Jackson Swamp WMA

TWRA Region 3 · Cumberland Plateau · TWRA wildlife area

Jackson Swamp WMA is a public dove field that TWRA lists for Region 3, Cumberland Plateau.

About TWRA's listing. TWRA lists 30 acres total, but its crop lines add up to 130.

2026 hunt days: September 1, 2026 was by hand-held drawing, for winners only. The drawing was Saturday, August 29, 2026 at the Independence Community Center (sign-up at 4 p.m., drawing at 5 p.m. local). From September 2 the statewide season applies.
Permit: WMA small game permit
Crops: 15 millet, bush hogged; 115 sunflowers, bush hogged (as of August 27, 2026)
Location: 36.49052, -85.3002

Directions

Drive north on Hwy 111 from Livingston about 11 miles. Turn left on Hwy 294 and continue 5.1 miles to Independence Rd (look for the old community center). Turn left, drive 0.4 miles, then turn right into the WMA entrance road.

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Field rules

Entry on September 1 was by drawing, and you had to be there in person.

For every field

Shotgun plugs and a Migratory Bird Permit are required unless an exception applies.
Hunter education is required for anyone born on or after January 1, 1969.
Fields without special dates follow the statewide dove season, which opens at noon on September 1.
Fields can fill up. Capacity may be limited depending on turnout.

Hunt days are the 2026 dates TWRA published. Checked against TWRA on November 11, 2026. Seasons, permits and field rules change, so confirm with TWRA before you go, at the page below or at (615) 781-6500.

TWRA Region 3 dove fields (Cumberland Plateau): page updated October 6, 2026; crop status as of August 27, 2026

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