Hunt Guide 2010

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76 Black Bears 81 Wild Hogs

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planning. Coming off a record harvest of almost and even humans. The increase in population is due in
600 bears last year is an indication of how much the part to escaped pigs from farms, hunting enclosures,
numbers have increased. However, many challenges or deliberate release.
still remain for black bear management.
82 Invasive Plants
78 Deer Hunting This invasion threatens to impact farming, wildlife
and cause economic and environmental harm. These
Deer hunting in Tennessee has never been better. The alien species have been introduced either by accident
harvest percentage of older-aged class bucks continues or intentionally into areas outside their natural range.
to increase while yearling harvest is on the decline.
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know when it comes to harvest data.
80 Turkeys
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Contents
6 What’s New 22 Deer Hunting
Changes to Hunting and Trapping Units and Bag Limits
Special Season Deer Hunts
8 Agency Contact Information Non-Quota Hunt Chart
Regional Offices Quota Hunt Guide
Poaching Hotline
Commissioner Listing 32 Bear Hunting
10 License Fees 34 Wild Hog Hunting

Resident Licenses
Nonresident Licenses 36 Fall Turkey Hunting
Apprentice Hunting License
WMA Permits 38 Spring Turkey Hunting
Federal Duck Stamp Bag Limits
Migratory Bird Permit Statewide Young Sportsman Hunt
No License Needed WMAs
Farmland Owner License Exemption Hunting Hours
Misplaced License Legal Hunting Equipment
Prohibited Acts
16 General Hunting Regulations WMA Spring Turkey Quota Hunts
Possession of Live Animals
Roadkill Law 40 TWRA Firing Ranges
Hunting Hours Other Hunting Lands
Hunting and Trapping on Private Land Federal Refuges
Hunter Education Private Wildlife Preserves
Hunting from a Stationary Vehicle Miscellaneous
Bag Limit
Illegal Equipment 41 Public Hunting Areas
Prohibited Acts
Permanent Opening Dates 42 Wildlife Management Areas
Application Deadlines (Tentative) General Regulations
Legal Ammunition Requirements Big Game Hunting on WMAs
Small Game Hunting on WMAs
18 Small Game Hunting Waterfowl Hunting on WMAs
Season Dates Trapping on WMAs
Bag Limits
Bullfrog Hunting 46 WMA Hunting
Raccoon and Opossum Hunting West Tennessee — Region I
Legal Equipment Middle Tennessee — Region II
Trapping Seasons Cumberland Plateau — Region III
Legal Traps and Specific Regulations East Tennessee — Region IV
Dog Training
71 Farmland Owner
20 Big Game Hunting:
License Exemption
General Information
Fluorescent Orange Requirements
Tagging and Checking Stations
72 Hunter/Landowner
Legal Equipment Permission Card
72 Sunrise and Sunset Times

Hunting&
Trapping
2010 Tennessee
GUIDE
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Thank you for buying a hunting and fishing license. Without your support,
Tennessee would not have fish and wildlife management programs.
This 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 40747, 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,
500,000 copies, July, 2010. This public document was
promulgated at a cost of $.09 per copy.
What’s new for 2010-2011

S everal important changes were made to the hunting and
trapping regulations for the 2010–2011 seasons. Several
of the primary changes are:
Dyer County and the four Chickamauga WMA units (Candies
Creek, Johnson Bottoms, Rogers Creek, and Yellow Creek).
Quota application period runs from Sep. 8 – Oct. 13.
• County antlerless deer and fall turkey quota hunts are now • Four new wild hog hunts (with dogs) have been created for
non-quota. See tables on pages 26 and 36. north Cumberland Plateau counties: Cumberland, Fentress,
Overton and Pickett.
• Check-in of big game now required on same calendar day of
harvest (internet check-in available). Black bears harvested must • A new wild hog hunt (with dogs) has been created in Monroe
be checked-in at county check stations, no internet check-in. and Polk counties. Also, in the same two counties is the estab-
lishment of a bear dog training season that will run from Sep.
• Regulations may vary for handgun carry permit holders. See 9–14.
page 16 of the guide.
• An unlimited bag limit on wild hogs has been set for the South
• A new nonresident junior all-game annual license (Type 086) Cherokee WMA.
and a nonresident 7-day junior all-game license. (Type 085)
have been established. (Available October). • Three new states (Missouri, Virginia, North Dakota) were
added to the Chronic Wasting Disease importation laws (see
• Six Unit B counties will have more antlerless muzzleloader page 21).
opportunities as a result of a move from the 5-day to the 14-day
antlerless hunt. The counties in which the changes apply are: • Treestands must be marked with the hunter’s TWRA identifi-
Anderson, Claiborne, Grainger, Greene, Hancock and Johnson. cation number on all WMAs.
• The bear archery season (no dogs) will be four weeks: Sep. 25– • Scott County is part of Region IV.
Oct. 22 in Blount, Carter, Cocke, Greene, Jefferson (east of • Monroe County is part of Region III.
Hwy. 411), Johnson, Monroe, Polk (east of Hwy. 411 and north
of Hwy 64), Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties.
