NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) announced that leftover permits are available for the 2026 Wildlife Management Area (WMA) big game fall quota hunts and season-long waterfowl blind permits.
Leftover WMA big game permits are now on sale on a first-come, first-served basis. These can be purchased online at gooutdoorstennessee.com, on the TWRA Mobile App, or at any TWRA license agent.
LEFTOVER WMA PERMITS (as of August 17, 2026)
| Location | Device Type | Dates | Total Available |
| Catoosa WMA-Genesis – 1 antlered deer | Muzzleloader | October 29-31, 2026 | 100 |
| Cheatham WMA – 2 deer, 1 antlered, 1 antlerless | Muzzleloader | November 6-8, 202+ | 79 |
| Cheatham WMA – 2 deer, 1 antlered, 1 antlerless | Gun | November 21-28, 2026 | 125 |
| Prentice Cooper State Forest – Prentice Cooper State Forest | Archery | September 19-21, 2026 | 27 |
The season-long waterfowl blind permits can be obtained by visiting one of the following draw sites: the TWRA Region I office in Jackson for Camden and Reelfoot, and the TWRA Region II office in Nashville for Old Hickory Units. The draw will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026.
LEFTOVER SEASON-LONG WATERFOWL BLIND PERMITS (as of August 17, 2026)
| Location | Sites |
| Camden Unit 1 | 119 |
| Old Hickory Unit 1 | 49, 89, 92, 104, 77 |
| Old Hickory Unit 2 | 9 |
| Reelfoot | RD74 |
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is responsible for protecting, managing, and conserving fish and wildlife species for the benefit of Tennesseans and visitors. The Agency also maintains public safety through law enforcement and safety education on waterways.
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