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Transitional Zone
Tennessee, United States
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About Transitional Zone
Transitional Zone is a bear hunt zone in Tennessee, United States, set by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. It covers about 12,744 km² (4,921 mi²). Towns inside it include Knoxville, Chattanooga, Cleveland, Oak Ridge, Morristown and Farragut.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for American black bear.
- Unit code
- Transitional
- Area
- 12,744 km²
- Area (miles)
- 4,921 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 816 km² of public or protected land inside it, 6% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) | 336 | 3% |
| State Fish and Wildlife | 152 | 1% |
| State Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry | 99 | under 1% |
| Other or Unknown State Land | 78 | under 1% |
| Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency | 76 | under 1% |
| Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation | 63 | under 1% |
| State Department of Conservation | 29 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 15 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 66 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Season dates, bag limits and licences for Transitional Zone are in Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's official regulations. HuntGrid shows a season in the app only once a person has checked it against them.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Transitional Zone
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Transitional Zone (bear hunt zone)?
About 12,744 km² (4,921 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Transitional Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 816 km² of public or protected land, 6% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Transitional Zone?
In Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's official regulations: https://www.eregulations.com/tennessee/hunting/bear-seasons-bag-limits
Which units are next to Transitional Zone?
In the same unit system: Bear Hunt Zone 1, Bear Hunt Zone 2, Bear Hunt Zone 3, Bear Hunt Zone 4 and Bear Hunt Zone 5.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (zone definition); U.S. Census Bureau. Licence: Zones defined in the 2026-27 Tennessee hunting guide and Proclamation 26-11 (TWRA); geometry public domain (U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The official regulations and maps have the final word.