• A computerized drawing system is being implemented for
duck blind sites at Bogota and Thorny Cypress WMAs in
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T WRA OFFICES
REGION I REGION II REGION III REGION IV
JACKSON, TN NASHVILLE, TN CROSSVILLE, TN MORRISTOWN, TN
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All Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. West Tennessee - Region I East Tennessee - Region IV
Monday–Friday (local time) 200 Lowell Thomas Drive 3030 Wildlife Way
website: www.tnwildlife.org Jackson, TN 38301..................731-423-5725 Morristown, TN 37814..........423-587-7037
Central Office - Nashville Toll Free................................1-800-372-3928 Toll Free................................1-800-332-0900
Fax..............................................731-423-6483 Fax..............................................423-587-7057
Ellington Agricultural Center
P. O. Box 40747 Middle Tennessee - Region II Hunting/Fishing
Nashville, TN 37204.............. 615-781-6500 Ellington Agricultural Center Violation Numbers
Boating Education...................615-837-6013 P. O. Box 41489 Region I.................................1-800-831-1173
Boat Registration.....................615-781-6585 Nashville, TN 37204...............615-781-6622 Region II................................1-800-255-8972
Boating Safety..........................615-781-6682 Toll Free................................1-800-624-7406 Region III..............................1-800-241-0767
Director’s Office......................615-781-6552 Fax..............................................615-831-9995 Region IV..............................1-800-831-1174
Fisheries Division....................615-781-6575
Information & Education......615-781-6538 Cumberland Plateau - Region III Follow us on
Law Enforcement....................615-781-6580 464 Industrial Blvd. Facebook & Twitter
License Sales.............................615-781-6585 Crossville, TN 38555..............931-484-9571
Personnel Division..................615-781-6594 Toll Free................................1-800-262-6704
Quota Hunts.............................615-781-6621 Fax..............................................931-456-1025
Wildlife Division......................615-781-6610
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission
William Brown James Fyke Mike Hayes Julie Schuster Danya L. Welch
Term of Office: 2009-2015 Dept. of Environment & Conservation Term of Office: 2005-2011 Term of Office: 2009-2015 Term of Office: 2007-2013
Suite 1000 Volunteer Bldg. 401 Church Street 3330 State Route 21E 4484 Pine Drive 7751 Wolf River Boulevard
832 Georgia Avenue Nashville, TN 37243 Tiptonville, TN 38079 Pegram, TN 37143 Germantown, TN 38138
Chattanooga, TN 37402 615-532-0104 731-253-6878 615-477-6430 901-759-5100
423-785-8253 Represents: Statewide. Represents District #8: Chester, Crockett, Represents District #6: Cheatham, Represents District #9: Fayette,
Represents District #4: Bledsoe, Dyer, Gibson, Lake, Madison, Obion, Dickson, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Hardeman, Haywood, Lauderdale,
Bradley, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Ken Givens Weakley. Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Maury, McNairy, Shelby, Tipton.
Monroe, Polk, Rhea, Sequatchie. Department of Agriculture Montgomery, Stewart, Wayne,
P. O. Box 40627 Dr. Jeff McMillin Williamson. Eric M. Wright
Michael Chase Nashville, TN 37204 Term of Office: 2009-2015 Term of Office: 2009-2013
Term of Office: 2005-2011 615-837-5202 1705 Edgemont Avenue Todd A. Shelton 1587 Highway 91
P. O. Box 50370 Represents: Statewide. Bristol, TN 37620 Term of Office: 2007-2013 Elizabethton, TN 37643
Knoxville, TN 37950 423-968-1933 100 South Main Street 423-474-3357
865-522-3500 Jeffrey Griggs Represents: Statewide. Greeneville, TN 37743 Represents: Statewide.
Represents District #2: Anderson, Blount, Term of Office: 2009-2015 423-639-5183
Campbell, Cumberland, Knox, Loudon, P.O. Box 541 Mitchell S. Parks Represents District #1: Carter,
Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier, Union. Lexington, TN 38351 Term of Office: 2007-2013 Claiborne, Cocke, Jefferson, Johnson,
731-968-6191 4101 West Hamilton Road Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock,
Johnny Fred Coleman Represents District #7: Benton, Carroll, Nashville, TN 37218 Hawkins, Sullivan, Unicoi, Washington.
Term of Office: 2005-2011 Decatur, Hardin, Henderson, Henry, 615-876-3046
9190 Bradford Hicks Drive Perry. Represents District #5: Bedford, Cannon,
Livingston, TN 38570 Coffee, Davidson, Franklin, Lincoln,
931-823-7345 Marshall, Moore, Robertson, Rutherford,
Represents District #3: Clay, DeKalb, Sumner, Wilson.
Fentress, Grundy, Jackson, Macon,
Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Smith,
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unting and fishing licenses go on sale RESIDENT LICENSES
February 18 each year, the beginning
of prime fishing, and are valid through Resident licenses can be purchased by:
the last day of February the following year. • Persons who possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license.
Seasons are subject to change. License • Persons who have lived in Tennessee for 90 consecutive days with the genuine intent of making
fees are subject to change. Migratory bird Tennessee their permanent home. Proof of residency required.
seasons are determined by federal regula-
• Military personnel on active duty in this state and their immediate families, who reside with
tions. Most licenses, except the Lifetime
them, regardless of resident status.
Sportsman License and specialty licenses,
such as Wheelchair, Disabled Veteran, • Students who are enrolled in a Tennessee school, college or university for at least six months.
SSI (Supplemental Security Income), and NOTE: A Social Security Number is required to purchase a Tennessee hunting or fishing license.
Blind Fishing licenses, are available from Hunting and Fishing Combination (Type 001)
most county clerks, sporting goods stores, $28.00
hardware stores, boat docks, the TWRA Minimum license required to fish and/or hunt small game.
website (www.tnwildlife.org) and all TWRA Supplemental Licenses (Types 005, 009, 010 or 011) are required and must be purchased, in
regional offices. addition to the Type 001 license, in order to hunt deer, bear, wild hog, turkey, and waterfowl. The type
of hunting equipment to be used determines which supplemental license is necessary.
To purchase your licenses online, log on
to www.tnwildlife.org and click on the link, Waterfowl (Type 005) $31.00
“Buy license online.” Regular license fees plus Annual Big Game Gun (Type 009) $28.00
a $3.25 processing fee will be charged to your
credit card. Annual Big Game Archery (Type 010) $28.00
You may also purchase licenses by calling Annual Big Game Muzzleloader (Type 011) $28.00
1-888-814-8972. An authorization number Resident Elk License (Type 015) $28.00
will allow you to begin fishing or hunting the
minute you hang up. Regular license fees plus No other licenses are required, but a quota hunt permit is required. Annual Sportsman and Lifetime
a $3.95 processing fee will be charged to your License holders are exempt from having to purchase the Elk License.
credit card. Annual Sportsman (Type 004) $136.00
An all-inclusive license valid for hunting, trapping, and sport fishing without any state supplemental
Lifetime Sportsman licenses or non-quota permits and allows holders to apply for quota permits at no additional fee.
