U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Alcohol Archery Deer Submission of more than one postcard, except for the adult The use or possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited Season: Reelfoot: September 24 - October 28; supervisor for the youth hunt, will result in disqualification while on refuge lands and waters. October 31 – November 10; and November 14, 2016 of the applicant(s). Send postcard in an envelope addressed Lake Isom: September 16 - October 28; and October 31 - to the Refuge Manager at Reelfoot NWR, 4343 Highway Reelfoot and Trapping November 14, 2016 157, Union City, TN 38261. Trapping on Reelfoot and Lake Isom National Wildlife Bag Limit: Same as State Refuges is prohibited. Harvested deer count in Statewide Bag Limit. Postcards for the quota deer hunt must be postmarked during the month of July and postcards for the quota Lake Isom Specific Hunting Regulations Reelfoot NWR - Quota Gun Hunt turkey hunt must be postmarked during the month of All hunters must possess and carry signed refuge permit Quota Deer Gun-Youth Hunt January. National Wildlife (signed refuge brochure). Season: October 29 - 30, 2016 Bag Limit: Same as State. Harvested deer count in Youth Hunters Refuges Public Use Tennessee Hunters Statewide Bag Limit. Both the youth hunter and his/her supervising adult must Big game harvested on the refuge must be checked in on Quota Permits: 50 permits (Long Point Unit: 25 permits, apply together on the same postcard to be selected for a Regulations 2016-2017 the day harvested at the nearest State checking station or and Grassy Island Unit: 25 Permits) quota hunt. If selected, the youth hunter must be under on the TWRA website. The refuge must be specified as the direct supervision by the adult during the hunt. location of harvest. Quota Deer Gun Season: November 11 - 13, 2016 Fees Kentucky Hunters Bag Limit: Two Deer. You must harvest an antlerless deer Applicants selected by drawing will be notified by mail Big game harvested on the refuge must be telechecked before you harvest an antlered deer. to submit $12.50 per person (cashiers check or money through the toll free, automated phone-in system or online Harvested Deer count as Bonus Deer order only, payable to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) by midnight on the day the animal is recovered. Successful Quota Permits: Quota hunt, 150 Permits to receive a quota permit. Fees are not refundable and archery hunters must complete the harvest log as soon as (Long Point Unit, 100 Permits and Grassy Island Unit, permits are not transferrable. Of funds collected, 80% are the animal is recovered and before it is moved. 50 Permits). applied to defraying the administrative cost of the hunt Nontoxic Shot while the remainder is deposited into the Migratory Bird All hunters using shotguns for hunting on Reelfoot and Reelfoot NWR - Quota Turkey Hunt Conservation Fund. Lake Isom NWR’s must only use and possess ammunition Quota Turkey Hunt containing approved nontoxic shot. The possession of lead First Hunt: April 7-9, 2017 Specific Fishing Regulations Fishing is seasonally permitted from legal sunrise to legal shot is prohibited. Bag Limit: 1 bearded turkey. Counts as Bonus Turkey. Quota Permits: 30 permits (Long Point Unit: 15 permits, sunset (Central Time) on the waters of Reelfoot and Lake Deer gun hunters may possess lead rifled slugs while and Grassy Island Unit: 15 permits). Isom NWR’s (see map for specific locations and dates of hunting on the refuge. closures). Second Hunt: April 14-16, 2017 Waterfowl hunting is prohibited on Reelfoot NWR and Bag Limit: 1 bearded turkey. Counts as Bonus Turkey. Frogging and commercial turtling are prohibited. Lake Isom NWR. Quota Permits: 30 permits (Long Point Unit: 15 permits, Reelfoot NWR and Lake Isom NWR and Grassy Island Unit: 15 permits). Persons must comply with all applicable State fishing and General Hunting Permit 2016 - 2017 Only species listed in this regulations leaflet as open to boating regulations while on the refuge. A valid Tennessee Hunters must have a signed permit in their hunting may be hunted/harvested on the Refuge. Coyotes and beaver may be taken incidentally during Fishing License is required. To: possession while participating in authorized refuge scheduled refuge hunts. hunts. Quota hunt permits are issued separately. Reelfoot NWR and Lake Isom NWR Hunting Seasons Only boats with 10 h.p. or less are permitted at Lake Isom Applicable licenses and stamps are required. Squirrel Quota Hunt Application Procedures NWR. Season: Reelfoot: August 27 - October 28, 2016 To apply for a quota hunt permit, type or plainly print I have read and understand these refuge Lake Isom: August 27 - November 14, 2016 the name, address, and phone number w/ area code of regulations. Bag Limit: Same as State each applicant on a U.S. Postal Service Postcard. A total No Spring Squirrel Season of up to 4 