TENNESSEE HUNTING & TRAPPING GUIDE
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2016 - JULY 31, 2017
»New White-tailed Deer Units and Antlerless Opportunities: see page 22 www.tnwildlife.org »New Elk Quota Hunting Opportunities on Private Lands: see page 30 Follow us on: »New Fall Turkey Bag Limits: see page 32 Includes 2017 Spring Turkey Season BRING HOME THE BIG BUCKS. IT’S EASIER WITH THE RIGHT GEAR.
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CONTENTS 6 | What’s New 16 | Small Game Hunting 36 | Wildlife Management Changes to Hunting and Trapping Season Dates and Bag Limits Area Regulations Bullfrog Hunting General Regulations 7 | Agency Contact Information Raccoon and Opossum Hunting Big Game Hunting on WMAs Trapping Seasons Regional Offices Small Game Hunting on WMAs Dog Training Hunting/Fishing Violation Numbers Waterfowl Hunting on WMAs Dove and Waterfowl Hunting Commissioner Information Trapping on WMAs 20 | Big Game Hunting 8 | License Fees 40 | Wildlife Management Areas General Information Resident Licenses Blaze Orange Requirements Nonresident Licenses Big Game Check-In Procedures 41 | West Tennessee - Region I Apprentice Hunting License WMA Permits Federal Duck Stamp 22 | Deer Hunting 50 | Middle Tennessee - Region II Migratory Bird Permit
License Exemptions Misplaced Licenses 28 | Bear Hunting 55 | Farmland Owner License Exemption Statement 12 | General Hunting Regulations 30 | Elk Hunting Possession of Live Animals 56 | Cumberland Plateau - Region III Roadkill Law 31 | Wild Hog Information Hunting Hours Hunting and Trapping on Private Land 63 | Hunter/Landowner Hunter Education 32 | Turkey Hunting Permission Card Hunting From Stationary Vehicle Permanent Opening Dates 64 | East Tennessee - Region IV Tentative Application Deadlines 34 | TWRA Firing Ranges 70 | Sunrise and Sunset Schedule 14 | Manner and Means 35 | Public Hunting Areas Prohibited Acts Other Hunting Lands Legal Trapping Devices and Definitions Federal Refuges Legal Hunting Hours Big Game Check-In
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TENNESSEE Several important changes were made to the hunting and trapping regulations for the 2016-2017 seasons. Among the primary changes are: HUNTING & TRAPPING GUIDE
1. An antlered deer is now defined as any male or female deer with antler protruding above the hairline. An antlerless deer is now defined as any deer with no antler protruding above the hairline. See page 23. 2. Male fawns with no antler protruding above the hairline do not count towards a hunter’s antlered bag limit; rather they count toward the hunter’s antlerless bag limits. Deer having already shed their antlers and does without antlers are also considered antlerless. Male fawns with antler protruding above the hairline do count towards a hunter’s antlered bag limit, since
the deer does have antler(s) as opposed to hair covered pedicles (i.e., antler attachment point to EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2016 - JULY 31, 2017
»New White-tailed Deer Units and Antlerless Opportunities: »New Elk Quota Hunting Opportunities on Private Lands: the skull). Velvet antlered deer are also considered antlered. see page 22 »New Fall Turkey Bag Limits: see page 32 see page 30 www.tnwildlife.org Includes 2017 Spring Turkey Season Follow us on: 3. Two new deer hunting units have been added: Units C and D. 4. Several counties have been moved to different units and antlerless bag limits have changed. See page 22 for complete details. About this Guide 5. The six North Cumberland WMA elk quota permits are now also valid on private lands This high-quality regulation guide in Anderson, Campbell, Claiborne, Morgan, and Scott Counties. Landowner permission is offered to you by the Tennessee is required. Five new archery-only elk quota permits were created, also valid on North Wildlife Resources Agency through Cumberland WMA and private lands within the above listed five counties. its unique partnership with The Bingham Group. 6. The fall turkey bag limit is now one (1) for all counties that were open last year for fall turkey hunting. A hunter may harvest one turkey, either sex, in each open county. See page 32. The revenue generated through ad sales significantly lowers production 7. The bag limit for the Young Sportsman Spring Turkey Hunt was changed from one bird for the costs and generates savings. These two-day hunt to one bird per day. These birds count towards the season bag limit of four (4). savings translate into additional 8. Several minor changes were made to the Wildlife Management Area (WMA) regulations. funds for other important fisheries Current regulations for individual WMAs are found in this guide and should be checked prior and habitat programs. Promotional advertisement does not constitute to hunting. endorsement by TWRA. 9. The third segment of dove season has been changed to Dec. 8 - Jan. 15. See page 18. If you have any feedback or are 10. A new private land raccoon season has been established, opening July 1. See page 17 for details. interested in advertising, please 11. The Claiborne County special red deer hunt has been eliminated as there are no more known contact us: red deer. ph: (865) 523-5999 web: www.binghamgroup.com 12. Small game hunting with dogs (limit 2 per vehicle) is now allowed in the North Cherokee bear reserves during bear still hunts (bear hunts with no dogs permitted). 13. Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected in new areas of the U.S. and cervid (e.g. deer, elk, etc.) carcass importation requirements apply. See page 20 for more information.
This Guide is designed and produced by The Bingham Group: 11921 Kingston Pike, Suite 201, Knoxville, TN 37934, www.binghamgroup.com. For inquiries regarding advertisement in this publication, call (865) 523-5999. Cover image: Hunting and fishing license sales and federal excise taxes comprise over 90 percent of the TWRA’s hunting and fishing operating revenues. Thank you for buying a hunting and fishing license. Without your support, Tennessee would not have fish and wildlife management programs. The publication is not a legal document. It is a summary of Tennessee’s hunting and trapping regulations. More detailed information on hunting and trapping is available from all TWRA offices. Equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from programs of the Tennessee WIldlife Resources Agency is available to all persons without regard to their race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or military service. TWRA is also an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Questions should be directed to TWRA, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 4747, Nashville, TN 37204, (615) 781-6594 (TDD 781-6691), or to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office for Human Resources, 4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Authorization No. 328686, 360,000 copies, July 2016. This public document was promulgated at a cost of $.02 per copy. Printing of the Fall Hunting Guide provided by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation in partnership with TWRA.
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2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide 7 LICENSE FEES
Hunting and fishing licenses go on sale Resident Licenses February 18 each year, the beginning of Resident licenses can be purchased by: prime fishing, and are valid through the • Persons who possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license or Tennessee state ID issued by the Department of last day of February the following year. Safety. Tennessee state law requires drivers to obtain a Tennessee drivers license within 30 days of residency. Out-of-state driver’s license only accepted for Military Personnel and Students meeting the criteria below. Seasons are subject to change. License fees are • Persons who do not drive or do not possess a valid driver’s license from another state, but who have lived in subject to change. Migratory bird seasons are Tennessee for 90 consecutive days with the genuine intent of making Tennessee their permanent home, may determined by federal regulations. Most licenses, prove residency by presenting to a TWRA license agent any two of the following documents: except the Lifetime Sportsman License and • current Tennessee voter registration card specialty licenses, such as Wheelchair, Disabled • current Tennessee vehicle registration or title Veteran, SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and • Form I-94 issued by the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service Blind Fishing licenses, are available from most • current rental/mortgage contract or receipt including deed of sale for property or receipt for county clerks, sporting goods stores, hardware payment of Tennessee real estate taxes within last year stores, marinas, the TWRA website (www. • Military personnel on active duty in this state and their immediate families who reside with them, regardless of Tennessee resident status. tnwildlife.org) and all TWRA regional offices. • Students who are enrolled in a Tennessee school, college or university for at least six months, with student ID. To purchase your licenses online, log on to Hunting and Fishing Combination (Type 001) $34.00 www.tnwildlife.org and click on the link, Minimum license required to fish and/or hunt small game statewide “Buy Licenses and Boat Registrations.” Supplemental Licenses (Types 005, 009, 010, 011 or 015) are required and must be purchased, in addition to the Type 001 license, in order to hunt deer, elk, bear, turkey and waterfowl. The type of hunting Regular license fees plus a processing fee equipment to be used determines which supplemental license is necessary. will be charged to your credit card. Waterfowl (Type 005) $38.00 Note: A Social Security Number is Annual Big Game Gun (Type 009) $34.00 required to purchase a Tennessee hunting or fishing license. Annual Big Game Archery (Type 010) $34.00 Annual Big Game Muzzleloader (Type 011) $34.00 Lifetime Sportsman Resident Elk License (Type 015) $34.00 This license is required after successfully being drawn for the annual elk quota hunt. Annual Sportsman and Age determines the cost. Lifetime License holders are exempt from having to purchase the Elk License. An all-inclusive lifetime license available to Annual Sportsman (Type 004) $166.00 Tennessee residents only is valid for hunting, An all-inclusive license valid for hunting, trapping, and sport fishing without any TWRA supplemental trapping and sportfishing without any TWRA licenses or non-quota permits; allows holders to apply for quota permits at no additional fee. Annual supplemental licenses or permits (not including Sportsman licenses can be purchased from all license agents. the Tennessee Guide License). It allows holders Junior Hunt/Fish/Trap (Type 002) $10.00 to apply for quota permits at no additional fee. Ages 13-15. Good for hunting all game, fishing and trapping. Must be purchased prior to 16th birthday. No This license is available via application only, that supplemental licenses are required, but special season and WMA big game permits will need to be purchased in must be sent in with the required supplemental addition to this license. Fees apply when applying for quota hunt permits as well as “left over” permits. information. Applications are available at your Permanent Senior Citizen Hunt/Fish/Trap (Type 166) $50.00 local TWRA office and the TWRA website. Available at all license agents and can only be purchased when 65th birthday is reached. A valid Tennessee Applications must be submitted by mail, driver’s license or proof of age and residency is required. No supplemental licenses are required, but special fax (615-837-4262), at TWRA regional season and WMA permits will need to be purchased in addition to this license. Fees apply when applying for quota hunt permits as well as “left over” permits. offices or email ([email protected]). Annual Senior Citizen Hunt/Fish/Trap (Type 164) $5.00 Type 401 (Under 3 years) $200.00 Available at all license agents and can only be purchased when 65th birthday is reached. A valid Tennessee driver’s license or proof of age and residency is required. No supplemental licenses are required, but special Type 406 (Ages 3–6) $659.00 season and WMA permits will need to be purchased in addition to this license. Fees apply when applying for quota hunt permits as well as “left over” permits. Type 402 (Ages 7–12) $988.00 Annual Senior Citizen Sportsman (Type 167) $50.00 Type 403 (Ages 13–50) $1,976.00 An all-inclusive license valid for hunting, trapping, and sport fishing without any TWRA supplemental licenses Type 404 (Ages 51–64) $1,153.00 or non-quota permits and allows holders to apply for quota permits at no additional fee. Available at all license agents and can only be purchased when 65th birthday is reached. Type 405 (Ages 65 & over) $329.00 Trapping (Type 019) $34.00 The licenses below are only available via application. Application can be found here: http:// www.tn.gov/assets/entities/twra/attachments/0142.pdf Three ways to buy your license! Annual Resident Hunting & Fishing Disabled Under 18 (Type 168) $5.00 Available to Tennessee residents under the age of 18 who meet the requirements of TCA 70-2-104 as amended. 1. Internet: www.tnwildlife.org The certification of the total and permanent disability issued by a physician licensed to practice in Tennessee must accompany this application. Renewable annually with current fee. Permits where required. 2. Mobile App: gotwra.org Permanent Resident Hunting & Fishing Intellect Disabled (Type 169) $10.00 3. Local License Agents Tennessee residents over the age of 10 years may purchase by providing a certification by a physician licensed to practice in Tennessee as having an intellectual disability as described in TCA 33-1-101. Applicant will be required Regular license fees plus a processing fee to complete the Hunter Education Course as provided in TCA 70-2-108. Additional restrictions are listed on the back of the license card. will be charged to your credit card for Permanent Wheelchair Hunting and Fishing (Type 189) $10.00 options one and two. Available only by application to the TWRA License Sales Office. Application must be accompanied by a doctor’s statement stating that the applicant is permanently confined to a wheelchair. Covers all license requirements to hunt and fish but holder must purchase any applicable permits. Permanent DAV Hunting and Fishing (Type 198) $10.00 Available only by application to the TWRA License Sales Office for resident veterans certified by the VA as 30 percent disabled by reason of war service or 100 percent service connected. Covers all license requirements to hunt and fish but holder must purchase any applicable permits. Must provide DD214 form and Veterans Administration letter showing percent of disability. 8 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide Nonresident Licenses Wildlife Management Area Permits These do not include WMA permits, special season permits or quota hunt Everyone who hunts on Wildlife Management Areas is required to have permits. See Type 094 in next column. a WMA permit except the holder of a Lifetime Sportsman, Annual Junior Hunt/Fish (Type 070) $11.00 Sportsman license, Annual Senior Citizen Sportsman and youths under age 16 hunting small game and waterfowl. Youth hunters must be accompanied Required for nonresidents ages 13–15 to fish or hunt small game. by an adult with a valid WMA small game permit. Youths under 6 may not A Type 085 or 086 is required to hunt big game. hunt big game on a WMA. All ages need a Type 094 for county non-quota 7-Day Junior ALL Game (Type 085) $26.50 and special season hunts. Junior ALL Game Annual (Type 086) $42.00 WMA Small Game and Waterfowl (Type 091) $62.00 7-Day Hunt-Small Game/Waterfowl (Type 072) $61.50 Annual Hunt-Small Game/Waterfowl (Type 071) $111.00 1-Day Small Game and Waterfowl (Type 092) $12.50 7-Day All Game (Type 074) $214.50 WMA Small Game only (Type 093) $21.00 Annual All Game (Type 073) $306.00 Annual Trapping (Type 120) $201.00 WMA Nonquota Big Game/Special Antlerless Seasons Nonresident Elk License (Type 075) (Type 094) Required for residents and non-residents to hunt the This license is required after successfully being drawn for $301.00 $25.00 the annual elk quota hunt. statewide antlerless deer gun season, unit L antlerless private lands hunt and WMA nonquota big game hunts, Apprentice Hunting License (Type 012) $12.00 including Cherokee. This is a supplemental license in lieu of a hunter education certificate.All other Cherokee WMA Big Game Nonquota (Type 095) applicable licenses are required. This license is available to all hunters 10 $19.00 years of age or older who have not completed the mandatory hunter education Required for Cherokee WMA nonquota big game hunts. course. It exempts the hunter from the mandatory hunter education law for one year from the date of purchase, but may only be purchased for up to three Federal Refuges $15.00 consecutive years during the lifetime of the hunter. Hunters who possess this Type 064 - This permit is required for Cross Creeks and Tennessee license must be accompanied by an adult, 21 years of age or older, who must National Refuge for all hunters including Lifetime and Annual Sportsman meet the hunter education requirements and be able to take immediate control license holders. of the hunting device. Reelfoot Preservation Permit Guide License Required for all users of Reelfoot WMA except those under 16 years of age, This license is required for anyone who accepts compensation for providing residents 65 years or older and holders of an Annual or Lifetime Sportsman assistance to another in any act of hunting, fishing, and/or trapping. License. Permit cost is the same for residents and nonresidents. Resident Guide License (Type 450) $151.00 1-Day Reelfoot Preserv. Permit (Type 090) $3.50 Nonresident Guide License (Type 455) $651.00 3-Day Reelfoot Preserv. Permit (Type 088) $10.50 Federal Duck Stamp $25.00 Federal law requires that each waterfowl hunter, age 16 and over, carry on his/ Annual Reelfoot Preserv. Permit (Type 089) $17.00 her person, in addition to a hunting license and state migratory bird permit, a valid Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Federal Duck High Impact Habitat Conservation Permit Stamp) signed in ink across the face. These can be obtained through the Post A High Impact Habitat Conservation Permit is required for riding hooved Office, National Wildlife Refuge offices, and some discount and sporting goods animals, bicycling, and off highway vehicle use on designated wildlife stores. The stamps can also be purchased online at www.duckstamp.com management areas. Persons holding a valid hunting license with an appropriate Migratory Bird Permit Required permit to hunt on a wildlife management area and youths under age thirteen Resident and nonresident hunters must possess a Tennessee Migratory Bird (13) are exempt. At least one occupant of a Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) must Permit to hunt waterfowl and other migratory birds in Tennessee, available possess the proper permit(s). No permit shall be required on roads/trails as anywhere hunting and fishing licenses are sold. The following do not need designated. Off Highway Vehicle is any vehicle capable of traveling off highways this permit: within the state. The term includes all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, dune buggies and other four-wheeled vehicles used for off-road activities. • Landowners hunting on their own land • Permanent license holders This permit is required on the following WMAs (Note: not all activities are • Tennessee residents 65 years or older permitted on each WMA requiring this permit): Bear Hollow, Bridgestone • Tennessee residents under 13 years of age Firestone - Big Bottom Unit, Catoosa, Cheatham, Forks of the River, Keyes- • Lifetime license holders Harrison, Laurel Hill, Luper Mountain, Mt. Roosevelt, North Chickamauga • Military personnel on leave or furlough (with leave papers) Creek - Patton Unit, North Cumberland, Pea Ridge, Skinner Mountain, Williamsport, Yanahli. Refer to the individual listing for each WMA for more Migratory Bird Permit (Type 006) $2.00 specific information on which activities are permitted. Migratory Bird Permit (Type 007) No Fee Resident Annual Permit (Type 035) $74.00 Only available to Annual Sportsman license holders. Resident Daily Permit (Type 036) $15.50 Hunter Education Replacement Card (Type 500) $8.00 To replace a Hunter Education card at a TWRA license agent location, first Nonresident Annual Permit (Type 037) $233.00 contact your TWRA Regional Office during normal business hours. Verify that your Hunter Education number has been updated in the TWRA license Nonresident Daily Permit (Type 038) $37.50 system. Then you may go to a TWRA license agent and purchase a Type 500 Hunter Education Card Replacement. See page 12 for Hunter Education requirements to hunt in Tennessee.
2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide 9 LICENSE FEES
License Exemptions • Resident and nonresident youths under 13. Hunters ages 10–12 need only a hunter Hunter Education Field Day • Residents born before March 1, 1926 (with proof education certificate to hunt. However, youths Exemption of age and residency). 6–16 hunting big game on a WMA must have • Military personnel on leave carrying leave papers. a valid Type 094 or Type 095 permit or quota An exemption for the Tennessee Hunter • Landowners, their spouses and children who permit, as applicable. Safety Field Day is available for anyone over hunt on farmland which is owned by said the age of 21. To receive this exemption landowners. The aforementioned must be Farmland Owner License and a Hunter Safety card and certificate, residents of Tennessee but need not reside on Exemption you must follow these steps: the land. This license exemption does not apply Persons hunting without a license under a 1. Complete the following online class, if the farmland is owned jointly or in common resident farmland owner exemption must making sure you choose the course that by unrelated persons. complete and sign a statement attesting where is designated for individuals over the • Resident grandchildren (under the age of 16) the property is located and how this land age of 21: www.Hunter-Ed.com – this and resident great-grandchildren (under the qualifies for a landowner exemption. Persons course costs $24.50, and it’s interactive, age of 16) who hunt on farmland which is may complete the form in advance and carry it narrated, and offers daily (including owned by their resident grandparents or great- with them while hunting or they may complete weekend) live customer service via email grandparents. (See below, Farmland Owner the form when requested in the field by a or telephone with a toll-free number. License Exemption.) TWRA official or when checking game. A form 2. Complete the form provided at this link: http://www.tn.gov/assets/entities/ • Tenants, their spouses and their dependent is provided on page 55 of this guide. Additional twra/attachments/hunterednolivefire. children who hunt on farmland which is owned forms are available at TWRA offices and TWRA’s website (www.tnwildlife.org). Landowners and pdf and mail, fax, or email with required by an individual or a family. The aforementioned documentation and payment (check, must be residents of Tennessee and must their children hunting on their parent’s land under this exemption are also exempt from money order or credit card only) to the actually reside on the land and have permission address listed on the form. To request of the landowner to hunt. A tenant is a person Hunter Education Certification requirements and blaze orange requirements. a form, please contact the Hunter who, for money, free rent or other consideration, Education Coordinator at 615-781-6538. cares for farmland. The tenancy must be Misplaced a License? 3. Payment (check, money order or credit agricultural in nature. card) to the addresses listed on the form. • First cousins who own farmland jointly or in All hunting and fishing licenses may be replaced at After submission, you can expect to receive common may fish and hunt small game on the any license agent, including the Lifetime Sportsman your card within 3 to 5 business days. farmland. Their children may fish and hunt License. Please verify your address at the time of small game as well. purchase. All duplicate licenses cost $8.00.
NOTICE OF INSPECTION LAW: It is the duty of every person participating in the privileges of taking or possessing wildlife to permit agency officers to ascertain whether the requirements of the title are being faithfully complied with, including the possession of a proper license. It is a violation of law to refuse such inspection or to interfere with an officer attempting such inspection.
Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact
Member States e er a ed egi ati n
The Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact is an agreement that recognizes the suspension of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses in member states. This means that illegal activities in one state can affect a person’s hunting or fishing privileges in all participating states. Any person whose license privileges or rights are suspended in a member state may also be suspended in Tennessee. If a person’s hunting, fishing, or trapping rights are suspended in Tennessee, they may be suspended in member states as well. This cooperative interstate effort will enhance the TWRA’s ability to protect and manage our wildlife resources. See our website: www.tnwildlife.org for more information.
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2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide 11 GENERAL HUNTING REGULATIONS
Possession of Live Animals Hunting From Motorized Vehicle or Vessel No person shall, at any time or by any means, possess or transport live animals taken under Where hunting is allowed from vessels, it is the authority of the hunting and trapping legal to hunt from any vessel, so long as the season proclamations. No native species may be vessel is not under forward motion from any taken out of the wild and kept as pets. influence of mechanical means or sail. On Protected Species private property, it is legal to hunt from any motorized vehicle (to include ATVs, golf The taking, killing and/or illegal possession of carts, etc.), provided the vehicle is stationary. hawks, owls, songbirds, endangered species or Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as any other species (i.e. snakes) for which a season authorizing hunting from a vessel, automobile, is not set is prohibited. or other motor vehicle while under power. Treestands Nothing in this subsection permits hunting There is evidence cougars and alligators are The TWRA urges all deer hunters from or across a public road or right-of-way. expanding their territories into Tennessee. hunting from treestands to use a fall- Species expanding their ranges into Tennessee are Assisting Hunters restraint system. Most deer hunting protected and may not be taken until a hunting accidents involve hunters falling season is proclaimed. Alligators and cougars are Hunters who have filled their seasonal or from a treestand. Proper use of a protected by state laws in Tennessee. daily bag limit for any species may continue to fall-restraint system could prevent or accompany other hunters provided they are not lessen the severity of these accidents. Roadkill Law in possession of any ammunition or any firearm TCA 70-4-115 allows that, except for non-game or archery equipment. This person must also and federally protected wildlife species, wild comply with all other legal requirements. Mandatory game animals accidentally killed by a motor Handgun Carry Hunter Education vehicle may be possessed for personal use and General Regulations consumption. However, possession of a deer All hunters, resident or nonresident, or elk killed by a motor vehicle is permitted Persons with a handgun carry permit pursuant born on or after Jan. 1, 1969, must only if the person notifies the TWRA or any to TCA 39-17-1351 may possess a handgun possess proof that they have successfully completed a Hunter Education course. law enforcement officer and supplies his/ the entire year while on the premises of any Hunter Education certification is accepted her name within 48 hours. A bear killed by a TWRA refuge, public hunting area or wildlife management area, including the North and from all other states. Those under 10 years motor vehicle may be possessed only upon the of age do not need a Hunter Education issuance of a receipt from the TWRA. South Cherokee. Nothing in this subsection shall authorize a person to use any handgun to certificate, but must be accompanied by Hunting Hours hunt unless such person is in full compliance an adult at least 21 years of age who must with all wildlife laws, rules and regulations. remain in a position to take immediate Crows, doves, ducks (including the early control of the hunting device. Call your duck season), geese, gallinules, rails, turkey, For all other Federally managed properties such local TWRA office or visit the TWRA’s woodcock, Wilson snipe: Shooting hours are as refuges and military installations (example: website at www.tnwildlife.org for a listing one-half hour before legal sunrise to legal Oak Ridge WMA) contact that specific facility of scheduled Hunter Education classes. sunset, except for dove hunting on opening day or location. when shooting hours will begin at noon. For all other game species except those listed Permanent Opening Dates below, legal hunting hours are one-half hour Free Hunting Day Fourth Sat. in Aug. before legal sunrise to one-half hour after legal sunset. Fox and rabbit chasing, furbearer Squirrel Fourth Sat. in Aug. trapping, raccoon, opossum and bullfrog hunting may be done day or night. Grouse Second Sat. in Oct. Hunting And Trapping Quail First Sat. in Nov. On Private Land Rabbit First Sat. in Nov. In Tennessee, state wildlife laws have always required hunters and trappers to obtain Deer/Archery Fourth Sat. in Sept. permission from landowners to use private property. In fact, it is advisable to get written Deer/Muzzleloader Third Sat. before Thanksgiving permission to hunt and is required to trap. Deer/Gun Sat. before Thanksgiving With the passage of TCA 70-4-106 in 1990, a “Hunting By Written Permission” law went into Deer/Young Sportsman Last Sat. in Oct. effect. Simply, the law states that if private land has been properly posted by the owner with Spring Turkey Sat. closest to April 1 signs that include his or her name and address plus the wording “HUNTING BY WRITTEN Tentative Quota Hunt Application Deadlines PERMISSION ONLY,” a hunter or trapper must carry the owner’s written permission (form WMA Quota Big Game Hunts Fourth Wed. in July available at www.tnwildlife.org). If a hunter or trapper is found without that written permission, WMA Waterfowl Blind Sites Last Wed. in Sept. that hunter or trapper is subject to prosecution. Spring Turkey Third Wed. in Jan.
12 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide 13 MANNER AND MEANS
Legal Hunting Devices All firearms, hunting devices and ammunition listed in the below table are legal for hunting purposes according to the individual species listed. If a firearm, hunting device or ammunition is not listed in the below table it is illegal to hunt with in Tennessee. Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) may have restric- tions on certain legal hunting devices. Big Game Small Game Migratory Furbearers4 All Other Firearm, hunting device and ammunition Deer Bear Elk Turkey Birds and Crow Small Game Shotguns (including muzzleloading shotguns) using No No No Yes Yes3 Yes Yes ammunition loaded with No. 4 or smaller shot Shotguns (including muzzleloading shotguns) using ammunition loaded with T shot (0.20 inch diameter) No No No No Yes3,6 Yes No or smaller Shotguns (including muzzleloading shotguns) using Yes Yes Yes No No Yes1 No ammunition loaded with single solid ball or slugs Rifles and handguns using rimfire ammunition and air No No No No No Yes Yes guns (.25 caliber or smaller) Rifles and handguns using centerfire ammunition (full Yes Yes Yes No No Yes1,5 No metal jacketed ammunition prohibited) Muzzleloading firearms (rifles and handguns) .36 cal. Yes7 Yes7 Yes7 No No Yes1,7 Yes1,7 or larger Muzzleloading firearms (rifles and handguns) less than No No No No No Yes7 Yes7 .36 cal. Archery equipment (longbows, recurves, compounds Yes2 Yes2 Yes2 Yes2 Yes Yes Yes and crossbows)
1. If using this equipment while hunting during deer, elk or bear season you must be a legal big game hunter (see Misc. No. 9). 2. Hunting arrows and bolts must be equipped with sharpened broadheads. 3. Waterfowl may only be hunted with non-toxic shot of size T or smaller. 4. Furbearers are defined as beaver, bobcat, coyote, fox, groundhog, mink, muskrat, opossum, river otter, raccoon, skunk and weasel. 5. It is illegal to use rifles and handguns using centerfire ammunition from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise. 6. Migratory birds, except waterfowl, may only be hunted with ammunition loaded with No. 4 or smaller shot. 7. Muzzleloading firearms are defined as those firearms which are incapable of being loaded from the breech.
