Tellico Lake WMA: McGhee Carson Unit

TWRA Region 3 · Cumberland Plateau · TWRA wildlife area

Tellico Lake WMA: McGhee Carson Unit is a public dove field that TWRA lists for Region 3, Cumberland Plateau.

2026 hunt days: Youth only September 1, 5 and 7. Opens at noon September 1.
Permit: WMA small game permit
Size: 20 acres
Crops: 10 corn, bush hogged; 10 sunflowers, bush hogged (as of August 27, 2026)
Location: 35.58401, -84.1926

Directions

McGhee Carson Unit of Tellico Lake WMA.

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Field rules

Youths must be accompanied by a licensed adult age 21 or older.

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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