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Ferguson’s catch also would qualify as the new International Game Fish Association (IGFA) world record for black crappie, besting the current record by 7.68 ounces. The current record was caught from a private lake in Missouri by John Horstman in 2006. Ferguson has indicated that he plans to apply with the IGFA for the new world record.

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NASHVILLE --- The introduction of the Recover- ing America’s Wildlife Act (S.3223) has been introduced this week in the United States Senate. Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander is one of the co-sponsors of the bipartisan legislation that recommends funding for those fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need across the country.

“Senator Alexander has championed several wild- life-related issues specific to Tennessee and his lead- ership on this national issue will be instrumental,” said Ed Carter, executive director of the Tennessee Wildlife * Fishing Equipment Resources Agency. “His longtime personal interest in * Tackle wildlife and the outdoors allows a unique personal con- * Live Bait nection as an advocate for this critical legislation.” * Open Mon - Sat The legislation recommends that Congress au- thorize $1.3 billion annually from energy development 423-365-2266 on federal lands and waters to the existing Wildlife Con- servation Restoration Program to conserve the full ar- 290 Whites Creek Road ray of fish and wildlife. This solution, proposed initially Spring City, TN 37381 by leaders of the energy, outdoor recreation retail, man- ufacturing, and automotive sectors and well as sports- men’s/women’s and other conservation groups is complementary to existing natural resource conservation and outdoor recreation programs. It will not require taxpayers or businesses to pay more, but instead allows all Americans to become investors in fish and wildlife conservation.

The Senate bill complements the House version introduced in December 2017 which has gained strong, biparti- san co-sponsorship due to its innovative approach to solving America’s wildlife crisis, with the current list of co-sponsors growing to more than 75 members.

Tennessee has one of the most diverse populations of fish and wildlife in the country,” said Pandy Upchurch, as- sistant chief for the TWRA Biodiversity Division. “While some of our species are thriving, others are continuing to face increasing challenges.”

There are 1,499 species in Tennessee considered to be species of greatest conservation need. There are 79 animals listed as threatened or endangered.

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As of July 1, a requirement similar to the “Move Over” law on land will go into effect. As written, the new law will require boaters to slow to no wake speed within 100 feet of a law enforcement vessel that is displaying flashing blue lights.

Also effective July 1, there will no longer be an exemption from boating education for renters of watercraft. Ph: (423)365-9521 Fax:(423)365-0921 1190 Whites Creek Rd - Spring City, TN 37381 Tennessee residents born after Jan. 1, 1989 are * Lodging For Any Need required to pass a boater education exam ad- * Plus New Floating Covered Docks ministered by an approved representative of the www.whitescreekmarina.com Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency in order to operate any motorized vessel over 8.5 horse- power. Out of state residents born after Jan. 1, 1989 must show proof of successful completion of a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) approved boating safety course. Non-resident certification may be from their home state or any state issued course. Restaurant and store open every day from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 89 octane fuel - no ethanol Persons who have already made reservations or fishing license, live bait, marine supplies, snacks entered into contracts with marinas are encour- Authorized service on Evinrude and Yamaha outboards by appt. aged to continue with their plans, but are asked Authorized Stratos Bass Boat dealer to complete an approved boater education course 423-365-6484 before renting again. [email protected]

Tennessee residents born after the Jan.1, 1989 can purchase a Type 600 Exam Permit online or from any hunting and fishing license vendor for a cost of $10 and go to a testing location to take the exam or take a class. Locations for testing and for classes can be found on the TWRA website under the boating section. For study materials telephone (615) 781-6682.

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Reservoir Conditions: Summer normal elevation: 740.5 feet. Winter normal elevation: 736.0 feet. Current elevation: 741.19 feet. The water surface temperature is mid 80’s.

Largemouth Bass: Humps, ledges, and points are the locations targeted the most in primary areas. Use the arsenal typically used in the summer.

Smallmouth Bass: Target rocky areas on the main lake with small profile lures.

Crappie: Target deep brush or docks in or close to large water while using minnows or jigs. Fish at night near lights while using minnows or jigs to increase comfort and possibly the number of fish caught.

Catfish: Use meaty baits in the main channel. Current will increase the odds of catching fish.

Striped bass: Some fish are being caught in the Clinch River and upper Tennessee River while using shad. The number of fish being caught seems lower than in previous years. Some anglers speculate that increased rain may have kept the fish from congregating as they normally do.

Creel clerk Danny Stone met a fine young man from Memphis that makes several fish- ing trips to the Caney each year. He caught a nice brown trout! They're biting. Find maps and more fishing info at: https://www.tn.gov/ twra/fishing.html - Photo TWRA -

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2018 Waterfowl Permit Drawing to Be Held Sat- urday, August 4

NASHVILLE --- Tennessee’s long-standing tradi- tion of hand-drawn duck blind drawings will be held at the regular sites across the state on Sat- urday, Aug. 4.

