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Hunting Near Maryville, TN
How far Maryville hunters drive to public land, which 2026-27 rules apply in Blount County, and who processes deer close by.
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Public hunting areas around Maryville
Whites Mill Refuge is the nearest public area, roughly 6 miles from Maryville. That 30 mile ring holds 10 listed areas and around 62,198 acres. Biggest of the bunch: Oak Ridge WMA, 37,000 acres, around 21 miles. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Maryville; road miles run longer.
| Area | Distance | Type | Acres | Species | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whites Mill Refuge | 6 mi | WMA | 53 | waterfowl | Blount |
| Foothills WMA | 11 mi | WMA | 10,000 | deer / turkey / small game / bear / hogs | Blount |
| Kyker Bottoms Refuge | 12 mi | WMA | 525 | deer / turkey / small game / hogs | Blount |
| Fort Loudoun WMA | 13 mi | WMA | 492 | waterfowl | Knox |
| Tellico Lake WMA | 15 mi | WMA | 8,000 | deer / turkey / dove / small game / bear | Monroe, Loudon |
| Forks of the River WMA | 16 mi | WMA | 648 | deer / turkey / dove / small game / bear | Knox |
| Oak Ridge WMA | 21 mi | WMA | 37,000 | deer / turkey / waterfowl / coyote | Anderson, Roane |
| Paint Rock Refuge | 28 mi | WMA | 1,600 | deer / turkey / small game | Roane |
| Tellico Ranger District, Cherokee NF | 28 mi | National Forest | n/a | deer / turkey / waterfowl / dove / small game | Monroe |
| Watts Bar WMA | 30 mi | WMA | 3,880 | deer / turkey / waterfowl / small game | Roane, Rhea |
| McGlothin-Largen WMA | 33 mi | WMA | 112 | deer / turkey / waterfowl / dove / small game | Roane |
| Henderson Island Refuge | 35 mi | WMA | 525 | deer / turkey / small game / bear | Jefferson |
| Cove Creek WMA | 36 mi | WMA | 2,450 | deer / turkey / small game / bear | Campbell |
| Lone Mountain State Forest | 39 mi | State Forest | 3,572 | deer / turkey / small game | Morgan |
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Maryville
Nearest WMAs and refuges to Maryville
Each area page has its own map, season dates and special rules.
Seasons and rules around Maryville
Deer limits for Maryville hunters
Unit for Blount County: Unit 6. A hunter can take 4 antlerless deer in archery, then 2 each in the youth, muzzleloader and straight-wall, and gun seasons. Moving to another county in the unit gives no extra tags.
Is Blount County in the CWD zone
Outside the CWD zone. Private land baiting is legal with the bait license.
License and permits
One license, the $165 Annual Sportsman, handles all hunting for residents aged 16 to 64, WMA permits included. Hunters born Jan. 1, 1969 or later must pass hunter education.
Statewide dates from the 2026-27 TWRA guide, checked October 28, 2026.
Open seasons for Blount County near Maryville
Zone BHZ2 bear dates apply in Blount County. Blount 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.
Maryville shooting hours this week
Legal light for most game opens half an hour before sunrise and ends half an hour after sunset.
Calculated for Maryville in Eastern time.
Hunting services around Maryville
Closest county first: Blount, then the ring around it.
Ranges close to Maryville
The nearest is Bowhunters Pro Shop, about 2 miles away.
Open to the public, with archery and 3D archery.
Open to the public, with pistol.
Members only, with sporting clays and archery.
Questions about hunting near Maryville
What is the nearest WMA to Maryville?
Head to Whites Mill Refuge, around 6 miles out.
Is there much public hunting near Maryville?
The list shows 10 areas in a 30 mile radius and 14 out to 75 miles.
Which county rules apply in Maryville?
Maryville is in Blount County. Blount County hunting lists the deer harvest and local rules.
What unit sets deer limits around Maryville?
Blount County is in Unit 6 for 2026-27. Units set the antlerless limits.
What are the 2026-27 deer dates for Maryville?
Sep 26, 2026 for bows and Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 for guns, same as statewide.
What are the fall turkey rules near Maryville?
It is open, with a one male limit, by archery or in the Oct 17 to 30 shotgun window.
Where can I take a deer to be processed near Maryville?
Nearby listings include Broken Wing Meat Processing and Rick Hill Taxidermy & Processing.
Do I need a WMA permit?
Yes, for hunters 16 to 64 on TWRA wildlife management areas, unless you hold an Annual Sportsman license, which includes it.
How many deer came out of Blount County last season?
Blount County checked 1,001 deer in 2025-26, ranking 78th.
Getting ready to hunt near Maryville
Nearby towns: Hunting near Townsend, Hunting near Knoxville, Hunting near Sevierville.
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