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Hunting Near Union City, TN
A starting point for hunting out of Union City: public areas within 75 miles, season dates and nearby services.
Photo: Mason Brock (Masebrock) (Public domain)
Where to hunt public land from Union City
Nearest on the list: Three Rivers WMA, around 10 miles out. The 14 areas within 30 miles add up to about 64,699 acres. The largest area on this list is Reelfoot WMA at 24,000 acres, 18 miles away. Driving distance will be more than the straight-line miles shown.
| Area | Distance | Type | Acres | Species | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers WMA | 10 mi | WMA | 1,577 | deer · turkey · waterfowl · small game | Obion |
| Hop-In Refuge | 12 mi | WMA | 650 | deer · turkey · small game | Obion |
| Reelfoot-Indian Creek Watershed Lakes | 12 mi | Public Hunting Area | n/a | deer · turkey · waterfowl · small game | Obion |
| C.M. Gooch WMA | 13 mi | WMA | 7,000 | deer · turkey · waterfowl · small game | Obion |
| Obion River WMA | 15 mi | WMA | 8,500 | deer · turkey · waterfowl · small game | Weakley, Obion |
| Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge | 16 mi | National Wildlife Refuge | n/a | deer · turkey | Obion |
| Reelfoot Lake State Natural Area | 18 mi | State Natural Area | 18,000 | deer · turkey · waterfowl · small game | Lake, Obion |
| Big Cypress Tree State Natural Area | 18 mi | State Natural Area | n/a | deer · turkey · waterfowl · small game | Weakley |
| Reelfoot WMA | 18 mi | WMA | 24,000 | deer · turkey · waterfowl · small game | Lake, Obion |
| Black Bayou Refuge | 19 mi | WMA | 1,350 | deer · turkey · small game | Lake |
| Maness Swamp Refuge | 20 mi | WMA | 1,200 | deer · turkey · small game | Gibson, Weakley |
| Bean Switch Refuge | 21 mi | WMA | 572 | deer · turkey · small game | Weakley |
| Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge | 22 mi | National Wildlife Refuge | 1,850 | deer · small game | Lake, Obion |
| Garrett Lake | 28 mi | Public Hunting Area | n/a | deer · turkey · waterfowl · small game | Weakley |
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Union City
Union City: nearest public areas
Area pages list the species, quota hunts and access notes for each.
Hunting seasons near Union City for 2026-27
Antlerless limits near Union City
Unit 1 covers Obion County. Antlerless limit: 3 per day in the Young Sportsman, archery, muzzleloader, straight-wall rifle and gun seasons, and none during the August hunt.
CWD status for Obion County
In the CWD Management Zone: no baiting or feeding, carcass limits apply.
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 Obion County near Union City today
Bear hunting is closed in Obion County. CWD zone rules cover Obion County. No baiting or feeding is allowed in Obion 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 28, 2026.
When you can shoot near Union City
Big and small game: 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.
Calculated for Union City in Central time.
Processors, taxidermists and shops near Union City
Obion County businesses lead, followed by bordering counties.
Union City area shooting ranges
These are the nearest listed ranges to Union City.
Trap on site; call ahead about access.
Trap, skeet, pistol, rifle, long range rifle on site; members only.
Common questions from Union City hunters
What are deer season dates near Union City?
Statewide dates: archery from Sep 26, 2026, gun Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027.
Which deer unit covers Union City?
It is Unit 1 for 2026-27; antlerless limits follow the unit.
Where do I get a deer cut up near Union City?
Processors near town: Brown's Meat Plant.
Is fall turkey open around Union City?
Open for fall: one male turkey, archery or shotgun Oct 17 to 30.
How many deer are killed around Union City?
In 2025-26, 1,294 deer, which put Obion County 57th in Tennessee.
What permit do WMAs need?
A WMA permit is required for ages 16 to 64 unless your license is the Annual Sportsman.
How many public hunting areas are near Union City?
14 listed areas are within 30 miles of Union City, and 14 within 75 miles.
Where can I hunt public land near Union City?
The nearest is Three Rivers WMA at about 10 miles.
Which county is Union City part of?
Union City sits in Obion County. Obion County hunting shows harvest by season and county rules.
Plan a hunt from Union City
Neighboring towns: Hunting near Martin, Hunting near Tiptonville, Hunting near Dyersburg.
Other photos on this page: Birding for Climate (Public domain); Great Smoky Mountains National Park from Gatlinburg, TN (Public domain); Brian Stansberry (CC BY 4.0); US Forest Service – Southern Region (Public domain).