Registration for the 2018 drawings will be held from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. and the drawings will begin at 10 a.m. at most locations.

Interactive maps with specific location informa- tion, including GPS coordinates, can be found on the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s website at www.tnwildlife.org.

While hand drawings will be held for the major- ity of the locations, a computerized drawing sys- tem will be used for blind sites on Bogota and Thorny Cypress wildlife management areas in Dyer County, Gooch Unit E, Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, White Oak (Lebanon Pond area in Hardin County) and the four units on the Chickamauga WMA (Candies Creek, Johnson Bottoms, (Con’t on p. 13

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Rogers Creek, and Yellow Creek) will again be conducted for this season. The application period is Sept. 5-26 for these areas.

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Almedia Campbell with a big striper. Photo courtesy Huff’s German Creek Marina.

Courtney & Kevin Griggs with hybrids on Cherokee Lake. Photo Courtney Griggs.

Above: Courtney Griggs with a nice largemouth on Cherokee (L), and a smallie on the Holston River (R). 14 Photos Courtney Griggs. CHEROKEE LAKE

(“Wildlife Act”... con’t from p. 4) state’s fish and wildlife and outline conservation actions necessary to sustain them. The Restoring America’s Wildlife Act will help Tennessee implement its State Kevin Griggs got this striper on Cherokee fishing out of a kayak. Photo Kevin Griggs. Wildlife Action Plan. This will help address important (Con’t on p. 18)

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Research Continues to Be Conducted on Pygmy Rattlesnakes in Tennessee

NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is once again assisting wildlife biologists at Ten- nessee State University in research to determine the distribution of pygmy rattlesnakes in Tennessee. (Con’t on p. 16) 15 INDIAN CREEK MARKET & DELI 1811 Indian Creek Road Dandridge, TN 37725 OPEN 7 Days a Week 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Dotty Kneidinger with largemouth bass in cove at Indian Creek. Photo Indian Creek Dock. (“Pygmy Rattlesnakes”... con’t from p. 15) The pygmy rattlesnake is listed as a threatened spe- cies in Tennessee and the research will help in con- servation efforts to preserve the species in the state. Native to Tennessee, pygmy rattlesnakes are preda- tors that are rarely encountered and play important ecological roles, including the control of rodent popu- lations. These tiny snakes will rattle their tails when threatened, but bites are extremely rare and non-fatal if treatment is administered. The snakes are seldom seen by humans. Jakob (Mouse) and Marley Taylor with big cat out of Indian 16 Creek Dock. Photo Indian Creek Dock. (Con’t on p. 17) (“Watherfowl Permit Drawing”... con’t from p. 13)

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(“Pygmy Rattlesnakes”... con’t from p. 16) To aid their research, the TSU wildlife biolo- gists are asking that anyone who happens to encounter a pygmy rattlesnake, he/she is asked to document the location with a pho- tograph with the Smartphone GPS location turned on. (For an IPhone, it is located in Set- tings/Privacy. Other phones or cameras will have similar settings.) This will provide GPS coordinates of the photo to document the ex- act location.

Previous pygmy rattlesnake sightings, along with photographs, can also be reported with Bobby Byrge with a catch of big cats displayed at Judy’s Grocery. specific location data and the date of the Photo courtesy Judy’s Grocery. (Con’t on p. 19) 17 NORRIS LAKE

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New Artwork Available on Collectible Tennessee Hunting and Fishing License Card

NASHVILLE --- A new design featuring waterfowl and a retriever is now one of the choices avail- able on a hard-copy hunting and fishing license from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.

Beginning in 2017 when purchasing their licens- es, sportsmen had the opportunity to purchase Dustin Greear with a nice midday largemouth. a hard-copy collector’s item. The new addition is Photo Dustin Greear. created from a painting by Tennessee artist Phil- lip Crowe, who has dedicated his time and art to organizations who care about wildlife.

Crowe has painted 35 state duck and conser- vation stamps and donated approximately $4 million in art prints and originals to various or- ganizations. He was recently inducted into the Arkansas Waterfowl Hall of Fame and elected as (Con’t on p. 21 20 WATAUGA / S. HOLSTON / BOONE

(“New Artwork”... con’t from p. 16) a National Ducks Unlimited Trustee.

The new artwork joins one of the in- augural cards which features a leaping largemouth bass. The card portraying a trophy buck ignoring a vacant tree- stand is now retired. Both cards were created from artwork by another famed Tennessee artist, Ralph McDonald.

The size of a credit card, the hard-copy license costs an additional $5 above li- cense purchases. Specific license in- formation is printed on the back of the card.

