Seasons:
- First Hunt: (Youth Hunt): April 6-7, 2024
- Second Hunt: April 18-21, 2024
- Third Hunt: April 25-28, 2024
- Fourth Hunt: May 2-5, 2024
Bag Limit: 1 bearded turkey, counts towards State limit.
Permits: Quota hunt, see below for application procedure.
Application Procedures
To apply for a permit, applicants must submit a self-addressed U.S Postal Service postcard to the Refuge Manager during the entire month of January. Index cards and any other post card other than the U.S. Postal Service postcard will not be accepted. The senders name and address should be on the front-center of the post card. A party of up to four hunters may apply on the same postcard (one hunter on the front, and up to three more hunters on the back) with the following information for each participant;
Name
Address
Contact Number
Hunt Location (Chickasaw or Lower Hatchie)
Hunt Date (Example-Hunt 2, Nov.__-__)
Applicants selected by drawing will be notified by mail to submit $15.00/person (cashiers check or money order payable to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) to receive a quota permit.
See attachment below to view an example of the application card.
Place application card in an envelope and mail to Reelfoot NWR, 4343 Hwy 157, Union City, TN 38261.
Incomplete or duplicate applications will be disqualified.
Quota hunt limited to 25 permits for the youth hunt and 75 permits for the the regular hunts.
Juveniles
Both the juvenile and his/her supervising adult must apply together on the same postcard in order to be eligible for a refuge permit. If selected, the juvenile must be under direct supervision of the adult during the hunt.
If you need more information please contact the refuge at 731/635-7621.
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