife management area.
Photo: Brian Stansberry (CC BY 3.0)
Getting to Harp WMA
Parking, trailheads and gates near Harp 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.
Harp WMA overview
Mature hardwood forest with one small field on Walden Ridge in Bledsoe County. Statewide seasons.
The TWRA listing for Harp WMA covers deer, turkey and small game. Its primary county, Bledsoe, is in deer Unit 4.
Read the official Harp WMA listing for its map, current dates and any permits.
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Harp WMA
Seasons and limits at Harp WMA
The game listed for this area, with 2026-27 statewide dates and the county rules that apply.
Deer
For 2026-27 the statewide seasons cover Aug 28, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027. Expect the area listing to trim some of those days.
Turkey
For 2026-27 the statewide seasons cover Sep 26, 2026 to May 16, 2027. Expect the area listing to trim some of those days.
Small game
For 2026-27 the statewide seasons cover Aug 22, 2026 to Jun 13, 2027. Squirrel, rabbit and similar small game count here when the area allows them. Expect the area listing to trim some of those days.
Deer bag, Unit 4
Antlerless limits: Young Sportsman 2 total over its four days, archery 4, muzzleloader plus straight-wall week 2, gun 2, and none in the August hunt. Moving to another county in the unit does not raise the limit. Antlered limit is 2 per season statewide, 1 per day.
Wearing orange
Fluorescent orange or pink, 500 square inches on the head and upper body, is required for big game except in archery-only and turkey seasons.
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.
What you can hunt in Harp WMA right now
No bear zone covers Bledsoe County. Bledsoe 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 28, 2026.
Map of Harp WMA and nearby public land
Harp WMA shows as the orange marker, placed at its approximate center from the TWRA hunting map. In gold are the other public areas no more than about 70 miles away. Nearest towns: Pikeville (8 mi), Dayton (12 mi), Crossville (20 mi).
Bledsoe State Forest
Lies in Bledsoe County and Cumberland County, around 11 miles away by straight line. 8,289 acres.
Fall Creek Falls State Park
Lies in Bledsoe County and Van Buren County, around 15 miles away by straight line. 20,000 acres.
Fall Creek Falls State Natural Area
Lies in Van Buren County and Bledsoe County, around 17 miles away by straight line. 16,181 acres.
Scott's Gulf Centennial Wilderness State Park PHA
Lies in White County and Van Buren County, around 17 miles away by straight line. 6,500 acres.
Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness WMA
Lies in White County and Van Buren County, around 18 miles away by straight line. 17,000 acres.
Where to process, mount and resupply near Harp WMA
Drawn from Bledsoe County plus the next counties over.
Distances are straight-line estimates. Hours change by season, so call ahead. Full services directory.
Recent deer harvest near Harp WMA
Numbers are for each county as a whole rather than this tract. Bledsoe County ranks #61 of 95 counties for reported deer harvest.
| County | Deer 2023-24 | Deer 2024-25 | Deer 2025-26 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bledsoe County | 1,171 | 1,293 | 1,277 | #61 of 95 |
Total reported deer harvest by county, WMA harvest included, from TWRA Hunter’s Toolbox reports. Seasons run July 1 to June 30.
Harp WMA questions
Where is Harp WMA?
Harp WMA is in Bledsoe County, in TWRA's Plateau Tennessee region. The agency page shows the map and where to get in.
Is a WMA permit required on Harp WMA?
Yes, if you are 16 to 64: a WMA permit or an annual sportsman license, plus the hunting licenses for your game. Some areas and federal refuges require more.
What is huntable at Harp WMA?
Listed game: deer, turkey and small game. Expect area dates that can trim the statewide seasons.
Is there a draw for hunting Harp WMA?
No quota hunts are on the books for this area this year, but the listing can change.
What is the size of Harp WMA?
About 285 acres, according to the managing agency.
Do CWD rules apply on Harp WMA?
No. For 2026-27, Bledsoe County is neither CWD-positive nor in the Management Zone.
What are the deer limits on Harp WMA?
It follows Unit 4, the deer unit for Bledsoe County. The antlerless bag here is set per season: 4 in archery, 2 in muzzleloader and straight-wall week, 2 in gun, 2 total for Young Sportsman, and 0 in the August hunt. Limits do not reset when you hunt another county in the same unit.
Which processors are close to Harp WMA?
Try Oakes Processing, Ross Custom Slaughtering and P3 Custom Meats. Call ahead, since many work only in season.
Where else can I hunt near Harp WMA?
Closest public areas by straight line: Bledsoe State Forest (about 11 miles), Fall Creek Falls State Park (about 15 miles) and Yuchi Refuge (about 15 miles).
How soon do I have to check in my deer?
Use the TWRA On The Go app, the online system or a check station. The deadline is midnight on the harvest day, and it must happen before the animal crosses the state line.
Planning a trip to Harp WMA
Area rules and limits are revised each year, so confirm them in the 2026-27 TWRA guide and the area listing.