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Public land that may allow hunting in McMinn County, Tennessee
3 listed public land units overlap McMinn County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Tennessee unit.
Seasons & licenses
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with the state agency before you go.
- National Forest land
Cherokee National Forest
660,829 acres
U.S. Forest Service (USDA) · Monroe County, Polk County + 8 more
Open access - State wildlife / game area
South Cherokee National Forest & Wildlife Management Area
128,959 acres
Joint management · Polk County, McMinn County
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Chickamauga Wildlife Management Area
3,009 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Bradley County, Rhea County + 3 more
Restricted access
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