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Holston Army Ammunition Plant
Hawkins County: military installation under the U.S. Army.
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Getting to Holston Army Ammunition Plant
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About Holston Army Ammunition Plant
Army ammunition plant west of Kingsport, mostly in Hawkins County. The newest application found is for 2025 (applications were due Aug. 8); check with the plant for 2026 dates.
Rules on the ground: Deer hunts by random drawing from mailed applications (Attn: Deer Hunt, 4509 West Stone Drive, Kingsport, 423-578-6276). The 2025 program was four archery-only days in October with 22 hunters each, hunters 18 or older with a Real ID, hunter education and a federal background check, and an earn-a-buck rule (a mature doe first; bucks 8 points or better).
Hunters come to Holston Army Ammunition Plant for deer. Quota permits, drawn ahead of time by TWRA, are needed for some hunts here. Deer rules follow Unit 6 because the area is mainly in Hawkins County.
Official Holston Army Ammunition Plant page has the area map, hunt dates and any permit rules.
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Places to hunt and shoot around Holston Army Ammunition Plant
Holston Army Ammunition Plant: 2026-27 dates and rules
Statewide dates for each listed species, plus the limits tied to Hawkins County.
Deer
Statewide season dates for 2026-27: Aug 28, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027. The area listing can cut that window down.
Deer limits for Unit 6
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. The antlered bag is 1 a day and 2 for the season, statewide.
Fluorescent orange
Unless the hunt is archery-only or for turkey, big game hunters must show 500 square inches of fluorescent orange or pink on the torso and head.
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.
Holston Army Ammunition Plant: what is in season
Hawkins County is in bear hunting zone BHZ5. Private land baiting is allowed in Hawkins County with 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.
Where Holston Army Ammunition Plant is, and what is nearby
The orange pin sits near the middle of Holston Army Ammunition Plant, based on the TWRA hunting map. Gold markers are other public hunting areas within about 70 miles. The nearest towns are Kingsport (6 mi), Johnson City (19 mi), Rogersville (21 mi).
Kyles Ford WMA
Hancock County and Hawkins County, about 21 miles from here in a straight line. Size: 1,000 acres.
North Cherokee National Forest & WMA
Carter County and Johnson County, about 28 miles from here in a straight line.
Unaka Ranger District, Cherokee NF
Unicoi County and Cocke County, about 30 miles from here in a straight line.
Deer processing and shops around Holston Army Ammunition Plant
Sorted by county: Hawkins County first, then its neighbors.
Distances are straight-line estimates. Hours change by season, so call ahead. Full services directory.
County deer numbers for Holston Army Ammunition Plant
Each row is a full county total and includes land outside this area. Hawkins County sits at #14 of 95 in the state deer harvest ranking.
| County | Deer 2023-24 | Deer 2024-25 | Deer 2025-26 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkins County | 2,297 | 2,150 | 2,464 | #14 of 95 |
Total reported deer harvest by county, WMA harvest included, from TWRA Hunter’s Toolbox reports. Seasons run July 1 to June 30.
Holston Army Ammunition Plant FAQ
Do I need a permit to hunt Holston Army Ammunition Plant?
Deer hunts by random drawing from mailed applications (Attn: Deer Hunt, 4509 West Stone Drive, Kingsport, 423-578-6276). The 2025 program was four archery-only days in October with 22 hunters each, hunters 18 or older with a Real ID, hunter education and a federal background check, and an earn-a-buck rule (a mature doe first; bucks 8 points or better). The managing agency is the U.S. Army; its page covers any permit. Carry your Tennessee license too.
Which game does Holston Army Ammunition Plant allow?
The area is listed for deer. Each species follows the dates in the area's own listing, which can be shorter than statewide seasons.
Where is Holston Army Ammunition Plant located?
You will find it in Hawkins County, part of the East Tennessee region. Access points are marked on the map at the area page.
Does Holston Army Ammunition Plant have quota hunts?
Part of the hunting is by quota permit from a TWRA draw held before the season.
Which deer unit does Holston Army Ammunition Plant fall under?
The deer unit is Unit 6, set by Hawkins County. Expect per-season antlerless caps rather than a daily one: archery 4, muzzleloader with straight-wall 2, gun 2, Young Sportsman 2 for all four days. The August hunt is closed to antlerless, and the limit covers the whole unit, not each county.
How much land does Holston Army Ammunition Plant cover?
No acreage is published for Holston Army Ammunition Plant by its managing agency.
Where can I get a deer processed near Holston Army Ammunition Plant?
Processors in the area: McCoy Meat Co., Bulls Gap Custom Meats and Hamilton Meats. Phone before you drive over; plenty are seasonal.
Are there CWD restrictions at Holston Army Ammunition Plant?
Hawkins County is clear of the CWD-positive list and the Management Zone this season (2026-27).
Do I have to check in game taken here?
Report it by midnight that day through TWRA On The Go, online or at a check station. It has to be checked before the animal leaves Tennessee.
What other public ground is around Holston Army Ammunition Plant?
The three nearest are Henderson Swamp PHA (about 18 miles), Kyles Ford WMA (about 21 miles) and Big Springs PHA (about 27 miles).
Heading to Holston Army Ammunition Plant
Dates and bag limits shift each season. The 2026-27 TWRA guide and the area listing have the current version.