Prohibited Acts • Predator calls while night hunting. on any shotgun shell loaded with shot other 1. Possession of ammunition except that • Pod arrows (any pod-type device for than non-toxic while hunting waterfowl, as specifically authorized is prohibited holding drugs or chemicals on an arrow) or coots, gallinules, Virginia rails, and sora rails. while hunting. any drugs or chemicals used in pod arrows • Any firearm including air guns using 2. The use or possession and/or the accompanying while archery hunting. archery bolts. of anyone using or possessing raccoon calls, • Explosive arrowheads while archery hunting. • Tracer ammunition squallers, weapons, ammunition, or climbers • Firearms capable of fully automatic fire. while training dogs is prohibited during training • Firearms or archery equipment with any season, except raccoon calls may be used during Legal Trapping Devices device utilizing an artificial light capable of and Definitions authorized field trials. locating wildlife. 3. The use of dogs in taking or attempting to • Any electronic light amplifying night 1. Steel traps may only be used in accordance take deer or elk is prohibited. Taking or vision scope, thermal imaging device, or with TCA 70-4-120. Steel leg-hold traps must attempting to take deer being pursued by dog, similar devices while in possession of a have an outside measure of jaw spread that or dogs, is prohibited. firearm or archery tackle between sunset is 9 inches or less, as measured at the widest 4. Juveniles under the age of eighteen (18) are and sunrise. point. Steel square instant-kill traps must have an exterior jaw measurement 16 inches prohibited from using handguns for the • Electronic calls or live decoys while purpose of hunting. or less, as measured at the widest point, and hunting wild turkey, foxes and waterfowl steel circular instant-kill traps must have an 5. No person shall make use of bait to take (except electronic calls are legal during the exterior measurement 12 inches or less, as wildlife unless the bait has been removed and Conservation Season for Blue, Snow and measured at the widest point. any electronic feeder disabled at least 10 days Ross’ geese). prior to hunting. 2. Live traps are legal for taking any species of • Rifles or handguns with full metal jacketed wildlife listed as having a trapping season. 6. Possession of firearms prohibited while ammunition. Live traps are defined as those traps that act chasing coyote, fox and bobcat with dogs from • Rifles or handguns with centerfire as a cage after capture. the first Saturday in November through the ammunition between 30 minutes after end of the deer season. 3. Steel cable snares having a minimum cable sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise. diameter of 5/64 inch and a maximum cable 7. Use or possession of the following equipment • Any loose shot other than non-toxic (as diameter of 3/32 inch are legal for all legal is prohibited: approved by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
14 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide furbearer species during the legal trapping • lifetime license holders shall be construed as authorizing hunting season. Spring activated snares other than • residents of Tennessee under 13 years of age from a vessel, automobile or other motor Collarum snares prohibited. • residents of Tennessee who are 65 or older vehicle while under power. Nothing in this subsection permits hunting from or across a 4. Commercially available dog-proof traps, also • Military personnel on leave or furlough known as species-specific traps, are legal for public road or right-of-way. trapping. 4. Refer to federal regulations 50 CFR Ch. 2. Hunters who have filled their seasonal or 1 (21.41 and 21.43) for conditions and 5. Cushion-hold traps as defined in TCA daily bag limit for any species may continue restrictions applicable to the taking of crows to accompany other hunters provided they 70-1-101 with an outside measure of jaw in certain depredation or health hazard spread that is 9 inches or less, as measured at are not in possession of any ammunition or situations outside of the crow sport hunting any weapon. This person must also comply the widest point, may be used for all sets in season. accordance with TCA 70-4-120. with all other legal requirements. Access for 5. Pursuant to federal regulations, during the hunters accompanying may be limited on 6. For trapping purposes “water set” is defined Light Goose Conservation Season, waterfowl to mean traps set in water adjacent to and some WMAs. A bear hunter who has filled hunters may use unplugged shotguns and the daily or seasonal limit may continue part of streams, ponds, lakes, wetlands or electronic calls. other water courses and includes floating sets. to carry a firearm and take hogs where incidental taking is allowed. 7. All snares and traps must be affixed with the Big Game Check-In owner’s name or their TWRA I.D. number 1. Big game animals shall be checked in at any 3. Every game animal, wounded or unwounded approved TWRA checking station, on the by hunting and/or trapping and taken into 8. All traps must be inspected every 36 hours or possession by the hunter or trapper shall be less and animals removed. TWRA website or by the TWRA mobile application before leaving the state or being immediately slain and become part of the 9. When trapping on another’s property, the gifted to another, and before the end of daily bag limit. No person shall, at any time, trapper must carry on his/her person written the calendar day. Evidence of the big game or by any means, possess or transport live permission from the landowner and make a animal’s species and sex must be available animals taken under the authority of hunting written report to the owner of any domestic for inspection by TWRA personnel until season proclamations. animal caught and pay damages for those the animal is checked in. After check in, 4. Gigs, angling equipment, archery, rimfire animals. the harvest confirmation number shall and air firearms are legal for taking bullfrogs 10. For trapping seasons, see page 17. be available for inspection by TWRA 5. Archery equipment is permitted during Legal Hunting Hours personnel until time of final processing. This the archery, muzzleloader and gun seasons. documentation of a confirmed check in shall 1. All big game and small game species (except Muzzleloader equipment is permitted accompany any big game animals taken to a bullfrogs, raccoons, opossums, migratory during the muzzleloader and gun seasons. taxidermist or meat processor. Evidence of birds and the chasing of foxes and rabbits) 6. Pursuant to TCA 39-17-1351, persons the animal’s sex, species and antlered status daylight hours only (30 minutes before with a valid handgun carry permit may (if applicable) must remain with the animal official sunrise and until 30 minutes after possess a handgun the entire year while while afield. Additionally, turkeys must official sunset) except turkey open only until on the premises of any TWRA refuge, remain intact until checked in. official sunset. public hunting area, state owned wildlife 2. All harvested bears must be checked in 2. Hunting of bullfrogs, raccoons, opossums, management area or, to the extent at any approved physical checking station the chasing of foxes and rabbits, and the permitted by federal law, national forest (excluding internet and mobile applications). trapping of furbearers is permitted day or land maintained by the state, and private Bears may be whole or field dressed but night unless restricted by Proclamation. No land. For other federally managed properties must weigh 75 pounds or greater when foxes or rabbits may be shot while chasing/ hunters should contact that specific facility checked in. If bears are quartered or training at night. or location. Nothing in this subsection shall boned out, the total of the meat, hide, authorize a person to use any handgun to 3. Hunting of migratory birds is to comply etc., must equal or exceed 75 pounds. hunt unless such person is in full compliance with federal regulations for migratory birds, The reproductive sex organs shall remain with all wildlife laws, rules and regulations. unless restricted by Proclamation. attached to each bear harvested at least until 7. During a deer archery only season, a fall Migratory Bird Regulations the bear has been officially checked out at turkey hunter may not be in possession of both any official checking station. 1. Federal regulations relative to baiting, archery equipment and shotguns and/or rifles. firearms, bag and possession limits, wanton 3. All harvested elk must be checked in at the 8. During archery deer/bear seasons a properly waste, tagging and methods of hunting are North Cumberland Wildlife Management licensed big game hunter may use air guns .25 Area Office on the day of harvest. hereby adopted and will be applicable to caliber or smaller to hunt small game while hunting and/or taking of species listed. 4. It is a violation of this section to provide archery hunting for deer/bear. During the false information during the check-in 2. No person shall hunt migratory game muzzleloader and gun deer/bear season, a legal process. By completing the required birds, except crows, with a shotgun of any deer or bear hunter may use rimfire or airguns check-in information, whether on paper description capable of holding more than .25 caliber or smaller to hunt small game. or electronic form, the hunter is affirming three (3) shells, unless it is plugged with a 9. During an archery only or muzzleloader/ that the information as it appears on the one-piece filler, incapable of removal without archery only deer, bear or elk season, permanent record is valid and correct. This disassembling the gun, so its total capacity furbearers may not be taken with rifles and harvest record is a legal document. does not exceed three (3) shells. handguns using centerfire ammunition. 3. All persons who hunt migratory game birds Miscellaneous During the gun/muzzleloader/archery are required to have in their possession 1. Where hunting is allowed from vessels, seasons, furbearers may be taken by legal big a valid Tennessee Migratory Bird Permit it is legal to hunt from any vessel, so long game hunters licensed for the weapon they (TMBP) in addition to other required as the vessel is not under forward motion are using. Tennessee licenses and permits, with the from any influence of mechanical means or 10. The use of suppressors/silencers is legal for following exceptions: sail. On private property, it is legal to hunt persons possessing the required federal • disabled veterans (who possess a Type from any motorized vehicle (to include license from the United States Department of 198 license) ATVs, golf carts, etc.), provided the vehicle Treasury. Hunters using these devices must • landowners hunting on their own land is stationary. Nothing in this subsection (1) have proof of such license on their person.
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Hunting Seasons All hunting seasons are closed unless opened by specifc Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission proclamations. Possession limit is twice the daily bag limit, except for migratory game birds, and except on opening day. Dogs allowed for hunting all small game species, except on specific WMAs where indicated. Armadillo, Beaver, Coyote, Groundhog, Striped Skunk - Open year-round. No limit. Small Game Species Foxb, Mink, Muskrat, River Otterc, Spotted Skunk, Migratory Birds Furbearers Other Weasel - Open Nov. 18, 2016 - Feb. 28, 2017. No limit. Coots Beaver Armadillo Bobcata - Open Nov. 18, 2016 - Feb. 28, 2017. Limit 1 Crow Bobcat Bullfrog per day. Gallinules/Rails Coyote Collared Dove a. Bobcat pelts must be tagged with Tennessee U.S. CITES tags in order to be exported from Mourning Dove Fox Grouse the U.S. Contact your TWRA regional office for Wilson Snipe Groundhog Quail instructions. Woodcock Mink Rabbit b. Exceptions to the statewide fox season are: Benton Muskrat Squirrel - unlawful to take or kill red foxes; Dyer, Lauderdale, Smith and Wilson - open year-round to hunting and Opossum trapping red and gray foxes. Waterfowl regulations will be River Otter c. All river otters harvested must be tagged by published in mid-September Raccoon harvester with Tennessee U. S. CITES tags. Contact and are also available on the your TWRA regional office for instructions. TWRA website. Skunk Weasel
16 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide Bullfrog Hunting that allow the use of hounds. During bear hunts Legal Traps & Specific Regulations All waters of the state are open to bullfrog that prohibit the use of hounds, raccoon and Regarding legal trapping devices and specific hunting except waters within state and federal opossum hunters are limited to 2 dogs per vehicle. regulations see page 14-15. wildlife refuges. Season is open year-round, except On the Ocoee Bear Reserve, raccoon and opossum on TWRA managed lakes the season is June hunting is open the day after bear seasons end Dog Training 1–30. Bag limit is 20 per person, per night. The in Bear Hunt Zone 3 and runs until February 1. Training of bird dogs and squirrel dogs is use of firearms is prohibited for bullfrog hunting Hunters are limited to 2 dogs per vehicle. permitted year-round on private lands, during on wildlife management areas and TWRA lakes, daylight hours only. Training of rabbit dogs except air guns may be used. Only domestically Trapping Seasons is permitted year-round on private lands day raised bullfrogs or parts thereof may be sold. A Open year-round. and night. The chasing of foxes with hounds is hunting license is required to take bullfrogs. No Beaver, coyote, groundhog - No limit. permitted year-round, day and night. A hunting WMA permit is required. license is required while training dogs except a b Bobcat , Fox , Mink, Muskrat, Opossum, River when a person is competing in recognized field Raccoon and Opossum Hunting c Otter , Raccoon, Spotted Skunk, Striped Skunk, trials. When training on a WMA, a small game Opossum can be taken during the raccoon Weasel - Open Nov. 18, 2016 - Feb. 28, 2017; no limit. permit (see page 9) is required. Refer to specific hunting season, no limit. Night is defined as one a. Bobcat pelts must be tagged with Tennessee WMA listings for WMA dog training seasons. 24-hour period beginning at sunset. U. S. CITES tags in order to be exported from See page 28 for bear dog training. Private Land Season - Open sunset July 1 the U. S. Contact your TWRA regional office through sunrise Sept. 16, 2016. Bag limit is 1 per for instructions. Raccoon Dog Training (no taking) person per night. WMAs and all other public b. Exceptions to the statewide fox season are: Year-round except where regulated by Private lands are closed during this period. Benton - unlawful to take or kill red foxes; Acts. The following counties are regulated by Private Acts: DeKalb County is open for Statewide - Open sunset Sept. 16, 2016 through Dyer, Lauderdale, Smith and Wilson - open sunrise Feb. 28, 2017; bag limit 2 per person per night. year-round to hunting and trapping red and year-round training except in the portion lying gray foxes. south and west of State Hwy. 96 and U. S. Hwy. 70 where the training season will open 30 days prior Special Regulations for Bear Reserves c. All river otters harvested must be tagged to the hunting season. Refer to specific WMA On Andrew Johnson, Kettlefoot, and Laurel Fork by harvester with Tennessee U. S. CITES listings for WMA raccoon dog training seasons. Bear Reserves, raccoon and opossum hunting is tags. Contact your TWRA regional office prohibited one day before and during bear hunts for instructions.
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Species Opens Closes Daily Bag
Fall Squirrel Aug. 27 Feb. 28 10
Spring Squirrel (2017) May 13 June 11 10
Grouse (closed W. of I-65) Oct. 8 Feb. 28 3
Rabbit Nov. 5 Feb. 28 5
Quail Nov. 5 Feb. 28 6
Migratory bird seasons are subject to change by federal framework; check TWRA website for updates. Species Opens Closes Daily Bag* Sept. 1 Sept. 28 152
Dove1 (Opens at noon on Sept. 1) Oct. 8 Oct. 30 152
Dec. 8 Jan. 15 152
Woodcock1 Oct. 29 Dec. 12 3
Wilson Snipe1 Nov. 14 Feb. 28 8
Crow (Fri./Sat./Sun.) June 1 Feb. 28 No limit
Canada Goose1 (Early Season) Sept. 1 Sept. 15 5
Wood Duck/Teal1 Sept. 10 Sept. 14 63
Teal only1 Sept. 15 Sept. 18 6
1. Tennessee Migratory Bird Permit required (see page 9). 2. No limit on Eurasian collared doves; however, any doves not readily identifiable as Eurasian collared doves will be considered mourning doves and count towards the mourning dove daily bag and possession limits. 3. Daily bag limit not to exceed two (2) wood ducks during the Wood Duck/Teal season. * The possession limit is now three (3) times the daily limit for all migratory game birds, except opening day when it shall be the same as the daily bag limit, and the second day of the season when it shall be twice the daily bag limit, and except for crows which have no limit. The Sandhill Crane quota hunt drawing will be held on August 13, 2016 at the Birchwood Community Center in Birchwood, TN. Sign-up for drawing will start at 8 a.m. (EST). Drawing will be held in 10 a.m. (EST). Details and regulations for the sandhill crane and late duck and goose seasons will be published in the Waterfowl Hunting Guide available this fall. Check TWRA website for updates.
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All hunting seasons are closed unless opened by specifc Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission Proclamation. Big Don’t let ignorance of the law game animals are deer, turkey, bear and elk. cost you a trophy of a lifetime. Fluorescent Orange: Hunters must wear on the upper portion of their body and head a minimum of 500 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange (blaze orange), visible front and back while hunting big game except on archery-only and turkey hunts. (A hat and vest fulfills Stop the Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease requirements.) Blaze orange camo is legal if it contains 500 square inches Carcass Importation laws are in effect of fluorescent orange. In those areas where the archery-only deer season dates overlap with another big game gun season (i.e. bear), archers are CWD has NOT yet been found in Tennessee required to wear 500 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange. and is not known to pose a risk to human health. Should CWD ever be discovered in Field Dressing Big Game: Evidence of species or sex of big game animals Tennessee, it will absolutely have an affect on must not be destroyed prior to checking in and/or while the animal is afield. the way we manage our white-tailed deer herd. Normal field dressing, quartering and icing down of the meat is permitted. Therefore... Turkeys must remain intact until checked in. If you plan on hunting cervids (mule deer, Big Game Found Dead: All big game found dead should be left where white-tailed deer, moose, or elk) in areas of found and need not be reported. Individuals wanting to keep big game the United States and Canada having had found dead, or any portion of the animal, must first contact the local occurrences of CWD, you must properly Regional TWRA office within 48 hours for authorization. Chronic Wasting Disease, prepare the carcass according to the otherwise known as instructions below BEFORE transporting it Any vehicle in which an illegally possessed big game animal is found CWD, is a transmissible, http://www.tn.gov/ is subject to confiscation. Big game, except bear, accidentally killed by into Tennessee. Visit neurological disease of twra/article/cwd-carcass-importation-ban a motor vehicle may be possessed by any person for personal use and deer and elk producing for a list of CWD states and provinces and consumption if the TWRA or a local law enforcement agency is notified small lesions in brains detailed information regarding importation within 48 hours. A bear killed by a motor vehicle may be possessed only of infected animals. It is regulations. upon the issuance of a receipt from the TWRA. characterized by loss of Carcass Preparation Procedures Unusual events such body condition, behavioral Emergency Hunting Season Closures: abnormalities and death. as flooding, fire, or other environmental factors may necessitate the Carcasses and other cervid parts from these CWD is classified as a immediate closure of hunting seasons in specific areas of the state. Check areas that may be brought into or possessed in transmissible spongiform Tennessee include: our website (www.tnwildlife.org) for potential closure notifications. encephalopathy (TSE), a. meat that has bones removed and is similar to mad b. antlers, antlers attached to cleaned skull cow disease in cattle and plates or cleaned skulls (where no meat scrapie in sheep. or tissues are attached to the skull) While the possibility of c. cleaned teeth human infection remains d. finished taxidermy and antler products a concern, it is important to note there have been no e. hides and tanned products. verified cases of humans Failure to comply with the above contracting CWD. will be in violation of Tennessee law!
20 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide BIG GAME CHECK-IN PROCEDURES
Big Game Check-In Procedures
Deer and Turkey or exceed 75 pounds. The reproductive sex organs shall remain attached to Deer and turkey shall be checked in at any approved TWRA checking each bear harvested at least until the bear has been officially checked in at any station, on the TWRA website, or by the TWRA mobile application official checking station. before leaving the state or being gifted to another, and before the end of Elk the calendar day. Evidence of the animal’s sex, species and antlered status Elk shall be checked in as instructed in the hunter’s informational packet. (if applicable) must remain with the animal while afield and until checked in. Turkeys must remain intact until checked in. After check in, the All Big Game harvest confirmation number shall be available for inspection by TWRA personnel until time of final processing. It is a violation of this section to provide false information during the check in process. By completing the required check in information, whether on Bear paper or electronic form, the hunter is affirming that the information as it appears on the permanent record is valid and correct. This harvest record is Bears must be checked in at any approved physical checking station a legal document. The harvest confirmation number shall accompany any big (excluding internet and mobile applications). Bears may be whole or field game animals taken to a taxidermist or meat processor. dressed, but must weigh 75 pounds or greater when checked in. If bears are quartered or boned out, the total of the meat, hide, etc., must equal See page 15 for additional check-in regulations.
There Are Three Ways You May Check-In Big Game Animals Physical Checking Station On the Internet Mobile Application Mobile Application If an animal is checked in using the Take your harvest to the Go online to 1. 1. 1. Use your mobile device TWRA Mobile Application, the “app” local checking station www.tnwildlife.org go to and will automatically populate an entry www.tnwildlife.org 2. Provide your harvest 2. Provide your harvest in the Hunter’s Harvest Log & Diary. information information 2. Provide your harvest That digital version containing a 3. Finalize the process: 3. Keep a record of your information confirmation number is all that is Keep a record of your confirmation number. 3. Keep a record of your required as long as you have an confirmation number. 4. Not a valid method for confirmation number. operating cell phone or other mobile 4. All bears must be bear check-in. 4. Not a valid method for device. If there are concerns about checked in this manner bear check-in. losing signal or battery power, it is advisable for you to keep a record of your confirmation number. *REMEMBER: Big game must be checked-in the same day as harvested and before leaving the state or being gifted to another.
Big Game Harvest Log
Big Game Harvest Confirmation
Date: Species D T B Sex: M F Antler Points: Confirmation Number:
Date: Species D T B Harvest Log Sex: M F Antler Points: We have provided a log for your Confirmation Number: convenience. If you write the confirma- tion number (received at the end of all Date: Species D T B check in procedures) on a harvest log, you are good to go! Take a harvest log Sex: M F Antler Points: with you when you go hunting and Confirmation Number: you can’t go wrong. Harvest logs are available from many different sources including: on your hunting license, Date: Species D T B in the hunting guide, on the TWRA Sex: M F Antler Points: website (www.tnwildlife.org), and at Confirmation Number: your local checking station. Multiple logs may be used. WR-1057
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White-tailed Deer Hunting Units
PICKETT CLAY HANCOCK SULLIVAN STEWART MONTGOMERY ROBERTSON MACON CLAIBORNE JOHNSON SUMNER HAWKINS SCOTT CAMPBELL OBION FENTRESS LAKE HENRY TROUSDALE WEAKLEY CHEATHAM JACKSON OVERTON GRAINGER WASHINGTON CARTER HOUSTON UNION SMITH HAMBLEN GREENE DICKSON DAVIDSON UNICOI WILSON PUTNAM MORGAN ANDERSON DYER BENTON JEFFERSON GIBSON HUMPHREYS CARROLL KNOX DEKALB COCKE WHITE CUMBERLAND WILLIAMSON RUTHERFORD CROCKETT ROANE HICKMAN CANNON SEVIER Unit A LAUDERDALE LOUDON BLOUNT HENDERSON WARREN VANBUREN MADISON HAYWOOD PERRY MAURY RHEA Unit B TIPTON DECATUR LEWIS BLEDSOE BEDFORD COFFEE GRUNDY CHESTER MONROE MCMINN MARSHALL MEIGS Unit C SEQUATCHIE MOORE WAYNE SHELBY FAYETTE HARDEMAN LAWRENCE MCNAIRY HARDIN GILES LINCOLN FRANKLIN BRADLEY Unit D MARION HAMILTON POLK Unit L
Unit A Counties Unit C Counties Unit L Counties Unit A includes Bradley, Carter, Hamilton, Unit C includes Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Unit L includes Bedford, Benton, Cannon, Carroll, Hawkins, Johnson, Knox, Loudon, Marion, Hamblen, Jefferson, Unicoi, Union, Washington. Cheatham, Chester, Coffee, Crockett, Davidson, McMinn, Meigs, Rhea, Roane, Sullivan. Unit D Counties Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Franklin, Gibson, Giles, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Unit B Counties Unit D includes Blount, Monroe, Polk, Sevier. Henry, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lake, Unit B includes Anderson, Bledsoe, Campbell, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Claiborne, Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Madison, Marshall, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Grundy, Hancock, Jackson, Morgan, Overton, Moore, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Pickett, Putnam, Scott, Sequatchie, Van Buren, Shelby, Smith, Stewart, Sumner, Tipton, Trousdale, Warren, White. Wayne, Weakley, Williamson, Wilson.
Deer Seasons and Bag Limits
Antlered Deer: Male or female deer with antler protruding above the hairline. Antlerless Deer: Male or female deer with no antler protruding above the hairline.
Season Type Season Dates Antlerless Bag Limits Antlered Bag Limit
Unit L Unit A Unit B Unit C Unit D Statewide
Young Sportsman* (G/M/A) Oct. 29 - 30 and Jan. 14 - 15, 2017 3/day 2 2 2 2 2 Archery (A) Sept. 24 - Oct. 28 and Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 3/day 4 4 4 4 (one antlered deer Muzzleloader/Archery (M/A) Nov. 5 - Nov. 18 3/day 2 2 1 1 per day, not to exceed Gun/Muzzleloader/Archery 1 1 2 for the license year) Nov. 19 - Jan. 8, 2017 3/day 2 1 (Nov. 19 - (Nov. 19 - (G/M/A)** Dec. 4 only) Nov. 25 only) Unit L: Private Lands Only Antlerless Deer Only*** Jan. 9 - Jan. 13, 2017 3/day CLOSED (G/M/A)**
* Youths 6-16 years of age may participate. Participating youth can use gun, muzzleloader, and archery equipment (G/M/A). Young sportsmen must be accompanied by a nonhunting adult, 21 years of age or older, who must remain in a position to take immediate control of the hunting device and who must also comply with fluorescent orange regulations, as specified for legal hunters. Multiple youths may be accompanied by a single qualifying adult. ** A Type 094 permit is required to hunt antlerless deer during this season except for landowners hunting under the landowner exemption (as described in T.C.A. 70-2-204), Sportsman license holders (including Lifetime Sportsman) and Type 167 license holders. A Type 094 permit is required for all ages. *** Hunting is allowed on all privately owned lands in Unit L (including leased land and lands owned by individuals). It is the responsibility of all hunters to obtain verbal or written permission to hunt on privately owned lands. No public lands or WMAs are open during this period. No antlered deer may be taken during this period.
Antlerless deer hunters may harvest up to the unit antlerless bag limit in each unit. Moving to a different county within the same deer hunt unit does not increase the hunter’s bag limit.
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) importation restrictions for deer/elk apply. See page 20.
22 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide New Definition: Antlered Deer vs. Antlerless Deer
Antlered deer are male or female deer with antler protruding above the hairline, while antlerless deer are male or female deer with no antler protruding above the hairline. Male fawns with no antler protruding above the hairline (Photo 1) do not count towards a hunter’s antlered bag limit; rather they count toward the hunter’s antlerless bag limits. Deer having already shed their antlers (Photo 2) and does without antlers (Photo 3) are also considered antlerless. Male fawns with antler protruding above the hairline (Photo 4) do count towards a hunter’s antlered bag limit, since the deer does have antler(s) as opposed to hair covered pedicles (i.e., antler attachment point to the skull). Velvet antlered deer are also considered antlered.
Photo 1: Antlerless Deer Photo 2: Antlerless Deer Photo 3: Antlerless Deer Photo 4: Antlered Deer
Antlered Deer Albino Deer • Antlered deer are male or female deer with antlers Hunting, trapping or possession of albino protruding above the hairline. The statewide bag deer is prohibited limit for antlered deer is two (2). as set forth in TCA 70-4-130. An albino • No more than one (1) antlered deer may be deer is a deer with taken per day. a lack, or significant deficiency, of pigment • The only way the bag limit of two (2) antlered in the skin and hair, deer may be exceeded is if they are taken on a and has pink eyes. public land hunt where antlered deer are noted as bonus deer (See WMA section for details).
White Turkeys It is legal to take an albino, white, or abnormally colored turkey. However, keep in mind that many domestic turkeys strains are white in color, and it could be a neighboring farmer’s turkey. All harvested turkeys must be checked in, regardless of coloration.
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24 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide DEER HUNTING 2016-17 Statewide Deer Season
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2016 Statewide Bear Season (See WMA Section for WMA Bear Seasons) Five (5) bear hunt zones (BHZ’s) have been established, as follows: BHZ1: BHZ3: Carter, Cocke (North McMinn (East of Hwy 411), of I-40), Greene, Monroe, Polk (East of Hwy Johnson, Sullivan, 411 & North of Hwy 64) Unicoi, & Washington Counties, excluding South Counties. Cherokee WMA. BHZ2: BHZ4: Blount, Cocke (South Cumberland (North of I-40), of I-40), Jefferson (East Fentress, Morgan, Pickett of Hwy 411), Sevier (East of Hwy 111), & Scott Counties. (West of Hwy 27) Counties. Transitional: Bradley, Hamblen, Hamilton, Hancock, Hawkins, Grainger, Jefferson (west of Hwy 411), Knox, Loudon, McMinn (West of Hwy 411), & Polk Counties (West of Hwy 411). Bear Reserves, Catoosa WMA, Mt. Roosevelt WMA, State Parks, Scott State Forest, National Parks and Recreation Areas are closed to bear hunting.
Bear Hunt Zone (BHZ) BHZ 1 BHZ 2 BHZ 3 BHZ 4** Transitional Young Sportsman* G/M/A (No Dogs) Oct. 29 - 30 Oct. 29 - 30 Oct. 29 - 30 Closed Closed Oct. 1 - 9 Oct. 3 - 7 Sep. 26 - Oct. 2 Gun/Muzzleloader/ Archery Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 Closed Closed Nov. 28 - Dec. 11 (Dogs Allowed) Nov. 28 - Dec. 17 Nov. 28 - Dec. 22 Dec. 29 - Jan. 1 Archery Only (No Dogs) Sep. 24 - Oct. 21 Sep. 24 - Oct. 21 Sep. 24 - Oct. 21 Sep. 24 - Oct. 21 Sep. 24 - Oct. 21 Gun/Muzzleloader/ Archery (No Dogs) Nov. 19 - 22 Nov. 19 - 22 Nov. 19 - 22 Closed Closed
* Youths 6-16 years of age may participate. Young sportsmen must be accompanied by a non-hunting, adult, 21 years of age or older, who must remain in a position to take immediate control of the hunting device and who must also comply with fluorescent orange regulations, as specified for legal hunters. Multiple youths may be accompanied by a single qualifying adult. ** The following areas within BHZ4 are closed to bear hunting: Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Obed Wild and Scenic River Corridor, Scott State Forest, Catoosa WMA, Mt Roosevelt WMA. Bear Dog Training Season The following bear hunt zones (BHZ’s) are open for a bear dog training season during daylight hours only. No bears may be taken and no weapons may be possessed. (Bear reserves closed to dog training, refer to pages 57 and 64): BHZ1 and BHZ2: Aug. 20 - Sept. 25, 2016; BHZ3: Sept. 7 - 16, 2016; BHZ 4 and Transitional: closed. Special Bear Season Regulations 1. Bear Limit: One (1) bear either sex per license year. • The bear bag limit for any person participating in the statewide or Bear Party-Dog hunt or both shall not exceed one bear per license year. This bear may be either sex. • Cubs or female bears with cubs at side may not be taken at any time. A cub is defined as a bear weighing 75 pounds or less. • Bears may be whole or field dressed but must weigh 75 pounds or greater when checked in. If bears are quartered or boned out, the total of the meat, hide, etc. must equal or exceed 75 pounds. • The reproductive (sex) organs must remain attached to each bear harvested until the bear has been officially checked-in at an official TWRA checking station. 2. Bear may not be checked-in via the internet. All harvested bears must be checked in at any approved checking station (excluding internet and mobile applications). For physical checking station locations, go to www.tnwildlife.org or download our mobile application. Legal Hunting Equipment See page 14. Taking Wild Hogs During Bear Dog Hunts: Individuals licensed to hunt bears may take wild hogs during any proclaimed bear dog hunt.
28 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide Attention Bear Hunters Help with bear population monitoring by submitting a pre-molar tooth from your bear. If you have questions, contact our Region IV Office at 423-587-7037. What is the need for submitting teeth? Aging bears using teeth allows biologist to more accurately model bear populations. Historically, teeth were collected by Agency personnel. However, with longer seasons and higher bear harvest, it is no longer feasible for TWRA personnel to collect all the samples. So hunters can make an important contribution to bear management in Tennessee by voluntarily submitting a tooth from each bear harvested. How do I collect a tooth? The upper premolar tooth is right behind the canine (see photo). Using a knife or screwdriver, push the gum line toward the top of the bears head exposing more of the tooth. Loosen the tooth with a knife or screwdriver using the canine as leverage. Once loose, the tooth can be extracted with pliers. Note: The entire tooth, roots included, is needed. If the tooth breaks, try pulling the premolar from Pre-Molar Bear Tooth Data Sheet the other side. See instructional video on the TWRA mobile application on how to correctly remove a bear tooth. Hunter Name: Why submit a tooth? TWRA ID: In order to accurately model bear populations, teeth need to be submitted from all age classes (young and old). County of How do I submit a tooth? Harvest: View a short video describing how to submit a bear Date: tooth here: https://youtu.be/gbq3P2AlY6I Complete data sheet and send with tooth to: Sex: TWRA Bear Data Collection 3030 print Wildlife ad pd Way Morristown, TN 37814
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2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide 29 ELK HUNTING
Elk Quota Hunts
Elk harvest is regulated by a quota permit system. Landowners are not exempt from this permit requirement and must be drawn for a quota permit to hunt. Eleven (11) quota permits will be issued in 2016. One of the eleven (11) permits will be issued to a quantifying non-profit wildlife conservation organization with all proceeds benefiting the TWRA Elk Management Program. Another of the eleven (11) permits will be issued to a resident Young Sportsman. Elk permits are valid for designated Elk Hunt Zones (EHZs) on North Cumberland WMA and on private lands in Anderson, Campbell, Claiborne, Morgan and Scott counties. All public land other than North Cumberland WMA is closed to elk hunting. It is the responsibility of elk permit holders to obtain verbal or written permission to hunt on private property. TWRA does not guarantee hunter access on private lands. After the elk permit holders have been drawn, additional hand-held drawings will be held to allocate the five (5) open EHZs designated on the North Cumberland WMA to permit holders. Each permit holder will be allocated a separate EHZ. The Young Sportsman is able to hunt all five (5) open EHZs. The application period for the elk quota hunts is June 15 - July 27, 2016. Special Regulations 1. All harvested elk must be checked in at the North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area Office on the day of harvest. 2. The location must be adequately marked so that TWRA employees can identify the harvest site, which can be accomplished by either providing GPS coordinates or accompanying a TWRA employee to the harvest site. 3. Use or possession of electronic tracking equipment is prohibited. 4. Bugling or calling of elk is prohibited within the EHZs during all elk hunts except by permitted hunters and their assistants.
Elk Bag Limits, Season Dates, and Quotas
Young Sportsman* Gun/Muzzleloader/ Archery-only Season Gun/Muzzleloader/ Hunt Area** Bag Limit Archery Season Archery Season
EHZs and Counties Oct. 3 - 7 Oct. 17 - 21 Oct. 22 - 23 1 antlered elk designated open per permit 5 Quota Permits 5 Quota Permits 1 Quota Permit by TWRA
* Resident youths 13-16 may apply for quota permit. Young sportsmen must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult, 21 years of age or older, who must remain in a position to take immediate control of the hunting device and who must also comply with fluorescent orange regulations, as specified for legal hunters. ** EHZs are located on North Cumberland WMA only; all other public land is CLOSED to elk hunting. Hunting on private lands within the following counties is allowed with landowner permission: Anderson, Campbell, Claiborne, Morgan and Scott Counties.
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) importation restrictions for deer/elk apply. See page 20.
30 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide WILD HOG INFORMATION
Wild hogs in Tennessee Wild hogs may be taken on any deer or bear hunt on South Cherokee WMA. Wild hogs cause extensive damage to crops, wildlife habitat, contribute to There are also the following wild hog control seasons in which the use of dogs is erosion and water pollution, and carry diseases harmful to livestock and permitted: two five-day control seasons on Catoosa WMA and one three-day other animals as well as humans. It is illegal to possess, transport, or release control season on Skinner Mountain WMA. live wild hogs. In Region IV, wild hogs may be taken on any big game hunt on the North Wild hog control for landowners Cherokee; any deer or turkey hunt on Kyker Bottoms Refuge; and on any hunt, small game or big game, on the Foothills WMA and the entire North Landowners have more opportunity than ever before to control wild hogs on Cumberland WMA. their properties. They can shoot wild hogs year-round during the day without limit and trap with bait outside of big game seasons. Furthermore, landowners On the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, wild hogs may be may obtain an exemption from their TWRA regional office enabling them to taken with a special permit during any deer hunts and by small game hunters kill wild hogs at night using a spotlight, trap year-round, etc. Once an exemption after the deer season. is obtained, family members and tenants that qualify under the Farmland Refer to the regulations for individual WMAs and public hunting areas to Owner License Exemption (page 55) and up to ten additional designees may determine how and when hogs can be taken. help private landowners with wild hog control efforts. For properties over 1,000 acres, an additional designee per 100 acres may be assigned. In order Individuals licensed to hunt bears may take wild hogs during any scheduled to renew each year, exemption holders are required to report the number of bear-dog hunt. hogs killed on their property and the manner in which they were killed to For further information on wild hog disease risks, go to http://www.tn.gov/twra/ TWRA. Landowners may also take advantage of technical assistance provided article/wild-hog-regulations. by TWRA to help with a trapping program or additional wild hog control techniques. USDA Wildlife Services personnel are also available to provide technical assistance for wild hog control. Call 615-736-5506. Wild hog control for public land In Region III, wild hogs may be taken incidental to deer hunts on the following WMAs: Alpine Mountain, Bridgestone-Firestone Centennial Wilderness, Catoosa, Skinner Mountain, Standing Stone State Forest, and Tellico Lake.
