Moss Island WMA
Directions and Description
Site Directions: from Halls Tennessee, take TN Highway 88 West about 14 miles to the intersection of TN Highway 181 (Great River Road). At this intersection, go north on TN Highway 181 about 3 miles. Turn right on the first gravel road (at a 4-way intersection) on your right (there is a sign). Follow this road into the management area.
The WMA is open year-round during daylight hours, please note hunting seasons. Access is free however hunting, fishing, or recreational licensing fees may apply. Access is by a primary all-weather gravel road and various secondary roads. Roads are well maintained however, access may be limited by the level of the Mississippi and Obion Rivers, which can flood over the road. Do not attempt to drive through flood waters.
TWRA Contact Information: Region 1 Office 1-731-423-5725 Toll-Free 1-800-372-3928 e-mail the office TWRA Area Manager: Josh Emerson (731) 285-6124
The Dyer County Tennessee WMA is approximately 5,119 acres and contains a variety of habitats from mature forests to agricultural lands and reforestation. Some open bodies of water and wetland areas are also present. The variety of habitats ensures a wide variety of birds will be seen in the area. Over 187 species of birds have been recorded at Moss Island WMA. Deer and turkey are common. Loggerhead shrikes can be seen year-round. Short-eared owls may be seen in winter at dusk in the fields on the south side of the WMA just off the Great River Road. The WMA has a high density of woodpeckers, including Hairy and Pileated Woodpeckers. Red-headed Woodpeckers are less common but found year-round in some locations.
Regulations & Date
Dog training is closed.
Hunters (except raccoon, opossum, and turkey hunters) may not enter WMA prior to two (2) hours before sunrise and be off WMA by one hour after sunset or legal hunting/shooting time.
Small Game and Trapping - Same as statewide seasons except small game hunting is closed during the big game gun hunt and except as noted.
Waterfowl, Raccoon, Opossum - Same as statewide seasons. Waterfowl, raccoon, and opossum seasons are not closed during the big game hunts.
CWD Carcass Transportation Regulations Apply
Deer - Open with statewide season dates but restricted to archery equipment only - no hunting with muzzleloaders or guns for deer except in the 7-day gun season listed below. Archery season is closed during the Young Sportsman Gun Hunts. Antlered deer must have nine (9) antler points or a minimum outside beam spread of twenty (20) inches. Archers must comply with legal blaze orange requirements during regular statewide Muzzleloader and Gun Season dates.
Deer (Gun) - One (1) hunt: Dec. 21 - 27, 2024. One (1) deer, antlered only. Antlered deer must have nine (9) antler points or a minimum outside beam spread of twenty (20) inches.
Deer (Gun - Young Sportsman) - Open with statewide seasons. No antler requirement on this hunt.
Deer (Gun - Young Sportsman) - Special hunt. Oct. 19 - 20, 2024. No antler requirement. Either sex.
Spring Turkey - One (1) non-quota hunt: April 12 - May 4, 2025. A bag limit of one (1) male bearded turkey counts towards the statewide bag limit.
Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.
Quail - Nov. 2, 2024 - Jan. 15, 2025.
Waterfowl - Waterfowl hunting from temporary blinds only. No blinds, blind materials, boats, or decoys may be left overnight.