Tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on Saturday, Aug. 27 which coincides with the opening day of squirrel season. Many of the Wildlife Management Areas are open to hunters seeking public access on Aug. 27. Hunters are asked to check the information for specific WMAs in the 2022-23 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide. Sportsmen are required to ask for permission to hunt on private lands they do not own.
The TWRA offers a reminder that hunter education requirements are not waived for Free Hunting Day. For more information about hunter education requirements and Squirrel Season in Tennessee, visit TWRA’s website at www.tnwildlife.org or contact your nearest TWRA regional office.