Wildlife – National Environmental Research Parks

Wildlife Management

Managing Grasslands and Early Succession Habitat for Migratory Birds on the Oak Ridge Reservation
Oak Ridge Reservation Wildlife Management Update (Presentation, Feb. 2010)
Wildlife Management Plan for the Oak Ridge Reservation (Presentation, Nov. 2006)
Giffen, N.R., J.W. Evans, P.D. Parr. 2007. Wildlife Management Plan for the Oak Ridge Reservation. ORNL/TM-2006/155
Giffen, N.R. 2007. Nuisance Wildlife Education and Prevention Plan for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. ORNL/TM-2006/154
Wildlife Management Activities on the Oak Ridge Reservation (Presentation, Sept. 2006)
Waterfowl on the Oak Ridge Reservation (Presentation, Oct. 2004)

Hunting on the ORR

Deer, waterfowl, and turkey hunts, managed by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, are held annually on the ORR.

2023 Deer Hunt Totals:

Bucks 120 (58.8%)
Does 84 (41.2%)

Total 204

The largest buck for the year: 189 lbs.
The most points for the year: 13
The largest doe for the year: 111 lbs.
Two (1.0%) of the 166 deer were retained by personnel at the checking station due to internal radiological contamination.

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ORWMA deer hunts are limited to 1050 hunters per weekend (600 archery & 450 shotgun/muzzleloader permit holders), preselected in a quota drawing. Hunting is allowed from 30 minutes before official sunrise until 30 minutes after official sunset.

Greenways in designated hunt zones are closed to the public during scouting times and on hunt dates (signs to that effect will be posted on the greenways). More information is on the Deer Hunt website.

Other Information

TWRA holds events just for kids throughout the year. See this website for details.