Annual Sportsman licenses can be purchased from all license agents.
age determines the cost
An all-inclusive lifetime license is valid for Junior Hunt/Fish/Trap (Type 002) $8.00
hunting, trapping and sportfishing without Ages 13-15. Good for hunting all game, fishing, and trapping. Must be purchased prior to 16th
any state supplemental licenses or permits. It birthday. No supplemental licenses are required, but special season and WMA permits will need to be
allows holders to apply for quota permits at purchased in addition to this license. Fees apply when applying for quota hunt permits as well as “left
no additional fee. Applications are available at over” permits.
your local TWRA office and the TWRA website.
Applications may only be submitted by mail, Permanent Senior Citizen Hunt/Fish/Trap (Type 166) $11.00
Fax (615-837-4262) or TWRA offices. 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
Type 401 (Under 3 years) $200.00
required, but special season and WMA permits will need to be purchased in addition to this license.
Type 406 (Ages 3-6) $540.00 Fees apply when applying for quota hunt permits as well as “left over” permits.
Type 402 (Ages 7-12) $810.00 Annual Senior Citizen Permit (Type 167) $41.00
Type 403 (Ages 13-50) $1,620.00 May be purchased only by holders of a Type 166 license. It covers all non-quota permits required by
TWRA and allows holders to apply for quota permits without payment of additional fees.
Type 404 (Ages 51-64) $945.00
Permanent Wheelchair Hunting and Fishing (Type 189) $10.00
Type 405 (Ages 65 & over) $270.00
Available only by application to the TWRA License Sales Office (615-781-6585). Application must be
accompanied by a doctor’s statement stating that the applicant is permanently confined to a wheelchair.
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Permanent DAV Hunting and Fishing (Type 198) $10.00
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Licenses may also be purchased online at Notice of inspection law: It is the duty of every person participating in the privileges of
TWRA’s website: taking or possessing wildlife to permit agency officers to ascertain whether the requirements
www.tnwildlife.org of this title are being faithfully complied with, including the possession of a proper license.
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NONRESIDENT LICENSES WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA PERMITS
These do not include WMA, special season permits, or quota hunt permits. Everyone who hunts on wildlife management areas is required to have a
WMA permit except the holder of a Lifetime Sportsman, Annual Sports-
Junior Hunt/Fish (Type 070) $9.00
man license, Annual Senior Citizen Permit holders (Type 167), and
Required for nonresidents ages 13-15 to fish or hunt small game. youths under age 16 hunting small game and waterfowl. Youth hunters
A Type 085 or 086 is required to hunt big game. must be accompanied by an adult with a valid WMA small game permit.
7-Day Junior ALL Game (Type 085) (Available Oct.) $25.00 Youths under 6 may not hunt big game on a WMA. All ages need a Type
094 for county non-quota and special season hunts.
Junior ALL Game Annual (Type 086) (Available Oct.) $40.00
WMA Small Game and Waterfowl
7-Day Hunt-Small Game/Waterfowl (Type 072) $50.50 $51.00
(Type 091)
Annual Hunt-Small Game/Waterfowl (Type 071) $91.00
1-Day Small Game and Waterfowl
7-Day All Game (Type 074) $175.50 $10.50
(Type 092)
Annual All Game (Type 073) $251.00
WMA Small Game only (Type 093) $17.00
Annual Trapping (Type 120) $401.00
Special Season/WMA Nonquota Big Game
Nonresident Elk License (Type 075) $301.00 $21.00
(Type 094)
Apprentice Hunting License (Type 012) $11.00 Valid for all county Special Season (nonquota) and WMA nonquota big
game hunts, including Cherokee.
This is a supplemental license in lieu of a hunter education certificate.
All other applicable licenses are required. This license is available to all Cherokee WMA Big Game Nonquota
hunters 10 years of age or older who have not completed the mandatory $16.00
(Type 095)
hunter education course. It exempts the hunter from the mandatory
hunter education law for one year from the date of purchase, but may Valid for Cherokee WMA nonquota big game hunts.
only be purchased once during the lifetime of the hunter. Hunters who
possess this license must be accompanied by an adult, 21 years of age or Reelfoot Preservation Permit
older, who must meet the hunter education requirements and is able to Required for all users except:
take immediate control of the hunting device.
• Those under 16 years of age
FEDERAL DUCK STAMP $15.00 • Residents 65 years or older
Federal Law requires that each waterfowl hunter, age 16 and over, carry • Holders of the adult Annual Sportsman license, Lifetime Sportsman
on his/her person, in addition to a hunting license and permit, a valid license or Type 167 Permit
Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (federal duck
stamp), signed in ink across the face. These can be obtained through the Annual Reelfoot Preserv. Permit (Type 089) $17.00
Post Office, National Wildlife Refuge offices, and some discount and
sporting goods stores.
3-Day Reelfoot Preserv. Permit (Type 088) $10.50
MIGRATORY BIRD PERMIT REQUIRED 1-Day Reelfoot Preserv. Permit (Type 090) $3.50
Resident and nonresident hunters must possess a Tennessee Migratory North Cumberland Special Use Permits
Bird Permit to hunt waterfowl and other migratory birds. Available These permits must be purchased for horseback riding, bicycling and ORV
anywhere hunting and fishing licenses are sold. The following do not need use. Youths under age 13 and persons holding a valid annual or perma-
to have this permit: nent hunting license with a valid permit to hunt on this area are exempt.
• Landowners hunting on their own land
Resident Annual Permit (Type 035) $61.00
• Disabled veterans
• Tennessee residents 65 years or older Resident Daily Permit (Type 036) $12.50
• Tennessee residents under 13 years of age Nonresident Annual Permit (Type 037) $191.00
• Lifetime Sportsman license holders
Nonresident Daily Permit (Type 038) $30.50
• Military personnel on leave or furlough (with leave papers)
At least one occupant of vehicle must possess the proper permit(s).
Migratory Bird Permit (Type 006) $2.00 No permit shall be required on certain roads/trails as designated.
Migratory Bird Permit (Type 007)
no fee
Only available to Sportsman license holders.
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Habitat Is The
Key To Wildlife
Proper planning and management of cropland,
hay and pasture, woodlands and wetlands can
improve habitat for many wildlife species and
even increase farm profitability.
Our Private Lands Wildlife Biologists provide free

planning and advice to assist you with this task!
Then they can connect you with appropriate
cost-share programs to help fund the work,
if desired.
