TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNOUNCES WATERFOWL HUNT APPLICATION DATES FOR 2026-27 SEASON
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has opened the application window for the 2026-27 Late Season and Youth/Military Wildlife Management Area (WMA) waterfowl hunts. Applications will be accepted from November 18 through December 8.
Hunters aged 16 and older can submit their applications online through the gooutdoorstennessee.com portal, the TWRA mobile app, at any TWRA regional office, or via any authorized TWRA license agent. Mailed submissions are not permitted.
Key Application Details
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Hunt Choices: Each applicant is limited to one application containing up to 48 unique hunt choices without repetition.
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Party Rules: Qualifying parties typically range from four to eight members.
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Permit Claim Deadline: Successful applicants will receive an email notification and must log in to claim their individual permits by December 21 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
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Forfeiture Policy: Party members who fail to claim their permits individually forfeit their personal permits, though they can still participate if a valid permit holder is present at the blind. If an entire drawn party fails to claim their site, the location is reallocated.
Unclaimed sites will be reallocated during an in-person leftover drawing scheduled for Monday, January 4, 2027, at 6:00 p.m. local time, at locations listed in the official TWRA fishing and hunting guide. Comprehensive instructions and location details are available on the TWRA Quota Hunts webpage.