2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide 31 TURKEY HUNTING
General Regulations
Hunting Hours Thirty minutes before legal sunrise to legal sunset. Legal Hunting Equipment • Shotguns using ammunition with No. 4 shot or smaller. No restriction on number of rounds in the magazine. • Archery equipment (longbows, recurve bows, compound bows, and crossbows). • Sighting devices including scopes are legal. Night vision, infrared, and other devices using artificial light to locate wildlife are illegal. Prohibited Acts (see pg 14 for more details) Baiting, possessing rifles, using handguns, possessing or using electronic calls, using live decoys, and loaded ammunition larger than No. 4 shot are prohibited. Turkeys may not be shot or stalked from a boat in Dyer, Haywood, Lauderdale, Obion, Shelby or Tipton counties. Special Regulations 1. A licensed turkey hunter who has filled their bag limit or does not possess a valid permit for a quota hunt, may accompany another turkey hunter who has a valid permit (except on WMAs where prohibited ) and assist them in calling, but may not have turkey hunting weapons in their possession. 2. On a Young Sportsman Hunt, youths must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult 21 years of age or older, who must remain in a position to take immediate control of the hunting device and is not required to have a license. Multiple youths may be accompanied by a single qualifying adult. 3. Turkeys must remain intact until checked in. 4. Turkeys defined as “bonus” animals on public land hunts do not count toward statewide bag limits (See WMA section for details). Wildlife Management Areas • Many WMAs are open with statewide seasons and bag limits, though some have restricted dates or quota hunts (see WMA section for details). • Calling or attempting to call turkeys using any means to mimic the sounds made by turkeys is prohibited from March 1 to opening day of spring turkey hunts on all WMAs.. • WMA spring turkey quota hunt application period is from Dec. 4, 2016 – Jan. 18, 2017.
Fall Turkey Spring Turkey During the fall turkey seasons a turkey hunter may not be in possession of All counties are open to spring turkey seasons, however there are some both archery equipment and shotguns and/or rifles. Any turkey harvested exceptions on public land (see WMA section for details). during these seasons count toward the county bag limit. Hunters may move to a different county and hunt turkey after filling their bag limit in a county.
Archery Shotgun/Archery Sept. 24-Oct. 28 and Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 2016 (Same as deer archery-only season) Apr. 1 – May 14, 2017
Shotgun/Archery Young Sportsman Oct. 15-28, 2016 Mar. 25-26, 2017
Fall Turkey Bag Limit Spring Turkey Bag Limit One (1) turkey, either sex, per county except that Bledsoe, Bradley, Crockett, One (1) bearded turkey per day, not to exceed four (4) per season. Dyer, Giles, Haywood, Lake, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Loudon, McMinn, Monroe, Polk, Shelby, Tipton, Unicoi, and Wayne counties are closed to all Any turkeys harvested during the Young Sportsman hunt counts toward fall turkey hunting. the spring season limit of four (4).
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2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide 33 TWRA FIRING RANGES
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Region I Yanahli Firing Range (Tier 1 Range) Region IV Lake Graham Firing Range (931) 840-4042. John Sevier Hunter Education Center (Tier 2 (731) 423-5725 Days and hours as posted at the range. Range) Automatic firearms prohibited. Natchez Trace State Park Firing Range 2327 Rifle Range Road, Knoxville Natchez Trace State Park office. Fee required. Adult (16 yrs.+): $5.50/2 hours. Joe Everett - (865) 594-6279 (731) 968-3742 Region III Fee required. Adult (16 yrs.+): $8.00/2 hours. TWRA Hunter Education and Range Facility Catoosa WMA Hours: (Tier 3 Range) Genesis Checking Station (Tier 1 Range) Closed 1st full weekend of each month. 3200 Brother Blvd., Bartlett, TN Open daily, except closed during deer archery • Pistol/rifle/archery ranges open: Tuesday Sam Murrey - (901) 213-3124 hunts and turkey hunts. Daylight hours only. and Thursday: 1 p.m.–6 p.m., Saturday: Fee required. Adult (16 yrs.+): $10.00/hour. Fee required. Tier 1 Range permit required 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday: 1 p.m.–6 p.m. Hours: which must be purchased from a TWRA • Shotgun ranges open: Saturday and Sunday: • Tuesday: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. license agent. No permits available at range. 1 p.m.–6 p.m., Tuesday: 6:30 p.m.–10 p.m. • Thursday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Adult (16 yrs.+): $5.50/2 hours. (must arrive by 7 p.m. on Tuesdays) Jim Lane - (931) 456-2479 • Saturday: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Chuck Swan WMA Firing Range (Tier 1 Range) Catoosa WMA Dustin McCubbins - (865) 278-3248 • Sunday: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Peavine Campground (Tier 1 Range) All guns must be cased when not in use. Range open on Thursday and Friday noon to Check website for scheduled holiday closures. Open: sunset, Saturday and Sunday sunrise to sunset. • Apr. 1–Jan. 31, except closed during deer Closed during all big game quota hunts. No Wolf River Firing Range archery hunts and turkey hunts. Daylight buckshot allowed. Fee required. Adult (16 yrs.+): GPS: N 35.0026.63 W 89.1759.93 hours only. Tier 1 Range permit required $5.50/2 hours. (901) 878-0855 which must be purchased from a TWRA North Cumberland WMA Firing Range (Tier Firing range open for rifle sight-in during the license agent. No permits available at range. 1 Range) whole month of October. Adult (16 yrs.+): $5.50/2 hours. Flatwoods Road. Fee required. Adult (16 yrs.+): Region II Prentice Cooper WMA (Tier 1 Range) $5.50/2 hours. Clint Smith - (423) 658-0298 Joe Elkins - (423) 566-8557 Cheatham WMA Firing Range and Archery Range (Tier 1 Range) Rifles and handguns only. No shotguns. Tier 1 North Cherokee WMA 1299 Headquarters Rd., Ashland City, TN 37015 Range permit required which must be purchased (423) 735-1500 Eric Tummins - (615) 792-4510 from a TWRA license agent. No permits available U.S. Forest Service Fee ($2 per vehicle) required Annual pass available. Open daylight hours only. Use or possession of alcoholic beverages at range. Adult (16 yrs.+): $5.50/2 hours. prohibited. Field points only for archery. Open: Jacobs Creek Automatic firearms prohibited. Must purchase • Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday only, Denton Valley Road, Sullivan Co. the range permit from a TWRA license agent. daylight hours only. Closed during WMA Pond Mountain No permits available at range. Fee required. Big Game hunts. Hwy. 321, Carter Co. Adult (16 yrs.+): $5.50/2 hours. South Cherokee WMA (Spring Creek Range) Scioto Hours: (423) 338-3300 Scioto Road, Unicoi Co. • Daily: 12 noon until dark. U.S. Forest Service Fee ($3 per vehicle) required Bubbling Springs Montgomery County Shooting Complex Annual pass available. Open daylight hours. Hwy. 107, Cocke Co. 4201 Southside Road, Southside, TN 37171 Closed on Tuesday. (423) 638-4109 (931) 387-3456, www.shoottn.org Permits must be purchased before entrance to range. Fee required. Hours: • Friday - Monday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Closed Tuesday - Thursday. Stones River Hunter Education Center (Tier 2 Range) 2618 Hobson Pike, Antioch, TN Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Call (615) 770-3900 for times. Fee required. Adult (16 yrs.+): $8.00/2 hours. Shotguns prohibited. Hours: • Apr.– Oct.: Fri. - Sat. 10 a.m.– 6 p.m., Sun. 1–6 p.m. • Nov.– Mar.: Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., Sun. 1–4:30 p.m. • Check website for scheduled holiday closures.
34 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide PUBLIC HUNTING
Other Hunting Lands • Lone Mountain State Forest Other TWRA lands not proclaimed as a WMA or refuge are open with • Stewart State Forest statewide seasons unless otherwise indicated. Tims Ford State Park Huntable Lands Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and Obed Wild and Permit required, available at the Park Office. Same seasons and regulations Scenic River as Owl Hollow Mill WMA. For more information call (931) 962-1183. Not open to elk hunting. In addition to state hunting license, a Big South Big Hill Pond State Park(McNairy Co.) Huntable Lands Fork Permit is required to take wild hogs. Hogs may only be taken during The portion that is south of the railroad tracks is open to hunting during the the deer season and the Jan.–Feb. small game season. All hogs must be statewide seasons. Wild hogs may be taken during deer season by licensed taken with big game hunting devices. For information about obtaining deer hunters. a wild hog permit call Big South Fork NRRA at (423) 569-9778 or the BSFNRRA Brandy Creek Visitor Center at (423) 286-7275 or visit www. Federal Refuges nps.gov/biso. Federal refuge seasons and regulations may be different from the ones Fort Campbell Outdoor Recreation listed in this guide. Contact the individual refuge for their specific seasons (270) 798-2175 and regulations. Website: http://campbell.armymwr.com/us/campbell/programs/hunting Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge Holston Army Ammunition Plant (731) 635-7621 (423) 578-6276 Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge Milan Army Ammunition Plant (931) 232-7477 - All hunters must have type 064 permit, even lifetime and (731) 686-6682 sportsmans license holders. Available at all TWRA license agents. Website: www.milanarsenalhunting.com Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge Tennessee State Forests (731) 635-7621 Operated by Tennessee Division of Forestry. State forests listed below are Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge open to hunting during statewide seasons.For information concerning (731) 772-0501 locations and state forest user regulations, consult website: Reelfoot and Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuges http://www.tn.gov/agriculture/topic/ag-forests-state-forests (731) 538-2481 • Bledsoe State Forest Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge • Cedars of Lebanon State Forest (731) 642-2091 - All hunters must have type 064 permit, even lifetime and • Franklin State Forest sportsmans license holders. Available at all TWRA license agents.
TWRA PUBLIC HUNTING AREAS (PHAs) TWRA has established numerous PHAs; see list below. 855-465-2233 • 251-649-9464 A PHA is a specifc land or water area, or both, not intensively managed that is established for the protection Breland Machinery of wildlife species and public use by both consumptive and nonconsumptive users. PHAs differ from WMAs in that less & Bad Boy Off Road intensive management activities occur and they are generally small and isolated from other TWRA managed lands. General America’s Largest and Longest Running Bad Boy Dealer WMA Regulations (pg 36) also apply to PHAs. However, WMA Permits are not required on these lands. For information on these areas and exact locations, search the interactive map (go to www.tnwildife.org and search for Wildlife Management Area Maps). We have the best price, Open with statewide seasons: Cowan Swamp (Franklin Co.), Shady Park GUARANTEED! (Robertson Co.), Anderson Pond (White Co.), Battle Creek (Marion Co.), Whites Creek (Rhea Co.), Mullins Island (Cocke Co.) Open with statewide seasons except archery equipment only: Hampton Crossroads (White Co.), Long Branch (DeKalb Co.) Open with seasons same as North Cherokee WMA (see pg. 64): Big Springs (Sullivan Co.), Henderson Swamp (Washington Co.)
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There are over 100 WMAs, PHAs and Access Hours: Hunters (except raccoon, opossum, killed shall be dismembered to the extent that refuges across Tennessee managed turkey and waterfowl hunters) may not enter prior its species and sex cannot be identified before by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources to one hour before sunrise, and they must be out checking out of the area. of the area by one hour after sunset. Raccoon Agency. Varying in size from 53 to on agency controlled lands and opossum hunters must be out of the area Access to all caves 625,000 acres, all WMAs are available to is closed except to authorized personnel only, by one hour after sunrise except on Cherokee unless designated differently through signage or the public for various outdoor activities, WMA. Public access will be prohibited in the agency brochures. although certain regulations do apply. subimpoundments of Barkley Unit I, Cheatham On areas open with the statewide season, Lake, Haynes Bottom, Old Hickory Units I and II, Overnight camping may be permitted on regulations specifc to the county Camden Units I and II, Big Sandy, Gooch Unit A, designated areas by permission from area manager, park ranger, lake manager, park superintendent are applicable, except when special Tigrett and West Sandy from two hours after legal waterfowl shooting hours have ended until 4 a.m. or national forest supervisor. Such camping is regulations are listed specifcally for the following day during the late duck season(s). subject to the limitation prescribed in the permit, individual WMAs. if required. On areas where overnight camping is Hunters must wear Fluorescent (Blaze) Orange: allowed, firearms and archery equipment must General Regulations on the upper portion of their body and head remain in camp except during legal hunting hours. Acts of disorderly, obnoxious or boisterous a minimum of 500 square inches of daylight conduct, including acts which interfere with fluorescent orange (blaze orange), visible front Pen-raised game birds: The release or possession the orderly process of hunting, are prohibited. and back while hunting big game except on of pen-raised quail is prohibited except on Violators shall be removed from the area and/or archery-only and turkey hunts. (A hat and vest approved field trial areas on Percy Priest and prosecuted. fulfills requirements.) Blaze orange camo is legal if Tellico Lake WMAs (Manager approval required). it contains 500 square inches of fluorescent orange. Safety zones: Hunting is prohibited in safety zones Alcoholic beverages: Possession of any alcoholic In those areas where the archery-only deer season except where provided. beverage, narcotic drug, barbiturate or marijuana dates overlap with another big game gun season while hunting within the management area (i.e. bear), archers are required to wear 500 square Target practice is prohibited except on is prohibited. No individual may be under the inches of blaze orange. designated ranges. See page 34 for a list of TWRA influence of these substances at any time while firing ranges. within a management area. The use of any alcoholic Hunting near private dwellings: It is unlawful to beverage is prohibited on these areas year-round: hunt, shoot at, chase or kill with or without dogs Unauthorized persons are prohibited from being Catoosa, Cheatham, Chuck Swan, Forks of the any wild animal, wild birds or waterfowl on public in the area during big game hunts except when River, Laurel Hill, Pea Ridge and Prentice Cooper, lands (and WMAs) and waters within 100 yards indicated. Unauthorized persons are prohibited except in designated camping areas. of a visible dwelling house, without the owner’s from being in the wildlife management area permission, whether or not such a dwelling is on during managed turkey hunts, except on the Bag limits: Statewide bag and possession limits public or private lands. Cherokee, North Cumberland, Tellico Lake and apply unless special exception is indicated. Deer Land Between the Lakes wildlife management No litter or sewage may be deposited defined as “bonus” animals do not count toward Litter: areas. Only persons having valid turkey hunt in the area. statewide, seasonal or daily bag limits. permits for the hunt date are authorized to be on Baiting: The placement or depositing of any type of Motorized vehicles: All motorized vehicles must the management area. Exception: A licensed food to feed or attract wildlife on WMAs, PHAs, be muffler equipped to suppress noise and be turkey hunter, who has filled his/her bag limit and Refuges is prohibited. spark-arrestor equipped to prevent fires. Operation or does not possess a valid permit for a quota of motorized vehicles is confined to roads not hunt, may accompany another turkey hunter Dog training: Year-round unless otherwise designated as closed. Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs) (except on Oak Ridge WMA) and assist him/ indicated. are restricted to roads open to other motorized her in calling, but may not have a gun or bow GENERAL REGULATIONS Firearms: Use, possession or transportation of traffic (except where prohibited by state or federal in his/her possession. statute) and designated trails only. ORVs may be firearms, bows and arrows or other arms and Calling or attempting to call wild turkeys operated during daylight hours and at other times ammunition is expressly prohibited except when using any sound that mimics those made by a when participating in authorized activities. Driving authorized. Firearms loaded with ammunition wild turkey is prohibited from March 1 to the off roads into woods, fields or utility right-of-ways in either the chamber or magazine may not opening day of the spring turkey hunts on all is prohibited for all motorized vehicles. Motorized be transported in vehicles. A muzzleloader is WMAs. considered to be unloaded if the cap or primer is vehicles may be prohibited on any agency-owned removed. A crossbow is considered to be unloaded wildlife management area if deemed necessary to Wanton waste: Hunters are required to retrieve if the bolt/arrow is removed from the device. See protect wildlife, vegetation and/or property. Some all crippled or dead game if possible and are page 12 for handgun carry regulations. exceptions apply. See individual WMAs for specific prohibited from disposing of dead wildlife on restrictions. WMAs. Horses permitted on roads and trails open to motorized traffic and other trails or routes No person shall damage or remove any trees or Wheelchair-bound hunts, zones or blinds are established for their use, except as otherwise other plants, dirt, gravel or sod from any wildlife open to hunters who are totally and permanently indicated. Riding off roads into fields, woods or on management area or other Tennessee Wildlife confined to a wheelchair as certified by a foot trails is prohibited unless otherwise provided. Resources Agency-controlled lands without physician. On wheelchair-bound big game specific authorization. hunts, each wheelchair-bound hunter must be accompanied by a non-hunting assistant (age 16 may be harassed except No species of wildlife years or older), except on Cordell Hull WMA and those authorized to be harvested, and no animal 15 inches Cordell Hull Refuge, where the assistant may also participate in hunting. On wheelchair-bound waterfowl hunts, each wheelchair-bound hunter On some WMAs, antlered deer legal for harvest must have an must be accompanied by at least one, but not more outside antler spread of 15 inches or larger. When judging the than three assistants (at least one of whom must size of antlers in the field, remember the general guideline that be age 16 years or older), who may also participate if the outside antler spread is wider than the deer’s ears, then in hunting. the outside antler spread is at least 15 inches.
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Big Game Hunting on WMAs accompanied by an adult, 21 years of age or older, exception is noted (see page 18). Permits: WMAs with a “BG” below the name who must remain in a position to take immediate Falconry open with statewide falconry seasons require a Big Game WMA Permit in order to control of the hunting device, who is not required unless an exception is noted. hunt big game, in addition to the regular hunting to have a license (if not hunting) but must wear and big game licenses. There are two types of big 500 square inches of blaze orange. Raccoon and opossum hunting is open on sunset game WMA permits for all WMAs depending of opening dates shown from sunset of the date Young Sportsman’s Hunts: Young Sportsman’s shown to sunrise of the next day. Raccoon dog field upon the hunt: Quota and Special Season/WMA deer hunts are for youths age 6–16 unless Nonquota Big Game. Quota Permits must be trials permitted Sept. 1 - otherwise noted. Proper licenses and permits Apr. 30 unless prohibited. obtained by application to the Tennessee Wildlife required. Each youth must be accompanied by a Resources Agency and are allocated based upon a nonhunting adult 21 years of age or older. Both Field Trials: Small game (except raccoon) and computer random drawing. WMA Nonquota Big adult and youth must wear 500 square inches of retriever field trials permitted year-round with Game/Special Antlerless Season Permits (Type blaze orange. approval of the area manager unless otherwise 094) are available at all license agents and offices specified. of the TWRA and are valid for all nonquota big WMA Big Game Quota Hunts: See page 39 for for small game hunting unless game hunts, including the Cherokee WMA, for details and application periods. Dogs are allowed special exception is indicated. A permit is required the entire license year. Sportsman License holders Muzzleloading firearms are legal on all gun for dog training on areas that require a small game do not need to purchase the nonquota permit and hunts except where indicated under the individual permit. On Cherokee and LBL management may apply for quota permits at no charge. WMA listings. areas, dogs are allowed on improved roads and On the Cherokee WMA, a Type 094 or Type 095 Antlered and Antlerless Defined: Deer taken on in permitted camping areas. All dogs must be is required to hunt big game and is valid for all antlered deer only hunts must be male or female detained by chain or leash if not being legally used nonquota Cherokee WMA big game hunts. Type with antler protruding above the hairline unless for hunting. 095 permits are not valid for any other WMA. otherwise specified. On antlerless only hunts, Dogs are allowed during spring squirrel season Cherokee party dog hunts: Applications are antlerless deer are defined as those deer with no except where noted. available from the TWRA Region III Office (931) antler protruding above the hairline. Youths, 484-9571 beginning in June. Youth hunting small game on a WMA: Big Game Check-In Procedures: See pages 15 ages 6–16, must be accompanied by an adult, 21 WMA permits are not transferable. and 21. years of age or older, who must remain in a position to take immediate control of the hunting device Youth hunting big game on a WMA: Proof of Treestands: The use of wire, nails or other metal hunter education certificate is required for youths material is prohibited in the building or attaching except as otherwise noted. 10 years of age and older. An appropriate hunting of climbing devices or hunting stands. Portable Waterfowl Hunting on WMAs license is also required for youths 13 years of age devices or stands that do not injure trees can be Permits: WMAs with a “WF” below the name and older. All youths, age 6–16, are required to used. Hunting from permanent, attached stands require either an Annual Small Game and have a WMA permit (Type 094) or a quota permit is prohibited. Leaving any personal property, Waterfowl permit (Type 091) or a 1-Day Small where applicable, unless they are hunting with a including treestands, unattended for more than Game and Waterfowl permit (Type 092) in Lifetime License. Youths age 6–16 may also apply 24 hours is prohibited without prior approval of addition to a regular hunting license (Type 001) for WMA quota hunts. Youths age 6–16 must be the area manager. WMAs require that treestands must be marked with the hunter’s TWRA ID and Waterfowl license (Type 005). There are three number. exceptions: Lifetime Sportsman, Sportsman License Measuring an Antler holders and youths age 6–15 who are accompanied Small Game Hunting on WMAs by an adult with a valid permit do not need a permit.
GENERAL REGULATIONS Point On WMAs open with statewide seasons, the Nonresidents must have either a Type 091 or Type For deer check-in and on WMA hunts season dates, bag limits, weapon types, and 092 in addition to their license. with special antler regulations, a ammunition types that pertain to the county Blind Site Drawings measurable point is defined as a where the WMA is located apply to that WMA, projection at least one inch long, except special regulations listed specifically for A valid Lifetime, Annual or Senior Citizen Sportsman License, or an Annual WMA Small measured from the tip of the point those WMAs still apply. Game and Waterfowl Permit (along with a Type 001 In order to hunt or trap small game on to the nearest edge of the beam, Permits: or 071 as appropriate) are the minimum needed to WMAs with a “SG” below the name, individuals following mid-line of the projection, enter the blind site drawings in August. as illustrated below. are required to have one of the following permits in addition to the regular hunting or trapping Hand-Held Drawings license: Annual Senior Citizen Sportsman Hand-held drawings will be held on the first License(Type 167); Annual Small Game only Saturday in August for the permanent (annual) (Type 093); 1-Day Small Game and Waterfowl waterfowl blind sites on AEDC (Woods Reservoir), (Type 092); or Annual Small Game and Waterfowl Barkley (Unit I), Big Sandy (including Gin Creek (Type 091). Sportsman License holders or youths Unit), Camden (Units I and II), Cheatham Lake, age 6–15 who are accompanied by an adult with a Gooch (Unit A), Harmon Creek, Haynes Bottom, valid permit are exempt from purchasing a permit. Old Hickory (Units I and II), Reelfoot, Tigrett Closures during big game hunts: Closures may and West Sandy WMAs. Individuals wishing to apply, see specific WMA listing for those closures. compete in the drawing must appear in person at the designated location, with the appropriate Quail - On WMAs open with the statewide licenses and permits, and submit an application seasons, quail season runs from the 1st Saturday between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. The drawing will be in November until January 15, unless otherwise held immediately after the last person signs up. One noted. application is permitted per person, and no one may Crow may be taken on small game hunt days that apply for more than one area. Each applicant must coincide with the statewide crow season unless an be at least sixteen (16) years of age to compete in
38 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide the drawing or sign-on. The permittee, who is the Harmon Creek, Reelfoot, and West Sandy, are subject to removal. Individuals claiming person to whom the TWRA issued a permit, or hunting is permitted from registered blind sites permanent blind sites on these two areas may any of their sign-ons, must occupy the blind by the and from temporary blinds or hides. Temporary not compete in annual blind site drawings on any legal shooting time on days they wish to hunt. The blinds and decoys must be at least 200 yards from other areas. permittee or sign-ons have priority use (exclusive any permanent blind. Blinds, blind materials, Computerized Drawings and uninterrupted) only if they are in the blind boats, hides and decoys must be removed at the on or before the legal shooting time, regardless of end of shooting hours each day. Blind/pool sites at Bogota, Chickamauga (Candies whether or not the blind is occupied by another Creek, Johnson Bottoms, Rogers Creek, and person or party, provided the permittee produces West Sandy (Springville Bottoms) Yellow Creek Units), Gooch (Unit E), Meeman- identification and his/her blind permit. and Reelfoot Lake Shelby Forest State Park and Natural Area, Thorny Cypress, White Oak (Lebanon Pond area) If the blind is not occupied by the permittee or A valid Lifetime, Annual or Senior Citizen will be allocated by a computerized drawing. a sign-on by legal shooting time, the first person Sportsman License, or an Annual WMA Small Hunters can apply through any TWRA license or party occupying the blind shall be entitled to Game and Waterfowl Permit (along with a Type agent or on the internet at www.tnwildlife.org the privilege of its exclusive and uninterrupted 001 or 071 as appropriate) are the minimum from Sept. 7-28, 2016. use until the end of shooting hours that day. required to register blinds on West Sandy. Exclusive and uninterrupted use entitles the West Sandy blind sites must be registered at the No portion of a blind used for discharging person or party the right to exclude all others designated location on the first Saturday in August firearms at game may be locked or barricaded from the blind, at the person’s or party’s option, by 10 a.m. (CST). A Reelfoot Waterfowl Blind when the blind is not in use. except for law enforcement personnel engaged Permit (Type 025) is required to register blinds on Wheelchair-bound blind sites: Certain in the performance of their duties; no more Reelfoot Lake. Reelfoot blinds must be registered WMAs have special blind sites established for than 8 individuals, age 16 or older, may occupy with the TWRA Sales Office prior to August 1. wheelchair-bound hunters. See specific WMAs apermanent (annual) draw blind at any time; no All blind sites will be given a registration number, for regulations if applicable. restrictions on the number of youths under age 16. which must be displayed, using lettering 2 inches must be or larger inside the blind, or on a stake at floating Temporary blinds and decoys Permanent Draw Blind Sites removed at the end of shooting hours each
blind sites. When floating blinds are moved to www.tnwildlife.org day, unless otherwise indicated under the Waterfowl hunting on all the above WMAs designated blind stakes, the number must be individual WMA listing. (except Big Sandy, Camden (Unit II), Harmon immediately transferred from the stake to the Creek, Reelfoot, and West Sandy) permitted blind. No blind may be constructed or repaired All decoys must be removed by the owner only from permanent blind sites allocated by the or any floating blinds moved onto the area that of the blind within ten days after the close of annual hand-held drawing, unless otherwise have not met the deadline for registering that waterfowl season, unless otherwise indicated specified. On Big Sandy, Camden (Unit II), blind. Unregistered and/or unnumbered blinds under the individual WMA listing. Refer Quota Hunts What exactly is a quota hunt? drawings. When a person is drawn for a quota hunt, his/her TWRA realizes that on some WMAs, the number of animals priority points will be reset to “0” the following year. harvested must be restricted so there will not be a major impact • Spring Turkey WMA: Maximum of five (5) priority points. on the wildlife. In these areas, the agency uses a quota hunt • WMA Big Game: No limit. Currently the maximum number of system. Wildlife biologists determine how many animals need to priority points any hunter will have going into the 2016 WMA be harvested then determine how many permits need to be issued drawing will be eleven (11). in order to reach their harvest goals. Hunters apply for individual • WMA Young Sportsman hunts are given a maximum of two (2) hunts, and then a computer randomly selects hunters until all the priority points. permits are allocated. • Elk and youth elk hunts: No priority. An applicant successfully How do I apply for a quota hunt? drawn may not reapply for 10 years. All applications are electronically processed through the “Online How much does it cost to apply? License Center” on the internet at www.tnwildlife.org, through Unless you are a Sportsman License holder the cost is $13.00 non- TWRA’s “On The Go” mobile app, or through any TWRA license refundable for each permit applied for. Example: The “Maximum agent. No mail-in applications are accepted. Awarded Permits” for WMA Big Game is two, meaning two What is “priority”? drawings are held for the same pool of applicants. You may choose to enter one drawing; you will only be eligible for one permit, and Tennessee has a priority point system in place for several of its the cost will be $13.00, plus any applicable fees. If you enter both WMA quota hunts. An applicant is awarded one point for each year drawings, you will be eligible for two permits, and the cost will be he/she applies and is not drawn for that quota drawing, (i.e., WMA $26.00, plus any fees. You must choose the number of drawings, Big Game, Spring Turkey WMA, etc.). Applicants with the highest party information and hunt choices on one application. Please see priority are always drawn first. the application instruction sheet for the hunt you are interested in Priority Facts: for additional information (www.tnwildlife.org). • In order to be drawn with priority, applicants must apply either alone or in a party in which all applicants have the same priority WMA Quota Hunt Application Periods status. If a party includes a member with a different priority, that Big Game: June 15 - July 27, 2016 party (and all its members) will be drawn at the lowest priority of the application. Waterfowl Blind Sites: Sept. 7-28, 2016 • Each applicant’s priority is individual; it is only in the drawing Spring Turkey: Dec. 4, 2016 - Jan. 18, 2017 that an applicant’s party priority is considered. When a party is unsuccessful, each applicant’s actual current priority status will Any questions regarding Quota Hunts, increase by one point up to the maximum. please call (615) 781-6621. • Each point system is unique and separate for the different quota
2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide 39 WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS to the 2016 Waterfowl Guide for additional Wildlife Management Area (WMA) - Icon Key restrictions. Youths hunting waterfowl on a WMA: Big Game Youths, ages 6–15, must be accompanied by an adult, 21 years of age or older, who must remain Bear Deer Elk in position to take immediate control of the hunting device except as otherwise noted. Fall Turkey Spring Turkey Trapping on WMAs Other TWRA lands not proclaimed as a WMA Small Game or refuge are open with statewide seasons unless otherwise indicated. Coyote Crow Dove Permits: A WMA small game permit is required to trap on all areas that require a Grouse Opossum Quail small game hunt permit. High Impact Habitat Conservation Rabbit Raccoon Snipe Permit This permit is required for hooved animal Fall Squirrel Spring Squirrel Trapping riding, bicycling, and OHV use on WMAs with an “HI” below their names. Refer to the Waterfowl Woodcock individual listing for each WMA for more specific information on which activities are permitted. Other
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Using the Icons: 204- BEAR HOLLOW MOUNTAIN If an icon is listed in a WMA, that season is open with possible restrictions that will be listed. FRANKLIN COUNTY • 17,000 ACRES STACY STEVENSON (931) 968-6215 • SG, BG, HI If the Big Game and/or Small Game icon is listed, then all Big Game and/or Small Game species are open with the statewide season ATVs may be used only on existing roads and only to retrieve unless otherwise noted. harvested deer. The top line of each WMA is a quick reference guide to see what No littering. Hunter camping allowed only at designated species are open to hunting during the statewide season. campground (Lakeview). Fires permitted only in designated The WMA summaries supply hunt dates, bag limits and special campground. Bear Hollow, Cave Springs, Keith Cove, Poplar regulations. There are general regulations that may not be listed Springs and Box House Road will be opened for scouting on the but apply to all WMAs (pages 38-42). Read ALL regulations 4th Saturday in Aug. before visiting a WMA. During daylight hours, all users outside of an enclosed vehicle If there are special managed hunts or seasons, these will be listed or out of camp must wear blaze orange during the deer gun and separately underneath each WMA. Specific dates, bag limits, and/ muzzleloader seasons. or restrictions will be listed there. Special regulations pertaining to each WMA will be listed in blue italics below the WMA location and contact information. Same as statewide seasons and bag limits, except as noted. Only one antlerless deer per day.
