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Luper Mountain WMA
A 5,617-acre wildlife management area in Cumberland County. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) manages it.
Photo: Brian Stansberry (CC BY 3.0)
What to know about Luper Mountain WMA
Steep slopes of young and mature hardwood in Cumberland County, including the Lonestar Mountain Unit. Closed to antlerless deer during gun season; bear is archery-only.
The area listing names 4 kinds of game: deer, turkey, small game and bear. Most of it lies in Cumberland County, part of deer Unit 4.
The managing agency’s page for Luper Mountain WMA carries the map, dates and permit details.
What to pack for Luper Mountain WMA
Four items worth checking before this hunt, from the deer rifle hunting list.
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Luper Mountain WMA seasons and rules for 2026-27
Listed species and the 2026-27 statewide seasons, followed by county-level rules.
Deer
The 2026-27 statewide window is Aug 28, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027. The area itself may run a shorter season.
Turkey
The 2026-27 statewide window is Sep 26, 2026 to May 16, 2027. The area itself may run a shorter season.
Small game
The 2026-27 statewide window is Aug 22, 2026 to Jun 13, 2027. Covers squirrel, rabbit and other small game where the area allows them. The area itself may run a shorter season.
Bear
The 2026-27 statewide window is Sep 19, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027. Which bear zone applies decides the rules, and some areas stay closed to bear. The area itself may run a shorter season.
Deer limits in Unit 4
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. Bucks: 1 per day and 2 per season under statewide rules.
Bear zone BHZ4
Bear hunters here follow BHZ4, which takes in Anderson (west of I-75, north of Old Lake City Hwy and Dutch Valley Rd), Campbell (north of Hwy 63, west of I-75), Claiborne (west of 25E, north of Hwy 63), Cumberland, Fentress, Morgan, Overton (east of Hwy 111), Pickett, Putnam (east of Hwy 111), Scott, Van Buren (east of Hwy 111), White (east of Hwy 111).
Blaze orange rule
Outside archery-only and turkey hunts, big game hunters need 500 square inches of fluorescent orange or pink on the head and upper body.
Statewide dates and limits from the 2026-27 TWRA hunting guide, checked October 9, 2026. Each WMA has its own dates and rules in the guide; the area listing wins where it differs.
In season at Luper Mountain WMA today
For bear, Cumberland County counts as zone BHZ4. Deer baiting on private land in Cumberland 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 9, 2026.
Luper Mountain WMA map and neighboring areas
Look for the orange marker for Luper Mountain WMA, an approximate center drawn from the TWRA hunting map. Gold points show the other public land within about 70 miles. For supplies, the nearest towns are Crossville (12 mi), Kingston (18 mi), Wartburg (18 mi).
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Processors, taxidermists and shops near Luper Mountain WMA
Listings from Cumberland County and the counties that border it.
Distances are straight-line estimates. Hours change by season, so call ahead. Full services directory.
Luper Mountain WMA area deer harvest by county
These are whole-county totals, not harvest from this area by itself. Of 95 counties, Cumberland ranks #12 for reported deer.
| County | Deer 2023-24 | Deer 2024-25 | Deer 2025-26 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | 2,350 | 2,443 | 2,685 | #12 of 95 |
Total reported deer harvest by county, WMA harvest included, from TWRA Hunter’s Toolbox reports. Seasons run July 1 to June 30.
Hunting Luper Mountain WMA: questions
How do I find Luper Mountain WMA?
The area is in Plateau Tennessee, in Cumberland County. Maps and access points are on the official area page.
How big is Luper Mountain WMA?
The managing agency gives 5,617 acres as its size.
What game is open on Luper Mountain WMA?
Deer, turkey, small game and bear. The area sets its own dates for each, sometimes tighter than the statewide ones.
Do I need a special permit for Luper Mountain WMA?
TWRA requires a WMA permit, or the annual sportsman license that includes it, for hunters 16 to 64, on top of the licenses for the game hunted. A few areas and the federal refuges add separate permits.
Is Luper Mountain WMA a quota hunt area?
Not in the current guide. Quota hunts can be added, so look at the listing every year.
What deer unit covers Luper Mountain WMA?
Deer limits come from Unit 4, which covers Cumberland County. 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.
Can I bait or move whole carcasses from Luper Mountain WMA?
As of 2026-27, Cumberland County is not a CWD county and is not in the Management Zone.
What public hunting land is close to Luper Mountain WMA?
Nearest on this site: Keyes-Harrison WMA (about 5 miles), Mount Roosevelt WMA (about 7 miles) and Whites Creek PHA (about 10 miles).
Is there a deer processor near Luper Mountain WMA?
Processors listed nearby include H&R Custom Slaughter, Crossville Acres and Jiffy Processing. Hours shift with the season, so call before heading in.
How do I check in a deer or turkey?
By midnight on the day it is taken, using the TWRA On The Go app, the website or a check station, and always before it leaves Tennessee.
Plan a hunt on Luper Mountain WMA
Seasons, limits and area rules change every year. Check the 2026-27 TWRA guide and the Luper Mountain WMA listing before you go.