West TN: (731) 668-0700
Mike Hansbrough, USDA-NRCS, ext. 112
Al Pollock, TWRA, ext. 104
Chris Hunter, TWRA (wetlands),
(731) 772-1822, ext. 115
Middle TN: (615) 893-9295
Chris Wolkonowski, USDA-NRCS, ext. 112
Clint Borum, TWRA, ext. 111
Cumberland Plateau: (931) 528-6472
Robin Mayberry, USDA-NRCS, ext. 112
East TN – (865) 671-3830
Matt Walker, USDA-NRCS, ext. 109
Wally Akins, TWRA, (423) 745-6300, ext. 112
For more information on who to contact in other agencies,
and for publications and other helpful information, visit:
www.TWRAprivatelands.org
License fees
No LICENSE Needed For
• Residents born before March 1, 1926 (with
proof of age and residency). Take advantage of Tennessee’s
• Military personnel on leave carrying leave
FREE
papers.
• Landowners, their spouses and children
who hunt on farmland which is owned by
HUNTING
said landowners. The aforementioned must
be residents of Tennessee but need not
reside on the land. This license exemption
DAY!
does not apply if the farmland is owned
jointly or in common by unrelated persons.
• Resident grandchildren (under the age of
16) and resident great-grandchildren (un-
der the age of 16) who hunt on farmland Here’s your opportunity to introduce a youngster, friend, family
which is owned by their resident grand- member, neighbor or coworker to the tradition, challenge, and
parents or great-grandparents. (See below,
Farmland Owner License Exemption.)
enjoyment of a day in the woods.
• Tenants, their spouses and their dependent NO hunting license or permit is required for Tennessee residents.
children, who hunt on farmland which is
owned by an individual or a family. The Hunter Education regulations are applicable.
aforementioned must be residents of Ten-
nessee and must actually reside on the land Mark your calendar for August 28, contact your nearest TWRA
and have permission of the landowner to regional office for details, and get out there in the Tennessee woods.
hunt. A tenant is a person who, for money,
free rent, or other consideration, cares for
farmland. The tenancy must be agricultural
in nature.
A good time awaits!
• First cousins who own farmland jointly or
in common may fish and hunt small game
on the farmland. Their children may fish
and hunt small game as well. Full Gunsmithing
• Resident and nonresident youths under
13. Hunters ages 10-12 need only a hunter Services
education certificate to hunt. However,
youths 6-16 hunting big game on a WMA
must have a valid Type 094 or Type 095
permit or quota permit, as applicable.
Farmland Owner
License Exemption
Persons hunting without a license under a
resident farmland owner exemption must com-
plete and sign a statement attesting where the
property is located and how this land qualifies
for a landowner exemption. Persons may com-
plete the form in advance and carry it with them
while hunting or they may complete the form
when requested in the field by a TWRA official
or when checking game. A form is provided
on page 71 of this guide. Additional forms are
available at TWRA offices and TWRA’s website
(www.tnwildlife.org). Landowners and their
children hunting on their parent’s land under
this exemption are also exempt from Hunter
Education Certification requirements.
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2010 Hunting & Trapping Guide 15
General Hunting Regul ations
POSSESSION OF LIVE ANIMALS or trapper is found without that written per-
No person shall, at any time or by any means, mission, that hunter or trapper is subject to
possess or transport live animals taken under prosecution. MANDATORY
the authority of the hunting and trapping
season proclamations. Hunting From a HUNTER
The taking, killing and/or illegal possession
Stationary Vehicle EDUCATION
of hawks, owls, songbirds, endangered species On private property, hunting while in or on a
All hunters, resident or nonresident,
or any other species for which a season is not vehicle that cannot be legally licensed to op- born on or after Jan. 1, 1969, must
set (e.g. snakes) is prohibited. erate on public highways in Tennessee (ORV, possess proof that they have successfully
ATV) is permitted providing that the vehicle completed a hunter education course.
There is evidence that alligator populations is stationary (engine may be running). Hunt- Those under 10 years of age do not need
are expanding north along the Mississippi ing from any vehicle, stationary or otherwise, a Hunter Education certificate, but must
River into Tennessee. Species which expand is prohibited from a public road, right-of-way be accompanied by an adult at least 21
their ranges into Tennessee (such as alligators) or on public property, including WMAs. years of age who must remain in a position
are protected and may not be taken until a to take immediate control of the hunting
hunting season is proclaimed. Alligators are Assisting Hunters device. Call your local TWRA office or visit
protected by both state and federal laws in Hunters who have filled their seasonal or the TWRA’s website at www.tnwildlife.org
for a listing of scheduled Hunter Education
Tennessee. daily bag limit for any species may continue classes.
No native species may be taken out of the to accompany other hunters provided they
wild and kept as pets. are not in possession of any ammunition NOTE: To replace a Hunter Education
Card at a TWRA license agent location,
or any firearm or archery equipment. This
first contact your TWRA Regional Office
ROADKILL LAW person must also comply with all other legal during normal business hours. Verify that
TCA 70-4-115 allows that, except for non- requirements. your Hunter Education number has been
game and federally protected wildlife species, updated in the TWRA license system. Then
wild game animals accidentally killed by a Handgun Carry General you may go to a TWRA license agent and
motor vehicle may be possessed for personal Regulations purchase a Type 500 Hunter Education
use and consumption. However, possession of Persons with a handgun carry permit pursu- Card Replacement for $7.00
a deer killed by a motor vehicle is permitted ant to TCA 39-17-1351 may possess a hand-
only if the person notifies the TWRA or any gun the entire year while on the premises Apprentice
law enforcement officer and supplies his/her of any TWRA refuge, public hunting area
name within 48 hours. A bear killed by a mo- or wildlife management area, including the Hunting License
tor vehicle may be possessed only upon the North and South Cherokee. Nothing in this This supplemental license is in lieu of a
issuance of a receipt from the TWRA. subsection shall authorize a person to use hunter education certificate. All other
any handgun to hunt unless such person is applicable licenses are required. This
HUNTING HOURS in full compliance with all wildlife laws, rules license is available to all hunters 10 years
of age or older who have not completed
Crows, doves, ducks (including the early and regulations. the mandatory hunter education course.