40 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide WMA Region I 104-BEECH RIVER
125 HENDERSON/DECATUR COUNTIES • 278 ACRES 101 106 STEWART SOUTH OF DARDEN OFF OF HWY 412 136 CHAD HARDEN (731) 687-3444 OBION LAKE 140 WEAKLEY HENRY 126 121 144 131 HOUSTON 143 111 127 102 105 132 145 107 119 139 123 BENTON 116 DYER 120 141 HUMPHREYS Same as statewide season, except as noted. Closed GIBSON 108 129 CARROLL 133 to fall turkey hunting. 110 122 CROCKETT 130 138 LAUDERDALE 137 124 117 MADISON HENDERSON Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 104 HAYWOOD 112 PERRY 134 15 - May 7. One bearded turkey, counts toward TIPTON 142 DECATUR 113 statewide bag limit. CHESTER 128 110 146 115 118 Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide 103 SHELBY FAYETTE HARDEMAN season. MCNAIRY HARDIN 135 147 109 114 105-BIG SANDY (GIN CREEK)
BENTON/HENRY COUNTIES • 2,370 ACRES REGION I (731) 423-5725 Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. DAVID ULDERICH (731) 593-0588 • SG, WF, BG 101-BARKLEY All activities are prohibited in the Quail - Nov. 7 - Jan. 15. STEWART COUNTY • 8,090 ACRES sub-impoundments five days before each HWY. 79 DOWNSTREAM TO RIVER MILE 85 opening day of the statewide duck season. DAVID ULDERICH (731) 593-0588 102-BEAN SWITCH REFUGE Any temporary blinds, hides, and decoys UNIT I • SG, WF, BG must be at least 200 yards from any WEAKLEY COUNTY • 572 ACRES permanent blinds and be removed at the end All activities are prohibited in the OFF HWY. 54 NEAR GREENFIELD ON MIDDLE of shooting hours each day. sub-impoundments five days before each FORK OF THE OBION RIVER LARRY ARMSTRONG opening day of the statewide duck season. (731) 749-5587 • SG, BG During the late duck season, all activities are prohibited in the sub-impoundments when Fishing, trapping, and hunting of all species Closed to all forms of use and trespass from waterfowl hunting is closed. other than waterfowl prohibited in the Nov. 15 - last day of Feb. sub-impoundments during the late duck Fishing, trapping and hunting of all species season(s). other than waterfowl prohibited in the sub-impoundments during the late duck Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. season(s). Same as statewide seasons except as noted. Deer Closed to dove, waterfowl and fall turkey hunting. and Small Game hunting is only allowed on days Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. waterfowl hunting is closed during the late duck Turkey - One non-quota hunt: seasons. April 15 - May 7. One bearded turkey, counts toward statewide bag limit. Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season. Waterfowl - Same as statewide season, Waterfowl - Same as statewide seasons, except hunting of waterfowl during the late duck except as noted. and goose seasons permitted only on Wednesday, 103-BEASON CREEK Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and the first During the late duck season, all activities are and last day of each segment of the late duck and HARDIN COUNTY • 460 ACRES prohibited in the sub-impoundments when goose seasons. waterfowl hunting is closed. CHAD HARDEN (731) 687-3444
Duck seasons 45 days or longer: Hunting of Dog training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15, except waterfowl during the late duck and goose seasons closed during late duck season. permitted only on Wednesday, Thursday, Same as statewide season, except as noted. Closed Saturday, Sunday, and the first and last day of each to fall turkey hunting. segment of the late duck and goose seasons. 106-BLACK BAYOU REFUGE Turkey - One non-quota hunt: LAKE COUNTY • 1,350 ACRES Dog training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15, except April 15 - May 7. One bearded turkey, counts FIVE MILES NORTH OF TIPTONVILLE closed during the late duck season. toward statewide bag limit. ON HWY. 78 UNIT II SG, WF, BG JEFF MARTIN (731) 253-7343 • - Same as statewide Turkey (Young Sportsman) REELFOOT PRESERVATION PERMIT REQUIRED ALL OF BARKLEY WMA EXCEPT THAT DEFINED season. AS UNIT I Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 - the last day of Feb. Designated observation areas will be open year-round.
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Decoys and temporary blinds may be left out over only within the marked wheelchair-hunting zone the specified hunt but must be removed upon at designated blinds. Any temporary blinds, hides Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. completion of the hunt on the last day. and decoys must be at least 200 yards from any Nontoxic shot approved by the U.S. Fish and permanent blind and removed at the end of the Wildlife Service only. Closed to spring and fall hunt day. turkey hunting. Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 15 - May 7. One bearded turkey counts towards statewide bag limit. Sep. 1 - Mar. 15 except closed Archery equipment only during the Dog training - Deer - during the late duck season. muzzleloader season. Closed to Young Sportsman Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide deer hunts. season. 109-CHAMBERS CREEK Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as Dog Training- Sep. 1 - Oct. 31. statewide season. HARDIN COUNTY • 400 ACRES SOUTH OF HWY 57 OFF OF ROBINSON RD. CHAD HARDEN (731) 687-3444 Dog training - Sep. 1 - Nov. 14. 108-CAMDEN BENTON COUNTY • 3,682 ACRES HWY. 70, WEST OF NEW JOHNSONVILLE 107-BOGOTA DAVID ULDERICH (731) 584-7317 Same as statewide season, except as noted. Closed DYER COUNTY • 2,293 ACRES UNIT I • SG, WF, BG to fall turkey hunting. JASON MAXEDON (731) 285-6124 • SG, WF, BG All activities are prohibited in the sub-impoundments five days before each Turkey - One non-quota hunt: opening day of the statewide duck season. April 15 - May 7. One bearded turkey, counts Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Areas toward statewide bag limit. within 150 yards of draw waterfowl pools are Fishing, trapping, and hunting of all species - Same as statewide closed during small game, trapping and statewide other than waterfowl prohibited during the Turkey (Young Sportsman) season. deer gun season(s). late duck season(s).
Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. 110-CHICKASAW STATE FOREST HARDEMAN/CHESTER COUNTIES 11,215 ACRES Waterfowl - Waterfowl hunting shall close BRANDON GILBERT (901) 878-0855 • NP Special Dove (Youth) - Sep. 3, noon until at 3 p.m. (CST) each day of the regular statewide sunset. Each youth must be accompanied by a waterfowl seasons, except the last day of each non-hunting adult. Designated fields only. segment of the late duck season and remaining Same as statewide seasons. goose seasons when hunting shall close at sunset. Dove - Sep. 4 through the remainder of the 1st and 2nd segments of the statewide season. Designated fields only. Dog training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15 except 111-C. M. GOOCH closed during the late duck season. OBION COUNTY • 7,000 ACRES Waterfowl (Designated Pools Only) - Same UNIT II • SG, WF, BG EAST OF HWY. 51 AND SOUTH OF OBION
REGION I (731) 423-5725 I (731) REGION as statewide season, except hunting of waterfowl LARRY ARMSTRONG (731) 749-5587 • SG, WF, BG during the late duck season permitted only on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and the first Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Any and last day of each segment of the late duck temporary blinds, hides and decoys must be at Same as statewide seasons, except Units A and E season and the youth waterfowl season. Goose least 200 yards from any permanent blind and are closed during the waterfowl seasons and are seasons to coincide with statewide season after removed at the end of the hunt day. closed to all activities five days before the first the youth waterfowl season, no pool restrictions or opening of the late duck season. Closed to fall drawings. turkey hunting. Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. All hunting shall cease at 3 p.m. (CST) each day, except the last day of each season and the Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. remaining goose seasons when hunting shall close Deer - Deer hunting will be with archery at sunset. equipment only during waterfowl seasons. Archers must comply with the legal blaze orange Turkey - One non-quota hunts: Designated pools (except Pool 1) will be allocated requirements during the deer gun season. April 15 - May 7. One bearded turkey, counts by computer draw. Waterfowl hunting is restricted toward the statewide bag limit. to temporary blind sites. No waterfowl hunters permitted in Pool 1 or access area from two hours Waterfowl (Wheelchair-bound Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide after legal shooting hours have ended until 4 a.m. Only Blind Sites) - Applications must be received season. the following day during the late duck season(s). by the TWRA Region I Office by noon on Oct. 23. Persons holding a permit for another blind are
No permanent blinds. All decoys, temporary not eligible to compete in the wheelchair-bound Waterfowl - Same as statewide season, blinds, blind materials and boats must be removed blind drawing. If blind is not occupied by shooting except Gooch waterfowl hunting closes at 3 p.m. on daily. time, another wheelchair-bound hunter and 1 to 3 Units A and E. Waterfowl hunting on the last day assistants (at least one assistant must be age 16 or Hunters are restricted to pools or numbered of each segment of the duck and remaining goose older) may occupy the blind for that day. Hunting stakes as specified by special instructions supplied seasons closes at sunset. by TWRA annually. restricted to wheelchair hunters and assistants
42 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide Fishing and trapping is prohibited in Units A and Same as statewide seasons. raccoon and opossum seasons are not closed E during the waterfowl season. On Gooch Unit during the big game hunts. E, no waterfowl hunters permitted on the unit or Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. access area from two hours after legal shooting Waterfowl - Waterfowl hunting from hours have ended until 4 a.m. the following day temporary blinds only. No blinds, blind materials, during the late duck season(s). 115-EAGLE LAKE REFUGE boats, or decoys may be left overnight.
No permanent blinds. All temporary blinds, blind SHELBY COUNTY • 3,253 ACRES materials, and boats must be removed from Unit ADJACENT TO SHELBY FOREST WMA Deer - Same as statewide seasons, except E daily. CHRIS PARK (901) 876-5169 • SG, BG as noted. Archery equipment only. Antlered deer must be spike or nine antler points or better. Gooch Unit E will be allocated by computer Closed to all forms of use and trespass Archers must comply with legal blaze orange draw. Waterfowl hunting is restricted to from Nov. 15 - last day of February, except requirements during Muzzleloader and Gun temporary blind sites. Hunters are restricted Bomprezzi Unit. Observation tower open seasons. to numbered stakes as specified by special only during Meeman Shelby Forest hunt One hunt: Dec. 17-23. One deer, instructions supplied by TWRA annually. dates that coincide with the hunting season. Deer (Gun) - antlered only. Antlered deer must be spike or nine Decoys may be left out over the specified hunt Dog training is prohibited. Access to the antler points or better. but must be removed upon completion of south end of Shelby Forest WMA through the hunt on the last day. Draw hunts will be Eagle Lake Refuge will be allowed during Deer (Gun - Young Sportsman) - Open with Opening weekend(s), Monday-Thursday, and hunting seasons. Bomprezzi Unit has a statewide seasons. No antler requirement on Friday-Sunday. separate access. this hunt.
112-COLONEL FORREST V. DURAND Turkey - One non-quota hunt: REGION I (731) 423-5725 Same as statewide seasons and bag limits, except April 15 - May 7. Bag limit one bearded turkey MADISON COUNTY • 374 ACRES as noted. Hunting allowed Monday, Wednesday, counts toward statewide bag limit. BEHIND THE JACKSON FAIRGROUNDS and Saturday only. Closed to waterfowl hunting. PATRICK LEMONS (731) 697-5200 Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season. Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 15 - May 7. Hunt days are Monday, Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Same as statewide season, except as noted. Closed Wednesday, and Saturday. Bag limit one bearded to fall turkey hunting. turkey, counts towards statewide bag limit. Turkey (Young Sportsman) - same as statewide 117-FORT RIDGE season and bag limit. Turkey - One non-quota hunt: NORTH HAYWOOD COUNTY • 1,570 ACRES April 15 - May 7. One bearded turkey, counts BOMPREZZI UNIT ALONG THE SOUTH FORK OF FORKED DEER toward statewide bag limit. RIVER, OFF OF HWY. 54 PATRICK LEMONS (731) 697-5200 Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Shotguns only for small game. Muzzleloaders and shotguns with rifled slugs are legal for deer. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. 113-CYPRESS POND REFUGE Centerfire rifles are prohibited. No antlerless deer Closed to fall turkey hunting. may be taken during the statewide deer gun season. DECATUR COUNTY • 585 ACRES EAST DECATUR, SOUTH OF WHITES CREEK ON THE TENNESSEE Turkey - One non-quota hunt: RIVER Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 15 - May 7. Bag limit one bearded turkey, CHAD HARDEN (731) 687-3444 • SG, BG April 15 - May 7. Bag limit one bearded turkey, counts toward the statewide bag limit. counts toward statewide bag limit. Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Turkey (Young Sportsman) - same as statewide Nov. 15 - the last day of February. Turkey (Young Sportsman) - same as statewide season. season and bag limit.
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. 118-GRAY’S CREEK Closed to waterfowl hunting. Closed to dog HARDEMAN COUNTY • 288 ACRES training. NORTH OF BOLIVAR OFF OF HWY 18 116-ERNEST RICE, SR. BRANDON GILBERT (901) 878-0855 DYER COUNTY • 2,900 ACRES Dove - Sep. 1, noon-sunset. Closed Sep. JASON MAXEDON (731) 285-6124 • SG, WF, BG 2. Re-opens Sep. 3, continuing with statewide season. Same as statewide season, except as noted. Closed to fall turkey hunting. Same as statewide season, except small game 114-DRY CREEK hunting is closed during the big game gun hunt HARDIN COUNTY • 4,000 ACRES and except as noted. Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April NORTH OF PICKWICK LAKE NEAR BRUTON Dog training is closed. 15 - May 7. One bearded turkey, counts toward BRANCH statewide bag limit. CHAD HARDEN (731) 687-3444 • SG, BG Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide Waterfowl, Raccoon, Opossum - Same as season. statewide seasons, except as noted. Waterfowl,
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dates. Deer hunting with archery equipment only. 119-HARMON CREEK Closed to quail hunting. Waterfowl - Same as statewide seasons, BENTON COUNTY • 983 ACRES except waterfowl hunting closes at 3 p.m. (CST) DAVID ULDERICH (731) 584-7317 • SG, WF, BG Turkey - One non-quota hunt: each day of the regular statewide waterfowl April 15 - May 7. Bag limit one bearded turkey, seasons, except the last day of duck seasons and Any temporary blinds, hides, and decoys must counts toward the statewide bag limit. remaining goose seasons when hunting closes be at least 200 yards from any permanent Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide at sunset. blinds and be removed at the end of shooting season and bag limit. hours each day. Waterfowl (Fig Field Unit/Fullen North and South Tracts) - Fig Field Unit is that land North of Grammer Waterfowl - North unit (portion of refuge Road. Waterfowl Hunting will be allocated by hand held weekly draw hunts for three-day hunts Same as statewide seasons. north of Middle Fork Forked Deer River Channel) open to waterfowl hunting on Saturday and Friday-Sunday and opening weekend(s). The hand Sunday during late duck season(s). Walk-in only. held drawing will be held on the Monday prior to Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. No blinds, decoys, materials may be left overnight. the hunt at 6 p.m. at the John Tully Field Office. All hunting shall cease at 3 p.m. except the last Hunting will only be allowed from designated day of the season when hunting closes at sunset. locations. 120-HART’S MILL No access before 4 a.m. or after 5 p.m. No access during refuge closure dates except for waterfowl NORTHWEST CARROLL COUNTY AND Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. hunters on open hunt days. SOUTHEAST WEAKLEY COUNTY • 1,758 ACRES ALONG THE SOUTH FORK OF OBION RIVER OFF OF HWY. 105 AND HWY. 190 123-JARRELL SWITCH REFUGE 125-LAND BETWEEN THE LAKES LARRY ARMSTRONG (731) 749-5587 CARROLL COUNTY • 250 ACRES NEAR MCKENZIE STEWART COUNTY • 170,000 ACRES (60,000 IN TN) ON THE SOUTH FORK OF THE OBION RIVER BETWEEN PARIS LANDING AND DOVER LARRY ARMSTRONG (731) 749-5587 • SG, WF, BG FOR INFORMATION CONTACT USDA FOREST SERVICE, LBL, 100 VAN MORGAN DRIVE, GOLDEN Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to all forms of use and trespass from POND, KY 42211, (270) 924-2000 Nov. 15 - last day of Feb. Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 15 - May 7. Bag limit one bearded turkey, 126- LICK CREEK counts toward the statewide bag limit. Closed to Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. BENTON COUNTY • 198 ACRES fall turkey season. Closed to waterfowl hunting. DAVID ULDERICH (731) 593-0588 • SG, WF, BG Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season. 124-JOHN TULLY Same as statewide seasons. LAUDERDALE COUNTY • 15,500 ACRES 121-HOP-IN REFUGE HWY. 19 WEST OF RIPLEY AND HWY. 87 WEST OF HENNING Waterfowl - hunting allowed from OBION COUNTY • 650 ACRES CHRIS PARK (731) 738-0233 • SG, BG, WF temporary blinds only which must be removed ON THE SOUTH FORK OF THE OBION RIVER, at the end of the day. No blinds, blind materials, HWY. 89 NEAR KENTON Camping is permitted in designated camp sites boats, or decoys may be left overnight. LARRY ARMSTRONG (731) 749-5587 • SG, BG only. Some roads may be posted as closed to REGION I (731) 423-5725 I (731) REGION motorized vehicles during the deer hunts. Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Nov. 1 - the last day of Feb. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. 127-MANESS SWAMP REFUGE Closed to dove, quail, waterfowl and fall turkey Deer - Antlered deer must be spikes or must WEAKLEY AND GIBSON COUNTIES • 1,200 ACRES hunting. have nine points or more. No antlerless deer to be AT THE JUNCT. OF SOUTH & MIDDLE FORKS OF taken during the gun season. Deer count toward THE OBION RIVER Unit L bag limit. All deer taken must be checked LARRY ARMSTRONG (731) 749-5587 • SG, BG Turkey - One non-quota hunt: in at Cold Creek Grocery, Woodard’s Grocery or April 15 - May 7. Bag limit one bearded turkey, Hargett’s Meat Processing. Tree Stands must be Closed Nov. 1 - Feb. 14 to all forms of use counts toward statewide bag limit. marked with hunter’s TWRA ID Number. and trespass unless otherwise indicated. Designated observation areas will be open Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season. year-round. Turkey - One non-quota hunt: 122-HORNS BLUFF REFUGE April 15 - May 7. Bag limit one bearded turkey, counts toward statewide bag limit. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. CROCKETT/GIBSON COUNTIES • 1,790 ACRES SIX MILES NORTHEAST OF ALAMO OFF HWY. 54 Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide Closed to fall turkey hunting. PATRICK LEMONS (731) 697-5200 • SG, BG, WF season. Turkey - One non-quota turkey hunt: Refuge closed Nov. 15 - Feb.15. Observation April 15 - May 7. Bag limit one bearded turkey, areas closed sunset to sunrise. Dove - Open Sep. 3 at noon through the remainder of the statewide seasons. One counts toward statewide bag limit. Same as statewide seasons except for closure youth-only field and two adult fields. Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.
44 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide Closed to dog training. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted 128-MEEMAN-SHELBY FOREST STATE PARK AND Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. NATURAL AREA Same as statewide season, except small game SHELBY COUNTY • 13,000 ACRES NEAR hunting is closed during the big game gun hunt MILLINGTON, NORTH OF MEMPHIS and except as noted 132-OBION RIVER CHRIS PARK (901) 876-5169 • SG, WF, BG OBION/WEAKLEY/GIBSON COUNTIES All hunters are required to register and 8,500 ACRES - Waterfowl, obtain a free permit at the park headquarters Waterfowl, Raccoon, Opossum ALONG THE OBION RIVER BETWEEN raccoon and opossum seasons are not closed (901) 876-5215. Shotgun, muzzleloader and HWY. 45W AND HWY. 45E during the big game hunts. LARRY ARMSTRONG (731) 749-5587 • SG, WF, BG archery equipment only. Rifles and handguns are prohibited. ALL UNITS (special regulations apply to Deer - Same as statewide seasons, except Maness Swamp Hunting Unit) No permanent as noted. Archery equipment only. Antlered deer blinds. No blinds, blind materials, boats, Open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday within must be spike or nine antler points or better. or decoys may be left overnight. Adjacent statewide seasons, except as noted. No antlerless deer Archers must comply with legal blaze orange Big Cypress Tree State Natural Area is open may be taken during the statewide deer gun season. requirements during Muzzleloader and Gun to hunting same as Obion River WMA. Closed to spring squirrel hunting. Small game Seasons. Hunting or access to hunt from the boardwalk hunters must meet blaze orange requirements. Deer (Gun)- One hunt: Dec. 17-23. One deer, structure is prohibited. antlered only. Antlered deer must be spike or
nine antler points or better. REGION I (731) 423-5725 Special Squirrel Hunt (Youth) - Aug 20. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Deer (Gun - Young Sportsman) - Open with statewide seasons. No antler requirement on Closed to fall turkey hunting. Waterfowl - Waterfowl Hunting (Draw this hunt. Zone) - Late season Waterfowl hunting will be allocated by computer draw and is restricted to Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 15 - May 7. Bag limit one bearded turkey, temporary blind sites. Hunters are restricted to Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April numbered stakes as specified by special instructions 15 - May 7. Bag limit one bearded turkey counts counts towards statewide bag limit. supplied by TWRA annually. Decoys may be left towards statewide bag limit. Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide out over the specified hunt but must be removed season. upon completion of the hunt on the last day. Draw Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide hunts will be Opening day(s) and Thursday-Saturday. season. Hunting will be limited to designated areas. Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Waterfowl Hunting (Non-Draw Zone) - Same as Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. MANESS SWAMP HUNTING UNIT statewide seasons on opening days and Thursday - NORTH OF STATE HWY. 445, BORDERED BY THE Saturday. Waterfowl - Waterfowl hunting from SOUTH FORK AND MIDDLE FORK OF THE OBION Waterfowl (Youth) - Saturday(s) of the Statewide temporary blinds only. No blinds, blind materials, RIVERS AS MARKED. Youth Waterfowl season. boats, or decoys may be left overnight.
Turkey (Young-Sportsman) - One hunt: Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Mar. 25. One bearded turkey. 130-NATCHEZ TRACE Closed to fall turkey hunting. Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 15 - May 7. STATE FOREST Hunt days are Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. BENTON/CARROLL/HENDERSON COUNTIES Turkey - One non-quota hunt: Bag limit one bearded turkey, counts toward 48,000 ACRES • OFF I-40, EXIT 116 April 15 - May 7. Bag limit one bearded turkey, statewide bag limit. DAVID ULDERICH (731) 584-7317 • SG, BG counts towards statewide bag limit. Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide Trapping - Beaver trapping by special season. permit only. Trapping of all other species Same as statewide seasons, excepted as noted. prohibited. Waterfowl - Same as statewide season, Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. except hunting of waterfowl during the late duck Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. seasons permitted only on Friday, Saturday, Shooting Range - See page 34. Sunday and the first and last day of each segment of the late duck seasons. All hunting shall cease Dog Training - Open Monday, Wednesday at 3 p.m. (CST) each day, except the last day of the and Saturday, Sep. 1 - Mar. 15. 131-NEW HOPE season and the remaining goose seasons when Field Trials - Sep. 1 - Apr. 30. hunting closes at sunset. BENTON COUNTY • 88 ACRES DAVID ULDERICH (731) 593-0588 • SG, WF, BG Closed to all activities five days before each opening of the late duck season. All hunting other 129-MOSS ISLAND Waterfowl hunting from temporary blinds than waterfowl is prohibited during the late duck DYER COUNTY • 5,119 ACRES only. No blinds, blind materials, boats, or seasons. No waterfowl hunters permitted on Unit SIX MILES SOUTH OF HWY. 20 decoys may be left overnight. or Access area from two hours after legal shooting ON MISSISSIPPI RIVER LEVEE, hours have ended until 4 a.m. the following day 23 MILES WEST OF DYERSBURG during the late duck season(s). JASON MAXEDON (731) 285-6124 • SG, WF, BG
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Deer (Archery - Ensley Unit) - One hunt: 28. Persons holding a permit for another blind are not 133-PARKER BRANCH Dec. 2-4. Hunter quota 30. One deer, antlered eligible to compete in the wheelchair-bound blind only (bonus deer). Antlered deer must have at least drawing. Youths, age 6-15, must be accompanied by GIBSON COUNTY • 358 ACRES nine antler points. Scouting date: Dec. 1 for the an adult, 21 years of age or older, who must remain OFF HWY. 186 BETWEEN GIBSON AND TRENTON PATRICK LEMONS (731) 697-5200 • SG, BG Dec. 2-4 permit holders only. in position to take immediate control of the hunting device except as otherwise noted. If blind is not Farm pond closed to fishing sunset to sunrise. occupied by shooting time, another wheelchair-bound 136-REELFOOT hunter and 1 to 3 assistants (at least one assistant must be age 16 or older) may occupy the blind for the LAKE/OBION COUNTIES • 24,000 ACRES day. Hunting restricted to wheelchair hunters and Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. NORTH OF HWY. 22 AND EAST OF HWY. 78 assistants only within the marked wheelchair-hunting JEFF MARTIN (731) 253-7343 Closed to quail hunting. zone at designated blinds. No WMA permits are required. However, Turkey - One non-quota hunt: in addition to regular hunting and fishing April 15 - May 7. Bag limit one bearded turkey licenses, a Reelfoot Preservation Permit SHELBY FOREST counts toward the statewide bag limit. is required to hunt, trap, fish or boat on SEE MEEMAN-SHELBY FOREST STATE PARK AND Reelfoot WMA, (including the washout and Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide NATURAL AREA tailwaters downstream as marked, and that season and bag limit. portion of Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge in Tennessee). The exceptions are Sportsman Dog training - Nov. 1 - March 15. License holders, youth under 16 and residents 137-SOUTH FORK WATERFOWL over 65. REFUGE MADISON COUNTY • 778 ACRES • ON HWY. 412 134-PERRY SWITCH PATRICK LEMONS (731) 697-5200 • SG, BG, WF MADISON COUNTY - 210 ACRES Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Small SOUTHEAST OF JACKSON OFF OF DEEP GAP RD. game hunters (except waterfowl) must wear blaze PATRICK LEMONS (731) 697-5200 orange during big game hunts. Closed to Spring Same as statewide seasons, except closed to all and Fall Turkey hunting. activities five days before the first opening of the late duck season to Feb. 15. All hunting other than Same as statewide season, except as noted. Closed Opossum, Raccoon - Sunset, Aug. waterfowl is prohibited during the late duck season. to fall turkey hunting. 28 - the last day of Feb. No limit. No access during refuge closure dates except for waterfowl hunters on open hunt days.Fall turkey season closed. Turkey - One non-quota hunt: Deer - Same as statewide season except April 15 - May 7. One bearded turkey, counts archery only from Nov. 12 until the end of the toward statewide bag limit. statewide deer seasons and antlered deer only Turkey - One non-quota hunt; during muzzleloader season. Deer count toward April 15 - May 7. Bag limit one bearded turkey Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide statewide bag limit. counts toward statewide bag limit. season. Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season and bag limit. Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Open with 135-PRESIDENTS ISLAND statewide season.
REGION I (731) 423-5725 I (731) REGION SHELBY COUNTY • 6,300 ACRES Waterfowl - Same as statewide season, except CHRIS PARK (901) 876-5169 • BG hunting of waterfowl during the late duck season Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. permitted on Saturday and Sunday and the first and Hunters must check in at the hunter check station last day of each segment of the late duck season. All before hunting and check out at the completion of Waterfowl - Same as waterfowl zone hunting ceases at 3 p.m. (CST) each day, except the each day’s hunt. Permit will be held while hunters seasons. Waterfowl hunting closed at 3 p.m. (CST), last day of the season when hunting closes at sunset. hunt. Access allowed only to TWRA authorized except for last day of each segment of the late duck Walk-in only. No blinds, decoys, materials may be personnel and permit holders. Access permitted and the remaining Reelfoot goose seasons when left overnight. No access before 4 a.m. or after 5 p.m. from Farm Road only. No access permitted from hunting ceases at sunset. Mississippi River, McKellar Lake, or from the Causeway. 138-SPRING CREEK Waterfowl (Wheelchair-bound only blind sites) - Application must be received by MADISON COUNTY - 439 ACRES Deer (Archery - Excluding Ensley Unit) - One the TWRA Region I Office by noon on Oct. 28. WEST OF SPRING CREEK OFF OF HWY 152 antlerless hunt: Oct. 14-16. Hunter quota 150. Persons holding a permit for another blind are PATRICK LEMONS (731) 697-5200 Bag limit two deer (Bonus deer), which may be not eligible to compete in the wheelchair-bound antlerless or spike antlered deer. Scouting date blind drawing. If blind is not occupied by shooting Oct. 13. Permit holders only. time, another wheelchair-bound hunter and 1 to 3 Same as statewide season, except as noted. Closed assistants (at least one assistant must be age 16 or Deer (Archery - Excluding Ensley Unit) - One to fall turkey hunting. hunt: Dec. 2-4. Hunter quota 50. Two deer, one older) may occupy the blind for that day. Hunting antlered, and one antlerless (bonus deer). Antlered restricted to wheelchair hunters and assistants - One non-quota hunt: deer must have at least nine antler points. Scouting only within the marked wheelchair-hunting zone Turkey April 15 - May 7. One bearded turkey, counts toward date: Dec. 1 for the Dec. 2-4 permit holders only. at designated blinds. statewide bag limit. ENSLEY UNIT Youth Waterfowl (Wheelchair-bound only Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide Access permitted from Shelby Drive only. blind sites) - Application must be received by Oct. season.
46 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide Turkey - One non-quota: April 15 - May 7. 139-THORNY CYPRESS Bag limit one bearded turkey, counts toward Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. statewide bag limit. DYER COUNTY • 3,100 ACRES Same as statewide TRACT I - BETWEEN HWY. 104 AND I-155 Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Dove - Same as statewide season. Hunting TRACT II - BETWEEN BOOTHSPOINT RD. AND season. permitted from designated fields only. WHITE LAKE REFUGE JASON MAXEDON (731) 285-6124 • SG, WF, BG Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Quail - Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15.
