Wilson County: Bobby Howard

TWRA Region 2 · Middle Tennessee · Leased public field · Wilson County

Wilson County: Bobby Howard is a public dove field in Wilson County that TWRA lists for Region 2, Middle Tennessee.

2026 hunt days: September 1 (noon), September 5 and 6 (legal shooting hours).
Permit: Migratory Bird Permit, unless an exception applies
Size: 40 acres
Crops: 40 corn, chopped (as of August 31, 2026)
Location: 35.96957, -86.2174

Directions

From I-40 take Exit 239 toward Watertown and head south on US 70 East for half a mile. Turn right on Maddow-Simpson Pkwy for 0.4 miles, then left on TN 266 South (Cainsville Rd) for 16 miles. Turn left on Oregon Rd for 2.2 miles and follow the signs to the public field.

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Field rules

Pick up all trash and shotgun hulls.
Park only in the designated lot.
No alcohol. No ATVs or UTVs.

For every field

Shotgun plugs and a Migratory Bird Permit are required unless an exception applies.
Hunter education is required for anyone born on or after January 1, 1969.
Fields without special dates follow the statewide dove season, which opens at noon on September 1.
Fields can fill up. Capacity may be limited depending on turnout.

Hunt days are the 2026 dates TWRA published. Checked against TWRA on November 11, 2026. Seasons, permits and field rules change, so confirm with TWRA before you go, at the page below or at (615) 781-6500.

TWRA Region 2 dove fields (Middle Tennessee): page updated October 6, 2026; crop status as of August 31, 2026

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