Tennessee Wildlife Management Area Entrances

Published by TWRA_GIS

<b>Overview</b> <p>This feature service provides detailed geographic data on entrances to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) across Tennessee. It is designed to support public access and hunting activities by offering precise locations and important contextual information for each WMA entrance.</p> <b>Feature Layers</b> <ul><li><b>WMA Entrances</b>: This layer contains point features representing the entrance locations to various WMAs. Key attributes include the name of the WMA, entrance references, regional designation, and descriptive directions. It also includes coordinate information and textual place names to aid in navigation and identification of specific entrances.</li></ul> <b>Geographic Coverage</b> <p>The dataset covers WMAs within Tennessee, ensuring regional relevance and specificity for users interested in accessing public lands for hunting and wildlife observation.</p> <b>Use Cases</b> <ul> <li>Planning and facilitating access to public hunting areas.</li> <li>Enhancing outdoor recreation experiences by providing entry point information.</li> <li>Supporting wildlife management and conservation efforts by accurately locating managed area access points.</li> <li>Assisting governmental and organizational staff in maintaining and monitoring WMA entrances.</li> </ul> <b>Additional Information</b> <p>This dataset is maintained with contributions from Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency field staff to ensure accuracy and usability. The data is publicly available for use, although accuracy is not guaranteed. It is intended primarily for public use related to wildlife and habitat management, hunting, and recreation planning.</p>