--- title: "Chattanooga Hunting" url: https://www.herechattanooga.com/hunting-chattanooga-tn/ date: 2026-07-11T17:48:34+00:00 modified: 2026-07-11T18:01:47+00:00 author: "" site: "HERE Chattanooga" attribution: "HERE Chattanooga" --- # Chattanooga Hunting *Source: [HERE Chattanooga](https://www.herechattanooga.com/hunting-chattanooga-tn/) — July 11, 2026 by * HEREChattanooga # Chattanooga Hunting Report Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for Hamilton and Game Zone 2. Hog: UNK Turkey: UNK Dove: UNK Deer: UNK Game Zone 2 **2** WMAs Profiled **Live** Hunt Conditions **Solunar** Rating **2026** Season Guide First Look • Hunt Conditions 🌘 Waning Crescent Illumination: 34% Sunrise 10:35 am Sunset 12:58 am Temp 82°F Wind 0 mph Weather as of 12:45 AM ET Excellent — decreasing moon, peak dawn and dusk movement expected. 87 PRIME Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early. Game Zone 2 • Hamilton ## Chattanooga Hunting Season Status Whitetail Deer UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with TWRA. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with TWRA. No verified Whitetail Deer season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load TWRA canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from TWRA. Feral Hog UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with TWRA. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with TWRA. No verified Feral Hog season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load TWRA canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from TWRA. Spring Turkey UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with TWRA. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with TWRA. No verified Spring Turkey season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load TWRA canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from TWRA. Mourning Dove UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with TWRA. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with TWRA. No verified Mourning Dove season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load TWRA canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from TWRA. Season dates shown are for Game Zone 2 private lands. WMA dates, license requirements, and antlerless regulations may differ. Always verify current regulations with TWRA before hunting. [Report a Season Update](/submit-a-tip/?topic=report-a-season-update) Hunting Report Partners [Dick's Sporting Goods](https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/c/hunting) [Bass Pro Shops](https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/hunting) [Cabelas](https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/hunting) [Academy Sports](https://www.academy.com/hunting) First Look ## Chattanooga Hunting Weather Now 82F Mostly Clear Feels like 87°F as of 12:45 AM ET Wind 0 mph N Humidity 69% Pressure 1017 hPa Moon Waning Crescent Location Chattanooga, SC Field Scout Tips - Nothing is in season today — pure scouting window. Walk property lines, check trail cams, and hang stands for the opener. - Warm day — scout creek bottoms and water sources where game will hold once seasons reopen. - Use closed season to inventory deer, locate gobblers on the roost, and pattern hog sign for when seasons return. Solunar Index ## Chattanooga Hunt Conditions Today Temperature 82°F Too Warm Wind Speed 0 mph Ideal — Calm Barometric 1017 hPa Normal Moon Phase 🌘 Prime PRIME Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early. Extended Outlook ## Chattanooga Hunt Forecast — 5 Days TODAY Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 86° / 70° 3 mph wind • 0% humidity STAY IN MON Showers And Thunderstorms 83° / 70° 3 mph wind • 0% humidity SLOW TUE Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 86° / 71° 3 mph wind • 0% humidity STAY IN WED Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 88° / 72° 0 mph wind • 0% humidity STAY IN THU Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 90° / 73° 3 mph wind • 0% humidity STAY IN Public Hunting Lands ## Chattanooga Tennessee Wildlife Management Areas Six public hunting areas within reach of Chattanooga — from in-county dove fields to mountain bear country an hour west. Prentice Cooper State Forest and WMA acres • White-tailed deer Wild turkey Squirrel Dove Grouse Field Tip Field Guide Coming Soon Raccoon Mountain WMA acres • Deer Turkey Small game Field Tip Field Guide Coming Soon Did We Miss a Spot? 