duck season), geese, gallinules, rails, turkey, For all other Federally managed properties It exempts the hunter from the mandatory
woodcock, Wilson snipe: Shooting hours one- such as refuges and military installations, hunter education law for one year from
half hour before legal sunrise to legal sunset, contact that specific facility or location. the date of purchase, but may only be
except for dove hunting on opening day when purchased once during the lifetime of the
shooting hours will begin at noon. ILLEGAL Equipment hunter. Hunters who possess this license
must be accompanied by an adult, 21
All other game species (except fox chasing 1. Shotguns using ammunition loaded with years of age or older, who must meet the
and raccoon, opossum, and bullfrogs) - One- shot larger than No. 4 are prohibited for hunter education requirements and is able
half hour before legal sunrise to one-half hour hunting all wildlife except beaver, coyotes to take immediate control of the hunting
after legal sunset. Fox chasing, furbearer trap- and waterfowl. device. Apprentice Hunting License
ping, raccoon, opossum, and bullfrog hunting 2. Shotguns loaded with single ball or slug Type 012 for $11.00
may be done day or night. ammunition are prohibited for hunting
all wildlife except deer, elk, bear and wild
HUNTING AND TRAPPING hogs. Coyotes, bobcats, foxes and crows hunting any wildlife except deer, bear, or
ON PRIVATE LAND (when those seasons are open) may be wild hog. Coyotes, crows, groundhogs,
In Tennessee, state wildlife laws have always taken by big game hunters while hunting beaver, wild hogs, foxes and bobcats
required hunters and trappers to obtain big game with any legal big game firearm, may be taken by big game hunters while
permission from landowners to use private archery equipment or ammunition. hunting big game with any legal big game
property. In fact, it is advisable to get written 3. Rifles or handguns loaded with military equipment or ammunition.
permission to hunt and is required to trap. or other full metal jacketed type of am- 6. Any arrow with poisoned or chemically
With the passage of TCA 70-4-106 in 1990, munition are prohibited. treated tip or explosive head is illegal
a “Hunting By Written Permission” law went 4. Rifles or handguns loaded with center- for hunting.
into effect. Simply, the law states that if private fire ammunition are prohibited for all 7. Firearms capable of fully automatic fire
land has been properly posted by the owner hunting between 30 minutes after sunset are prohibited for hunting all wildlife.
with signs that include his or her name and and 30 minutes before sunrise. 8. Firearms or archery equipment with any
address plus the wording “HUNTING BY
device utilizing an artificial light capable
WRITTEN PERMISSION ONLY,” a hunter 5. Rifles or handguns loaded with center-
fire ammunition are prohibited during of locating wildlife are prohibited. Night
or trapper must carry the owner’s written
all deer, bear, or wild hog seasons for vision scopes are illegal.
permission. (See form on page 72) If a hunter

General Hunting Regul ations
9. Shotguns capable of holding more than 9. Possession of firearms is prohibited while
three shells when hunting migratory
birds are prohibited (doves, ducks, geese
chasing coyote, fox, and bobcat with dogs
from the first Saturday in November
Legal
and woodcock, etc.). through the end of the deer season (Jan. AMMUNITION
16, 2011)
PROHIBITED ACTS 10. Use or possession of electronic light Requirements
1. The use or possession of predator calls amplifying night vision scope or device
while night hunting of any species is is prohibited when in possession of a 1. Possession of ammunition, except that
prohibited. firearm or archery tackle between sunset as specifically authorized, is prohibited
2. The use or possession and/or the accom- and sunrise. on all wildlife management areas, state
panying of anyone using or possessing 11. On WMAs and PHAs, all guns must refuges and public hunting areas.
raccoon calls and squallers, firearms, be unloaded while being transported. 2. Possession of shotgun ammunition
archery equipment, ammunition, or A muzzleloader is considered to be un-
climbers while training dogs is prohibited loaded with buckshot is specifically
loaded if the cap or primer is removed.
during training season, except raccoon prohibited while hunting anything.
A crossbow is considered to be unloaded
calls may be used during authorized if the bolt/arrow is removed from the 3. Possession of shot larger than No. 4
field trials. device. is prohibited when hunting all wildlife
3. The use of dogs in taking or attempting 12. It is unlawful to hunt, shoot at, chase, or except waterfowl, coyotes and beaver.
to take deer is prohibited. Taking or kill any wild animal, wild bird or wildfowl
attempting to take deer being pursued on public lands and waters within 100 4. Possession of slugs is prohibited except
by dog, or dogs, is prohibited, except as yards of a visible dwelling house, without while hunting deer, elk, bear, or wild
provided on the chart on page 22. the owner’s permission, whether or not hogs.
4. The use or possession of a pod arrow, such a dwelling is on public or private 5. Possession or use of any loose shot
any pod-type device for holding drugs lands.
other than non-toxic (as approved by
or chemicals on an arrow, or any drugs 13. It is unlawful for any person, or one or
or chemicals used in pod arrows while U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service) or any
more of a group of persons together, to
archery hunting is prohibited. shotgun shell loaded with shot other
willfully throw or cast the rays of a spot-
5. Quota hunt permits are not transferable. light, headlight or other artificial light in than non-toxic is prohibited while
Anyone found hunting on a borrowed an apparent attempt or intent to locate hunting waterfowl, coots, gallinules,
quota permit will be considered guilty deer by the use of such light. Virginia rails and sora rails.
of hunting in closed season. 14. Persons with archery tackle may not 6. There is no restriction on the number of
6. Youths under the age of eighteen (18) are carry firearms or be accompanied by a rounds in a shotgun except when hunting
prohibited from using handguns for the person possessing firearms during the migratory birds. While hunting migratory
purpose of hunting. archery-only season, except those with
birds, the shotgun must be incapable of
7. Hunting is prohibited over a site where a handgun carry permit.
holding more than three rounds.
bait has been placed to feed or attract 15. Use or possession of electronic calls for
wildlife unless all the bait has been fox, turkey and waterfowl is prohibited. 7. There is no restriction on the number of
removed at least ten (10) days prior to 16. It is illegal to hunt, shoot at, chase, or kill rounds in a rifle when hunting.
hunting. any wild animal, wild bird, or wildfowl
8. Evidence of species or sex of big game from a public road right-of-way, or to
animals shall not be destroyed prior to a shoot any firearms across or from any
permanent kill tag being obtained. public road or vehicle.
