The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has announced the application period for the 2026 Early Season (Tier 2) Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Waterfowl Hunts will be open from Sept. 23 through Oct. 13.
Applications can be made online at gooutdoorstennessee.com, the TWRA mobile app, TWRA regional offices, or any TWRA license agent. Detailed application instructions, WMA locations, and general waterfowl quota hunt information are available on the TWRA Quota Hunts webpage.
Successful applicants will receive an email with instructions to log in and must claim their permit by Oct. 26 at 11:59 CDT. Each party member must claim their own permit. Permits will be available to print after the permit has been claimed.
The leftover drawings will be held on Monday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. local time. The drawing locations are listed on page 85 of the 2026-27 Tennessee Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping Guide.