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Community Reviews ## Chattanooga Hunting Reviews Share Your Hunt Hunted a Chattanooga-area WMA or private land? Tell us about it in 280 characters or fewer. Location Hunted * Select a location... Prentice Cooper State Forest and WMA Raccoon Mountain WMA Private Land — Hamilton Other Your First Name * How Was the Hunt? * (280 characters max) Species Targeted Select species... Whitetail Deer Turkey Dove Feral Hog Black Bear Duck / Waterfowl Squirrel Rabbit Other Best Spot / Stand Location Gear That Made the Difference Submit Review Community Here *We...* Bag Them *Big...* Trophy harvests, personal bests, and record-book moments from Chattanooga hunters. Your First Name * Location Species Select species... Whitetail Deer Turkey Black Bear Feral Hog Other Weight / Rack Size / Score Tell Us the Story * (200 chars max) Photo or Video (optional, max 8MB) Submit Trophy Don't Drink by the *Swig...* Your favorite post-hunt watering hole. Where do you go when the hunt is done? Your First Name * Bar / Restaurant Name * Go-To Drink Why This Spot? * (200 chars max) Photo of the Bar or Drink (optional, max 8MB) Submit Pick Coverage ## Chattanooga Hunting News Presented by [TWRA Wildlife](https://www.dnr.sc.gov) Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency [Become a Sponsor](/section-sponsorship/?section=hunting) Local — Chattanooga and Southeast Tennessee Coming Soon Local Chattanooga Hunting Coverage Coming Soon Local WMA reports, season openers, deer and turkey harvest news, and Southeast Tennessee hunting coverage from the HEREChattanooga newsroom. National — Whitetail, CWD, and Conservation Coming Soon National National Hunting Coverage Coming Soon Whitetail news, CWD updates, conservation legislation, gear reviews, and national hunting stories with a Chattanooga perspective. 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[Learn About Gear Advertising](/section-sponsorship/?section=hunting&tier=gear) Game Zone 2 Key Dates ## SC Hunting Season Calendar UKN Season calendar not yet seeded for this clone Verified dates must be loaded via the `here_hunting_seasons` WP option, sourced from TWRA. Until then, see [dnr.sc.gov/regs/hunting](https://www.dnr.sc.gov/regs/hunting.html) for current Game Zone 2 regulations. Game Zone 2 Dates reflect 2026 Tennessee hunting regulations for Game Zone 2. Always verify with the current TWRA Hunting and Fishing Guide. Regulations are subject to change. Hogs are legal year-round on private land with a hunting license — no closed season. Questions and Answers ## Chattanooga Hunting FAQ Common questions about hunting in the Chattanooga area, answered. - When does deer season open in Chattanooga Tennessee? Deer season dates in Game Zone 2 vary by year and land type (private vs WMA). Specific dates for Hamilton have not been confirmed against current TWRA regulations for this guide — see dnr.sc.gov for the current Tennessee Hunting and Fishing Guide. - Where can I hunt near Chattanooga Tennessee? Public hunting near Chattanooga is listed in the WMA directory above. TWRA manages all WMAs in Tennessee; a WMA license is required in addition to a basic hunting license. - Do I need a license to hunt in Tennessee? Yes. All hunters in Tennessee need a state hunting license. Deer and turkey require an additional big game permit. Hunting on any Wildlife Management Area (WMA) requires a WMA license. Federal migratory bird hunters age 16 and older need a federal duck stamp for waterfowl. Licenses and permits are available through TWRA at dnr.sc.gov or at authorized license agents throughout Hamilton. - Can you hunt on Sundays in Tennessee? Sunday hunting rules in Tennessee vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with TWRA and Hamilton before hunting on Sunday. - What is the deer bag limit in Game Zone 2? Deer bag limits in Game Zone 2 vary by land type (private vs WMA) and by antlered vs antlerless. Limits for Hamilton have not been confirmed against current TWRA regulations for this guide — see dnr.sc.gov for the current Tennessee Hunting and Fishing Guide. - Are there bear in the Chattanooga area? Bear hunting in Tennessee is regulated by TWRA. Bear populations and seasons vary by Game Zone. Check the current TWRA hunting guide for bear zones and tags relevant to Hamilton. ITS ALL HERE! Hunting News Near You![THE HERE CITY NETWORK](https://www.herecity.com)[Knoxville, TN](https://hereknoxville.com/hunting/) [Nashville, TN](https://herenashville.com/hunting/) [Bristol, TN](https://herebristol.com/hunting/) [Memphis, TN](https://herememphis.com/hunting/)