sandhill crane zone · Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Southeast Crane Zone
Tennessee, United States
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About Southeast Crane Zone
Southeast Crane Zone is a sandhill crane zone in Tennessee, United States, set by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. It covers about 20,600 km² (7,954 mi²). Towns inside it include Chattanooga, Cleveland, Maryville, Farragut, East Ridge and Sevierville.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Sandhill crane.
- Unit code
- Southeast
- Area
- 20,600 km²
- Area (miles)
- 7,954 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,243 km² of public or protected land inside it, 16% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 08 Southern | 1,248 | 6% |
| National Park Service | 987 | 5% |
| Joint | 523 | 3% |
| Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) | 271 | 1% |
| State Fish and Wildlife | 232 | 1% |
| Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency | 169 | under 1% |
| Other or Unknown State Land | 137 | under 1% |
| Nashville | 88 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 178 | 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
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sandhill crane | Dec 3, 2026 to Jan 14, 2027 | shotgun, draw, Southeast Crane Zone: south of I-40 and east of SR 56 source |
| Sandhill crane | Jan 18, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | shotgun, draw, Southeast Crane Zone: south of I-40 and east of SR 56 source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
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What HuntGrid shows for Southeast Crane 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 Southeast Crane Zone (sandhill crane zone)?
About 20,600 km² (7,954 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Southeast Crane Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,243 km² of public or protected land, 16% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 08 Southern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Southeast Crane Zone?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Southeast Crane Zone?
In the same unit system: Rest of Tennessee.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (zone definition); U.S. Census Bureau. Licence: Zone defined in the 2026-27 Tennessee hunting guide and Proclamation 26-08 (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.