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Small game hunting
Hunting Seasons 3. Shotguns loaded with nontoxic shot Beaver, coyote, groundhog, nutria - Open
All hunting seasons are closed unless opened approved by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife year-round, no limit
by specific Tennessee Wildlife Resources Service are legal for hunting waterfowl. Bobcata, foxb, mink, muskrat, opossum,
Commission proclamation. 4. Rifles and handguns using rim-fire am- otterc, raccoon, spotted skunk, striped
Possession limit is twice the daily bag limit munition and air rifles are legal for hunt- skunk, weasel - Opens Nov. 19, closes Feb.
except on opening day. Dogs allowed for hunting small game except migratory birds. 28, no limit
ing all small game species, except on specific 5. Rifles and handguns using center-fire a. Bobcat pelts must be tagged with Tennes-
WMAs where indicated. ammunition are legal for hunting bea- see U. S. CITES tags in order to be exported
Armadillo, beaver, coyote, English sparrow, ver, bobcat, coyotes, fox, groundhogs, from the U. S. Contact your TWRA re-
groundhog, nutria, pigeon, starling, striped and crows, except during deer and bear gional office for instructions.
skunk - Open year-round, no limit. seasons, and on wild hog hunts with dogs b. Exceptions to the statewide fox season are:
Bobcata, foxb, mink, muskrat, otterc, spotted permitted. For specific restrictions on Benton - unlawful to take or kill red foxes;
skunk, weasel - Opens Nov. 19, closes Feb. WMAs see page 43. Dyer, Lauderdale, Smith and Wilson - open
28, no limit. 6. Muzzleloading rifles, handguns and year round to hunting and trapping red
a. Except the limit on bobcats is one per shotguns. and gray foxes; Greene and Washington -
day. Bobcat pelts must be tagged with 7. Longbows, recurve bows, compound unlawful to take or kill red and gray foxes.
Tennessee U. S. CITES tags in order to bows, crossbows and other bows drawn c. All river otters harvested must be tagged
be exported from the U. S. Contact your or held by a mechanical device. by harvester with Tennessee U. S. CITES
TWRA regional office for instructions. 8. Falcons and Falconry – Subject to TCA tags. Contact your TWRA regional office
b. Exceptions to the statewide fox season are: 70-4-414. for instructions.
Benton - unlawful to take or kill red foxes; 9. Gigs and angling equipment are also legal
Dyer, Lauderdale, Smith and Wilson - open for taking bullfrogs. Legal Traps &
year round to hunting and trapping red Specific Regulations
10. Firearms and archery equipment may be
and gray foxes; Greene and Washington -
unlawful to take or kill red and gray foxes. equipped with sighting devices except Steel leg-hold traps - Leg-hold traps that
those devices utilizing an artificial light have an outside measure of jaw spread
c. All river otters harvested must be tagged
capable of locating wildlife. Night vision that is 9 inches or less, as measured at
by harvester with Tennessee U. S. CITES the widest point, are legal. These must be
scopes are illegal.
tags. Contact your TWRA regional office placed at least 12 inches inside the entrance
for instructions. TRAPPING SEASONS to a burrow or hole except in the case of a
All trapping devices must be clearly marked water set. Water sets are defined as traps
BULLFROG HUNTING
set in water adjacent to and part of streams,
All waters of the state are open to bullfrog with the owner’s name. All traps must be in- ponds, lakes, wetlands or other water
hunting except waters within state and federal spected every 36 hours or less and animals re- courses, and include floating sets.
wildlife refuges. Season is open year-round, moved. When trapping on another’s property,
except on TWRA managed lakes the season the trapper must carry on his or her person Instant-kill traps - Square instant-kill traps
is June 1-30. Bag limit is 20 per person, per written permission from the landowner, and that have an exterior jaw measurement of
night. The use of firearms is prohibited for make a written report to the owner of any 16 inches or less, as measured at the widest
bullfrog hunting on wildlife management domestic animal caught and pay damages for point, and circular instant kill traps that
areas and TWRA lakes, except air rifles may those animals. have an exterior measurement of 12 inches
be used. Only domestically raised bullfrogs or
parts thereof may be sold. A hunting license is
required to take bullfrogs. No WMA permit Small Game Species
is required.
Migratory Birds Furbearers Other
RACCOON And OPOSSUM HUNTING
Opossum can be taken during the Coots Beaver Armadillo
raccoon hunting season. No limit.
Crow Bobcat Bullfrog
Statewide - Opens sunset Sep. 17, closes
sunrise Feb. 28, bag limit 2 per person per Gallinules/Rails Coyote Collared Dove
night. Night is defined as one 24-hour Mourning Dove Fox English Sparrow
period beginning at sunset. Waterfowl: Ducks & Geese Groundhog Grouse
LEGAL Equipment Wilson Snipe Mink Pigeon
1. Shotguns and handguns using ammuni- Woodcock Muskrat Quail
tion loaded with No. 4 or smaller shot are Nutria Rabbit
legal for all small game hunting. Opossum Squirrel
2. Shotguns using ammunition loaded with River Otter Starling
T (0.20 inch diameter) or smaller shot
Raccoon
are legal for hunting coyotes and beaver,
except during big game season. Skunk
Weasel

Small game hunting
or less as measured at the widest point are
legal. An instant-kill trap is considered a
steel-jawed trap and its use is restricted to
that allowed for a steel-jawed trap. Conibear
traps are instant-kill traps.
Live traps - Those traps that act as a cage
after capture.
Species Opens Closes Daily Bag
Steel cable snares having a minimum
Squirrel (fox, red, gray) Aug. 28 Feb. 28 10
cable diameter of 5/64 inch and maximum
cable diameter of 3/32 inch. Spring acti- Spring squirrel (2011) May 14 June 12 10
vated snares, except Collarum snares, are Grouse (closed W. of I-65) Oct. 9 Feb. 28 3
prohibited.
