NASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)— The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is informing off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders on North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area (NCWMA) of important updates taking effect July 1, 2026, following the enactment of Public Chapter No. 1120, an amendment to Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, Chapter 9, related to OHV use on NCWMA.
Under the new law, at least one adult per vehicle is required to possess a valid NCWMA OHV riding permit, a Sportsman Supplemental Annual NCWMA OHV permit, or a NCWMA OHV guide permit.
Permit fees established are as follows:
- Nonresident OHV Permits
- $50 — 1‑day
- $125 — 3‑day
- $200 — 7‑day
- $300 — Annual
- Tennessee Resident OHV Permits
- $20 — 1‑day
- $30 — 3‑day
- $100 — 7‑day
- $150 — Annual
- Sportsman’s Supplement – $40
Individuals who receive any form of compensation for tour guide services or commercial operation of OHVs on North Cumberland WMA must obtain a North Cumberland OHV Guide Permit. The guide permit fee is $700 annually and includes all privileges of a standard OHV riding permit. A guide permit is not required for roadside assistance providers, including towing, battery services, tire changes, lockout assistance, fuel delivery, and winching…