Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge
| Hunting SEason | Dates & Regulations |
|---|---|
| Dove, Opossum, Quail, Rabbit, Raccoon, Snipe, Squirrel, & Woodcock1 | Same as statewide seasons (except closed during and archery and deer quota hunts and no spring squirrel season). Bag and possession limit same as statewide regulations. Non-toxic shot only. |
| Deer (Archery) | Sept 24-Oct 28, Oct 31–Nov 4, 2011. No hunter quota. Four deer, either sex (no more than two antlered). Counts in Unit L bag. |
| Deer (Archery/Muzzleloader/Gun) | Two hunts. Nov 5-6, Nov 12-13, 2011. Hunter quota 250 per hunt. Two deer, either sex. Only 1 buck per day. Deer count as a bonus deer. Deer taken on quota gun hunts must be checked out at the Refuge check station. |
| Deer (Young Sportsman) | One Hunt: Oct 29-30, 2011. Youth 6-16 may participate and must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older. No more than 2 youth per adult. Adult must be within sight and normal voice of youth hunter. |
| Ducks, Geese, & Coots2 (Porter Tract Only)3 |
Tues., Thurs. and Sat. of both the early and regular statewide seasons (hunting until 12:00 noon only). Young Sportsman hunt open only on Saturday during the statewide youth hunt. Bag and possession limit in accordance with statewide regulations. Non-toxic shot only. |
| Spring Turkey 2012 | Same as statewide. Non-quota (counts in statewide bag). Young Sportsman hunt to coincide with the statewide youth hunt and bag limit. Non-toxic shot only. Bag Limit: One (1) bearded turkey per season. |
- Opossum and raccoon - hunting hours from sunset to one hour before sunrise. Closed the night before and during any archery and quota deer hunts. Beaver and coyote may be taken on any hunt.
- Only portable blinds or blinds of native vegetation may be used. Blinds and decoys must be removed each day.
- Porter Tract is that portion of the refuge that lies at the extreme east end of the refuge lying east of Richland Creek and the Big Eddy Road.
