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Hunting Near Greeneville, TN
WMAs and other public ground sorted by distance from Greeneville, plus 2026-27 dates, limits and nearby processors.
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WMAs and public ground near Greeneville
The closest listed public hunting area to Greeneville is Nolichucky WMA, about 7 miles away. Together, the areas within 30 miles cover about 7,376 acres. Martha Sundquist State Forest is the biggest nearby tract, 2,001 acres at roughly 28 miles. The table uses direct-line miles; roads add distance.
| Area | Distance | Type | Acres | Species | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolichucky WMA | 7 mi | WMA | 1,000 | deer, turkey, waterfowl, small game | Greene |
| Unaka Ranger District, Cherokee NF | 13 mi | National Forest | n/a | deer, turkey, dove, small game, bear | Unicoi, Cocke |
| Lick Creek Bottoms WMA | 14 mi | WMA | 1,400 | deer, turkey, dove, small game | Greene |
| Henderson Swamp PHA | 15 mi | WMA | n/a | deer, turkey, dove, small game, bear | Washington |
| Mullins Island PHA | 20 mi | Public area | n/a | deer, turkey, small game | Cocke |
| Rankin WMA | 24 mi | WMA | 1,975 | deer, turkey, waterfowl, small game, hogs | Cocke, Hamblen |
| Holston Army Ammunition Plant | 26 mi | Military | n/a | deer | Hawkins |
| Martha Sundquist State Forest | 28 mi | State Forest | 2,001 | bear | Cocke |
| North Cherokee National Forest & WMA | 28 mi | National Forest | n/a | deer, turkey, dove, small game, bear | Carter, Johnson |
| Kyles Ford WMA | 30 mi | WMA | 1,000 | deer, turkey, small game, bear | Hancock, Hawkins |
| Henderson Island Refuge | 36 mi | WMA | 525 | deer, turkey, small game, bear | Jefferson |
| Buffalo Springs WMA | 41 mi | WMA | 342 | deer, turkey, dove, small game, bear | Grainger |
| Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area | 43 mi | State Natural Area | 693 | deer, turkey, small game | Carter |
| Big Springs PHA | 43 mi | Public area | n/a | deer, turkey, dove, small game, bear | Sullivan |
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Places to hunt and shoot around Greeneville
Top picks close to Greeneville
The four nearest public areas on the list, with links to each area’s seasons, map and rules.
Greeneville season dates and limits
How many deer near Greeneville
TWRA puts Greene County in Unit 6. Doe limits run by season in this unit: archery 4, youth 2, muzzleloader and straight-wall 2, gun 2, and none in the August velvet hunt.
CWD and baiting, Greene County
Not CWD-positive and outside the management zone. Baiting on private land needs the Deer Bait Privilege License.
Before you buy a license
The $165 Annual Sportsman license covers residents 16 to 64 for every season and includes WMA permits. Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1969 needs hunter education.
Statewide dates from the 2026-27 TWRA guide, checked October 28, 2026.
What you can hunt in Greene County near Greeneville right now
Zone BHZ1 bear dates apply in Greene County. Greene 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
- Bear
- Feral hogYear-round
TWRA 2026-27 guide, checked October 28, 2026.
Legal shooting light in Greeneville this week
You can shoot big and small game from 30 minutes ahead of sunrise until 30 minutes past sunset.
Calculated for Greeneville in Eastern time.
Greeneville processors and taxidermists
Shops in Greene County are listed first.
Where to shoot near Greeneville
Nearest listed ranges with straight-line miles from the town center.
Pistol · rifle · trap · skeet · 5-stand · sporting clays · 3D archery. Open to the public.
Pistol and rifle. Call ahead about access.
Hunting near Greeneville questions
Does Greene County have fall turkey?
Yes, Greene County is open: bow during deer archery, shotgun Oct 17 to 30, one male bird.
Where can I drop off a deer near Greeneville?
Options include Snapp Ferry Packing, Bulls Gap Custom Meats and Jordy and Sons Custom Meats.
Does the Sportsman license cover WMAs?
It is required between ages 16 and 64; Sportsman license holders are covered.
Is Greene County good for deer?
Hunters reported 2,031 deer in Greene County in 2025-26, 24th of 95 counties.
Where is the closest public hunting land to Greeneville?
Nolichucky WMA tops the list at 7 straight-line miles.
How many WMAs are within 30 miles of Greeneville?
There are 10 inside 30 miles and 14 inside 75.
What county do I check for Greeneville?
Greene County covers Greeneville. Greene County hunting has harvest numbers and county rules.
How many antlerless deer can I take near Greeneville?
For 2026-27, Greene County and Greeneville fall in Unit 6.
When can I bow hunt near Greeneville?
The first archery day is Sep 26, 2026 and the gun season covers Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027.
Next steps from Greeneville
Other towns in the area: Hunting near Rogersville, Hunting near Erwin, Hunting near Newport.
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