The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will have three leased public dove fields in the local area that will be open to the public free of charge for three days in September, according to TWRA Wildlife Officer Greg Barker.
Below are the following TWRA Leased Public Dove fields:
Henry County
HWY 140 about 1.5 miles from McKenzie. Field is a 33 acre shelled corn field and a 7 acre top sown wheat area between Mitchell Loop and Caledonia Creek on HWY 140. Parking will be in a pasture area near Caledonia Creek. Signs will be posted.
Carroll County
Bright Road off of Renfroe Road between Huntingdon, McKenzie and Mclemooresville. Field is a 30 acre top sown wheat field for pasture renovation/cover. Parking is on Bright Road. Signs will be posted.
Weakley County
Will Young Road off of Liberty Road between Dresden and Greenfield. Field is a 40 acre shelled corn field. Parking on Will Young Road. Signs will be posted.
All fields are only open to the public Sunday, September 1 (Beginning at noon), Monday, September 2, and Saturday, September 7. Fields closed to hunting all other days in between. No alcohol permitted. Applicable licenses required. Statewide shooting times and bag limits apply. No littering and no shooting from or across a public road. Respect the landowner and other hunters. All regulations will be strictly enforced.
Barker said, “What a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the sport of hunting. Also a great opportunity to introduce someone to the sport as well.”
See TWRA’s website (www.tnwildlife.org) and/or App (TWRA On the Go) for maps, directions and regulations.
Questions?
TWRA Region 1 office @ 800-372-3928
Other information is at: https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/twra/hunting/migratory-birds/dove/region-1-dove-fields.html
Remember shotgun plugs and Migratory Bird Permit. Hunter Education required for those born on or after January, 1, 1969.
WMA small game permit is required on all WMA fields except at Walnut Log, Chambers Creek, and TVA’s Harmon Creek Boat Dock Field. Unless otherwise listed, dove hunting open with statewide seasons and bag limits.
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