Licenses are available at the Tennes- see Wildlife Resources Agency region- al offices, license agents, or on the TWRA website, www.gooutdoorsten- nessee.com , and at the TWRA “On the Go App.”

The 2018-19 licenses are valid through February 2019. License sales provide the primary funding for the TWRA.

Resident licenses may be purchased by persons who possess a valid Ten- nessee driver’s license; persons who have lived in Tennessee for 90 con- secutive days with the intent of making Tennessee their permanent home (but Bill Greear (Dustin’s Dad) got this walleye kayaking on Holston River. Photo Dustin Greear. (Con’t on p. 24 21 DALE HOLLOW LAKE

Permit Drawing for Sandhill Crane Hunt August 11; Any Leftover Permits to Go to Statewide Draw Draw to Be Held at Rhea County High for First Time

NASHVILLE --- A hand-held permit drawing for the sixth sandhill crane hunt in Tennessee will be held on Saturday, Aug. 11 at Rhea County High School in Evensville. Tags at this draw are valid only for use in the Southeast Crane Zone.

This will mark the first time that the draw will be held at Rhea County High. The previous draws were held at the Birchwood Community Center in north Ham- ilton County.

Any leftover tags from the draw will be included in the computerized draw to issue tags for statewide use. A total of 1,274 tags, plus any tags not issued at the handheld drawing, will be issued. Success- ful applicants in the computer draw will receive two tags for statewide use and the tag is valid in the Southeast Crane zone as well. The application period for the computerized draw is Sept. 5-26, 2018.

A total of 1,437 tags are available at the handheld draw for 479 successful applicants. Applicants must be at least 13-years-old. Registration for the drawing begins at 8 a.m. (EDT). The drawing will begin at approximately 10 a.m. Tags are non-transferable and individuals must be present to obtain tags.

Tags are not valid until a 2018 “Sandhill Crane ID Test” validation code is written on the tag. The pur- pose of the test is to improve hunter’s awareness of and ability to distinguish between sandhill cranes and protected species which may be encountered while hunting.

The TWRA will provide computers for persons wishing to take the identification test on the day of the drawing. However, the test is available at https://twra.state.tn.us/SandhillCraneTest/ and will remain available until the end of the season.

Applicants must have a current Tennessee hunting/fishing license (Type 001) and a waterfowl license (Con’t on p. 23 22 DALE HOLLOW LAKE

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Walleye: A few walleye are being caught while jigging spoons on clay banks in 28-30 feet of water.

Trout: A few trout are being caught trolling with down riggers and spoons in 55 feet of water.

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(“Sandhill Crane Drawing”... con’t from p. 22) (Type 005) or equivalent.

The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission established a statewide sandhill crane hunting sea- son last year, expanding the hunt beyond southeast Tennessee. The 2018-19 season will be Dec. 1-Jan. 27, 2019. However, there is a three-day clo- sure (Friday-Sunday, Jan. 18-20) in the Southeast Horse Creek Dock & Resort Crane Zone for the annual Tennessee Sandhill 703 Horse Creek Dock Road, Celina, TN 38551 Crane Festival. ---TWRA--- 931-243-2125

Search and Rescue Training Day Set for August 4 at * COTTAGES Laurel Hill WMA * BOAT RENTALS * FISHING SUPPLIES NASHVILLE --- A search and rescue training day has been * BAIT set for Saturday, Aug. 4 on Laurel Hill Wildlife Management Area in Lawrence County, the Tennessee Wildlife Resourc- * ICE - GROCERIES es Agency has announced. (Con’t on p. 24) 23

(“New Artwork”... con’t from p. 21) do not hold a driver’s license in another state); military personnel on active duty in this state and their immediate families, who reside with them, regardless of resident status; students who are enrolled in a Tennessee school, college, or university for at least six months. A Social Security number is required to purchase a Tennessee hunting or fishing license.

Through the internet, charges are $4.25 for licenses mailed and $3 for self-print or emailed.

In case of a lost license, duplicate licenses can be obtained from any TWRA license agent for an $8 fee. Also, valid duplicate licenses can be printed online at no cost by selecting the reprint my licenses button on the customer information screen. -TWRA- (“Training Day”... con’t from p.23) More than 100 National Guard members, Tennessee State Parks personnel, TWRA personnel, Emergen- cy Management members, and others representing various agencies will be participating.

The TWRA wants to notify the public that it is a train- ing exercise and not a critical incident. Horseback rid- ers who utilize Laurel Hill should be aware that there will be multiple helicopters in and out of the search area. The horse trail that begins at Smith Road Park- ing area and ends at the Finnie Road parking area will be closed for safety purposes. Other trails will re- main open, but riders choose to use at their own risk.

24 ---TWRA--- Cheatham Lake - 2018 Kid’s Fishing Rodeo

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