Monroe County: Watson Field

TWRA Region 3 · Cumberland Plateau · Leased public field · Monroe County

Monroe County: Watson Field is a public dove field in Monroe County that TWRA lists for Region 3, Cumberland Plateau.

2026 hunt days: September 1, 5 and 7.
Permit: Migratory Bird Permit, unless an exception applies
Size: 40 acres
Crops: 40 corn, harvested; 40 wheat, top sown (as of August 27, 2026)
Location: 35.65475, -84.4748

Directions

From I-75 take exit 62 onto Oakland Rd (Hwy 382) and go west. Turn onto Pond Creek Rd and drive about 3 miles. The field is on the left.

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Field rules

Stay out of the safety zone around nearby houses.

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

Nearby dove fields

Loudon County: Robert Watson Field · 1.1 miles away in a straight line
Loudon County: Holt Field · 2.9 miles away in a straight line
McMinn County: Farr · 10 miles away in a straight line
Monroe County: Plemons · 13 miles away in a straight line

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