hunters may apply on the same postcard: one hunter’s information on the front of the postcard and up Raccoon and Opossum to 3 additional hunter’s information on the back. Indicate Hunter signature (valid only when signed) Season: Reelfoot: September 16 - October 27; hunt preference (Long Point or Grassy Island) on the October 31 - November 9, 2016 application. Only persons drawn for the hunt are allowed It is the hunter’s responsibility to comply with all Lake Isom: September 16 - November 14, 2016 to participate in the hunt (No hunt guests, except the adult Regulations contained in this brochure, the 50 CFR Bag Limit: No Limit supervisor for the youth hunt, are permitted). Regulations, and State Regulations. Hunting Hours: 7 pm (CST) to 12 midnight (CST) Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge 4343 Highway 157 TN 38261 Union City, 731/538 2481 http://www.fws.gov http://reelfoot.fws.gov U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service 1 800/344 WILD May 2016 94 1282 Reelfoot and Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuges are two Roads Bait Reelfoot & Lake Isom of over 560 National Wildlife Refuges. These areas were The Grassy Island Auto Tour Route is open to the public The use or possession of bait, or hunting over bait is 311 established to provide essential habitat for migratory birds year-round. However, roads may be closed at any time due strictly prohibited. Baiting means the direct or indirect National Wildlife Refuges KENTUCKY in the Lower Mississippi Valley. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife to adverse weather conditions or management needs. placing, exposing, depositing, or scattering of any salt, TENNESSEE KENTUCKY Service administers the Refuge System and is responsible grain, powder, liquid, or other feed substance to attract for conserving, protecting, and enhancing the Nation’s Vehicles must remain on established roads as indicated on game. LONG TENNESSEE Illinois Central System POINT fish and wildlife populations and their habitats for the the maps on this leaflet. Vehicles may be parked alongside 0 Miles 1 UNIT continuing benefit of people. open roads in a manner that will not interfere with the Refuge/Cultural Resources 0 Kilos 1 normal flow of traffic. Avoid driving on refuge roads during All government property including natural, historic, and Reelfoot The provisions listed below supplement the general wet conditions as damage to the roads will result. archaeological features are protected by Federal Law. National Wildlife Refuge regulations which govern public use on National Searching for or removal of objects of antiquity or other r n Wildlife Refuges as set forth in Title 50, Code of Federal Closed Areas value is strictly prohibited. ppe si 157 U Ba Regulations. When permitted, hunting, fishing and other Designated areas are closed to hunting, fishing, and all 78 lue N B Walnut public uses will be in accordance with applicable State laws public access during fall and winter months to provide Tree Stands and Tree Steps Log unless otherwise listed. resource protection (see map for specific locations and All tree stands must be removed from the refuge daily. The dates of closures). Other areas may be closed for special use of screw in tree steps, nails, wire, screws, or bolts to To Union City General Provisions and Access Regulations management or safety reasons. All refuge access is climb a tree or to attach a tree stand to a tree, or hunting GRASSY ISLAND UNIT Access prohibited from legal sunset to sunrise unless specifically from a tree into which a metal object has been driven is By law, National Wildlife Refuges are closed to all authorized by the Refuge Manager. prohibited. recreational activities unless expressly permitted. Hunting, fishing, and certain other recreational uses are permitted Firearms Tree Marking on most areas of Reelfoot and Lake Isom National Wildlife Persons possessing, transporting, or carrying firearms on It is prohibited to mark any tree or other refuge feature Signs and Boundaries Refuges. Reelfoot NWR and Lake Isom NWR are Day National Wildlife Refuges must comply with all provisions with paint or similar substance. All flagging tape and other Signs are useful tools in Use Only Areas. The refuges are closed from legal of state and local law. Persons may only use (discharge) marking materials must be removed at the end of the hunt regulating the use of a public sunset to legal sunrise with the exception of legal hunting firearms in accordance with refuge regulations (50 CFR day. area. The wording of the sign activities. We allow access to raccoon and opossum hunters 27.42 and specific refuge regulations in 50 CFR Part 32). applies to the area behind the 22 from 7 pm C.S.T. to 12 midnight C.S.T. Contact the Refuge Vegetation Removal/Clearing Tiptonville sign. Please respect the following Manager for current regulations and authorized activities.