No waterfowl hunters Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Areas Waterfowl - Turkey - One non-quota hunt: permitted on unit or access area from two hours within 150 yards of draw waterfowl pools are April 15 - May 7. Bag limit one bearded turkey, after legal shooting hours have ended until 4 a.m. closed during small game, trapping and statewide counts toward statewide bag limit. the following day during late duck season(s). deer gun season(s). Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season and bag limit. Turkey - One non-quota hunt; 141-TIGRETT April 15 - May 7. Bag limit one bearded turkey 144-WEST SANDY counts towards statewide bag limit. DYER COUNTY • 7,419 ACRES PATRICK LEMONS (731) 697-5200 • SG, WF, BG (SPRINGVILLE BOTTOMS) Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide HENRY COUNTY • 4,319 ACRES seasons. DAVID ULDERICH (731) 593-0588 • SG, WF, BG Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Dog training - Sept. 1 - Oct. 31 Fishing, trapping and hunting all species REGION I (731) 423-5725 All small game hunting (excluding waterfowl other than waterfowl prohibited in the hunting) closed on this area during the Young sub-impoundments during the late duck Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Sportsman hunts. season. All activities are prohibited in the sub-impoundments five days before each opening day of the statewide duck season. Waterfowl - Same as statewide season, except Turkey - One non-quota hunt: hunting of waterfowl during the late duck season April 15 - May 7. Bag limit one bearded turkey, permitted only on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday counts toward statewide bag limit. and the first and last day of each segment of the late Same as statewide seasons, duck season and the youth waterfowl season. Goose Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season to coincide with statewide season after the season and bag limit. Waterfowl hunting closes at youth waterfowl season, no pool restrictions or day, Waterfowl - 3 p.m. (CST) each day of the regular statewide except the last day of each season and the remaining Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. waterfowl seasons, except the last day of duck goose seasons when hunting shall close at sunset. seasons and remaining goose seasons when Designated pools (except Pool 10, Pool 11 and Pool Waterfowl - Waterfowl hunting closes at hunting closes at sunset. 12) will be allocated by computer draw. Waterfowl 3 p.m. (CST) each day of the regular statewide hunting is restricted to temporary blind sites. waterfowl seasons, except the last day of duck Hunters are restricted to pools or number stakes as Waterfowl (Wheelchair-bound seasons and remaining goose seasons when Applications must be received specified by special instructions supplied by TWRA Only Blind Sites) - hunting closes at sunset. No access to WMA by by the TWRA Region I Office by noon on Oct. 28. annually. All hunters in a party are required to hunt waterfowl hunters before 4 a.m. Persons holding a permit for another blind are in the same temporary blind site for which they are not eligible to compete in the wheelchair-bound drawn. Decoys and temporary blinds may be left blind drawing. If blind is not occupied by shooting out over the specified hunt but must be removed 142-TULL BOTTOM time, another wheelchair-bound hunter and 1 to 3 upon completion of the hunt on the last day. CHESTER COUNTY • 1,184 ACRES assistants (at least one assistant must be age 16 or No waterfowl hunters permitted in Pool 10, Pool 11 EAST OF HENDERSON ALONG THE SOUTH FORK older) may occupy the blind for that day. Hunting or Pool 12 or access area from two hours after legal OF THE FORKED DEER RIVER OFF OF HWY. 200 restricted to wheelchair hunters and assistants shooting hours have ended until 4 a.m. the following CHAD HARDEN (731) 687-3444 only within the marked wheelchair-hunting zone day during the late duck season(s). No permanent at designated blinds. Any temporary blinds, hides blinds. All decoys, temporary blinds, blind materials and decoys must be at least 200 yards from any and boats must be removed daily. permanent blind and removed at the end of the Same as statewide season, except as noted. Closed All waterfowl hunting shall cease at 3 p.m. (CST) hunt day. to fall turkey hunting. each day, except the last day of each season and the remaining goose seasons when hunting shall close Quail - Dec. 1-31. at sunset. Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 15 - May 7. Bag limit one bearded turkey, Dog training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15. Closed counts toward statewide bag limit. 140-THREE RIVERS during the late duck season. Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide OBION COUNTY • 1,577 ACRES season and bag limit. LARRY ARMSTRONG (731) 749-5587 • SG, WF, BG 145-WHITE LAKE REFUGE DYER COUNTY • 1,194 ACRES 143-TUMBLEWEED JASON MAXEDON (731) 285-6124 • SG, BG Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. LAKE COUNTY • 5,770 ACRES Closed to fall turkey hunting. SOUTHWEST CORNER, ON HWY. 79 Closed to all forms of use and trespass from JASON MAXEDON (731) 285-6124 • SG, BG, WF Nov. 15 - the last day of February. Closed to dog training.
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remaining goose seasons when hunting closes at Dove - Sep. 1 at noon and every day thereafter sunset. All types of water traffic prohibited after during the remainder of the statewide dove seasons. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. 5 p.m. Closed to dove, fall turkey, and waterfowl hunting. No waterfowl hunters permitted on the area or Rabbit - Nov. 19 - Jan. 31. access areas before 4 a.m. opening day(s), and from Turkey - One non-quota hunt: 5 p.m. to 4 a.m. the following days during the late April 15 - May 7. Bag limit one bearded turkey, Deer hunting is archery equipment duck season. Deer - counts toward statewide bag limit. only after Nov. 18 through the end of statewide Lebanon Pond deer seasons. Archers must meet legal blaze orange Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide Waterfowl (Lebanon Pond) - season. waterfowl hunting area will be allocated by requirements during this period. Closed to January computer draw as specified in the waterfowl quota Young Sportsman deer hunt. . hunt computer drawing and allocation procedures. Draw hunts will be Opening weekend(s), Monday- 146-WHITE OAK One non-quota hunt: Thursday, and Friday-Sunday within the late Turkey - April 15 - May 7. Bag limit one bearded turkey, HARDIN COUNTY • 7,000 ACRES waterfowl seasons. Waterfowl hunting is restricted counts toward statewide bag limit. SOUTHEAST OF MILLEDGEVILLE, to ten temporary staked blind sites designated by OFF OF HWY. 69 GPS coordinates. Successful applicants and guests Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide CHAD HARDEN (731) 687-3444 • SG, WF, BG will be required to hunt within 25 yards of staked season and bag limit. blind sites and are required to hunt at the same All small game hunting is closed during temporary blind site for which they are drawn. Young Sportsman deer hunts. All water traffic Waterfowl hunting closes at Decoys and temporary blinds may be left out over Waterfowl - prohibited five days before the opening day(s) 3 p.m. (CST) each day of the regular statewide the specified hunt period but must be removed of the statewide duck season. waterfowl seasons, except the last day of duck upon completion of the hunt on the last day of seasons and remaining goose seasons when hunting that period. closes at sunset. Temporary blinds only. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to fall turkey hunting. 147-WOLF RIVER AND GHOST RIVER Dog training - Sep. 1 - Jan. 31, except closed STATE NATURAL AREA during deer gun hunts. Dove - Sep. 1, noon-sunset. Closed Sep. 2. FAYETTE COUNTY • 10,230 ACRES ON HWY. 57 Re-opens Sep. 3 continuing with statewide season. EAST OF MEMPHIS, ALONG THE WOLF RIVER Shooting range - Rifle Sight-In Range open in BRANDON GILBERT (901) 878-0855 Oct. Quail - Nov. 30 - Dec. 31. SG, BG, WF UNIT II (THAT PORTION NORTH OF HWY. 57) Ghost River Natural Area is open same as Same as statewide seasons, except Deer - Wolf River WMA. Hunting or access to hunt archery-only deer hunting after Nov. 27. Archers from the boardwalk structure is prohibited. Same as statewide season, except as noted. Closed must meet legal blaze orange requirements during to fall turkey hunting. this period. Closed to January Young Sportsman UNIT I (THAT PORTION SOUTH OF HWY. 57) deer hunt. Turkey - One non-quota hunt: Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed April 15 - May 7. Bag limit one bearded turkey, Waterfowl - Same as statewide seasons, counts toward statewide bag limit. except as noted. Waterfowl hunting closes at 3 p.m. to quail hunting; dog training permitted. Closed to fall turkey season. All small game hunting is closed REGION I (731) 423-5725 I (731) REGION (CST) each day of the regular statewide waterfowl Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide seasons, except the last day of duck seasons and during Young Sportsman deer hunts. season and bag limit.
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REAL systems license agents or on the internet. WMA Region II Unit 2 permits are valid only for Unit 2 and only for the hunt dates drawn.
0 N N N N Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. 09 Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Feb. 28 (see exceptions) I I N I N 0 I N Turkey - Open - Friday, Saturday and I I N Sundays of statewide season. N I N 0 NN 0 Turkey - Dec. 3-11. No hunter quota. Three 0 0 turkeys, either sex. I 0 9 Deer - All deer hunting season dates are 0 0 0 subject to coordination with military training 9 N IN N N IN mission. Hunt dates will be confirmed a month I N 0 in advance and advertised on the TWRA website and posted at the sign-in stations. Special quota permits will be sold by TWRA license agents or WOODS RESERVOIR WATERFOWL REFUGE on the internet. 201-AEDC AND WOODS RESERVOIR Dec. 1-Jan. 31- All forms of trespass are prohibited. REFUGE (For specific boundary lines see the TWRA Deer /Turkey (Archery) - Three hunts: Oct. 7 - 9, 14-16, 21-23. No hunter quota. COFFEE/FRANKLIN COUNTIES website-WMA maps- AEDC WMA) Two deer, either sex. Only one may be antlered. Part of the Arnold Air Force Base • 32,000 ACRES Unit 1 Bonus deer. One turkey, either sex. NEAR TULLAHOMA, I-24 EXIT #117 WES WINTON (931) 967-6101 • SG, WF, BG Deer (Young Sportsman-Shotgun/Muzzleloader Old Camp Forrest area north of Wattendorf Hwy, - Oct. 1-2. No hunter quota. Two deer, either sex. All access is strictly controlled and all areas are Only one may be antlered. Bonus deer. subject to be closed by the military. west of Rifle Range Rd. to Hwy 55. Public access only through the red gate located on Rifle Range Rd, Deer (Shotgun/Muzzleloader) - Two potential There are areas on AEDC that may contain north of the railroad tracks. hunts: Nov. 11-13, 25-27. Hunter quota 200. Two deer, unexploded ordnances (small ammunition, Deer (Special Regulations) either sex. Only one may be antlered. Bonus deer. anti-personnel mines, mortars, and artillery rounds). There are also areas on AEDC where Unit 1 is used by the TN Army National Guard for UNITS 3, 4, 5, & 6 open holes (manholes, wells, and sinkholes) are training purposes. Hunting dates are coordinated present. Hunters are advised to use caution. with military training missions. Hunt dates will be If any unexploded ordinances or holes are confirmed a month in advance and advertised on the Units 3-6 make up the remainder of the WMA. found- DO NOT TOUCH and notify the AEDC TWRA website and posted at the sign-in stations. Deer (Special Regulations) Operations Center at (931) 454-7752. Special quota permits will be sold by REAL systems license agents or on the internet. Unit 1 permits Archery hunts are non-quota. The following arePROHIBITED on AEDC are valid only for Unit 1 and only for the hunt dates property: Muzzleloader/Shotgun hunts are quota hunts and REGION II (615) 781-6622 781-6622 (615) II REGION drawn. Unit 3-6 permits are valid only for Units 3-6 and • Handguns (regardless of carry permit) only for the hunt dates drawn. • Rifles (rim-fire and center-fire) Deer (Young Sportsman-Shotgun/
• Camping and fires outside of designated Muzzleloader) - Oct. 1-2. No hunter quota. Two campgrounds deer, either sex. Only one may be antlered. Bonus Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. • Metal detectors or digging deer. Open as military training allows. • ATVs Deer (Shotgun/Muzzleloader) - Four potential Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Feb. 28 (see exceptions) • Horseback riding hunt dates: Nov. 5-6, 11-13, 19-20, 25-27. Hunter quota 100. Two deer, either sex. Only one may be Deer- Turkey (Archery) - Three hunts: Big game and small game hunters are antlered. Bonus deer. Oct. 7-9, 14-16, 21-23 - No hunter quota. Two deer, required to sign-in prior to hunting at one of Unit 2 either sex. Only one may be antlered. Bonus deer. three hunter sign-in stations. Sign-in stations One turkey either sex. are located at the western (next to Harton Blvd.)
and eastern (on Dixie Rd) ends of Wattendorf
Hwy. Hunters may also sign-in at the Hunter’s Old Camp Forrest area south of Wattendorf Hwy, Deer (Young Sportsman-Shotgun/ Check Station on Old Brick Church Rd. Hunters west from UTSI Rd to Harton Blvd. Public access Oct. 1-2. No hunter quota. Two deer, should fill out a sign-in card and keep it on is through the red gate located on Wattendorf Muzzleloader) - either sex. Only one may be antlered. Bonus deer. their person or visible in the windshield of their Hwy. Parking along the roadsides is allowed. vehicle while hunting. Unit 2 is subject to be closed at any time due to Deer (Shotgun/Muzzleloader) - Two hunts: Nov. 11-13, 25-27. Hunter quota 600. Two deer Small game hunting and dog training are military training. either sex. Only one may be antlered. Bonus deer. closed during all deer hunts. Raccoon/Opossum Deer (Special Regulations) hunting is closed the night before a deer hunt. All deer hunting dates are subject to coordination Open Friday, Saturday and Deer Archery Zones - may be hunted on any Turkey - with military training mission. Hunt dates will Sundays of statewide season. deer hunt by drawn hunters using archery be confirmed a month in advance and advertised equipment only. These areas are closed to small on the TWRA website and posted at the sign-in game and turkey hunting. stations. Special quota permits will be sold by Turkey - Dec. 3-11. Three turkeys, either sex.
50 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide Waterfowl - Same as statewide season, except open on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Turkey - Same as statewide spring season. Same as statewide seasons and bag limits, except and Sunday of the late duck season. Hunting on as noted. Only one antlerless deer per day. Woods Reservoir is from registered blind sites only. Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. During the early duck and goose seasons hunting Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. is allowed outside of blind sites, except 150 yards Quail - from the bank starting at the pumping station Dog training - Daylight hours only. going west to the Rowland’s Creek causeway. 205-BEAVER DAM CREEK Waterfowl hunting is allowed from registered HICKMAN COUNTY • 7,619 ACRES Firing Range - Open 12 noon until one hour blind sites during the scheduled deer hunts. SOUTH OF CENTERVILLE after sunset daily. Automatic weapons prohibited. REGION II OFFICE (615) 781-6622 • SG, BG Archery Range - Open daily. Field points only. 202-ARNOLD HOLLOW
WAYNE COUNTY • 7,844 ACRES 209-CHEATHAM LAKE NORTH OF WAYNESBORO Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. PAM McDONALD (931) 762-5749 • SG, BG CHEATHAM COUNTY • 5,152 ACRES OFF HWYS. 49 AND 12, WEST OF ASHLAND CITY Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. ERIC TUMMINS (615) 792-4510 • SG, WF, BG Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. 206-BROWNTOWN WAYNE COUNTY • 6,336 ACRES Same as statewide seasons on Sycamore Creek Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. upstream from railroad trestle, Harpeth River NORTH OF WAYNESBORO REGION II (615) 781-6622 PAM McDONALD (931) 762-5749 • SG, BG upstream from Highway 49 and on Johnson Creek upstream from Johnson Creek Bridge. 203-BARK CAMP BARRENS Hunting on remainder of Cheatham Lake WMA COFFEE COUNTY • 2,800 ACRES Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. same as statewide season, except during the WES WINTON (931) 967-6101 • SG, BG late duck season when hunting is open only on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and the Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. first and the last day of each segment of the late Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. statewide duck season. 207-CEDAR HILL SWAMP Waterfowl hunting is permitted only from Rabbit - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. registered blind sites and from staked temporary ROBERTSON COUNTY • 200 ACRES blind sites during the late duck season. ERIC TUMMINS (615) 792-4510 • SG, WF, BG Dog Training (Rabbit and Quail) - Sept. Hunting on Harpeth Island, Marks Creek, and 1 - Jan. 15. Dog training for the remainder of the Bluff Creek wade-in areas is not restricted to year is open to all other species. registered or staked temporary sites. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Archery equipment only for Big Game. Archers Night hunting, trapping and fishing prohibited in Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. must comply with legal blaze orange requirements waterfowl impoundments during the waterfowl during muzzleloader and gun seasons. season. The sub-impoundment units as posted are closed 204-BEAR HOLLOW MOUNTAIN to all types of activity five days before the opening Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. FRANKLIN COUNTY • 17,000 ACRES of the first segment of the late duck season. STACY STEVENSON (931) 968-6215 • SG, BG, HI 208-CHEATHAM Waterfowl (Wheelchair-bound only Special Use - ATVs may be used only to CHEATHAM COUNTY • 20,810 ACRES blind site) - Applications must be received by the retrieve harvested deer. Hooved animal SOUTH OF THE CUMBERLAND RIVER, TWRA Region II Office by noon on the Oct. 28. riders must stay on the designated trail and NEAR ASHLAND CITY Persons holding a permit for another blind are not park their vehicles in designated parking ERIC TUMMINS (615) 792-4510 • SG, BG, HI eligible. areas at all times. Possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited while horseback Special Use - Hooved animal riding permitted riding. No tying horses to trees. Hooved only by individuals possessing a valid hunting Dove - Same as statewide. Hunting animal riding permitted only by individuals and fishing license and WMA permit or a permitted from designated fields only. possessing a valid hunting and fishing license High Impact Habitat Conservation Permit. and WMA permit or a High Impact Habitat Riding is allowed in designated areas only. Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15, except Conservation Permit. Horses and other saddle and pack animals closed during duck seasons. are prohibited during big game seasons. No littering. Hunter camping allowed only CHEATHAM LAKE - PARDUE POND REFUGE at designated campground (Lakeview). Fires Unauthorized entry or presence is prohibited AND DYSON DITCH REFUGE permitted only in designated campgrounds. between sunset and sunrise. Bear Hollow, Keith Springs (HWY 16), Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Keith Cove, Poplar Springs and Rock House Nov. 15 - the last day of February. Designated Road will be opened for scouting on the 4th Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. observation areas will be open year round. Saturday in Aug. Antlered deer only during muzzleloader and Access by boat only. During daylight hours, all users outside of gun seasons. an enclosed vehicle or out of camp must Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Archery wear blaze orange during the deer gun and One hunt: Oct. 10-21. Hunter Turkey - equipment only for deer. All seasons closed during muzzleloader seasons. quota 150. Two turkeys, either sex. 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide 51 WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS
refuge closure dates unless otherwise indicated. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Archers must comply with legal blaze orange Archery equipment only for deer. Archers must
requirements during muzzleloader and gun seasons. comply with legal blaze orange requirements Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. During during muzzleloader and gun seasons. the late duck season, waterfowl and small game Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. hunting is open only on Wednesday, Thursday, Dove - Sep. 3. Youth only (6-16) accompanied Saturday, Sunday and the first and last day of each by a non-hunting adult, and shooting is from segment of the late statewide duck season. One hunt: Oct. 10-21. Hunter Turkey - staked positions only. Sep. 5 and every Saturday quota 50. Two turkeys, either sex. thereafter of the 1st segment open to all ages. All Waterfowl hunting permitted hunting is on designated field only. Waterfowl - only from registered blind sites beginning with 210-EAGLE CREEK the first day of the late duck season. WAYNE COUNTY • 22,000 ACRES Dog training - Daylight hours only. NEAR WAYNESBORO Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. PAM McDONALD (931) 762-5749 • SG, BG 214 - HAPPY HOLLOW Dog training - open all year-round. HICKMAN COUNTY • 1,800 ACRES Daylight hours only. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. LOCATED OFF HWY 50 NEAR ONLY TOMMY EDWARDS (931) 840-4042 • SG, WF, BG
Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. ATVs may only be used by hunters to retrieve 216-HEADWATERS deer. Leaving any personal property unattended CANNON COUNTY • 600 ACRES (IN 4 PARCELS) for longer than 24 hours, without prior NEAR WOODBURY 211-FLINTVILLE HATCHERY permission, may be impounded and may be MICHAEL BOBEL • (615) 444-6673 • SG, BG disposed of according to state procedures. LINCOLN COUNTY • 750 ACRES Treestands must be marked with the hunter’s No ATVs permitted. EAST OF FAYETTEVILLE ON HWY. 64 TWRA identification number. Camping in REGION II OFFICE (615) 781-6622 • NP Parking in designated areas only. designated areas only, tent camping only. No motorized vehicle access to campground. Fires No parking at Blanton School Road gate permitted only in fire pits. (May 31 - Sept 15). Use River Road Trail access/ Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. parking during Blanton School gate closure.
Archery equipment only for deer. Guns may be used on Young Sportsman hunts and during the Same as statewide season , except as noted. No fall turkey season. Archers must comply with legal hunting the night before or during big game hunts. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. blaze orange requirements during muzzleloader Closed to fall turkey season. Closed to quail hunting. and gun seasons. Blaze orange required by all users during deer Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. muzzleloader and gun hunts. Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Night hunting prohibited. Deer (Archery, Muzzleloader, Young Daylight hours only. Dog training - Sportsman) - Same as statewide season. Dog training - Daylight hours only. Deer (Gun) - Three hunts: Nov. 19-21, Dec. 10-12, REGION II (615) 781-6622 781-6622 (615) II REGION 212-GALLATIN STEAM PLANT 24-26. Hunter quota 80. Two deer, no more than one antlered (bonus deer). 217-HICK HILL SUMNER COUNTY • 250 ACRES • NEAR GALLATIN LEWIS COUNTY • 3,608 ACRES REGION II OFFICE (615) 781-6622 • BG Turkey - Two hunts: Apr. 1-4, 22-25. Hunter SOUTH OF HOHENWALD Free Gallatin Steam Plant daily permit quota 50. One bearded bird. PAM McDONALD (931) 762-5749 • SG, BG required in addition to WMA permit. Daily permits available at the cemetery parking Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide area kiosk. Follow instructions on permit. season. Parking in designated areas. No camping. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Scouting begins one week prior to opening day. Closed to dog training. 215-HAYNES BOTTOM Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. MONTGOMERY COUNTY • 971 ACRES Deer, Turkey - Same as NEAR DOTSONVILLE, ADJOINING THE statewide season, except as noted. Archery CUMBERLAND RIVER 218-HICKORY FLATS equipment only. Archers must comply with legal ERIC TUMMINS (615) 792-4510 • SG, WF, BG COFFEE COUNTY • 623 ACRES blaze orange requirements during muzzleloader NORTH OF ASBURY RD and gun seasons. Night hunting, trapping, dog training WES WINTON (931) 967-6101 • SG, BG and fishing prohibited in the waterfowl impoundment from Oct. 15 - May 31. 213-HALEY-JAQUETH Participating waterfowl hunters only in the Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. WILLIAMSON COUNTY • 200 ACRES bottoms from the beginning of the late duck COLLEGE GROVE season through the conclusion of the youth TOMMY EDWARDS (931) 840-4042 • SG, BG waterfowl hunt. Quail - Nov. 7 - Jan. 15. No horseback riding during big game hunts.
52 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. MICHAEL BOBEL (615) 444-6673 219-LAUREL HILL Quail - Areas consists of 6,000 huntable acres in LAWRENCE COUNTY • 14,952 ACRES Dec. 1 - Feb. 11. narrow strips of land along the 21,700 acres of WEST OF LAWRENCEBURG OFF HWY. 64 Trapping - Checking Station, 74 VFW Rd. Lawrenceburg water on Old Hickory Lake. Of the 6,000 acres only 1,000 acres have public land access. PAM McDONALD (931) 762-5749 • SG, WF, BG, HI Dog Training - Sep. 1– Mar. 15, except during big game hunts, daylight hours only. The remaining 5,000 acres are primarily Special Use - ATVs allowed on roads open accessible by water. to motor vehicle traffic only. All hooved SHIELDS FARM UNIT UNIT I animals must be ridden on designated trails HIGHWAY 109 UPSTREAM TO RIVER MILE 267 or roads open to motorized vehicles. Hooved EXCLUDING LOCK 5 REFUGE • SG, WF, BG animals and ATV riding on trails and roads is Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. prohibited during all big game seasons. Centerfire rifles and handguns prohibited. Hooved animal riding and Off Highway Vehicle Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Small game hunting is closed after 3 p.m. (CST) during (OHV) use permitted only by individuals Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. possessing a valid hunting and fishing license the late duck season. The sub-impoundment units and WMA permit or a High Impact Habitat as posted are closed to all types of activity five days Conservation Permit. prior to the opening of the first segment of the late 220-MAPLE SPRINGS duck season. Raccoon and opossum hunting, trapping Possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. COFFEE COUNTY • 122 ACRES and fishing are prohibited in sub-impoundments Unauthorized entry or presence is prohibited NORTH OF MANCHESTER during the late waterfowl season. between sunset and sunrise. Foot traffic only WES WINTON (931) 967-6101 • SG, BG beyond cables/gates during spring turkey season. REGION II (615) 781-6622 Dove (Youth/Adult) - Youth/Adult only
hunt is Sep. 3 on Barton’s Creek. Hunting begins Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. at 6 a.m. Same as statewide season except as noted. Dove - Same as statewide season, except for Small game hunting is closed sunset day before Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Barton’s Creek. Barton’s Creek opens Sep. 5 and and during big game hunts. every Friday-Sunday and Wednesday thereafter Coyote may be taken during daylight hours only during the first segment of the statewide season. during any open season with weapons specified 221-MINGO SWAMP FRANKLIN COUNTY • 460 ACRES for that season. Hunting is permitted only WEST OF WINCHESTER Waterfowl - from registered blind sites and staked temporary Bobcat may be taken on big game hunts that STACY STEVENSON (931) 968-6215 • SG, WF, BG coincide with statewide season dates and may be blind sites during the late duck season. Same as taken with weapon legal for that hunt. statewide season, except waterfowl hunting shall
cease at 3 p.m. (CST) during the late duck season, Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. except hours same as statewide on the last day of Sep. 9 - Raccoon, Opossum - each segment of the late duck season. Feb. 28. Bag limit 2 raccoon per person per night. Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Opossum: no limit. Quail - Waterfowl (Wheelchair-bound only Fox Chasing - No fox chasing permitted. 222-MTSU blind site) - Applications must be received by the TWRA Region II Office by noon on the Oct. 28. HICKMAN COUNTY • 995 ACRES Persons holding a permit for another blind are not Deer (Archery) - One hunt: Sep. 17 - Oct. WEST OF CENTERVILLE eligible. 2. Three deer, either sex, only one antlered (bonus REGION II OFFICE (615) 781-6622 • SG, BG deer). Special Antlered Deer Regulations apply on all deer hunts. Antlered deer must have at Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15, except least four antler points on one side or a 15-inch closed during duck seasons. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. minimum outside spread. Deer (Gun - Young Sportsman) - One hunt: Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Oct. 15-16. One deer, either sex (bonus deer), no Quail - antler restrictions. UNIT II Deer (Muzzleloader) - One hunt: Oct. 20-23. 223-NORMANDY HWY. 109 DOWNSTREAM TO OLD HICKORY Hunter quota 500. One deer, antlered only DAM • SG, WF, BG (bonus deer). BEDFORD/COFFEE COUNTIES • 750 ACRES ON NORMANDY LAKE Deer (Gun) - Three hunts: Nov. 11-13, 25-27, WES WINTON - (931) 967-6101 • SG, BG Dec. 2-4. Hunter quota 500. One deer, antlered Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. only (bonus deer). Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Turkey - Same as statewide spring turkey season. Same as statewide seasons, Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Waterfowl - except as noted. Hunting from registered blind Waterfowl - On the WMA, only goose sites only, except during the early duck season. All hunting is permitted and only in the fields. Jan. 14 224-OLD HICKORY goose hunting is from registered blinds only. - 29. Same as statewide season. On Laurel Hill lake, waterfowl hunting (duck and goose) is allowed by SUMNER/WILSON/TROUSDALE COUNTIES boat only. NORTH OF LEBANON ON OLD HICKORY LAKE 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide 53 WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS
UNIT III Dove - Sep. 4. Entire WMA open to all ages for the to and after scheduled dates without a small game FROM RIVER MILE 267 UPSTREAM remainder of the statewide dove season. permit. Blank ammunition only. Night time dog TO THE OLD LOCK 6 SITE training prohibited. AT RIVER MILE 281 • SG, WF, BG Retriever Dog Training and Trials - Year-round 227-PERCY PRIEST in designated areas only. Trials must be scheduled DAVIDSON/RUTHERFORD/WILSON COUNTIES with Area Manager, and special field trial permits Same as statewide seasons, except as noted TWO UNITS CONSISTING OF 10,768 HUNTABLE must be obtained from the TWRA Region II Office ACRES SURROUNDING 14,500 ACRES OF WATER at least 30 days in advance of trial dates. Participants Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. BORDERING PERCY PRIEST LAKE of sanctioned field trials may train 72 hours before GLEN ROGERS (615) 355-0914 and after scheduled dates without a small game hunt permit. Waterfowl - Same as statewide seasons, Centerfire prohibited on all units. except as noted. Hunting from temporary blinds UNIT I Bird and Rabbit Dog and Fox Hound Trials - only. Decoys must be picked up each day. Sep. 1 - Apr. 30. Trials must be scheduled with Area NEAR LAVERGNE NORTH OF SMYRNA AIR BASE • Manager, and special field trial permits must be 1,408 ACRES • SG, BG obtained from the Region II Office at least 30 days 225-OLD HICKORY LOCK 5 REFUGE Unit I closed to all activity from sunset to in advance of trial dates. Field trial gallery must be one-half hour before sunrise, except as noted. kept out of standing or planted crops by Marshals TROUSDALE/WILSON COUNTIES • 900 ACRES Trucks and ATVs allowed off-road during provided by sponsoring club. Fox hound trials subject NORTH OF LEBANON; LOCATED FROM HWY. 231 field trials and training only. to special regulations. UPSTREAM TO RIVER MILE 265.5 UNIT II MICHAEL BOBEL (615) 444-6673 All activities, except dove hunts on designated fields and scheduled field trials, Public use, including all forms of trespass, prohibited on Friday, Saturday and Sunday is prohibited from Nov. 15 to the last day of from Sept. 1 - Apr. 30. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Deer is February. Public entry and fishing permitted shotgun/muzzleloader/archery only. Fall turkey is while on the main river channel passing Additional WMA closures for special field archery only. through the refuge. Closed to waterfowl trial dates are determined by the manager. hunting. Boat access only. Currently, these additional dates are Oct. 10-11; Nov. 9-10; Dec. 5, 12; Jan. 2-3; Feb. 27; Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. OLD HICKORY LOCK 5 REFUGE (NORTH OF THE Quail - CUMBERLAND RIVER). March 1-2, 30. Waterfowl - Same as statewide seasons. Dove - Sep. 1, and each Saturday and Temporary blinds only. No blinds, blind materials, Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Sunday thereafter, and Labor Day during the first boats, or decoys may be left overnight. and second segments of the statewide season. OLD HICKORY LOCK 5 REFUGE (SOUTH OF THE Shooting from staked positions only. On Sep. 1, CUMBERLAND RIVER) staked positions will be assigned by a drawing held Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Apr. 30. No hunting or on site at 10 a.m. and hunters must check out at training from horseback. Quail (Young Sportsman Only) - Nov.1 - the conclusion of their hunt. Successful applicants Archery Practice - Open year–round, on designated Nov. 14. must be at their staked position at the start of range site (Poole Knobs) only. Target arrows only. shooting hours. Deer, Turkey (Young Sportsman 228-SHELTON FERRY Sept. 24-25, Oct. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16. Archery Squirrel - Same as statewide season, except REGION II (615) 781-6622 781-6622 (615) II REGION Only) - equipment only. as noted. MONTGOMERY COUNTY • 628 ACRES SOUTH OF CLARKSVILLE ERIC TUMMINS (615) 792-4510 • SG, WF, BG Deer, Turkey (Young Sportsman Only) - Oct. Quail, Rabbit (Youth) - Nov. 5th 22-23, 29-30, Nov. 5-6. Archery and muzzleloader - Jan. 15th . Same as statewide seasons, except equipment only. Monday through Thursday only. Shotguns only. Each Youth must be accompanied by an adult who Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Deer may not hunt or carry weapons. Each adult must is archery equipment only, except during Young Same as Turkey (Young Sportsman Only) - possess a valid hunting license and an area permit. Sportsman hunts. statewide spring turkey season.
Deer, Turkey (Archery Only) - Same Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. 226- OWL HOLLOW MILL as statewide seasons, except closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday and except as noted. FRANKLIN COUNTY • 3,000 ACRES Firing Range - Montgomery County Shooting NEAR TIMS FORD LAKE Complex, see page 34. STACY STEVENSON (931) 968-6215 • SG, BG Deer (Muzzleloader) - Nov. 7-10, 14-17 except, on Monday through Thursday only. Remainder of deer season is archery only. 229-TIE CAMP Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. WAYNE COUNTY • 8,088 ACRES Turkey - Same as statewide spring turkey NORTH OF WAYNESBORO season, except closed Friday–Sunday until Apr. 30. PAM McDONALD (931) 762-5749 • SG, BG Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15.
Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Apr. 30. Small Sep. 3. Youth only Dove (Youth Only) - game permit required. Training from horseback Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. (6-16) must be accompanied by a licensed prohibited before Oct. 1. Participants of non-hunting adult. Maple Bend Road field only. sanctioned field trials may train 72 hours prior Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Rest of WMA closed. 54 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide MAURY COUNTY • 12,325 ACRES Deer (Archery) - Three hunts: Sept. 24-26, SOUTH EAST OF COLUMBIA 230-WILLIAMSPORT Oct. 1-3, 8-10. Two deer, either sex, but only one TOMMY EDWARDS (931) 840-4042 • SG, WF, BG, HI MAURY COUNTY • 1,722 ACRES can be antlered (bonus deer). Special Use - Horses and other saddle and ON HWY. 50 APPROXIMATELY 10 MI. Two hunts: Oct. pack animals are prohibited during big game WEST OF COLUMBIA Deer (Gun - Young Sportsman) - 15-16, 22-23. Two deer, either sex, but only one can seasons. ATVs are prohibited. TOMMY EDWARDS (931) 840-4042 • SG, BG, HI be antlered (bonus deer). Hooved animal riding permitted only by Special Use - No riding during scheduled Big Deer (Muzzleloader) - One hunt: Nov. 5-7. Hunter individuals possessing a valid hunting and Game hunts. Hooved animal riding, bicycling quota 100. Two deer, either sex but only one can fishing license and WMA permit or a High and Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) use permitted be antlered (bonus deer). Impact Habitat Conservation Permit. only by individuals possessing a valid hunting and fishing license and WMA permit or a High Deer (Gun) - Four hunts: Nov. 19-21, 26-28, Dec. Hooved animal riding: possession of alcohol Impact Habitat Conservation Permit. 10-12, 17-19. Hunter quota 100. Two deer, either prohibited, must ride on designated trails only. sex but only one can be antlered (bonus deer). Open one hour before sunrise until one hour The use of any alcoholic beverages is after sunset on hunt days. Possession of prohibited by all users. During daylight alcoholic beverages is prohibited. No camping Turkey (Young Sportsman) - One hunt: hours, all users outside of an enclosed vehicle allowed. Mar. 25-26. One bearded bird. or out of camp must wear fluorescent orange during the deer gun and muzzleloader
seasons. Turkey - Two hunts: Apr. 1-4, 15-18. One Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. No bearded bird per hunt. Treestands must be marked with the hunter’s hunting the night before or during big game hunts. TWRA identification number. Leaving any
personal property unattended for longer than REGION II (615) 781-6622 Closed to fall turkey hunting. Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Quail - 24 hours, without prior permission, may be impounded and may be disposed of according Same as statewide season, except open Dove - Crow - Sep. 1 - Feb. 28. All crow hunting is to state procedures. only on Sep. 1 and every Saturday during the first limited to Saturdays during the month of September segment. Designated fields only. Shooting from during the first segment of dove season, thereafter on staked positions only on Sep. 1. On Sep. 1, staked Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. positions will be assigned by a drawing held on Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. site at 10 a.m. Hunters must be present at drawing and must check out at the conclusion of the hunt. Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15, daylight Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Successful applicants must be at the staked position hours only. at legal shooting hours. Firing Range - Automatic weapons 231-YANAHLI prohibited. See page 34.
Farmland Owner License Exemption Statement
FARMLAND OWNER LICENSE EXEMPTION STATEMENT TCA 70-2-204. Hunting and fishing on farm land - License County:______Map #:______Parcel #:______exemption to owner, tenants and their spouses and children - Location:______(a) The owners and tenants of farmlands, and their spouse and children, have the right to engage in the sport of hunting and ______fishing, subject to all the provisions of all laws or regulations ______concerning wildlife, upon such lands and waters thereon of which they or their spouses or parents are the bona fide owners Name of landowner:______or tenants with the permission of the landowners, during the Name of hunter/fisherman:______season when it is lawful to do so, without procuring a hunting and sport fishing license. Tenants and their spouses and their Address:______dependent children must be bona fide residents of the state and ______must actually reside on the land. Owners and their spouses and children must be bona fide residents of the state. Land TN Driver’s License #:______may qualify as farmland onlh if it is owned by no more than I attest that I am exempt from requirements to possess a hunting and one (1) individual or a family; provided, that if land is owned fishing licsnse under the terms of TCA 70-2-204(a) while hunting or fishing jointly or in common by persons who are first cousins related on the property identified aboce due to the following owner relationship. I am a resident of Tennessee and I am (check one): by blood, then such cousins and their children may hunt small game and fish on such land under the provisions of this an owner of the property a tenant on the property subsection. “Family” means any combination of kinship within a spouse of the owner a spouse of the tenant the third degree, including any spouse who has an interest a child of the owner a dependent child of the tenant in the property. “Tenant” means an individual who receives compensation such as free rent or money for acting either in ______the place of or at the direction of the landowner in tending ot Signature of hunter/fisherman the requirements needed to care for the farmland. The primary This card shall be completed, signed and submitted upon the request of an officer of the TWRA, or upon presenting game to a check station. purpose of the tenancy shall be agricultural in nature. WR-0815
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WMA Region III Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to quail hunting. PICKETT 327 CLAY 317 308 330 FENTRESS 309 Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15. 332 301 329 302 JACKSON OVERTON
PUTNAM MORGAN 304-CATOOSA 304 311 318 DEKALB 320 324 CUMBERLAND/MORGAN COUNTIES 326 WHITE 322 319 CUMBERLAND 321 ROANE 79,740 ACRES 333 303 325 I-40 EXITS, PEAVINE, GENESIS VANBUREN WARREN 315 AND WESTEL ROADS 313 RHEA 331 JIM LANE (931) 456-2479 • SG, BG, HI BLEDSOE 334 S S G E I GRUNDY Q E U M MONROE A MCMINN Special Use - Hooved animal riding, bicycling and T 316 C 307 H I Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) use permitted only E HAMILTON 306 by individuals possessing a valid hunting and 323 BRADLEY fishing license and WMA permit or a High Impact MARION 328 305 POLK 312 Habitat Conservation Permit. OHVs permitted 314 310 from the fourth Saturday in August through the spring squirrel season. OHVs, bicyclists and hooved animal riders may not enter the area activities during deer hunts. Closed to all except through gated TWRA access points. 301-ALPINE MOUNTAIN non-hunting activities during spring turkey Entire area open on all deer hunts. Catoosa WMA OVERTON COUNTY • 1,642 ACRES season until 12 noon CDT. Antlered deer must REGION III OFFICE (931) 484-9571 • SG, BG have a minimum of four (4) points on one will be closed to all users Feb. 1 through last antler or a 15 inch minimum outside spread Friday in March except for walk-in small game hunting and trapping from Feb 1 - last day of ) on all hunts. Wild hogs may be taken during any deer hunt by legal deer hunters. Feb and the Cumberland Trail Corridor is open Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. to through hiking year round. Guides prohibited on all hunts. Unauthorized entry or presence is prohibited between sunset and sunrise. During big Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed Quail - game hunts, the area is open only to legal big game to all hunting Mar. 1 through the fourth Friday in Wild hogs may be taken during any deer hunt by hunting participants, except the Cumberland Trail August, except during spring turkey and squirrel legal deer hunters. corridor is open to through hiking year round. seasons. Small game hunting and dog training closed at sunset on the day before and during scheduled deer Big game hunters are required to check out big Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15. and turkey hunts. Closed to quail hunting. game and wild hogs at the WMA check stations when stations are in operation. Attention persons participating in the hog control hunt: 302-BLACKBURN FORK Same as statewide seasons, except deer season is There have been multiple documented cases of closed Nov.11-18 and after Dec. 9. Brucellosis in hogs on Catoosa. Use caution when SOUTHEASTERN JACKSON COUNTY • 600 ACRES handling harvested hogs. Closed to all hunting WEST OF HWY 135, NORTH OF LANGFORD HILL REGION III (931) 484-9571 (931) III REGION Mar. 1 - fourth Friday in August, except during RD, EAST OF SEVEN KNOBS ROAD AND SOUTH Deer (archery) - Sept. 24 - Oct. 28, Oct. turkey and spring squirrel seasons. OF DANIEL HILL LANE 31 - Nov. 4. Bag limit: same as statewide season. REGION III OFFICE 931-484-9571 Attention Cumberland Trail Corridor users: Deer (muzzleloader)- Nov. 5-10. Bag limit: same as Pedestrian access through the Catoosa WMA on Use of motorized vehicles or horseback riding statewide season. the Cumberland Trail corridor will be allowed prohibited. Closed to all nonhunting activities year round. All users within the Cumberland Trail during big game hunts. Deer (gun/archery) - Nov. 19 - Dec. 9. Bag limit: same as statewide season. corridor must wear visible fluorescent clothing during deer gun and muzzleloader hunts, spring Deer (gun/archery) - Young Sportsman: Oct. turkey hunts, and wild hog control hunts. During Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. 29-30. Bag limit: same as statewide season. all deer hunts, spring turkey hunts, and wild hog control hunts pedestrian access is limited to within
Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15. 100 feet on either side of the Cumberland Trail Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. corridor. BIG BOTTOM UNIT • SG, BG, HI Closed to bear hunting. Dog Training - Sept. 1 - Mar. 15. Special Use - Hooved animal riding, All dog training is prohibited. bicycling, and OHV use permitted only by 303-BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE individuals possessing a valid hunting and Same as statewide seasons, except closes at sunset the CENTENNIAL WILDERNESS fishing license and WMA permit or a High Impact Habitat Conservation Permit. day before and during scheduled big game hunts, unless WHITE COUNTY • 15,454 ACRES otherwise noted. Dogs are not permitted during the ON THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY LINE Unauthorized entry is prohibited between spring squirrel season. Trapping and small game hunting 6 MILES SOUTH OF HWY. 70S sunset and sunrise. Closed to all non-hunting closed during wild hog control season. Closed to quail JAMES DOUGLAS (931) 935-3280 • SG, BG activities during big game hunts. hunting and dog training. Wild hogs may be taken during any deer hunt Rifles and handguns using center-fire ammunition No ATVs, motorcycles or hooved animal by legal deer hunters. riding permitted. Closed to all non-hunting are legal for hunting beaver, bobcat, foxes, coyotes,
56 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide groundhogs and crows only during big game seasons Bullfrog - Apr. 1 - Sep. 1. No hunting during and the hunter must be a licensed legal big game turkey hunts. 306-SOUTH CHEROKEE hunter. During big game hunts, coyotes may be taken with any weapon legal for that hunt. Chasing fox, ALONG THE TENNESSEE-NORTH CAROLINA STATE Six hunts: Apr. 7-9, 11-13, 18-20, coyote or bobcat with dogs is not permitted. Turkey - LINE SOUTH OFTHE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS 21-23, 25-27, 28-30. One turkey per hunt, not to NATIONAL PARK • 250,000 ACRES exceed four per season. DAVID WHITEHEAD (423) 884-6767 • BG Raccoon and opossum season is Nov. 1 One hunt: to sunrise Dec. 31, except closes at sunset on the day Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Includes former Ocoee and Tellico Units. Bear Apr.15-16. One turkey (bonus bird). before and during scheduled big game hunts. reserves are closed to all big game hunting when the bear season (dogs permitted) is Trapping - Dec. 15 - Feb. 28. open on the South Cherokee. It is illegal to Deer - On all hunts, antlered deer must have possess firearms with any breed of dog other a minimum of 4 points on one antler or a 15-inch than pointing breeds during daylight hours, minimum outside antler spread. Wild hogs may be Firing Range (Genesis Checking Station) - excluding bear season, except as provided. taken during any deer hunt by legal deer hunters. Open daily except during deer archery hunts and Cherokee WMA Nonquota Big Game permit turkey hunts. Daylight hours only. Permit required (Type 095 or Type 094) or Sportsman License (See pg. 36). Deer (Archery) - Three hunts: Oct. 8-10, required to hunt the nonquota big game hunts. 11-13, 14-16. Archery equipment only. Area Firing Ranges (Peavine Campground) - Open Some roads normally open to public travel checking stations operated. Entire area open. One Apr. 1 - Jan. 31, except closed during deer archery may be closed from Dec. 15 - March 31. Wild deer, either sex (bonus deer). hunts and turkey hunts. Daylight hours only. hog may be taken during any deer or bear hunt Permit required (See pg. 36). with no limit. During gun and muzzleloader Deer (Muzzleloader) - One hunt: Nov. 17-20. Big Game hunts all wild hog hunters must REGION III (931) 484-9571 Station quota: Genesis 1,000; Bicolor 1,000. One comply with the blaze orange requirements. A deer, antlered only (bonus deer). 305-CHARLOTTE ANN bear hunter who has filled the daily or seasonal Deer (Gun) - One hunt: Nov. 10-13. Station quota: FINNELL NEAL limit may continue to carry a firearm and take Genesis 1,000; Bicolor 1,000. One deer, antlered wild hogs where incidental taking is allowed. BRADLEY COUNTY • 495 ACRES only (bonus deer). Closed to all hunting Mar. 1 through the 4th REGION III OFFICE (931) 484-9571 • SG, WF, BG Friday in Aug., except turkey season. Deer (Gun - Young Sportsman) - One hunt: Oct. Use of motorized vehicles prohibited. 29-30. Two deer, no more than one antlered (bonus deer). Same as statewide, except as noted. Deer (Gun) - One hunt: Dec. 1-4. Entire area open. One deer, antlered only (bonus deer). Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Deer season closes Dec. 9. Archery equipment Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Wild Hog (Control Season - Dogs Permitted) - Dec. only for deer. 7-11, Jan. 4-8 Entire area open. No limit, either sex. Small game hunters, except raccoon and opossum hunters, must wear 500 square inches of blaze orange All participants in the hog control season during big game muzzleloader and gun hunts. must wear on the upper portion of their body Small game open Dec. 10 - last day of Feb., except and head a minimum of 500 square inches of as noted. Squirrel season open from last Saturday Spring squirrel season is closed. in Aug. to Sep. 23, and during spring squirrel daylight fluorescent orange, visible front and Small game hunting in bear reserves and back. Participants may use any legal weapon and season. Dogs are not permitted during spring squirrel season. party hunt area during scheduled party hunts ammunition that is legal for taking Deer, Bear or prohibited one day before and during bear (dogs Elk. Legal hours: One-half hour before sunrise permitted) hunts. to one half-hour after sunset. Checking stations Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. open on Catoosa–all hogs must be transported Squirrel hunters utilizing dogs are limited to a whole to the checking stations for data collection. maximum of 2 dogs per vehicle. Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15.
South Cherokee Bear Reserves Cherokee Party Hunt Compartments Ocoee Bear Reserve Upper Tellico The Cherokee Wildlife Management Area and private inholdings The portion of the Tellico River drainage lying north of the Tellico bounded on the north by Ocoee Lake and Ocoee River, on the River Road, south of the North River Road and west of the North south by the Tennessee/Georgia state line and on the east and Carolina line. west by the National Forest Boundary. Lower Bald River Tellico Bear Reserve That portion of the Bald River and Tellico River drainages lying The Cherokee Wildlife Management Area in Monroe County south of the Tellico River Road, and north of the Holly Flats Road. that lies north of the Tellico-Robbinsville Road, east of Forest Lower Tellico Service Road 35, south of Forest Service Road 26 and west of the ridge running from Farr Gap through Little Fodderstack to Big That portion of the Tellico River drainage lying east of Turkey Fodderstack and following the North Carolina state line to the Creek, north of the Tellico River Road, west of the North Carolina Tellico-Robbinsville Road. state line, and south of the Tellico-Robbinsville Road. For other bear reserves, see page 64. Upper Bald River That portion of the Bald River and Tellico River drainages lying south of the Tellico River road, south of the Holly Flats Road, and north of the North Carolina state line.
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Dogs permitted for squirrel hunting outside Forest system road. Contact the appropriate U.S. Waterfowl - Waterfowl hunting permitted of Bear Reserves during bear dog hunts and Forest Service office for more information. on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and the Jan. 1 - last day of February. first and last day of the duck season. Waterfowl Horseback riding on Horseback riding - hunting ends at 3 p.m. on Thursday and Friday only. Season open on groundhog, fox and skunk during properties owned by the U.S. Forest Service shall No waterfowl hunters or other activities permitted any small game hunt with weapons legal for that be the same as U.S. Forest Service regulations. on units from two hours after legal shooting hours small game hunt. Bobcat may be taken on any Contact the U.S. Forest Service (423-476-9700). have ended until 4 a.m. the following day during scheduled big game or small game hunt that On those properties owned or leased by the the duck seasons. Hunting is allowed only from coincides with the statewide bobcat season with TWRA, horseback riding is only allowed upon registered blinds sites. Blind sites and hunting dates weapon legal for that scheduled hunt. Beaver and roads opened for vehicle travel. No riding off road will be allocated through a computer drawing held coyote may be taken on any hunt with weapon legal into openings, fields, trails or through streams. in September. Quota application period runs from for that hunt. Bobcat hunting with dogs is prohibited. Sep. 7-28, 2016. Hunters selected for a blind site Dog Training - Dog training prohibited may bring up to four additional hunters. No more Deer/Bear (Archery) - One hunt: unless otherwise specified. The use or possession of than five hunters per blind. No blind site may be Sep. 17-29. One deer, either sex (bonus deer). any electronic tracking devices from Mar. 1 - Aug. 15 hunted unless a hunter selected for that assigned One bear, either sex, outside of bear reserves. is illegal. Hunting of coyotes with dogs is prohibited. blind site and date is present. Hunters may leave in place decoys and a temporary blind at their blind Deer (Muzzleloader) - One hunt: Oct. 24-30. One deer, antlered only (bonus deer). site during their assigned hunt date, but must 307-CHICKAMAUGA remove all decoys at the end of their last hunt date. Deer (Gun - Young Sportsman) - One hunt: BRADLEY/HAMILTON/MCMINN/MEIGS/RHEA Young Sportsman hunters may hunt blind sites Oct. 15-16. One deer, either sex (bonus deer). COUNTIES • 4,000 ACRES during the youth waterfowl season on a first come, first serve basis. Youth hunters during the youth Deer (Gun) - Two hunts: Nov. 19-27, Dec.12-26. SODDY AND SALE CREEK Two deer, antlered only (bonus deer). waterfowl season must enter the hunting area only GREG ATCHLEY (423) 693-6604 • SG, WF, BG from established TWRA parking areas. Bear (Gun - Dogs Permitted) - Four hunts: Oct. 1-9, Oct. 31 - Nov. 4, Nov. 28 - Dec. 11, Dec. 29 - Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15, except Jan. 1. One bear, either sex. Hunting confined to that Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. closed during late duck season. area outside the Ocoee and Tellico Bear Reserves. Closed to quail hunting. Deer hunting with archery equipment only. Archery hunters must Bear Party-Dog Hunts (Gun - Dogs Permitted)- 308-CORDELL HULL Four hunts: Oct. 1-2, Oct. 8-9, Oct. 31 - Nov. 1, comply with blaze orange requirements during Nov. 28-29. Quota party dog hunts, 75 permits the statewide deer gun or muzzleloader seasons. JACKSON/SMITH COUNTIES • 25,000 ACRES per party. One party permitted in each of the Shotguns loaded with No. 4 shot or smaller only INCLUDES ALL PROPERTY POSTED AND following areas: Upper Tellico, Lower Tellico, (except waterfowl). Waterfowl hunting restricted to PAINTED WITH CORPS OF ENGINEER AND/OR Upper Bald River, and Lower Bald River. One use of shotguns loaded with No. 2 shot or smaller. TWRA SIGNS bear, either sex. Party-Dog Area closed during COTTONPORT, WASHINGTON FERRY GARY BLACK (931) 484-9571 • SG, WF, BG scheduled quota party-dog hunts. BERNIE SWINEY (423) 365-9166 • SG, WF, BG Non-hunting juveniles under the age of 13 may SHELTON BOTTOMS, MUD CREEK, NEW BETHAL, accompany an adult hunter (18 years old or older) Same as statewide seasons, except deer hunting MOON ISLAND, GOODFIELD CREEK, GILLESPIE ends on Dec. 9. Closed to quail hunting. who has a valid party-hunt permit. Juveniles must BEND, LEDFORD ISLAND, AGENCY CREEK,SUGAR Wheelchair-bound hunter zone open to also comply with all regulations specified for CREEK, SOUTH MOUSE CREEK UNITS permitted hunters. wheelchair-bound hunters only.
REGION III (931) 484-9571 (931) III REGION ROB KLIPPEL (423) 693-6791 • SG, WF, BG Opossum, Raccoon - Outside of Wheelchair-bound Hunter Tellico and Ocoee Bear Reserves Nov. 5-17, Jan.2 Only Zone - That area in the old “Corps of - last day of Feb. Inside Tellico and Ocoee Bear Same as statewide hunting and trapping seasons. Engineers Roaring River Campground” area of Reserves Jan. 2 - Feb. 1. Hunters are limited to a No waterfowl hunters permitted on Units from Cordell Hull WMA (north of Hwy. 135, north of maximum of two dogs per vehicle. The only legal two hours after legal shooting hours have ended Roaring River, south and east of Hwy. 85 and west of weapons on a raccoon hunt are .22 caliber short until 4 a.m. the following day during the duck Old Roaring River Iron Bridge Road). and long rifles. season(s). Closed to quail hunting. CANDIES CREEK, JOHNSON BOTTOMS, Deer (Gun/Archery) - Wheelchair Bear Dog Training Season - Sep. 7-16. ROGERS CREEK bound hunting zone, Nov. 19 - 20. Deer bag limit is No bears may be harvested. No weapons may be two deer, no more than one antlered (bonus deer). possessed. No training in bear reserves. JASON JACKSON (423) 614-3018 • SG, WF, BG Wheelchair-bound hunters only. YELLOW CREEK UNITS Same as statewide spring turkey Turkey - BERNIE SWINEY (423) 365-9166 • SG, WF, BG Turkey (Wheelchair-bound Hunter season. Only Zone) - Apr. 1 - May 14. Wheelchair-bound hunters only. Two turkeys, either sex (bonus bird). Trapping - Jan. 2 - Feb. 28. Same as statewide seasons, except units closed to all forms of trespass including fishing, trapping and Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15. Shooting ranges - Open daylight hours only hunting for all species except waterfowl from the DEFEATED CREEK UNIT (see page 34). first opening day of the late duck season until the Same as statewide seasons except as noted. Closed Safety Zone - On the Cherokee WMA, hunting or last day of the late duck season and on the day before to quail hunting. Archery equipment only for deer discharging a firearm is prohibited within 150 yards and during the Youth Waterfowl hunts. Closed to hunting. Shotguns only for small game hunting. of a developed recreation area, campsite, residence, quail hunting. Defeated Creek Unit is that area of Defeated Creek building, occupied area, across or on a National that extends from the main river channel to the
58 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide Corps of Engineers boundary along Defeated Creek Dog Training - Same as statewide seasons, only. No dog training allowed during spring excluding Defeated Creek Recreational Area. except closed on north side of Center Hill Lake. turkey season.
309-CORDELL HULL REFUGE 312-ENTERPRISE SOUTH 315-HARP NATURE PARK JACKSON COUNTY • 600 ACRES BLEDSOE COUNTY • 285 ACRES NEAR GAINESBORO BETWEEN FREESTATE HAMILTON COUNTY • 1800 ACRES REGION III OFFICE (931) 484-9571 • SG, BG BRIDGE REGION III OFFICE • (931) 484-9571 • BG HWY 85A AND HWY 56 BRIDGE Closed to hunting, trapping and dog training for GARY BLACK (931) 484-9571 • SG, WF, BG the 2016-2017 season. Same as statewide seasons. Public use including all forms of trespass and hunting is prohibited from Nov. 15 - last day 313-FALL CREEK FALLS Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. of Feb., except as otherwise indicated. Public STATE PARK entry permitted while on the main river channel passing through the refuge. Fishing by BLEDSOE/VAN BUREN COUNTIES • 7,000 ACRES. Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15. boat allowed during refuge closure in marked OFF HIGHWAY 30 BETWEEN PIKEVILLE river channel only. AND SPENCER REGION III OFFICE • (931) 484-9571 • BG 316-HIWASSEE REFUGE
All hunters are required to register and obtain MEIGS/RHEA COUNTIES • 2,500 ACRES Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Deer a free permit at the park headquarters (423) ON CHICKAMAUGA RESERVOIR season is Sep. 26 - Nov. 1. All seasons closed 881-5298. Dog training prohibited. Vehicle JASON JACKSON (423) 614-3018 • SG, WF, BG REGION III (931) 484-9571 during refuge closure dates including dog training. parking restricted to designated parking areas Refuge is closed to all forms of use and Closed to quail hunting. only during the hunting season. No parking trespass from Nov. 15 through the last day of allowed on roadside grass. All deer and turkey Feb., except the wildlife viewing area is open hunters must sign register at the horse stables Deer (Archery - Wheelchair-bound year-round. During refuge closure, public before hunting. Coyotes may be taken on any Hunter Only) - One hunt: Sep. 24-25. One deer, entry and fishing is permitted while on the hunt with weapons legal for that hunt. either sex (bonus deer). main river channel passing through the refuge. Bobcat may be taken on any scheduled big Squirrel - Dec. 1 - last day of Feb. Shotguns game or small game hunt that coincides with Deer (Gun - Wheelchair-bound only. Spring squirrel season is closed. Hunter Only) - One hunt: Nov. 5-6. One deer, the statewide bobcat season with hunting either sex (bonus deer). implements legal for that scheduled hunt. Deer (Archery) - Four hunts: Nov. 5-7, 8-10, Beaver and coyotes may be taken on any hunt 11-13, Dec. 16-18. Two deer, no more than one with weapons legal for that hunt. Season Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15, daylight antlered (bonus deer). One turkey either sex. open on groundhog, fox and skunk during any hours only. Closed to training during refuge scheduled small game hunt. All seasons closed closure dates. Deer (Jim Hall Hunts for Warriors - Shotgun/ during refuge closure date unless otherwise Muzzleloader - Golf Course Zone) - One hunt: indicated. Nontoxic shot approved by the U.S. Nov. 29-30. Hunter quota 15. Two deer, no more 310-CUMMINGS COVE Fish & Wildlife Service is required for small than one antlered (bonus deer). game hunting. Small game hunting and dog HAMILTON/MARION COUNTIES • 1,200 ACRES training is closed at sunset on the day before REGION III OFFICE (931) 484-9571 • SG, BG Turkey (Archery) - One hunt: Apr. 1-9. and during scheduled big game hunts, unless One turkey per day, not to exceed two turkeys special exception is indicated. Access via Aetna Mountain Road. This is (bonus bird). an unimproved dirt road with numerous washouts. Hazardous terrain, 4wd only. Dove - Sep. 1, 15. Noon to sunset only. No access permitted by boat. 314-FOURTH FRACTIONAL TOWNSHIP Dove (Youth) - Sep. 10. Noon to sunset only. No Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. access permitted by boat. POLK COUNTY • 1,107 ACRES NEAR COPPER HILL Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. REGION III OFFICE (931) 484-9571 • NP Squirrel - Same as statewide seasons except as noted. Use of motorized vehicles prohibited. Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15. Rabbit - Oct. 31 - Nov. 14. Bag limit of three per day. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. 311-EDGAR EVINS STATE PARK Archery equipment only for big game. Archers DEKALB COUNTY • 6,000 ACRES must comply with legal blaze orange requirements Opossum, Raccoon - Sep. 6 - ON CENTER HILL LAKE during muzzleloader and gun seasons. Beagles Nov 5. Hunting will be limited to Tuesday and REGION III OFFICE (931) 484-9571 • BG and pointing breeds only. Dogs not permitted Wednesday nights only. during spring squirrel season.
Small game hunting with shotguns only, using Canada Goose - Sep. 1-15. No goose Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. No. 6 shot or smaller. hunters permitted on refuge from two hours Closed to spring squirrel hunting on north side of after shooting hours have ended until 4 a.m. the Center Hill Lake. following day. Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15.
Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Dog Training - Beagles and pointing breeds Wood Duck, Teal - Same as Sep. Wood
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Duck/Teal season. No duck hunters permitted on Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15. the refuge from two hours after shooting hours Closed to all non-hunting activities during big have ended until 4 a.m. the following day. 319-KINGSTON REFUGE game hunts. Same as statewide season except as noted. Closed ROANE COUNTY • 300 ACRES Deer (Shotgun – Muzzleloader)(Young- to September Archery Bear Season. Dogs are not ROB KLIPPEL (423) 693-6791 • BG Sportsman) - One hunt: Sep. 17-18. Hunter quota permitted during spring squirrel season. 100. Two deer, no more than one antlered (bonus Closed to hunting, trapping and dog training. deer). Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Deer (Archery) - One hunt: Sep. 23-25. Hunter 320-LUPER MOUNTAIN quota 200. Two deer no more than one antlered, Deer - same as statewide Unit A deer one turkey either sex. (bonus deer). CUMBERLAND COUNTY • 2,070 ACRES season. Closed to antlerless deer hunting during JIM LANE (931) 456-2479 • SG, BG, HI the gun season. Deer (Archery) - One hunt: Oct. 7-9. Two deer, no more than one antlered, one turkey either sex. Special Use - Hooved animal riding, Sep. 1 - Mar. 15. (bonus deer). bicycling and Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Dog Training - Deer (Muzzleloader) - One hunt: Oct. 21-23. use permitted only by individuals possessing Hunter quota 150. Two deer, no more than one a valid hunting and fishing license and 323-NORTH CHICKAMAUGA CREEK antlered (bonus deer). WMA permit or a High Impact Habitat Conservation Permit. HAMILTON COUNTY • 5,400 ACRES Deer (Muzzleloader) - One hunt: Oct. 28-30. GREG ATCHLEY (423) 693-6604 • SG, WF, BG Hunter quota 150. Two deer, no more than one antlered (bonus deer). HIXSON, ROGERS, SUTTON, THRASHER Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Dogs are BOTTOMS, VANDERGRIFF AND VARNER UNITS. not permitted during the spring squirrel season. Turkey - Same as statewide spring turkey No motorized vehicles outside parking areas. season. Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Units closed after sunset except to opossum and raccoon hunters. Trespass prohibited by Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15, daylight Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15. non-hunters on hunt days. Hixson, Rogers, hours only. Closed to training during refuge Varner and Vandergriff Units closed to all closure dates. forms of trespass except hunting and trapping during the late waterfowl seasons. Retriever Dog Field Trials - Pre–approved by Area 321-MCGLOTHIN-LARGEN Manager at least 30 days in advance of trial dates. ROANE COUNTY • 112 ACRES REGION III OFFICE (931) 484-9571 • SG, BG, WF Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. All hunting ends on Jan. 31, except spring squirrel Use of motorized vehicles prohibited. 317-JACKSON SWAMP season and spring turkey season. OVERTON COUNTY • 203 ACRES Hunting only allowed on Tuesday, Thursday and REGION III OFFICE (931) 484-9571 • SG, WF, BG Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Deer Saturday, unless exception is indicated. season closes Dec. 9. Archery equipment only Shotguns loaded with No. 4 shot or smaller only for deer. Waterfowl season closed for Sept. wood (except waterfowl). Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. duck, teal, and Sept. Canada goose seasons. Closed to quail hunting. Closed to quail hunting. Bag limit for rabbits is three per day. REGION III (931) 484-9571 (931) III REGION Rabbit - Dec. 10 to last day of Feb. on Saturday Dove - Sep. 1 by hand-held drawing. Drawing and Sunday only. Bag limit of three per day. Hixson, Rogers, Vandergriff and Varner Units to be conducted on Aug. 27 at Independence closed to all forms of trespass except hunting and Community Center. Drawing sign-up begins at 4 Last Saturday in Aug. to trapping during the late waterfowl seasons. p.m. local time. Drawing will be held at 5 p.m. local Squirrel - Sep. 23, Dec. 10 to last day of Feb. and during time. Hunters must be present to be drawn. spring squirrel season except as noted. Shotguns Dove - Sep. 1 and every Tuesday, Thursday Dove - Sep. 2 through remainder of statewide with No. 6 shot or smaller only. and Saturday of the statewide dove season. season, same as statewide regulations. Dove hunting from noon to sunset only. No dove Dove - Sep. 1, 3. Noon to sunset only on hunters or dove hunting equipment on dove fields Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15. Sep. 1. prior to 7 a.m. on opening day of the first segment on the dove season. 318-KEYES-HARRISON Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15. Beagles and pointing breeds only. Deer - hunting with archery equipment CUMBERLAND COUNTY • 1,740 ACRES only. Archery hunters must comply with blaze JIM LANE (931) 456-2479 • SG, BG, HI orange requirements during the statewide deer Hooved animal riding, bicycling and Off 322-MT. ROOSEVELT gun and muzzleloader seasons. Highway Vehicle (OHV) use permitted only CUMBERLAND/ROANE/MORGAN by individuals possessing a valid hunting and COUNTIES • 11,000 ACRES Turkey - hunting ends at noon each day. fishing license and WMA permit or a High JIM LANE (931) 456-2479 • SG, BG, HI Impact Habitat Conservation Permit. Special Use - Hooved animal riding, bicycling Waterfowl - Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) use permitted and the first and last day of the statewide season only by individuals possessing a valid hunting and the youth waterfowl season. Shotguns loaded Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Dogs and fishing license and WMA permit or a High with No. 2 shot or smaller. Waterfowl hunting are not permitted during the spring squirrel Impact Habitat Conservation Permit. ends at noon each day, including the youth season. Closed to quail hunting. waterfowl season. Hunting from temporary blinds 60 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide only. No blinds, blind materials, boats, or decoys juveniles must also comply with blaze orange Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. may be left overnight. regulations specified for legal hunters. No boat access during deer hunts except to access Haw Sep. 1 - Mar. 15 Ridge Park. Boat access only for waterfowl Dog Training - Deer (Archery - Wheelchair-bound hunters accessing Solway and Freels Bend on or Hunter Only - Varner Unit Wheelchair during the designated Sept. and Oct. hunting Accessible Blind Site Only) - Same as statewide 326-PEA RIDGE seasons, except as noted. Hunting only allowed on dates. Hunters must carry, at all times, hunting license and permit, valid picture identification DEKALB COUNTY • 1,958 ACRES Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. To reserve blind REGION III OFFICE (931) 484-9571 • SG, BG, HI call the Region 3 office. (youth excluded), and signed current hunt map. During Oct., Nov., and Dec. big game hunts all Hooved animal riding, bicycling and Off hunters must wear daylight fluorescent orange Highway Vehicle (OHV) use permitted only Turkey (Wheelchair-bound Hunter (blaze orange) including archery hunters in the by individuals possessing a valid hunting and Only - Varner Unit Wheelchair Accessible Blind Archery-Only Zones. Dog training prohibited. fishing license and WMA permit or a High Site Only) - Same as statewide season, except Hunters are required to check out big game and Impact Conservation Permit. as noted. Hunting only allowed on Monday, coyotes at WMA check station. Coyotes may be Wednesday, and Friday. Turkey hunting ends at noon taken on any hunt with weapons legal for each day. Shotguns loaded with No. 4 shot or smaller that hunt. Same as statewide Unit B seasons, except as noted. only. To reserve blind call the Region 3 office. Closed to quail hunting. Deer (Shotgun/Muzzleloader - Gun Zones Waterfowl (Wheelchair-bound Only) - Three hunts: Oct. 29-30, Nov. 12-13, Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15. Hunter Only - Varner Unit Wheelchair Dec. 10-11. Hunter quota 450. Two deer, no more
Accessible Blind Site Only) - Same as statewide than one antlered (bonus deer). REGION III (931) 484-9571 seasons, except as noted. Hunting only allowed on 327-PICKETT STATE FOREST Three hunts: Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Hunting ends at Deer (Archery - Archery Zone) - Oct. 29-30, Nov. 12-13, Dec. 10-11. Hunter quota PICKETT COUNTY • 11,000 ACRES noon each day. Waterfowl hunting restricted to 600. Two deer, no more than one antlered (bonus REGION III OFFICE (931) 484-9571 • NP use of shotguns loaded with No. 2 shot or smaller. deer). One turkey, either sex. To reserve blind call the Region 3 office. Scouting dates: 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 22 for the Oct. 29-30 permit holders; Nov. 5 for the Nov. Same as statewide seasons. Friday before Thanksgiving - Jan. Trapping - 12-13 permit holders; Dec. 3 for the Dec. 10-11 31. Traps must be checked each day. holders. Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15.
Dog Training (all breeds) - Sep. 1 - Jan. 31. Waterfowl - One half hour before sunrise Hixson, Rogers, Varner and Vandergriff Units closed Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15. to noon - hunting on Solway and Freels Bend only to dog training from the first opening day of the late from the shoreline to Solway Bend Farm Road duck season until the end of duck season. and from the shoreline to Freels Bend Farm Road. 328-PRENTICE COOPER PATTON UNIT • SG, WF, BG, HI Access by boat only. Hunting from temporary STATE FOREST Special Use - Hooved animal riding, bicycling blinds only. MARION COUNTY • 24,000 ACRES and Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) use permitted Canada Goose - Sep. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and Oct. 8, 9, ON HWY. 27, 5 MILES EAST OF only by individuals possessing a valid hunting 15, 16. POWELL’S CROSSROADS and fishing license and WMA permit or a High CLINT SMITH (423) 658-0298 • SG, BG Impact Conservation Permit. Wood Duck/Teal - Sep. 10-11. Unauthorized entry or presence is prohibited Possession of alcoholic beverages prohibited. between sunset and sunrise. Organized Two hunts: Apr. 8-9, 22-23. Hunter Turkey - competition events for motorized vehicles is quota 225. One turkey (bonus bird). Hunting ends prohibited. The maximum noise limit for all at noon daily. Successful hunters must be at the Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. motorized vehicles is 86 dBa, as measured 50 feet check station by 1 p.m. from the exhaust, except as otherwise permitted. Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Turkey scouting date: 7 a.m. to noon EST The maximum speed limit is 25 mph or less if Mar. 25 for the Apr. 8-9 and Apr. 22-23 permit otherwise posted. All side roads and trails will holders and approved youths only. be closed to motorized vehicles Dec. 18 - Mar. 15. Big game hunters are required to check out big 324-OAK RIDGE All listed times are Eastern Daylight Savings Time game at the WMA check station when station is in ROANE/ANDERSON COUNTIES • 37,000 ACRES or Eastern Standard Time. operation. Closed to all hunting Mar. 1 - the fourth AUBREY DECK (865) 576-2380 • SG, WF, BG Friday in August, except during spring turkey and Shotguns, muzzleloading rifles and archery 325-PAINT ROCK spring squirrel seasons. equipment only. On big game quota hunts and ROANE COUNTY • 1,600 ACRES on approved scouting days for all areas, except ON WATTS BAR LAKE behind all security checkpoints, a non-hunting ROB KLIPPEL (423) 693-6791 • SG, BG Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Small juvenile under the age of 16 may accompany an game hunting and dog training will close at sunset adult hunter (21 years old or older) who has a the day before and during scheduled big game hunts valid Oak Ridge WMA quota permit. However, Same as statewide, except as noted. Archery unless otherwise indicated. these non-hunting juveniles may not accompany equipment only for deer. Archers must comply Closed to quail hunting. hunters into any area requiring entry through a with legal blaze orange requirements during Security Portal or Security Police Officer Check muzzleloader and gun seasons. Shotguns only for Point (e.g. Tower Shielding Facility, Chestnut small game. Fox, Opossum, Raccoon - 3rd Friday Ridge/Park City Road or any badged-only in Oct. - Jan. 31, except hunting will be limited to hunting areas). During deer hunts, non-hunting Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights only.
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Bag limit is one per party per night.
Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15. Dove - Sep. 5, opens at noon. Deer (Archery) - One hunt: Sep. 17-19. Hunter quota 400. Two deer, no more than one Rabbit, Squirrel - Nov. 26-27, Dec. antlered (bonus deer). 330-STANDING STONE 17-18, Dec. 24, Dec. 31, Jan. 7-8. Bag limit 3 rabbits STATE FOREST per day. Shotguns only. Deer (Archery) - One hunt: Sep. 20-23. Two deer, no more than one antlered (bonus deer). No area OVERTON COUNTY • 8,764 ACRES REGION III OFFICE (931) 484-9571 • NP checking station operated. Deer (Shotgun only - Young-Sportsman)- One hunt: Dec. 10. Hunter quota 35. One deer, Deer (Muzzleloader) - Two hunts: Oct. 6-8, 27-29. Hunter quota 250. Two deer, no more than one either sex (bonus deer). antlered (bonus deer). Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Wild hogs may be taken during any deer hunt by legal Turkey (Young Sportsman) - One hunt: Deer (Gun - Young Sportsman) - One hunt: deer hunters. Oct. 22-23. Two deer, no more than one antlered Mar. 24-25. Hunter quota 5. One turkey (bonus (bonus deer). bird). Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Deer (Gun) - One hunt: Nov. 4-6. One deer, antlered only (bonus deer). Dog Training - Closed during field trials Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15. and big game hunts. Daylight hours only. Deer (Gun) - One hunt: Nov. 26 - Dec 1. Two deer, antlered only (bonus deer). Dog Field Trials - Field Trial Permit Required. 331-TELLICO LAKE Sep. 1–Apr. 30. Trials must be scheduled with Area Manager and special field trial permit must Turkey - Six hunts: Apr. 4-6, 7-9, 12-14, MONROE AND LOUDON COUNTY • 8,000 ACRES be obtained from the TWRA Region III Office at 20-22, 25-27, 28-30. One turkey per day, not to DAVID WHITEHEAD (423) 884-6767 • SG, BG least 30 days before trial dates. Field trial gallery - exceed the statewide bag limit. must be kept out of standing or planted crops by Field Trial Permit required. marshals provided by sponsoring clubs. Horses Trapping - Dec. 13-25. permitted during dog training and field trials. CHOTA REFUGE UNIT - (THAT PORTION FROM Same as statewide season, except as noted. Wild LTRM 26.0 UPSTREAM TO THE HIWASSEE - Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15. hogs may be taken during any deer hunt by legal ALCOA POWERLINE AT LTRM 29.7) deer hunters. No blinds or decoys left overnight. Firing Range - Open Thursday, Friday, Saturdays only, during daylight hours. Closed during Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Same as statewide, except as noted. Closed to all big game hunts. Permit required (see page 34). WEAR’S BEND UNIT - (THAT PORTION OF forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 through last TELLICO RESERVOIR DEVELOPMENT AGENCY day of Feb., except in designated observation areas. 329-SKINNER MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIAL PARK AT LTRM 18.0 ON THE Wild hogs may be taken during any deer or bear NORTH SIDE OF TELLICO RESERVOIR) hunt by legal deer or bear hunters. All seasons closed FENTRESS COUNTY • 4,193 ACRES during the refuge closure dates. Steel shot is required REGION III OFFICE (931) 484-9571 • SG, BG, HI for doves. Special Use - Hooved animal riding, Same as statewide season, except as noted. Wild Nontoxic shot approved by the U.S. Fish and bicycling and Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) hogs may be taken during any deer hunt by legal Wildlife Service required for small game hunting use permitted only by individuals possessing deer hunters. Antlered deer only during the gun as posted. season. No blinds or decoys left overnight. REGION III (931) 484-9571 (931) III REGION a valid hunting and fishing license and
WMA permit or a High Impact Habitat No deer hunting Oct. 29 - Nov. 4. Conservation Permit. OHVs permitted from Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. the fourth Saturday in August through the spring squirrel season. TELLICO WEST UNIT - (THAT PORTION OF TELLICO RESERVOIR DEVELOPMENT AGENCY Rabbit, Quail - Oct. 29- Nov. 4. INDUSTRIAL PARK AT LTRM 18.0 ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF TELLICO RESERVOIR) Same as statewide seasons. Trapping and small Dog Training - Mar. 1 - Oct. 31. game hunting closes at sunset the day before hog Mar. 1 - Oct. 31. Field Trial control season. Wild hogs may be taken during Deer (Archery) - Four hunts: Sept. 17-18, Dog Field Trials - Permit Required. Trials must be scheduled with any deer hunt by legal deer hunters. Oct. 15-16, Nov. 12-13, Dec. 17-18. Hunter quota 30 each hunt. Two deer, no more than one Area Manager and special field trial permit must antlered (bonus deer). be obtained from the TWRA Region III Office at Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. least 30 days before trial dates. Wild Hog (Control Season - Dogs Permitted) - Turkey (Young Sportsman) - One hunt: Mar. Jan. 13-15. No limit, either sex. Only authorized 25-26. Hunter quota 5. One turkey (bonus bird). participants allowed on the area during the Wild 332-THE BOILS MCGHEE-CARSON UNIT - (THAT PENINSULA Hog Control Season. OF FT. LOUDOUN STATE HISTORIC PARK AT JACKSON COUNTY • 256 ACRES All participants in the hog control season must LTRM 21.0) REGION III • (931) 484-9571 • SG, WF, BG wear on the upper portion of their body and head Use of motorized vehicles prohibited. a minimum of 500 square inches of blaze orange, All small game hunting is for Young Sportsman visible front and back. (ages 6 - 16 only). For all hunting, youths must be accompanied by a licensed adult, 21 years of Participants may use any legal weapon and age or older, who may not hunt or carry hunting Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. ammunition that is legal for taking Deer, Bear or Elk. devices. Each adult must possess a valid hunting Closed to quail hunting. Legal hours - One half-hour before sunrise and to license and area permit. one half-hour after sunset. 62 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15. Deer - Antlered deer must have a minimum of 4 334-YUCHI REFUGE points on one antler or a 15-inch minimum outside antler spread on all hunts. 333-WATTS BAR RHEA COUNTY • 2,364 ACRES BERNIE SWINEY (423) 365-9166 • SG, WF, BG ROANE COUNTY • 3,880 ACRES Deer, Turkey (Archery) - Two hunts: PRIMARILY ON ISLANDS AND ACCESS Non-toxic shot only in Wetland Zone. Oct. 1-2, Oct. 15-16. Hunter quota 100 each hunt. AREAS ON WATTS BAR LAKE Wetland Zone closed to all forms of public Two deer, no more than one antlered (bonus deer). ROB KLIPPEL use, including all forms of trespass, from Nov. One turkey, either sex. (423) 693-6791 • SG, WF, BG 15 - the last day of Feb. No boat access. No ATV, ORV, or horseback riding permitted. Two Deer (Gun - Young Sportsman) - On big game quota hunts, one non-hunting hunts: Oct. 8-9, 29-30. Hunter quota 75 each hunt. Same as statewide season, except as noted. juvenile under the age of 16 may accompany Two deer, only one antlered (bonus deer). Waterfowl hunting allowed from temporary an adult hunter (18 years or older) who has One hunt: Oct. 22-23. Hunter blinds only. No blinds, blind materials, boats, or Deer (Muzzleloader) - a valid WMA quota permit. During deer quota 50. One deer, either sex (bonus deer). decoys may be left overnight. gun hunts, non-hunting juveniles must also comply with blaze orange regulations Deer (Gun) - One hunt: Nov. 5-6. Hunter quota 50. One deer, either sex (bonus deer). Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. specified for legal hunters. Hunters required to check out big game at WMA check station when check station is in operation. One Sep. 1 - Mar. 15. Deer (Wheelchair-bound Only) - Dog Training - hunt: Nov. 12-13. One deer, either sex (bonus deer). IRON HILL ISLAND, LONG ISLAND, AND THIEF NECK ISLAND UNITS Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. REGION III (931) 484-9571 Turkey - Five hunts: Apr. 7-9, 21-23, 28-30, Closed to quail hunting. Small game seasons May 2-4, 9-11. Hunter quota 10. One turkey closed in Wetland Zone from Nov. 15 - last day of (bonus bird). Hunting ends at noon. Walk-in only. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Small Feb. Small game hunting closes at sunset the day Game hunting is Shotgun-Archery only. Small before and during scheduled big game hunts. Turkey (Young Sportsman) - One hunt: Mar. game hunting and dog training closed at sunset 17-19. Hunter quota 10. One turkey either sex on the day before and during scheduled deer and (bonus bird). Hunting ends at noon. Walk-in only. turkey hunts on Thief Neck Island Unit. Dove (Young Sportsman) - Sep. 3. Dove - Sep. 5 until end of first segment. Turkey (Wheelchair-bound Only) Archery equipment only for deer except - One hunt: March 31 - Apr. 2. One turkey, either juveniles may use shotguns or muzzleloaders Raccoon, Opossum - Same as sex (bonus bird). Hunting ends at noon. during statewide Young Sportsman hunts. statewide seasons, except closed after Nov. 14. Centerfire rifles prohibited. Hunting permitted on Tuesday and Wednesday Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15 in Upland only, sunset to sunrise. Bag limit on raccoons, Zone. Sep. 1 - Nov. 14 and Mar. 1-15 in Wetland one per party per night. No limit on opossums. Zone. Daylight hours only. No fox or coyote Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Quail - All dogs must be removed from the area prior to chasing. No dog training one day before and sunrise on Thursday. during scheduled big game hunts. Same as statewide season, except no Retriever Dog Field Trials - Pre-approved by Area trapping during the duck season on the Long Rabbit - Oct. 31 - last day of February. Bag Manager at least 30 days in advance of trial dates. Island Unit. limit on rabbits is three per day.
Hunter/Landowner Permission Card Sheriff Dept. Phone #: ______Hunter Copy Wildlife Officer Phone #: ______Hunter’s Name:______HELP STOP POACHING Address:______Report a hunting violation - call toll free: City:______State: ______Zip:______Region I...... 1-800-831-1173 Phone: ( )______Region II...... 1-800-255-8972 Vehicle Make/Model:______Region III...... 1-800-241-0767 Region IV...... 1-800-831-1174 License Plate #:______Vehicle Color:______7:00 a.m. - Midnight, Seven Days a Week Landowner Copy Hunter’s Name:______Hunter/Landowner I.D. Card GOOD SPORTSMEN: Address:______1. Respect the landowner’s property, hunting only in owner- City:______State: ______Zip:______designated areas. I, the undersigned, hereby grant permission to 2. Assume liability for their actions and personal safety. ______to hunt on my property on the following dates 3. Respect nature, taking every precaution against littering and fire. ______4. Respect the game and firearms laws. Landowner’s Signature 5. Respect fellow outdoorsmen, observing all safety ______precautions and the traditions of good sportsmanship Print Name / Date This card courtesy of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation WR-0623 and Tennessee Wildlife Federation.
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Dog Training - Dog training prohibited unless WMA Region IV otherwise specified. The use or possession of any electronic tracking devices from Mar. 1 - Aug. 15 is illegal. On property owned or leased by the TWRA, ATV and OHV operation is prohibited. Only pointing breed dogs are permitted in the A LA B R LL A bear reserve one day before and during bear hunts A A B LL that allow the use of dogs. During bear hunts A AR R that do not allow the use of hounds, small game RA R R hunters in the bear reserves are limited to 2 dogs A BL per vehicle. A D R R Wild hogs may be taken on any big game hunt with the weapon legal for that hunt, except wild hogs may not be taken in the bear reserves during bear season. R L D BL Dove, Grouse, Quail, Rabbit, Snipe, Squirrel, Trapping - Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Cherokee WMA Nonquota Big Game permit 401- BUFFALO SPRINGS (Type 095, Type 167 or Type 094) or Sportsman Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. GRAINGER COUNTY • 342 ACRES License required to hunt the nonquota big game SCOTT DYKES (423) 587-7037 • SG, BG hunts. Some roads normally open to public Small game hunters (except raccoon and opossum travel may be closed from Dec. 15–March 31. hunters between sunset and sunrise) must wear Waterfall parking area closed one hour after 500 square inches of blaze orange during big game muzzleloader and gun hunts. sunset until one hour before sunrise. Shooting ranges - Open daylight hours only Use or possession of alcohol is prohibited in the (see page 34). Beaver and coyote may be taken on any hunt with weapon legal for that hunt. waterfall area. Safety Zone - On the Cherokee WMA, hunting or discharging a firearm is prohibited within 150 Groundhog, fox and skunk may be taken on any yards of a developed recreation area, campsite, small game hunt with weapon legal for that hunt. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. residence, building, occupied area, across or Fox closed in Washington County. on a National Forest system road. Contact the Quail hunting closed. Quail dog training only appropriate U.S. Forest Service office for more Bobcat may be taken on any scheduled big game during statewide quail season. information. or small game hunt that coincides with the statewide bobcat season with weapons legal for Horseback riding - Horseback riding on the scheduled hunt. No dogs allowed. 402- NORTH CHEROKEE properties owned by the U.S. Forest Service shall be the same as U.S. Forest Service regulations. Spring squirrel season is closed. ALONG THE TENNESSEE-NORTH CAROLINA Contact the U.S. Forest Service (423-476-9700). REGION IV (423) 587-7037 (423) IV REGION STATE LINE NORTH OF THE GREAT SMOKY On those properties owned or leased by the MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK Deer - Dates are same as statewide season. TWRA, horseback riding is only allowed upon REGION IV OFFICE (423) 587-7037 • BG Antlered bag limit is 2 and counts toward roads opened for vehicle travel. No riding off road statewide bag limit. into openings, fields, trails or through streams. Deer (Archery) - Bag limit of 4 antlerless (counts toward statewide bag limit). Deer (Muzzleloader) - Bag limit of 1 antlerless North Cherokee Bear Reserves (counts toward statewide bag limit). Bear hunting is not permitted in the Laurel Fork Bear Reserve Deer (Gun - Young Sportsman) - Bag limit of 2 following bear reserves unless a special The Cherokee Wildlife Management area antlerless (counts toward statewide bag limit). exception is provided by proclamation. and private inholdings lying south of Deer (Gun) - Closed to antlerless hunting. Andrew Johnson Bear Reserve Hwy. 321, west of Poga Road, west of the Tennessee-North Carolina line, and north The Cherokee Wildlife Management Area of HWY. 19 E. Turkey - Same as statewide season. and private inholdings lying southwest of Hwy. 70, east of Hwy. 107 and north of Unicoi Bear Reserve Hwys. 25-70. The Cherokee Wildlife Management Area Kettlefoot Bear Reserve lying west of U.S. Hwy. 23, and the Devils Opossum, Raccoon - Oct.7 - last day Fork Road, north of the Tennessee/North in Feb. Season closed Oct. 7, Oct. 30 - Nov. 4, Nov. The Cherokee Wildlife Management area Carolina state line, east of the Horse Creek 27- Dec. 17 in all bear reserves. and private inholdings lying north of Hwy Road to Hwy. 107 and south of Hwy. 107 421, east of South Holston Lake, south of to Erwin. the Tennessee-Virginia line, and west of Bear - Same as statewide season, except Hwy. 91. For other bear reserves, see page 57. closed Sept. 24 - Oct. 2.
64 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide Deer (Gun - Young Sportsman) - One hunt: Oct. Deer - Dates are same as statewide season. 29-30. Hunter quota 200. One deer, either sex. Antlered bag limit is 2 and counts toward Sep. 6 - Oct. 1. Bear Dog Training Season - Deer counts toward statewide bag. statewide bag limit. No bears may be harvested. No weapons may be possessed. No training in bear reserves. Deer (Gun) - Two hunts: Dec. 2-3, 9-10. Hunter Deer (Archery) - Bag limit of 4 antlerless (counts quota 650. One deer, antlered only. Deer counts toward statewide bag limit) toward statewide bag. 403-CHUCK SWAN STATE FOREST Deer (Muzzleloader) - Bag limit of 1 antlerless Deer (Muzzleloader) - One hunt: Nov. 25-26. (counts toward statewide bag limit) UNION/CAMPBELL COUNTIES • 24,444 ACRES Hunter quota 650. One deer, antlered only. Deer - Bag limit of 2 NEAR MAYNARDVILLE counts toward statewide bag. Deer (Gun - Young Sportsman) DUSTIN MCCUBBINS (865) 278-3248 • SG, BG antlerless (counts toward statewide bag limit) Deer (Gun) - Closed to antlerless hunting Deer driving, loud noises, and harassment Turkey - Five hunts: Mar. 23-25, Mar. on all deer hunts is prohibited. Entering 30 - Apr. 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-22. Hunter quota 150. One turkey per hunt (bonus bird). Hunting ends the WMA from Norris Lake during the deer Opossum, Raccoon - Jan. 1 - Feb. 28. and turkey hunts is prohibited. Guides at noon each day. Hunter must sign in and out at prohibited on all hunts. Horses, ATVs, check station and be out by 1 p.m. bicycles, non-licensed passenger vehicles 406-FORKS OF THE RIVER and motorcycles are prohibited on the main Trapping - Jan. 2 - Feb 28. No raccoons. forest road. The main forest road is defined KNOX COUNTY • 648 ACRES Quota is one party per compartment. Trappers EAST OF KNOXVILLE as the road beginning at the Big Game check must apply at WMA office. No snares or conibear station and ending at the intersection of GPS: 35.952572 N BY 83.858632 W traps. Trappers must report catch annually. BILL SMITH (865) 856-9711 • SG, BG, HI the Back Valley, Forks of the River, and Big REGION IV (423) 587-7037 Loop roads. ORV, horseback riding, bicycles, Special Use - All trails on the area used for Sep. 1 - Mar. 15, daylight and all other vehicles are restricted to roads Dog Training - bicycling require the High Impact Habitat hours only. Pointing breed dogs prohibited. marked “open to vehicular traffic.” A licensed Conservation Permit, except the Will Skelton vehicle is defined as a vehicle that is tagged, Greenway and Whaley Trail (formerly known registered and insured and it legal to operate Range open Thursday and Friday from noon as Auggies Run and Bluff Trail) to the Burnett on county, state and federal highways. Speed to sunset and Saturday and Sunday from sunrise Creek parking area. Will Skelton Greenway and limit is 25 mph. Organized competition to sunset. Closed during all big game quota hunts. Whaley Trail is open year round. No hooved events for motorized/non-motorized vehicles No buckshot allowed on range. Permit required animal riding or motorized vehicles allowed. prohibited. Maximum noise limit of 86 dBs for for range. all motorized vehicles as measured at 50 feet From Sept.4- Feb.28, area closed to from the exhaust. non-hunters except as noted. On Sat. and Sun., area closed to non-hunters until noon, 404-COVE CREEK except as noted. During Spring Turkey season (Apr.1 - May 15), area closed to non-hunters Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. CAMPBELL COUNTY • 2,450 ACRES JOE ELKINS, KEITH THOMAS (423) 566-8557 till noon, except as noted. Waterfowl hunting is closed as posted. Closed SG, BG to hunting Mar. 1 - the fourth Friday in August, Shotguns, Muzzleloader and Archery except for Spring Turkey and Spring Squirrel equipment only. hunting. Small game hunting will close at sunset Area closed one hour after sunset to one the day before and during scheduled big game Same as statewide seasons. hour before sunrise, except for raccoon and hunts unless otherwise specified. Closed to opossum hunters and scheduled events. quail hunting. Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Paintball guns and accessories prohibited. Beaver and coyote may be taken on any hunt with weapon legal for that hunt. All animals accompanied by a non-hunting person are required to be leashed. Groundhog, fox and skunk may be taken on any 405-FOOTHILLS small game hunt with weapon legal for that hunt. BLOUNT COUNTY • 11,000 ACRES GPS: 35 36.766 BY 084 02.216 W Bobcat may be taken on any scheduled big game Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. or small game hunt that coincides with the BILL SMITH (865) 856-9711 • SG, BG All hunting is closed from Mar. 1 through 4th statewide bobcat season with weapons legal for Motorized vehicles and horseback riding the scheduled hunt. Friday in Aug., except for spring squirrel and prohibited The use of and/or possession of any spring turkey season. tracking device for dogs from Mar. 1 to Aug. Raccoon - Seven 1-night hunts. Nov. 6-12. 31 is not permitted. The early September waterfowl seasons are closed. Hunters must check out by 1 a.m. All raccoons Blaze orange required by small game hunters must be checked out. One raccoon per party. A during big game muzzleloader and gun hunts Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. party is defined as all the occupants of a single (excluding spring turkey). vehicle. Wild hogs may be taken during any hunt with Dove - Sep. 1, 3, 5 and the remainder of the legal hunt devices for that hunt. statewide season. Designated youth field closed Coyote - Jun. 5 - Aug. 13, 2017. Centerfire until Sep. 5. allowed. Free permit required. Call Dustin McCubbins (865) 278-3248 Dove (Youth/Adult) - Youth/Adult field will be Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. open Sep. 5 to youths who must be accompanied by a licensed adult who may also hunt this field. Closed to hunting Mar. 1st through 4th Friday Deer (Archery) - One hunt: Oct. 14-15. Returns to same as statewide season beginning in Aug., except for spring turkey. Closed to quail Hunter quota 400. One deer, either sex. Deer Sept. 6. counts toward statewide bag. hunting and dog training.
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Pigeon is open with dove season. game hunting is Youth/Adult only. Youths must be Rabbit Dog Training - Oct. 1 - Oct. 31. accompanied by a licensed adult, age 21 years or - Opens Sept. 10 and runs Falconry and Crow older, who may also hunt. Blaze orange is required by concurrent with statewide season. Sep. 1, and the remainder of the small game hunters during big game muzzleloader Dove - statewide season. Sep. 3, Youth/Adult only, from and gun hunts (excluding spring turkey). sunrise to noon then open to all hunters.
