Perry Switch WMA
Site Directions: From Jackson, TN, take Highway 45 Bypass south, and turn onto Perry Switch road, after 4.5 miles, there will be a gravel parking lot on the left. Look for the WMA sign.
Lat. 25.55828 N, Long. -88.74585 W
Seasonality: year-round
Fees: none
Madison County - 210 ACRES
Southeast of Jackson off of Deep Gap Rd.
Andrew Rutherford (731) 345-9992
Big Game, Small Game, and Trapping are the same as statewide seasons, except as noted below.
Deer seasons follow Unit CWD dates and bag limits, including the August G/M/A Hunt.
Closed to fall turkey hunting.
Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 13 - May 5, 2024. One bearded turkey counts toward the statewide bag limit.
Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.
Site Description: This area consists of 210 acres of early and late successional bottomland forest. The South Fork Forked Deer River runs through the center of this area, offering frequent flooding and constant diversity across the area.
Wildlife to Watch: This area provides excellent habitat for woodland birds. Wood Ducks are common breeding birds in the summer.
Contact Information
Region 1 Office: 731-423-5725
Phone: Toll-Free: 800-372-3928
E-mail the office
Area Manager: Andrew Rutherford (731) 345-9992