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Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for Sullivan and Game Zone 2.
Hog: UNK
Turkey: UNK
Dove: UNK
Deer: UNK
Game Zone 2
First Look • Hunt Conditions
🌕
Full Moon
Illumination: 100%
10:11 am
12:52 am
77°F
10 mph
Weather as of 9:55 PM ET
Tough — deer feed all night. Try midday stands near bedding areas.
Game Zone 2 • Sullivan
Bristol Hunting Season Status
Whitetail Deer
UNK
Season DatesUNK — verify with TWRA.
Bag Limit:UNK — verify with TWRA.
No verified Whitetail Deer season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load TWRA canonical dates.
Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from TWRA.
Feral Hog
UNK
Season DatesUNK — verify with TWRA.
Bag Limit:UNK — verify with TWRA.
No verified Feral Hog season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load TWRA canonical dates.
Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from TWRA.
Spring Turkey
UNK
Season DatesUNK — verify with TWRA.
Bag Limit:UNK — verify with TWRA.
No verified Spring Turkey season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load TWRA canonical dates.
Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from TWRA.
Mourning Dove
UNK
Season DatesUNK — verify with TWRA.
Bag Limit:UNK — verify with TWRA.
No verified Mourning Dove season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load TWRA canonical dates.
Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from TWRA.
Season dates shown are for Game Zone 2 private lands. WMA dates, license requirements, and antlerless regulations may differ. Always verify current regulations with TWRA before hunting.
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First Look
Bristol Hunting Weather Now
77F
Mostly Cloudy
Feels like 78°F
as of 9:55 PM ET
Wind
10 mph WSW
Humidity
73%
Pressure
1018 hPa
Moon
Full Moon
Location
Bristol, SC
Field Scout Tips
- Nothing is in season today — pure scouting window. Walk property lines, check trail cams, and hang stands for the opener.
- Warm day — scout creek bottoms and water sources where game will hold once seasons reopen.
- Use closed season to inventory deer, locate gobblers on the roost, and pattern hog sign for when seasons return.
Solunar Index
Bristol Hunt Conditions Today
Temperature
77°F
Too Warm
Wind Speed
10 mph
Moderate
Barometric
1018 hPa
High — Active
Moon Phase
🌕
Nocturnal
Extended Outlook
Bristol Hunt Forecast — 5 Days
TONIGHT
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
79° / 69°
5 mph wind • 0% humidity
SLOW
MON
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
89° / 70°
3 mph wind • 0% humidity
STAY IN
TUE
Mostly Sunny
93° / 71°
3 mph wind • 0% humidity
FAIR
WED
Sunny
95° / 72°
3 mph wind • 0% humidity
FAIR
THU
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
97° / 71°
3 mph wind • 0% humidity
STAY IN
Public Hunting Lands
Bristol Tennessee Wildlife Management Areas
Six public hunting areas within reach of Bristol — from in-county dove fields to mountain bear country an hour west.
Bristol Gopher Tortoise Heritage Preserve / WMA
acres
White-tailed Deer
Wild Turkey
Dove
Field Tip
Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area and Ecological Reserve
acres
White-tailed Deer
Wild Turkey
Feral Hog
Field Tip
Ditch Pond Heritage Preserve / WMA
acres
Field Tip
Henderson Heritage Preserve / WMA
acres
Field Tip
Bear Branch Heritage Preserve
acres
Field Tip
Gopher Branch Heritage Preserve
acres
Field Tip
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Outfitters and Gear
Hunting Gear Guide
Gear reviews and picks for the Bristol hunter — boots, optics, packs, and more.
Gear Reviews — Tested for East Tennessee / Tri-Cities SC Hunting
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SC Hunting Season Calendar
UKN
Season calendar not yet seeded for this clone
Verified dates must be loaded via the
here_hunting_seasons WP option, sourced from TWRA. Until then, see dnr.sc.gov/regs/hunting for current Game Zone 2 regulations.
Dates reflect 2026 Tennessee hunting regulations for Game Zone 2. Always verify with the current TWRA Hunting and Fishing Guide. Regulations are subject to change. Hogs are legal year-round on private land with a hunting license — no closed season.
Questions and Answers
Bristol Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting in the Bristol area, answered.
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Deer season dates in Game Zone 2 vary by year and land type (private vs WMA). Specific dates for Sullivan have not been confirmed against current TWRA regulations for this guide — see dnr.sc.gov for the current Tennessee Hunting and Fishing Guide.
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Public hunting near Bristol is listed in the WMA directory above. TWRA manages all WMAs in Tennessee; a WMA license is required in addition to a basic hunting license.
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Yes. All hunters in Tennessee need a state hunting license. Deer and turkey require an additional big game permit. Hunting on any Wildlife Management Area (WMA) requires a WMA license. Federal migratory bird hunters age 16 and older need a federal duck stamp for waterfowl. Licenses and permits are available through TWRA at dnr.sc.gov or at authorized license agents throughout Sullivan.
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Sunday hunting rules in Tennessee vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with TWRA and Sullivan before hunting on Sunday.
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Deer bag limits in Game Zone 2 vary by land type (private vs WMA) and by antlered vs antlerless. Limits for Sullivan have not been confirmed against current TWRA regulations for this guide — see dnr.sc.gov for the current Tennessee Hunting and Fishing Guide.
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Bear hunting in Tennessee is regulated by TWRA. Bear populations and seasons vary by Game Zone. Check the current TWRA hunting guide for bear zones and tags relevant to Sullivan.
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