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Hunting Near Rogersville, TN
The nearest public hunting areas to Rogersville, the seasons and deer unit that cover it, and local shops and processors.
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Public hunting land near Rogersville
From Rogersville, the shortest trip to public land is Kyles Ford WMA at about 11 miles. About 5,375 acres of public ground sit within 30 miles of town. At 2,001 acres, Martha Sundquist State Forest (42 miles) is the largest within reach. Miles in the table are measured in a straight line, so expect the drive to be longer.
| Area | Distance | Type | Acres | Species | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyles Ford WMA | 11 mi | WMA | 1,000 | deer, turkey, small game, bear | Hancock, Hawkins |
| Lick Creek Bottoms WMA | 18 mi | WMA | 1,400 | deer, turkey, dove, small game | Greene |
| Mullins Island PHA | 19 mi | Public area | n/a | deer, turkey, small game | Cocke |
| Holston Army Ammunition Plant | 21 mi | Military | n/a | deer | Hawkins |
| Nolichucky WMA | 24 mi | WMA | 1,000 | deer, turkey, waterfowl, small game | Greene |
| Henderson Swamp PHA | 25 mi | WMA | n/a | deer, turkey, dove, small game, bear | Washington |
| Rankin WMA | 27 mi | WMA | 1,975 | deer, turkey, waterfowl, small game, hogs | Cocke, Hamblen |
| Unaka Ranger District, Cherokee NF | 31 mi | National Forest | n/a | deer, turkey, dove, small game, bear | Unicoi, Cocke |
| Buffalo Springs WMA | 34 mi | WMA | 342 | deer, turkey, dove, small game, bear | Grainger |
| Henderson Island Refuge | 37 mi | WMA | 525 | deer, turkey, small game, bear | Jefferson |
| North Cherokee National Forest & WMA | 40 mi | National Forest | n/a | deer, turkey, dove, small game, bear | Carter, Johnson |
| Otey Mills Refuge (North Cumberland WMA) | 41 mi | WMA | n/a | deer, turkey, small game, bear | Claiborne |
| Martha Sundquist State Forest | 42 mi | State Forest | 2,001 | bear | Cocke |
| Big Springs PHA | 47 mi | Public area | n/a | deer, turkey, dove, small game, bear | Sullivan |
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Places to hunt and shoot around Rogersville
Closest wildlife areas to Rogersville
Open any of these for quota hunts, maps and area regulations.
What is open near Rogersville in 2026-27
Deer limits around Rogersville
Hawkins County is in Unit 6. Antlerless limits: Young Sportsman 2 for the four days, archery 4, the muzzleloader and straight-wall week 2, gun 2, none in August. Crossing into another county in the same unit does not reset the count.
Hawkins County bait and CWD
No CWD rules apply; baiting private land requires the Deer Bait Privilege License.
Licenses
For residents 16 to 64, the Annual Sportsman ($165) bundles every hunting privilege plus WMA access. Hunter education applies if you were born on or after Jan. 1, 1969.
Statewide dates from the 2026-27 TWRA guide, checked October 28, 2026.
Hawkins County near Rogersville: what is in season
Hawkins County is in bear hunting zone BHZ5. Private land baiting is allowed in Hawkins County with 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
- Feral hogYear-round
TWRA 2026-27 guide, checked October 28, 2026.
Sunrise and legal light in Rogersville
Sunrise minus 30 minutes to sunset plus 30 minutes is the window for big and small game.
Calculated for Rogersville in Eastern time.
Meat processing and mounts near Rogersville
We start in Hawkins County and work outward.
Closest gun ranges to Rogersville
Closest first, measured as the crow flies from town.
Shooting here: pistol and rifle. Call ahead about access.
Shooting here: trap and shotgun. Open to the public.
Shooting here: pistol; rifle; trap; skeet; 5-stand; sporting clays; 3D archery. Open to the public.
Rogersville hunting FAQ
How does Hawkins County rank for deer?
The county ranked 14th with 2,464 deer in 2025-26.
Do I need a WMA permit to hunt near Rogersville?
Hunters aged 16 to 64 need one on WMAs; the Annual Sportsman license already includes it.
How many public areas can I reach from Rogersville?
14 within 75 miles, 7 of them closer than 30.
How far is public land from Rogersville?
Kyles Ford WMA is about 11 miles from Rogersville in a straight line.
What deer unit applies to Rogersville?
Unit 6, through Hawkins County. The unit decides how many does you can take.
What county covers Rogersville?
Hawkins County. Hawkins County hunting covers harvest history and regulations.
Can I hunt turkey in fall near Rogersville?
Hawkins County allows fall turkey by bow and by shotgun Oct 17 to 30, limit one male.
When does deer season open near Rogersville?
Archery opens Sep 26, 2026 and gun season runs Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 statewide.
Who processes deer near Rogersville?
Try McCoy Meat Co., Bulls Gap Custom Meats and Jordy and Sons Custom Meats.
Rogersville hunt planning
Towns close by: Hunting near Greeneville, Hunting near Morristown, Hunting near Kingsport.
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