PRENTICE COOPER HOLDS MANAGED DEER AND TURKEY HUNTS EACH FALL AND SPRING
Each spring and fall, Prentice Cooper State Forest and Wildlife Management Area holds managed turkey and deer hunts for licensed and permitted hunters. 

The area east of State Highway 27, including Edwards Point, will still be open to the public during these hunts. As a courtesy to hunters, we STRONGLY recommend that hikers wear hunter orange during the fall and spring in ALL Wildlife Management Areas.

Related Activities: hiking, mountain biking, wildlife viewing

Address: Marion County, TN

Distance from Outdoor Chattanooga HQ: 30 minute drive

Map(s) and directions: Located in Marion County on Hwy 27 five miles east of Powell's Crossroads
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Activity type: permit only

Dates/Hours: Check with Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency for dates - TWRA

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Call TWRA at 1-800-262-6704, or visit their website at TWRA
Call the Tennessee Division of Forestry at 423-634-3091
Call the Cumberland Trail Conference at 931-456-6259

ACREAGE
27,000 acres

TYPE
Wildlife Management & Wilderness Areas

GAME
Birds: Dove, Grouse, Quail
Small Game: Rabbit, Snipe, Squirrel, Woodcock
Big Game: Deer (Archery), Deer (muzzleloader), Deer (gun)

SEASON DATES
seeTWRA for complete details

OPEN TO PUBLIC
Yes, however a permit is required to hunt property

ACCESS ISSUES
Permits are required

RESTROOMS
Yes

OVERNIGHT CAMPING
yes, in designated areas