Rabbit Nov. 13 Feb. 28 5
Cushion-hold traps - Woodstream and
Victor Soft-Catch, Butera Cushion Catch Quail Nov. 13 Feb. 28 6
traps, Cushion Catch #33, J.C. Conner Migratory bird seasons are subject to change by federal framework; check TWRA
Coyote “Jake” Trap, Duke Rubber Jaw Trap website for updates. Proposed seasons are:
and any legal sized off-set jawed traps
equipped with “Humane Hold” universal Species Opens Closes Daily Bag
pads by KG Enterprises, J.C. Conner Rubber Sep. 1 Sep. 26 152
Pad Kits, or Sudden Valley Supply trap
pads meet the definition of a cushion-hold Dove (Opens at noon on Sep. 1)
1
Oct. 9 Oct. 24 152
trap. These traps are the only steel traps Dec. 19 Jan. 15 152
legal for trapping in the open and on top Woodcock 1
Oct. 30 Dec. 13 3
of the ground, provided that the trapper
has specific written permission from the Wilson snipe 1 Nov. 14 Feb. 28 8
landowner to use the trap. Crow (Fri./Sat./Sun.) June 1 Feb. 28 no limit
Species specific traps - Egg traps, Coon Canada goose 1 Sep. 1 Sep. 15 5
Cuffs, Lil’ Grizz Getrz, Pos-z-loc, Coon- Wood duck/Teal 1
Sep. 11 Sep. 15 43
catcher and Duffer’s raccoon traps are legal
for furbearers during the legal trapping 1. Tennessee Migratory Bird Permit required (see page 12).
season. 2. No limit on collared dove. Doves not readily identifiable as collared doves will be considered to be
mourning doves and will count toward the mourning dove daily bag limit.
DOG TRAINING 3. Not to exceed 2 wood ducks. Total bag of 4 ducks.
Training of bird dogs, rabbit dogs and squirrel Regulations for the late duck and goose seasons will be published in the Waterfowl Hunting
dogs is permitted year-round on private lands, Guide available in October. Check TWRA website for updates.
during daylight hours only. The chasing of
foxes with hounds is permitted year-round, Coyote Hunting
day and night. A hunting license is required
while training dogs except when a person is Private land
competing in recognized field trials. When Season open year-round, 30-minutes before sunrise to
training on a WMA, a small game permit is 30-minutes after sunset.
required. Refer to specific WMA listings for Legal equipment:
WMA dog training seasons. See page 32 for During deer and bear seasons: A licensed big game
bear dog training. hunter may hunt with what is legal during the particular
big game season. If not licensed to big game hunt,
Raccoon Dog Training hunters may use shotguns with No. 4 shot or smaller,
(no taking) rimfire rifles, muzzleloaders, archery.
Year-round except where regulated by Private Other than deer, bear seasons: all rifles (centerfire or rimfire), muzzleloaders, archery,
Acts. The following counties are regulated shotguns with T (0.20 inch diameter) or smaller shot.
by Private Acts: Morgan County is open for Possession of firearms is prohibited while chasing coyote with dogs from the first Saturday
training from July 1 until opening day of the in November through the end of the deer season, January 16, 2011.
hunting season; DeKalb County is open for
year-round training except in the portion ly- Wildlife Management Areas
ing south and west of State Hwy. 96 and U. S. Season open when another small game or big game season is open on the WMA.
Hwy. 70 where the training season will open
30 days prior to the hunting season. Refer to Legal equipment:
specific WMA listings for WMA raccoon dog If small game seasons are open on the WMA: equipment legal for hunting the small
training seasons. game that is open.
If big game seasons are open on the WMA: coyotes may be taken by legal big game
hunters with any big game equipment and ammunition that is legal for the season open.

Big Game Hunting
tag will be issued. Evidence of species and sex must be available for
inspection by a wildlife officer or agency-designated personnel prior
to issuance of permanent game tag. The permanent harvest tag is
a legal document and must be signed by the hunter. By signing the
permanent harvest tag, the hunter is affirming that the information,
as it appears on the permanent tag, is correct and valid. The perma-
nent game tag must remain with each carcass until final processing.
Persons legally hunting without a license are also required to check
A
ll hunting seasons are closed unless opened by specific their animals in at a check station or at the TWRA internet check-in
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission proclamation. site. After receiving a temporary harvest tag, hunters must comply
Big game animals are deer, turkey, bear, wild hog and elk. with all tagging regulations. All big game taken to a taxidermist to
be mounted must be accompanied by documentation showing the
Fluorescent Orange: Hunters must wear on the upper portion of permanent game tag number and date of kill. All bear harvest
their body and head a minimum of 500 square inches of daylight fluo- must be checked in at a TWRA Big Game Checking
rescent orange (blaze orange), visible front and back while hunting Station on the same calendar day.
big game except on archery-only and turkey hunts. (A hat and
vest fulfills requirements.) Blaze orange camo is legal if it contains Field Dressing Big Game: Evidence of species or sex of big game
500 square inches of fluorescent orange. In those areas where the animals must not be destroyed prior to a permanent kill tag having
archery-only deer season dates overlap with another big game gun been issued. Normal field dressing, quartering, and icing down of
season (i.e. bear), archers are required to wear 500 square inches of the meat is permitted.
daylight fluorescent orange. Big Game Found Dead: All big game found dead should be left
Tagging and Checking Stations: It is unlawful to move, transport, where found and need not be reported. Individuals wanting to keep
or field dress any big game animal, except for wild hogs without big game found dead, or any portion of the animal, must first contact
validating a properly completed temporary kill tag. If additional the local Regional TWRA office within 48 hours for authorization.
animals are to be harvested on that calendar day, the hunter is not Any vehicle in which an illegally possessed big game animal is
required to stop hunting and tag the animal until he/she is ready found is subject to confiscation. Big game, except bear, accidentally
to move, transport, or field dress the animal. All animals harvested killed by a motor vehicle may be possessed by any person for personal
must be accompanied by one animal with a validated temporary use and consumption if the TWRA or a local law enforcement agency
kill tag and must be checked in the same day at a big game checking is notified within 48 hours. A bear killed by a motor vehicle may
station or the TWRA internet site where one new temporary kill be possessed only upon the issuance of a receipt from the TWRA.
Legal Bucks: Deer must have at least one antler measuring a
minimum of three (3) inches in length on buck-only or antlered-
only hunts.
Antlerless Deer: Defined as those deer with no antlers or deer with
both antlers less than three (3) inches in length.
