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Hunting Near Martin, TN
WMAs and other public ground sorted by distance from Martin, plus 2026-27 dates, limits and nearby processors.
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WMAs and public ground near Martin
The closest listed public hunting area to Martin is Obion River WMA, about 9 miles away. Together, the areas within 30 miles cover about 21,770 acres. Obion River WMA is the biggest nearby tract, 8,500 acres at roughly 9 miles. The table uses direct-line miles; roads add distance.
| Area | Distance | Type | Acres | Species | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obion River WMA | 9 mi | WMA | 8,500 | deer, turkey, waterfowl, small game | Weakley, Obion |
| Hop-In Refuge | 9 mi | WMA | 650 | deer, turkey, small game | Obion |
| Bean Switch Refuge | 10 mi | WMA | 572 | deer, turkey, small game | Weakley |
| Big Cypress Tree State Natural Area | 10 mi | State Natural Area | n/a | deer, turkey, waterfowl, small game | Weakley |
| Maness Swamp Refuge | 12 mi | WMA | 1,200 | deer, turkey, small game | Gibson, Weakley |
| Three Rivers WMA | 13 mi | WMA | 1,577 | deer, turkey, waterfowl, small game | Obion |
| Garrett Lake | 17 mi | Public Hunting Area | n/a | deer, turkey, waterfowl, small game | Weakley |
| C.M. Gooch WMA | 17 mi | WMA | 7,000 | deer, turkey, waterfowl, small game | Obion |
| Harts Mill WMA | 22 mi | WMA | 1,758 | deer, turkey, small game | Carroll, Weakley |
| Reelfoot-Indian Creek Watershed Lakes | 23 mi | Public Hunting Area | n/a | deer, turkey, waterfowl, small game | Obion |
| Jarrell Switch Refuge | 24 mi | WMA | 250 | deer, turkey, small game | Carroll |
| Carroll Lake | 26 mi | Public Hunting Area | n/a | small game | Carroll |
| Parker Branch WMA | 28 mi | WMA | 263 | deer, turkey, small game | Gibson |
| Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge | 28 mi | National Wildlife Refuge | n/a | deer, turkey | Obion |
Before you head to near Martin
Four items from the deer rifle hunting checklist.
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Top picks close to Martin
The four nearest public areas on the list, with links to each area’s seasons, map and rules.
Martin season dates and limits
How many deer near Martin
TWRA puts Weakley County in Unit 1. You can take 3 antlerless deer per day in every season here except the August hunt, which is antlered only.
CWD and baiting, Weakley County
On the CWD-positive list: bait and feed bans, carcass restrictions and Earn-A-Buck.
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 12, 2026.
What you can hunt in Weakley County near Martin right now
Weakley County sits outside every bear zone. CWD has been found in Weakley County. Bait and feeders are off limits in Weakley County.
- 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 12, 2026.
Legal shooting light in Martin this week
You can shoot big and small game from 30 minutes ahead of sunrise until 30 minutes past sunset.
Calculated for Martin in Central time.
Martin processors and taxidermists
Shops in Weakley County are listed first.
Where to shoot near Martin
Nearest listed ranges with straight-line miles from the town center.
Trap · skeet · pistol · rifle · long range rifle. Members only.
Hunting near Martin questions
Does Weakley County have fall turkey?
Yes, Weakley County is open: bow during deer archery, shotgun Oct 17 to 30, one male bird.
Where can I drop off a deer near Martin?
Options include Birdwell Deer Processing and Brown's Meat Plant.
Does the Sportsman license cover WMAs?
It is required between ages 16 and 64; Sportsman license holders are covered.
Is Weakley County good for deer?
Hunters reported 2,901 deer in Weakley County in 2025-26, 8th of 95 counties.
Where is the closest public hunting land to Martin?
Obion River WMA tops the list at 9 straight-line miles.
How many WMAs are within 30 miles of Martin?
There are 14 inside 30 miles and 14 inside 75.
What county do I check for Martin?
Weakley County covers Martin. Weakley County hunting has harvest numbers and county rules.
How many antlerless deer can I take near Martin?
For 2026-27, Weakley County and Martin fall in Unit 1.
When can I bow hunt near Martin?
The first archery day is Sep 26, 2026 and the gun season covers Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027.
Next steps from Martin
Other towns in the area: Hunting near Union City, Hunting near Paris, Hunting near Huntingdon.
Other photos on this page: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Midwest Region (Public domain); Brian Stansberry (CC BY 3.0); mrksteele04 (Public domain); Brian Stansberry (CC BY 4.0).