County list · Tennessee
Public land that may allow hunting in Wilson County, Tennessee
6 listed public land units overlap Wilson 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.
- Army Corps of Engineers project land
J. Percy Priest Recreation Area
33,664 acres
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Davidson County, Rutherford County + 1 more
Open access - Army Corps of Engineers project land
Old Hickory Recreation Area
30,012 acres
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Sumner County, Wilson County + 2 more
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Percy Priest Wildlife Management Area
11,921 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Rutherford County, Davidson County + 1 more
Restricted access - State forest
Cedars Of Lebanon State Forest
6,971 acres
State: other or unknown agency · Wilson County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Old Hickory Wildlife Management Area
5,658 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Wilson County, Trousdale County + 1 more
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Lock 5 Refuge
542 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Wilson County, Trousdale County
Restricted access
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