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McGlothin-Largen WMA
Roane County: 112 acres of wildlife management area under the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
Photo: Andrew Neel andrewtneel (CC0)
Getting to McGlothin-Largen WMA
Parking, trailheads and gates near McGlothin-Largen WMA
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- Boat rampBoat ramp · 3.0 mi from the centreDirections
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 McGlothin-Largen WMA
Small-grain fields, old fields and woods on Watts Bar Lake in Roane County. No motorized vehicles, deer is archery-only, and small game is shotgun-only.
Species open on McGlothin-Largen WMA include deer, turkey, waterfowl, dove and small game. Roane County holds the bulk of the area and falls in deer Unit 5.
Maps, dates and permit requirements are on the official area page.
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Places to hunt and shoot around McGlothin-Largen WMA
2026-27 seasons on McGlothin-Largen WMA
What can be hunted here under the current guide, and the county rules that come with it.
Deer
Under statewide rules the 2026-27 seasons fall between Aug 28, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027. This area’s own dates may be narrower than that.
Turkey
Under statewide rules the 2026-27 seasons fall between Sep 26, 2026 to May 16, 2027. This area’s own dates may be narrower than that.
Waterfowl
Under statewide rules the 2026-27 seasons fall between Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027. This area’s own dates may be narrower than that.
Dove
Under statewide rules the 2026-27 seasons fall between Sep 1, 2026 to Jul 11, 2027. This area’s own dates may be narrower than that.
Small game
Under statewide rules the 2026-27 seasons fall between Aug 22, 2026 to Jun 13, 2027. That includes squirrel, rabbit and other small game the area permits. This area’s own dates may be narrower than that.
Unit 5 deer limits
Young Sportsman days carry a combined antlerless limit of 2, archery 4, the muzzleloader and straight-wall week 2, and gun 2. None are allowed in the August hunt, and the limit applies across the unit rather than per county. 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.
McGlothin-Largen WMA season check
No bear zone covers Roane County. Roane 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.
Nearby hunting land and the McGlothin-Largen WMA map
The orange marker is McGlothin-Largen WMA (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: Kingston (4 mi), Wartburg (18 mi), Athens (27 mi).
Watts Bar WMA
In Roane County and Rhea County, roughly 3 miles off as the crow flies. Listed at 3,880 acres.
Mount Roosevelt WMA
In Roane County and Cumberland County, roughly 8 miles off as the crow flies. Listed at 11,000 acres.
Pine Orchard Unit, Catoosa WMA
In Morgan County, roughly 11 miles off as the crow flies. Listed at 1,114 acres.
Lone Mountain State Forest
In Morgan County, roughly 14 miles off as the crow flies. Listed at 3,572 acres.
Hunting services near McGlothin-Largen WMA
These are in Roane 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 McGlothin-Largen WMA
Figures cover entire counties; area-only harvest is not broken out. The ranking puts Roane County #18 out of 95 for deer harvest.
| County | Deer 2023-24 | Deer 2024-25 | Deer 2025-26 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roane County | 2,271 | 2,312 | 2,293 | #18 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 McGlothin-Largen WMA
Which species can be hunted on McGlothin-Largen WMA?
You can hunt deer, turkey, waterfowl, dove and small game, on the dates the area listing gives rather than the statewide calendar.
Where exactly is McGlothin-Largen WMA?
TWRA places McGlothin-Largen WMA in its Plateau region; the ground is in Roane County. For access points and a map, use the area listing.
Do I need a WMA permit to hunt McGlothin-Largen WMA?
Hunters 16 to 64 need a WMA permit or an annual sportsman license to hunt TWRA wildlife management areas, on top of the right hunting licenses. Federal refuges and some areas add their own permits.
How many acres is McGlothin-Largen WMA?
McGlothin-Largen WMA covers about 112 acres, the figure on the managing agency's page.
Which antlerless unit applies on McGlothin-Largen WMA?
Roane County is in deer Unit 5. Archery hunters may take 4 antlerless deer, the muzzleloader and straight-wall week allows 2, gun season 2, and Young Sportsman 2 across its four days. The August hunt allows none, and changing counties inside the unit does not add more.
Are hunts on McGlothin-Largen WMA 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 McGlothin-Largen WMA in a CWD county?
Roane County is not on the CWD-positive list or in the CWD Management Zone for 2026-27.
Where do I take a deer from McGlothin-Largen WMA for processing?
Nearby processors on our list: Aull's Poplar Creek Ranch, Rick Hill Taxidermy & Processing and Watts Bar Wildlife Artistry. Call to confirm they are taking deer, as many run seasonally.
Are there other WMAs near McGlothin-Largen WMA?
On the map, the closest are Watts Bar WMA (about 3 miles), Paint Rock Refuge (about 7 miles) and Mount Roosevelt WMA (about 8 miles).
Before you hunt McGlothin-Largen WMA
Read the 2026-27 TWRA guide and the McGlothin-Largen WMA listing before each trip; dates and limits change yearly.