Tennessee Boar Hunting
Tennessee Boar Hunting operates a sprawling private hunting operation in the scenic Cumberland Mountains of middle Tennessee, roughly 1.5 hours east of Nashville and 1.5 hours west of Knoxville off I-40. The property encompasses over 2,600 acres of prime hunting terrain with working farmland and rug...
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Tennessee Boar Hunting operates a sprawling private hunting operation in the scenic Cumberland Mountains of middle Tennessee, roughly 1.5 hours east of Nashville and 1.5 hours west of Knoxville off I-40. The property encompasses over 2,600 acres of prime hunting terrain with working farmland and rugged mountain scenery.
They cater specifically to hunters who want options:
- •Boar Hunts - Guaranteed opportunity hunts on fenced areas, or 100% free-range fair chase boar hunting available year-round on private property in Tennessee.
- •Deer & Boar Combos - Mixed bag hunts combining whitetail deer and wild boar. Limited to deer season (late September through December) due to Tennessee regulations.
- •Coyote Hunts - Unlimited bag limit coyote hunting available year-round. Can be combined with boar or deer hunts.
| Hunt Type | Duration | Lodging | Meals | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guaranteed Boar Hunt | 3 days/3 nights | Included | Included | $775 |
| Fair Chase Boar Hunt | 3 days/3 nights | Included | Included | $995 |
| Deer & Boar Combo | 3 days/3 nights | Included | Included | $1,095-$1,100 |
| Fair Chase Coyote Hunt | 3 days/3 nights | Included | Included | $595 |
| Single Day Hunt | 1 day | — | — | $325-$625 |
They accommodate multiple hunting styles: treestand hunting, shooting houses, ground blinds, and spot-and-stalk. This flexibility is key since boar typically require different tactics depending on weather and animal movement patterns.
Legal Weapons for Boar: - Rifles: .270, 30-06, .300, 30-30, 45-70 - Shotguns: 20 gauge or larger with slugs - Muzzleloaders: 45 caliber or larger - Handguns: 44 mag with 270+ grain bullets - Bows: 60+ lb compound or recurve
- •Kills typically occur 10 feet to 40 yards due to thick foliage and heavy ground cover.
For Coyote: - Rifles: .223, 22-250, 220 Swift, .204, .243 (larger calibers work but may damage fur) - Shotguns: 12 gauge #4 or larger - Handguns with scopes welcome - Bows acceptable but challenging - Coyote shots range from 10 yards to 300+ yards
The beautiful mountain scenery is rugged and breathtaking.
They offer comfortable lodge lodging in shared bunk rooms (included in most packages) with the option to upgrade to a private room on first-reserved, first-served basis. Hunters can also camp on the property. The lodge accommodates corporate, family, and spiritual retreats for up to 20 people.
Private room upgrades available at nominal fee. Camping hunters can reduce package price by $125 by providing their own meals.
Field dressing and transport back to the lodge is included. Additional processing available on-site: - Skin and quarter: $50 - Complete processing with vacuum packaging and labels: $100 - Add sausage: $15
Beyond hunting, they offer guided and self-guided kayak fishing trips for: - Caney Fork River - Brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout (fully guided with lunch: $250 per two fishermen; self-guided: $150) - Cumberland River - Rockfish kayak fishing (fully guided with lunch: $295 per two fishermen)
Trips include kayaks, paddles, life jackets, kayaking instruction, and ultralight rods & reels for those who need them. Trout fishing is open year-round in Tennessee. They encourage catch-and-release but allow harvest in accordance with state regulations.
Receive $25 off kayak fishing trips for each person who also books a hunting trip during the same visit.
Fair chase hunts and kayak fishing trips require Tennessee hunting or fishing licenses. Guaranteed hunts include license fees. License costs vary by age, residency, and game species. Combo hunts must run concurrent with state deer season dates.
- •Not "canned shoots" - They emphasize these are legitimate fair chase hunts on wild animals, not captive hunts.
- •Female hunters welcomed - Private room and separate restroom available for lady hunters.
- •Booking Dates - They note that 2014-2015 seasons were already filling up, with some weekends at or near capacity. Advance reservations strongly recommended.