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Here's what I know about Shelby Forest (it's been years since I've been there--things may have changed):

-The park WAS only open a few days a week (due to budget$ problems)

-the park is open to all for archery season

-gun hunts are by drawing only, and only shotguns are permitted, although there are some muzzleloader hunts

Sorry, my info is limited, this link may help, though:

http://www.state.tn.us/twra/pdfs/wmaseasons08.pdf

check p. 48.

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I am new to the area. Does anyone here hunt the Shelby Forest. I could sure use some local advise on the what when where and how's. I don't live but a stones throw from it, but trying to make heads or tails of the Fish and Game manual is PITA.

Wow! You mean there is any of Shelby Forrest left for hunting! I hunted there in the late 60s, and figured it was all housed over by now! Yes, I realize I'm responding to a post from '08... who knows. Maybe there are some current Shelby County hunters reading this. Used to hunt quail, dove, squirrel, rabbits and deer all over the area around Millington. Caught some nice bass/trout in the area in those days too. Hope there's still some left.

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The park is open to state wide seasons except for Turkey.  Hunt days are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Turkey is drawn hunts only.  Archery, muzzle loader and shotgun only.  No rifles.  There are just over 10,000 acres hunt-able out of the total 13,000.  Meeman-Shelby Forest is the single largest tract of public hunting land in Shelby County and the second largest in west Tn.  State hunting lisc. and WMA permit is required as well as a park permit, but that one is free.  Last year there were 2 11+ pointers taken. 5, 9 and 10 pointers and a bunch of 8 point and smaller bucks.  It is not part of unit L. Does can only be taken with archery or muzzle loader.  Any more questions just ask.

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