Public land that may allow hunting in Monroe County, Tennessee
5 listed public land units overlap Monroe County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Tennessee unit.
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee National Forest National Forest land | 660,829 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Monroe County, Polk County + 8 more |
| Tellico Lake Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 5,872 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Mixed (open and restricted parcels) | Monroe County, Loudon County + 1 more |
| South Cherokee Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 1,029 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Restricted access | Monroe County |
| Tellico Lake - Chota Unit TVA reservoir land | 242 | Tennessee Valley Authority | Open access | Monroe County, Blount County |
| Nantahala National Forest National Forest land | 53 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Monroe County |