407-FORT LOUDOUN Entire Mohawk dove field is non-toxic shot. Deer hunting is open during archery and KNOX COUNTY • 492 ACRES youth only. Wild hogs may be taken on any deer EARLY WATERFOWL SEASONS -WOOD LANDS OWNED BY THE TVA AND PUBLIC and turkey hunt with hunting devices legal for those DUCK/TEAL, TEAL ONLY, CANADA GOOSE WATERS OF FORT LOUDOUN RESERVOIR hunts. BETWEEN TRM 638.5 AND TRM 649.5 AS POSTED Same as statewide seasons. REGION IV OFFICE (423) 587-7037 • NP LATE WATERFOWL SEASONS - SOUTH Turkey is Youth/Adult only. Open MOWHAWK, SKINNER, AND FOXGATE UNITS: Closed to dog training. Friday-Sunday only. Youth must be accompanied by a licensed adult, age 21 years or older, who may Open only on Tuesdays and Saturdays as well as the closing day of the season. Hunting closes Same as statewide seasons, also hunt. Waterfowl - at noon. Waterfowl hunting will be allocated by except open only on Monday, Wednesday and hand held weekly drawings. Each Saturday, a Friday, one-half hour before sunrise until noon. Nov. 1–14. Quail bag Rabbit, Quail - hand held drawing will be conducted at 1 p.m. to Size BBB or smaller required. limit 2/day, rabbit and quail hunting closes at 4 p.m. determine the following Tuesday and Saturday hunters. The final drawing of the season will also Raccoon - Sep. 9-10, 16-17. include closing day. The drawing will be held at the 408-HENDERSON ISLAND REFUGE Joachim Bible Refuge Maintenance Facility and JEFFERSON COUNTY • 525 ACRES hunters must be present and have all applicable Rabbit and Quail - Oct. 1 - ON DOUGLAS RESERVOIR BETWEEN RIVER Dog training - licenses/permits to enter drawing. Hunting will Oct. 31. MILES 42 AND 44 only be allowed from designated staked positions DAVID SAMS (423) 235-4882 • SG, BG and/or pools. Hunters drawn may bring up to 3 410-KYLES FORD guests. Note: Drawn hunter must accompany Closed to all forms of use and trespass these guests. After the youth waterfowl seasons, from Nov. 15 - last day of Feb. except as HANCOCK/HAWKINS COUNTY • 1,000 ACRES goose seasons to coincide with statewide seasons. otherwise indicated. Public entry and DAVID SAMS (423) 235-4882 • SG, BG No stake/pool restrictions or drawings. fishing permitted while in the main river channel passing through the refuge. Horses Remainder of Area: Same as statewide seasons. prohibited. Nontoxic shot approved by the No staked positions/pools. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service required for Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. All YOUTH WATERFOWL HUNT small game hunting as posted. All small small game hunting and dog training excluding game hunting is Youth/Adult only. Youths raccoon/opossum closes at 4pm. Blaze orange is Closes each day at sunset. must be accompanied by a licensed adult, required by small game hunters during big game South Mowhawk, Skinner, and Foxgate Units: age 21 years or older, who may also hunt. muzzleloader and gun hunts (excluding spring Same as statewide dates. First come first serve at Blaze orange required by small game hunters turkey). designated stakes and pools as posted. during big game muzzleloader and gun hunts (excluding spring turkey). Remainder of Area: Same as statewide seasons. Quail - Open to dog training only. Quail No staked positions/pools. dog training open only during quail season. REGION IV (423) 587-7037 (423) IV REGION For all seasons, no permanent blinds. All decoys, Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. All temporary blinds, blind materials and boats must small game hunting and dog training, excluding Rabbit Dog Training- Oct. 1-31. be removed at the end of legal hunting hours. raccoon and opossum, closes at 4 pm. Quail JOACHIM BIBLE WATERFOWL REFUGE UNIT season is closed. (THAT PORTION OF LICK CREEK BOTTOMS 411-LICK CREEK BOTTOMS WMA BETWEEN MURRAY BRIDGE ROAD, BIBLES CHAPEL ROAD, AND SOUTH Rabbit - Nov. 1 - 14. GREENE COUNTY • 1,400 ACRES DAVID SAMS (423) 235-4882 • SG, WF, BG MOWHAWK ROAD) Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nontoxic shot approved by the U.S. Fish Dog Training - Rabbit and Quail - Oct. Nov. 15 - last day of Feb. except in designated and Wildlife Service required for small game 1-Nov. 14. All other: Mar. 1 - Oct. 31. observation areas. Closed to waterfowl hunting. (including dove) hunting. 409-KYKER BOTTOMS REFUGE Same as statewide, except as noted. All small game BLOUNT COUNTY • 525 ACRES Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. All hunting and dog training (excluding raccoon/ GPS: 35.602180 BY 84.122143 W opossum) closes at 4 p.m. Closed to quail hunting. BILL SMITH (865) 856-9711 • SG, BG small game hunting and dog training (excluding raccoon and opossum) closes at 4 p.m. Blaze Nontoxic shot approved by the U.S. Fish and Closed to all forms of use and trespass from orange required by small game hunters during Wildlife Service required for small game (including Nov. 15 - last day of Feb. except in designated big game muzzleloader and gun hunts (excluding dove) hunting as posted. All small game hunting is observation areas. Nontoxic shot approved by spring turkey). Adult/Youth only. Youths must be accompanied by the US Fish and Wildlife Service required for a licensed adult who may also hunt. small game hunting as posted. Quail - Open to training only. Training open only during the statewide quail season. Dove - Sep. 3 and everyday thereafter during the first and second segments. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. All small
66 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide Rabbit - Nov. 1–14. Bag limit No permanent blinds. All decoys, temporary 2 rabbits/day. blinds, blind materials and boats must be Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed removed at the end of legal hunting hours. to hunting Mar. 1 through the 4th Friday in Aug., Dog Training - Rabbit and Quail - except for spring turkey. Closed to spring squirrel Oct. 1 - 31. All other: Mar. 1 - Oct. 31. hunting and fall turkey hunting. Coyote hunting with centerfire weapons only allowed during deer Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Small gun seasons by licensed deer hunters. Archery game hunters (except waterfowl) must wear blaze 412-NOLICHUCKY hunters will be required to meet legal blaze orange orange during big game hunts. GREENE COUNTY • 1,000 ACRES requirements while hunting in the elk zones during TEN MILES SOUTH OF GREENEVILLE the elk hunt. Wild hogs may be taken during any DAVID SAMS (423) 235-4882 • SG, WF, BG hunt with hunting devices legal for that hunt. Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. Beaver Trapping - restricted to designated
compartments. Contact WMA manager for 415-WHITES MILL Same as statewide seasons except as noted. information. Annual harvest log must be maintained and submitted to WMA Manager by BLOUNT COUNTY • 53 ACRES Jan. 15. BILL SMITH (865) 856-9711 • NP Waterfowl - Blinds, blind materials and decoys must be removed daily at the end of legal Closed to all activity from Nov. 15 to the last day of the youth waterfowl season, except legal shooting hours. During all waterfowl seasons, Deer boats may not be anchored, moored or aground hunters on Saturdays. more than 1 hour after legal waterfowl hunting Bag Limits* Dates REGION IV (423) 587-7037 hours or earlier than 1 hour before legal shooting and Restrictions Waterfowl, Snipe - Youth/Adult only. hours. Archery Youths must be accompanied by a licensed adult 2 deer* who may also hunt. Saturdays only from staked Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15 Sept. 24 - Oct. 28 positions. Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 1 Antlered and 1 Antlerless Bullfrog - Mar. 1 - Nov. 14, gigs only. 413-NORTH CUMBERLAND Muzzleloader ANDERSON, CAMPBELL, CLAIBORNE, MORGAN Nov. 5-18 1 deer, Antlered only AND SCOTT COUNTIES • 189,000 ACRES Nov. 12-18 1 deer, Antlerless ROYAL BLUE, SUNDQUIST, TACKETT CREEK & NEW RIVER UNITS Gun 1 deer* 35 MILES NORTH OF KNOXVILLE Nov. 19 - Dec. 18 JOE ELKINS (423) 566-8557 • SG, BG, HI Antlered only OHV INFORMATION • RUSTY DUNN (423) 562-2013 1 deer* Dec. 19 - Jan. 1 All users should be aware that hazards Antlered only associated with mining (deep and strip) exist (Exception: may be an antlerless deer — on this area. Dec. 19-25) Special Use - ORV, hooved animal riding, Young Sportsman bicycles and all other vehicles are restricted Oct. 29-30 Same as Unit B* to roads marked “open to vehicular traffic.” Jan. 14-15 Hooved animal riding, bicycling and Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) use permitted only *These are not bonus deer. All deer count toward Open Saturday and Sunday by individuals possessing a valid hunting Unit B statewide bag limits. 10am to 4pm and fishing license and WMA permit or a High Impact Habitat Conservation Permit. A zoological park Speed limit is 25 mph. Organized competition and exotic animal Quail - Nov. 5 - Jan. 15. events for motorized/nonmotorized vehicles rescue. We rescue prohibited. Maximum noise limit of 86 dBs for exotic animals all motorized vehicles as measured at 50 feet Dog Training - Sep. 1 - Mar. 15. Chasing fox, across the United from the exhaust. coyotes, and bobcats with dogs is not permitted. States. We also participate in exotic Public use is permitted during all hunts. During daylight hours all users outside of an animal conservation. enclosed vehicle or outside of camp must wear, Elk hunting information can be found on on the upper portion of their body and head, a page 30. 629 Granite Road minimum of 500 square inches of blaze orange, Ginseng - Sept 1. - Dec. 31. visible front and back, during the deer and elk Clinton, TN 37716 gun and muzzleloader seasons. No person shall See page 34 for firing range information. Permit (865) 457-5536 remove minerals, including coal, trees, plants required for range. littleponderosazoo.com (including vines), or building stones from the [email protected] area without specific authorization. 414-RANKIN Camping is permitted on the entire area. Night time use by the general public and raccoon COCKE COUNTY • 1,975 ACRES hunters is permitted area wide. DAVID SAMS (423) 235-4882 • SG, BG
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All sunrise/sunset tables are shown in military time. August 1, 2016 – November 5, 2016: Add one (1) hour to the times in the chart for Daylight Savings Time (DST). November 6, 2016 - March 11, 2017: the times in the chart are correct. March 12, 2017 - July 31, 2017: Add one (1) hour to the times in the chart for Daylight Savings Time (DST).
Bristol, Tennessee (Eastern Standard Time) 2016 2017 AUG. SEP. OCT. NOV. DEC. JAN. FEB. MAR. APR. MAY JUN. JUL. Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Day A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. 1 535 1934 600 1856 624 1811 653 1732 723 1713 741 1724 730 1755 659 1824 614 1851 535 1917 512 1942 514 1951 2 536 1933 601 1855 625 1810 654 1730 724 1713 741 1725 729 1756 658 1825 613 1852 534 1918 511 1942 515 1951 3 537 1932 602 1853 626 1809 655 1729 725 1713 741 1726 729 1757 656 1825 611 1853 533 1919 511 1943 515 1951 4 538 1931 603 1852 627 1807 656 1729 725 1713 741 1727 728 1758 655 1826 610 1854 532 1920 511 1944 516 1951 5 539 1930 604 1850 628 1806 657 1728 726 1713 741 1728 727 1759 654 1827 609 1855 531 1921 511 1944 516 1950 6 539 1929 604 1849 629 1804 658 1727 727 1713 741 1728 726 1800 652 1828 607 1856 530 1922 510 1945 517 1950 7 540 1928 605 1847 629 1803 659 1726 728 1713 741 1729 725 1801 651 1829 606 1856 529 1922 510 1945 517 1950 8 541 1927 606 1846 630 1801 700 1725 729 1713 741 1730 724 1802 649 1830 604 1857 528 1923 510 1946 518 1950 9 542 1926 607 1844 631 1800 701 1724 730 1713 741 1731 723 1803 648 1831 603 1858 527 1924 510 1946 518 1949 10 543 1925 607 1843 632 1759 702 1723 730 1713 741 1732 722 1805 647 1832 602 1859 526 1925 510 1947 519 1949 11 543 1924 608 1841 633 1757 703 1722 731 1713 741 1733 721 1806 645 1833 600 1900 525 1926 510 1947 520 1949 12 544 1923 609 1840 634 1756 704 1722 732 1714 741 1734 720 1807 644 1834 559 1901 524 1927 510 1948 520 1948 13 545 1921 610 1838 635 1754 705 1721 733 1714 740 1735 719 1808 642 1835 557 1902 523 1928 510 1948 521 1948 14 546 1920 611 1837 636 1753 706 1720 733 1714 740 1736 718 1809 641 1836 556 1902 522 1928 510 1949 522 1947 15 547 1919 611 1835 637 1752 707 1720 734 1714 740 1737 716 1810 639 1836 555 1903 521 1929 510 1949 522 1947 16 548 1918 612 1834 637 1750 708 1719 735 1715 740 1738 715 1811 638 1837 553 1904 521 1930 510 1949 523 1946 17 548 1916 613 1832 638 1749 709 1718 735 1715 739 1739 714 1812 636 1838 552 1905 520 1931 510 1950 524 1946 18 549 1915 614 1831 639 1748 710 1718 736 1716 739 1740 713 1813 635 1839 551 1906 519 1932 510 1950 524 1945 19 550 1914 615 1829 640 1747 711 1717 736 1716 738 1741 712 1814 633 1840 549 1907 518 1932 510 1950 525 1945 20 550 1913 615 1828 641 1745 712 1717 737 1716 738 1742 711 1815 632 1841 548 1908 518 1933 511 1950 526 1944 21 552 1911 616 1826 642 1744 713 1716 737 1717 738 1743 709 1816 631 1842 547 1908 517 1934 511 1951 527 1943 22 552 1910 617 1825 643 1743 714 1716 738 1717 737 1744 708 1817 629 1843 546 1909 517 1935 511 1951 527 1943 23 553 1909 618 1823 644 1742 715 1715 738 1718 736 1745 707 1818 628 1843 544 1910 516 1936 511 1951 528 1942 24 554 1907 619 1822 645 1740 716 1715 739 1719 736 1746 706 1819 626 1844 543 1911 515 1936 512 1951 529 1941 25 555 1906 619 1820 646 1739 717 1715 739 1719 735 1747 704 1820 625 1845 542 1912 515 1937 512 1951 530 1941 26 556 1905 620 1819 647 1738 718 1714 739 1720 735 1749 703 1821 623 1846 541 1913 514 1938 512 1951 530 1940 27 556 1903 621 1817 648 1737 719 1714 740 1721 734 1750 702 1822 622 1847 540 1914 514 1938 513 1951 531 1939 28 557 1902 622 1816 649 1736 720 1714 740 1721 733 1751 700 1823 620 1848 538 1915 513 1939 513 1951 532 1938 29 558 1900 623 1814 650 1735 721 1713 740 1722 733 1752 619 1849 537 1915 513 1940 513 1951 533 1937 30 559 1859 624 1813 651 1734 722 1713 741 1723 732 1753 617 1850 536 1916 512 1941 514 1951 534 1936 31 600 1858 652 1733 741 1723 731 1754 616 1850 512 1941 534 1935
70 2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide Chattanooga, Tennessee (Eastern Standard Time) 2016 2017 AUG. SEP. OCT. NOV. DEC. JAN. FEB. MAR. APR. MAY JUN. JUL. Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Day A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. 1 551 1943 614 1907 636 1824 703 1746 731 1729 749 1741 740 1810 710 1837 628 1903 550 1927 528 1950 531 1959 2 552 1943 615 1906 637 1823 704 1745 732 1729 749 1741 739 1811 709 1838 626 1903 549 1928 528 1951 531 1959 3 552 1942 616 1904 638 1821 705 1744 733 1729 750 1742 738 1812 708 1839 625 1904 548 1929 528 1951 532 1959 4 553 1941 616 1903 639 1820 706 1743 734 1729 750 1743 737 1813 706 1840 623 1905 547 1929 527 1952 532 1959 5 554 1940 617 1901 639 1819 706 1743 735 1729 750 1744 737 1814 705 1841 622 1906 546 1930 527 1952 533 1959 6 555 1939 618 1900 640 1817 707 1742 736 1729 750 1745 736 1815 704 1841 621 1907 545 1931 527 1953 533 1958 7 555 1938 619 1859 641 1816 708 1741 736 1729 750 1746 735 1816 702 1842 619 1907 544 1932 527 1953 534 1958 8 556 1937 619 1857 642 1815 709 1740 737 1729 750 1747 734 1817 701 1843 618 1908 543 1933 527 1954 535 1958 9 557 1936 620 1856 643 1813 710 1739 738 1729 750 1747 733 1818 700 1844 617 1909 542 1933 527 1954 535 1958 10 558 1935 621 1854 643 1812 711 1739 739 1730 750 1748 732 1819 658 1845 615 1910 541 1934 527 1955 536 1957 11 558 1933 621 1853 644 1811 712 1738 739 1730 749 1749 731 1820 657 1846 614 1911 540 1935 527 1955 536 1957 12 559 1932 622 1852 645 1809 713 1737 740 1730 749 1750 730 1821 656 1847 613 1911 540 1936 527 1956 537 1957 13 600 1931 623 1850 646 1808 714 1736 741 1730 749 1751 729 1822 654 1847 611 1912 539 1937 527 1956 537 1956 14 601 1930 624 1849 647 1807 715 1736 742 1731 749 1752 728 1823 653 1848 610 1913 538 1937 527 1957 538 1956 15 601 1929 624 1847 648 1805 716 1735 742 1731 749 1753 727 1824 651 1849 609 1914 537 1938 527 1957 539 1955 16 602 1928 625 1846 648 1804 717 1735 743 1731 749 1754 726 1825 650 1850 607 1915 537 1939 527 1957 539 1955 17 603 1926 626 1844 649 1803 718 1734 743 1732 748 1755 725 1826 649 1851 606 1915 536 1940 527 1957 540 1954 18 604 1925 627 1843 650 1802 719 1733 744 1732 748 1756 723 1827 647 1851 605 1916 535 1940 527 1958 541 1954 19 605 1924 627 1841 651 1801 720 1733 745 1733 747 1757 722 1828 646 1852 604 1917 534 1941 527 1958 541 1953 20 605 1923 628 1840 652 1759 721 1732 745 1733 747 1758 721 1829 644 1853 603 1918 534 1942 527 1958 542 1953 21 606 1922 629 1839 653 1758 722 1732 746 1734 746 1759 720 1830 643 1854 601 1919 533 1943 528 1958 543 1952 22 607 1920 629 1837 654 1757 723 1732 746 1734 746 1800 719 1831 642 1855 600 1920 533 1943 528 1959 543 1951 23 607 1919 630 1836 654 1756 724 1731 747 1735 746 1801 718 1832 640 1855 559 1920 532 1944 528 1959 544 1951 24 608 1918 631 1834 655 1755 725 1731 747 1735 745 1802 716 1833 639 1856 558 1921 532 1945 528 1959 545 1950 25 609 1916 632 1833 656 1754 726 1731 747 1736 744 1803 715 1833 637 1857 557 1922 531 1946 529 1959 546 1949 26 610 1915 632 1831 657 1752 727 1730 748 1736 744 1804 714 1834 636 1858 555 1923 531 1946 529 1959 546 1949 27 610 1914 633 1830 658 1751 728 1730 748 1737 743 1805 713 1835 635 1859 554 1924 530 1947 529 1959 547 1948 28 611 1912 634 1829 659 1750 729 1730 748 1738 743 1805 711 1836 633 1900 553 1924 530 1948 530 1959 548 1947 29 612 1911 635 1827 700 1749 729 1730 749 1738 742 1807 632 1900 552 1925 529 1948 530 1959 548 1946 30 613 1910 636 1826 701 1748 730 1729 749 1739 741 1808 630 1901 551 1926 529 1949 530 1959 549 1945 31 613 1908 702 1747 749 1740 741 1809 629 1902 528 1950 550 1945 Knoxville, Tennessee (Eastern Standard Time) 2016 2017 AUG. SEP. OCT. NOV. DEC. JAN. FEB. MAR. APR. MAY JUN. JUL. Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Day A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. 1 544 1940 608 1903 631 1819 659 1739 728 1722 746 1733 736 1803 706 1831 622 1858 543 1923 520 1947 523 1956 2 544 1939 609 1901 632 1817 700 1738 729 1722 747 1734 735 1804 704 1832 620 1859 542 1924 520 1948 523 1956 3 545 1938 609 1900 633 1816 701 1738 730 1721 747 1734 734 1805 703 1833 619 1900 541 1925 520 1948 524 1956 4 546 1937 610 1858 634 1814 702 1737 731 1721 747 1735 734 1806 702 1834 617 1900 540 1926 520 1949 524 1956 5 547 1936 611 1857 634 1813 703 1736 732 1721 747 1736 733 1807 700 1835 616 1901 539 1927 519 1950 525 1956 6 548 1935 612 1855 635 1811 704 1735 733 1721 747 1737 732 1808 659 1836 615 1902 538 1927 519 1950 525 1956 7 548 1934 613 1854 636 1810 705 1734 733 1721 747 1738 731 1809 657 1836 613 1903 537 1928 519 1951 526 1955 8 549 1933 613 1852 637 1809 706 1733 734 1722 747 1739 730 1810 656 1837 612 1904 536 1929 519 1951 526 1955 9 550 1932 614 1851 638 1807 707 1732 735 1722 747 1740 729 1811 655 1838 610 1905 535 1930 519 1952 527 1955 10 551 1931 615 1850 639 1806 708 1731 736 1722 747 1741 728 1812 653 1839 609 1905 534 1931 519 1952 528 1954 11 552 1930 616 1848 640 1805 709 1731 737 1722 746 1742 727 1813 652 1840 608 1906 533 1932 519 1953 528 1954 12 552 1929 616 1847 640 1803 710 1730 737 1722 746 1743 726 1814 650 1841 606 1907 532 1932 519 1953 529 1954 13 553 1927 617 1845 641 1802 711 1729 738 1722 746 1744 725 1815 649 1842 605 1908 531 1933 519 1953 530 1953 14 554 1926 618 1844 642 1801 712 1729 739 1723 746 1744 725 1816 648 1843 604 1909 531 1934 519 1954 530 1953 15 555 1925 618 1842 643 1759 713 1728 739 1723 745 1745 723 1817 646 1843 602 1910 530 1935 519 1954 531 1952 16 555 1924 619 1841 644 1758 714 1727 740 1723 745 1746 722 1818 645 1844 601 1910 529 1936 519 1954 532 1952 17 556 1923 620 1839 645 1757 715 1727 741 1724 745 1747 720 1819 643 1845 600 1911 528 1936 519 1955 532 1951 18 557 1921 621 1838 646 1755 716 1726 741 1724 744 1748 719 1820 642 1846 558 1912 528 1937 519 1955 533 1951 19 558 1920 622 1836 647 1754 717 1726 742 1725 744 1750 718 1821 640 1847 557 1913 527 1938 519 1955 534 1950 20 559 1919 623 1835 647 1753 718 1725 742 1725 744 1751 717 1822 639 1848 556 1914 526 1939 519 1956 534 1950 21 559 1917 623 1833 648 1752 719 1725 743 1726 743 1752 716 1823 638 1849 555 1915 526 1940 519 1956 535 1949 22 600 1916 624 1832 649 1751 720 1724 743 1726 743 1753 714 1824 636 1849 553 1915 525 1940 520 1956 536 1948 23 601 1915 625 1830 650 1749 721 1724 744 1727 742 1754 713 1825 635 1850 552 1916 524 1941 520 1956 537 1948 24 602 1914 626 1829 651 1748 722 1723 744 1727 742 1755 712 1826 633 1851 551 1917 524 1942 520 1956 537 1947 25 603 1912 626 1827 652 1747 723 1723 744 1728 741 1756 711 1827 632 1852 550 1918 523 1943 521 1956 538 1946 26 603 1911 627 1826 653 1746 724 1723 745 1729 740 1757 709 1828 630 1853 549 1919 523 1943 521 1956 539 1945 27 604 1909 628 1824 654 1745 725 1722 745 1729 740 1758 708 1829 629 1854 547 1920 522 1944 521 1956 540 1945 28 605 1908 629 1823 655 1744 725 1722 745 1730 739 1759 707 1830 627 1855 546 1921 522 1945 522 1956 540 1944 29 606 1907 630 1822 656 1743 726 1722 746 1731 738 1800 626 1855 545 1921 521 1945 522 1956 541 1943 30 606 1905 630 1820 657 1742 727 1722 746 1731 738 1801 625 1856 544 1922 521 1946 522 1956 542 1942 31 607 1904 658 1740 746 1732 737 1802 623 1857 521 1947 543 1941
2016-2017 Hunting & Trapping Guide 71 SUNRISE/SUNSET TABLES Memphis, Tennessee (Central Standard Time) 2016 2017 AUG. SEP. OCT. NOV. DEC. JAN. FEB. MAR. APR. MAY JUN. JUL. Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Day A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. 1 510 1902 533 1826 555 1743 622 1705 650 1648 708 1659 659 1729 629 1756 546 1822 509 1846 447 1909 450 1918 2 510 1902 534 1825 556 1742 623 1704 651 1648 708 1700 658 1730 628 1757 545 1822 508 1847 447 1910 450 1918 3 511 1901 534 1823 557 1740 624 1703 652 1648 709 1701 657 1731 626 1758 544 1823 507 1848 446 1910 450 1918 4 512 1900 535 1822 557 1739 625 1702 653 1648 709 1702 656 1732 625 1758 542 1824 506 1848 446 1911 451 1918 5 513 1859 536 1820 558 1738 625 1701 654 1648 709 1703 655 1733 624 1759 541 1825 505 1849 446 1911 451 1918 6 513 1858 537 1819 559 1736 626 1700 655 1648 709 1703 655 1734 623 1800 539 1826 504 1850 446 1912 452 1917 7 514 1857 537 1818 600 1735 627 1700 655 1648 709 1704 654 1735 621 1801 538 1826 503 1851 446 1912 452 1917 8 515 1856 538 1816 601 1733 628 1659 656 1648 709 1705 653 1736 620 1802 537 1827 502 1852 445 1913 453 1917 9 516 1855 539 1815 601 1732 629 1658 657 1648 709 1706 652 1737 618 1803 535 1828 501 1852 445 1913 454 1917 10 516 1853 540 1813 602 1731 630 1657 658 1648 709 1707 651 1738 617 1804 534 1829 500 1853 445 1914 454 1916 11 517 1852 540 1812 603 1729 631 1656 658 1649 708 1708 650 1739 616 1804 533 1830 459 1854 445 1914 455 1916 12 518 1851 541 1810 604 1728 632 1656 659 1649 708 1709 649 1740 614 1805 531 1830 458 1855 445 1915 455 1916 13 519 1850 542 1809 605 1727 633 1655 700 1649 708 1710 648 1741 613 1806 530 1831 457 1856 445 1915 456 1915 14 519 1849 542 1808 606 1726 634 1654 701 1649 708 1711 647 1742 612 1807 529 1832 457 1856 445 1916 457 1915 15 520 1848 543 1806 606 1724 635 1654 701 1650 708 1712 646 1743 610 1808 528 1833 456 1857 445 1916 457 1914 16 521 1847 544 1805 607 1723 636 1653 702 1650 707 1713 645 1744 609 1809 526 1834 455 1858 445 1916 458 1914 17 522 1845 545 1803 608 1722 637 1653 702 1650 707 1714 644 1745 607 1809 525 1834 454 1859 445 1917 459 1913 18 522 1844 545 1802 609 1720 638 1652 703 1651 707 1715 642 1746 606 1810 524 1835 454 1859 446 1917 459 1913 19 523 1843 546 1800 610 1719 639 1652 704 1651 706 1716 641 1747 605 1811 522 1836 453 1900 446 1917 500 1912 20 524 1842 547 1759 611 1718 640 1651 704 1652 706 1717 640 1748 603 1812 521 1837 452 1901 446 1917 501 1912 21 525 1841 548 1757 612 1717 641 1651 705 1652 705 1718 639 1749 602 1813 520 1838 452 1902 446 1918 501 1911 22 525 1839 548 1756 612 1716 642 1650 705 1653 705 1719 639 1749 600 1814 519 1839 451 1902 446 1918 502 1910 23 526 1838 549 1755 613 1715 643 1650 705 1653 704 1720 637 1750 559 1814 518 1839 451 1903 447 1918 503 1910 24 527 1837 550 1753 614 1713 644 1650 706 1654 704 1721 635 1751 558 1815 516 1840 450 1904 447 1918 503 1909 25 528 1835 551 1752 615 1712 645 1649 706 1654 703 1722 634 1752 556 1816 515 1841 450 1905 447 1918 504 1908 26 528 1834 551 1750 616 1711 646 1649 707 1655 703 1723 633 1753 555 1817 514 1842 449 1905 448 1918 505 1908 27 529 1833 552 1749 617 1710 647 1649 707 1656 702 1724 632 1754 553 1818 513 1843 449 1906 448 1918 506 1907 28 530 1831 553 1747 618 1709 648 1648 707 1656 702 1725 630 1755 552 1818 512 1843 448 1907 448 1918 506 1906 29 531 1830 554 1746 619 1708 649 1648 708 1657 701 1726 551 1819 511 1844 448 1907 449 1918 507 1905 30 531 1829 554 1745 620 1707 649 1648 708 1658 700 1727 549 1820 510 1845 448 1908 449 1918 508 1904 31 532 1827 621 1706 708 1659 659 1728 548 1821 447 1909 509 1904 Nashville, Tennessee (Central Standard Time) 2016 2017 AUG. SEP. OCT. NOV. DEC. JAN. FEB. MAR. APR. MAY JUN. JUL. Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Day A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. 1 455 1852 519 1814 543 1730 610 1650 640 1633 658 1644 648 1714 617 1742 533 1809 454 1835 431 1859 434 1908 2 455 1851 520 1813 543 1728 611 1649 641 1632 658 1645 647 1715 616 1743 532 1810 453 1836 431 1900 434 1908 3 456 1850 521 1811 544 1727 612 1649 642 1632 658 1645 646 1716 614 1744 530 1811 452 1837 431 1900 435 1908 4 457 1849 521 1810 545 1726 613 1648 643 1632 659 1646 645 1717 613 1745 529 1812 451 1837 0430 1901 435 1908 5 458 1848 522 1808 546 1724 614 1647 644 1632 659 1647 644 1718 612 1746 527 1813 450 1838 0430 1901 436 1908 6 459 1847 523 1807 547 1723 615 1646 644 1632 659 1648 643 1719 610 1747 526 1814 449 1839 0430 1902 436 1907 7 459 1846 524 1805 548 1721 616 1645 645 1632 659 1649 643 1720 609 1748 524 1814 448 1840 0430 1902 437 1907 8 500 1845 525 1804 548 1720 617 1644 646 1632 659 1650 642 1721 607 1749 523 1815 447 1841 0430 1903 437 1907 9 501 1844 525 1802 549 1719 618 1643 647 1633 658 1651 641 1722 606 1750 522 1816 446 1842 0430 1903 438 1907 10 502 1842 526 1801 550 1717 619 1642 648 1633 658 1652 640 1724 605 1750 520 1817 445 1842 0429 1904 439 1906 11 503 1841 527 1759 551 1716 620 1642 648 1633 658 1652 639 1725 603 1751 519 1818 444 1843 0429 1904 439 1906 12 503 1840 528 1758 552 1714 621 1641 649 1633 658 1653 637 1726 602 1752 518 1819 443 1844 0429 1905 440 1905 13 504 1839 528 1757 553 1713 622 1640 650 1633 658 1654 637 1727 600 1753 516 1819 442 1845 0429 1905 440 1905 14 505 1838 529 1755 554 1712 623 1639 650 1634 658 1655 635 1728 559 1754 515 1820 442 1846 0429 1906 441 1905 15 506 1837 530 1754 554 1710 624 1639 651 1634 657 1656 634 1729 558 1755 513 1821 441 1847 0429 1906 442 1904 16 506 1835 531 1752 555 1709 625 1638 652 1634 657 1657 633 1730 556 1756 512 1822 440 1847 0429 1906 442 1904 17 507 1834 531 1751 556 1708 626 1638 652 1635 657 1658 632 1731 555 1757 511 1823 439 1848 0430 1907 443 1903 18 508 1833 532 1749 557 1707 627 1637 653 1635 656 1659 631 1732 553 1757 510 1824 439 1849 0430 1907 444 1903 19 509 1832 533 1748 558 1705 628 1636 653 1636 656 1700 630 1733 552 1758 508 1825 438 1850 0430 1907 445 1902 20 510 1830 534 1746 559 1704 629 1636 654 1636 655 1701 628 1734 550 1759 507 1825 437 1851 0430 1907 445 1901 21 510 1829 535 1745 600 1703 630 1635 655 1636 655 1702 627 1735 549 1800 506 1826 437 1851 0430 1908 446 1901 22 511 1828 535 1743 601 1702 631 1635 655 1637 654 1704 626 1735 547 1801 504 1827 436 1852 431 1908 447 1900 23 512 1826 536 1742 602 1700 632 1635 655 1638 654 1705 625 1737 546 1802 503 1828 435 1853 431 1908 447 1859 24 513 1825 537 1740 603 1659 633 1634 656 1638 653 1706 623 1737 545 1803 502 1829 435 1854 431 1908 448 1859 25 514 1824 538 1739 604 1658 634 1634 656 1639 653 1707 622 1738 543 1803 501 1830 434 1854 431 1908 449 1858 26 514 1822 539 1737 605 1657 635 1634 657 1639 652 1708 621 1739 542 1804 500 1831 434 1855 432 1908 450 1857 27 515 1821 539 1736 606 1656 636 1633 657 1640 651 1709 620 1740 540 1805 458 1831 433 1856 432 1908 450 1856 28 516 1820 540 1734 606 1655 637 1633 657 1641 651 1710 618 1741 539 1806 457 1832 433 1856 432 1908 451 1855 29 517 1818 541 1733 607 1654 638 1633 658 1641 650 1711 537 1807 456 1833 432 1857 433 1908 452 1855 30 518 1817 542 1731 608 1653 639 1633 658 1642 649 1712 536 1808 455 1834 432 1858 433 1908 453 1854 31 518 1815 609 1652 658 1643 649 1713 534 1808 432 1858 454 1853
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