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Hunting Near LaFollette, TN
A starting point for hunting out of LaFollette: public areas within 75 miles, season dates and nearby services.
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Where to hunt public land from LaFollette
Nearest on the list: Cove Creek WMA, around 8 miles out. The 7 areas within 30 miles add up to about 269,264 acres. The largest area on this list is North Cumberland WMA at 205,000 acres, 16 miles away. Driving distance will be more than the straight-line miles shown.
| Area | Distance | Type | Acres | Species | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cove Creek WMA | 8 mi | WMA | 2,450 | deer · turkey · small game · bear | Campbell |
| Chuck Swan State Forest & WMA | 11 mi | WMA | 24,705 | deer · turkey · waterfowl · dove · small game | Union, Campbell |
| North Cumberland WMA | 16 mi | WMA | 205,000 | deer · turkey · small game · bear · elk | Campbell, Scott |
| Ed Carter Unit, North Cumberland WMA | 17 mi | WMA | n/a | deer · turkey · small game · bear · hogs | Claiborne, Campbell |
| Otey Mills Refuge (North Cumberland WMA) | 26 mi | WMA | n/a | deer · turkey · small game · bear | Claiborne |
| Oak Ridge WMA | 29 mi | WMA | 37,000 | deer · turkey · waterfowl · coyote | Anderson, Roane |
| Honey Creek State Natural Area | 30 mi | State Natural Area | 109 | deer · turkey · small game · hogs | Scott |
| Fort Loudoun WMA | 32 mi | WMA | 492 | waterfowl | Knox |
| Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area | 33 mi | National Recreation Area | n/a | deer · turkey · small game · hogs | Scott, Fentress |
| Forks of the River WMA | 33 mi | WMA | 648 | deer · turkey · dove · small game · bear | Knox |
| Lone Mountain State Forest | 33 mi | State Forest | 3,572 | deer · turkey · small game | Morgan |
| Buffalo Springs WMA | 33 mi | WMA | 342 | deer · turkey · dove · small game · bear | Grainger |
| Crooked Fork Unit, Catoosa WMA | 34 mi | WMA | 1,600 | deer · turkey · small game · hogs | Morgan |
| Twin Arches State Natural Area | 36 mi | State Natural Area | 1,500 | deer · turkey · small game · hogs | Pickett, Scott |
LaFollette: nearest public areas
Area pages list the species, quota hunts and access notes for each.
Hunting seasons near LaFollette for 2026-27
Antlerless limits near LaFollette
Unit 4 covers Campbell County. Units 4 to 6 cap antlerless deer by season: 2 youth, 4 archery, 2 muzzleloader and straight-wall, 2 gun. The August hunt has no antlerless harvest.
CWD status for Campbell County
Neither positive nor in the zone. You may bait private ground if you buy the bait license.
What license you need
A resident Annual Sportsman license costs $165 and includes WMA permits for ages 16 to 64. Proof of hunter education is needed for anyone born from Jan. 1, 1969 on.
Statewide dates from the 2026-27 TWRA guide, checked October 28, 2026.
In season at Campbell County near LaFollette today
For bear, Campbell County counts as zone BHZ4 and Transitional. Campbell County is part of the elk hunt area. Deer baiting on private land in Campbell 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
- Elk
- Feral hogYear-round
TWRA 2026-27 guide, checked October 28, 2026.
When you can shoot near LaFollette
Big and small game: 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.
Calculated for LaFollette in Eastern time.
Processors, taxidermists and shops near LaFollette
Campbell County businesses lead, followed by bordering counties.
LaFollette area shooting ranges
These are the nearest listed ranges to LaFollette.
Rifle and pistol on site; open to the public.
Trap on site; call ahead about access.
Rifle, pistol, shotgun on site; open to the public.
Common questions from LaFollette hunters
Where can I hunt public land near LaFollette?
The nearest is Cove Creek WMA at about 8 miles.
How many public hunting areas are near LaFollette?
7 listed areas are within 30 miles of LaFollette, and 14 within 75 miles.
Which county is LaFollette part of?
LaFollette sits in Campbell County. Campbell County hunting shows harvest by season and county rules.
Which deer unit covers LaFollette?
It is Unit 4 for 2026-27; antlerless limits follow the unit.
What are deer season dates near LaFollette?
Statewide dates: archery from Sep 26, 2026, gun Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027.
Is fall turkey open around LaFollette?
Open for fall: one male turkey, archery or shotgun Oct 17 to 30.
Where do I get a deer cut up near LaFollette?
Processors near town: Helms Custom Slaughtering, Coldwater Farms and Chamberlain's Deer Processing.
What permit do WMAs need?
A WMA permit is required for ages 16 to 64 unless your license is the Annual Sportsman.
How many deer are killed around LaFollette?
In 2025-26, 1,433 deer, which put Campbell County 51st in Tennessee.
Plan a hunt from LaFollette
Neighboring towns: Hunting near Clinton, Hunting near Oneida, Hunting near Knoxville.
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