What this tracks
This dataset maps the entrances to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) across Tennessee, including their coordinates and access details.
Why it matters to you
If you’re planning a hunting trip or nature outing in Tennessee, this data tells you exactly where to enter a WMA and whether it’s accessible from your preferred route. For example, knowing the Entrance_Road for Barkley WMA could save you from taking a longer detour. Small businesses near WMAs, like gear rental shops, can also use this to direct customers to the closest access points.
How to read this data
WMA — The name of the Wildlife Management Area, like “Barkley WMA.”
Entrance_R — The road or route leading to the entrance, such as “River Rd/ Sugar Camp Rd.”
Directions — A Google Maps link to navigate directly from your location to the WMA entrance.
Hunt — Indicates if hunting is permitted at the WMA (sample value not provided).
Where this leaves you
This dataset doesn’t let you look anything up by your address, but it’s still a window into how the state operates. Read it to understand the scope of the program and what the official records contain; the state’s own interactive map (linked on this page) shows the locations involved.