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Feral Hogs
Feral hogs are defined as any wild hog found in Tennessee, except on Catoosa, South
Cherokee and Foothills WMAs. They are considered big game but are
not required to be tagged or checked in at big game checking stations.

Wild Boar
Wild boar is defined as any wild hog found in Tennessee, on Catoosa, South Cherokee and
Foothills WMAs. All other hog found outside these WMAs are considered feral hogs. Please
refer to the WMA section in the hunting guide for wild boar hunting in these areas.

Privatel Land Open year round, except in holdings on Catoosa and South Cherokee where the season is open with the statewide deer seasons. Dogs prohibited. No limit, either sex. During statewide deer seasons, only weapons legal for hunting deer may be used for hunting feral hogs.
Public Land Season open during scheduled white-tailed deer hunts unless otherwise specified. Dogs prohibited. No limit, either sex. Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, also open January 20 - February 28, 2010.