Albino Deer: Hunting, trapping or possession of albino deer is
prohibited as set forth in TCA 70-4-130. An albino deer is a deer
with a lack, or significant deficiency, of pigment in the skin and hair,
and has pink eyes.
LEGAL Equipment
Deer, Bear, ELK and Wild Hog Hunting
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Products in the State gal during any gun season or hunt unless otherwise specified.
Muzzleloading firearms are defined as those firearms which are
· Custom Strings incapable of being loaded from the breech.
· Bow Repair 4. Longbows, compound bows, crossbows, recurve bows and other
· Paper Tuning bows drawn or held by a mechanical device.
· Chonograph Arrow Speed 5. Hunting arrows and bolts with broadheads shall be of a barbless
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6. Centerfire handguns having a barrel length of four inches or
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WHITE-TAILED DEER HUNTING UNITS AND BAG LIMITS
For better wildlife management, Tennessee is divided into three deer units. Provisions for
• The statewide bag limit for antlered bucks is three (3). Locating Harvested
• No more than one (1) antlered deer may be taken per day. Deer with Dogs
• The only way the bag limit of three (3) antlered bucks may be exceeded is if bucks are taken
on TWRA or NWR managed hunts where the bucks are noted as bonus deer in the section 1. The deer season must be legally
listing WMA regulations. Deer taken on Ft. Campbell are also bonus deer. open.
2. The dog must be maintained on a
leash at all times.
3. There should be no hunting imple-
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4. If the deer travels off the property
where it was legally shot, the hunter
must have permission of any and all
landowners to cross their property
and/or retrieve the deer.
5. The hunter must notify the radio
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tracking effort. The hunter should
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Manufacturers Association (TMA) standards even during
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chest harnesses are no longer the preferred fall-arrest walkie-talkie, whistle, signal flare, PLD (personal locator
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Antlered
Antlerless Bag Limits
Season Type Season Dates Bag Limit
Unit L Unit A Unit B Statewide
Sep. 25 – Oct. 29, 2010
Archery Nov. 1–5, 2010 3/day 4 2
Dec. 6–17, 2010
See Unit B Antlerless
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Table below. 3
Nov. 20 – Dec. 5, 2010 See Antlerless Gun See Antlerless Gun
Gun 3/day*
Dec. 18, 2010 – Jan. 9, 2011 Hunts on page 26. Hunts on page 26.
Oct. 30–31, 2010 3/day 2 1
Young Sportsman**
Jan. 15–16, 2011 3/day 2 1
* A Type 094 permit is required to hunt antlerless deer during this season except for landowners hunting under the landowner exemption (as described in
TCA 70-2-204), Annual Sportsman license holders, Lifetime Sportsman, and hunters who possess a Type 167 permit.
** Youths 6-16 years of age may participate. Young sportsman must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult, 21 years of age or older, who must remain
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hunters. Multiple youths may be accompanied by a single qualifying adult.
unit b muzzleloader counties
Unit B Antlerless Muzzleloader Hunts: Bag limit is one (1) antlerless deer per hunter.
Unit B Counties Antlerless Muzzleloader Dates
Blount, Campbell, Carter, Cocke, Hamblen, Jefferson, Loudon,
Monroe, Sevier, Unicoi, Union, Washington Nov. 6–10, 2010
Anderson, Claiborne, Fentress, Grainger, Greene, Hancock,
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Hawkins, Johnson, Knox, Morgan, Pickett, Polk, Scott, Sullivan Nov. 6–19, 2010
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Number Of Antlerless Deer Per Hunt
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Nov. 22 –
Nov. 28
Nov. 29 –
Dec. 5
Dec. 18 –
Dec. 19
Dec. 20 –
Dec. 26
Dec. 27 –
Jan. 9
WMAs are closed during these hunts. Refer to specific WMA listings
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The Hazards of Using Metal
for TreeStand Steps
Brant Miller, Wildlife Forestry Program Coordinator
Worn out cotton harvester spindles are as common in West Tennessee as white-
tailed deer. These discarded stainless steel spikes, used to separate the seed Cotton spindles
cotton from the burr, often find new life as treestand steps when driven into tree (Robin Bible, TDF)
trunks. This can cause serious problems on several fronts: danger to humans,
devalued timber, and increased opportunities for diseases to infect trees.
“The trouble with any spike pounded into a tree is they become hidden under the
bark as the tree grows,” explains Jimmy Reeves, Tennessee Forestry Commission
member from West Tennessee. “Metal in trees usually eliminates or reduces the
value of logs if it can be seen,” he adds.
Occasionally the hidden spikes are discovered when logs are sawed for lumber or
railroad ties. A circle or band saw blade hitting a metal spike can be a disaster in
a mill and has led to people being severely hurt. With a big circle mill, you have
100-plus horsepower driving the saw while the log is being fed in fast and with
considerable power. The power and momentum is strong enough to break the
large teeth off the blade and fire them around the sawmill, just like bullets. Most Band saw damaged by metal
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sawmills in Tennessee have a collection of metal they have found in logs, as well
as ruined saw blades that have resulted.
Both the landowners who sell timber and the sawmills that buy it suffer the
consequences of metal embedded in trees. “A spiked tree can have its value
reduced from as high as hundreds of dollars to nothing, and can end up being a
very costly treestand to a landowner who later wants to sell his or her timber,”
says Jay Smith, Forester for Middleton Lumber in Henry County. “Hidden spikes
cost sawmills hundreds of dollars in saw blades and thousands of dollars in down
time.”
Old cotton harvester spindles are only one of a number of metal objects used as
improvised treestand steps. Railroad spikes, large nails, and bolts will do just
as much damage as spindles to a saw. The removable metal screw-in steps are
equally as bad if they are left in the tree and become grown-over by the bark. Cotton spindles embedded in wood
Another hazard caused by metal spikes is the threat of insects, fungi, and other (Jimmy Reeves, Forestry Commission member)
pathogens entering the damaged tree, potentially causing rot in the trunk and the
spread of disease throughout the forest.
In addition to promoting treestand safety, TWRA, like state and private
foresters, also discourages hunters from spiking trees. On Wildlife Management
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building or attaching of climbing devices or hunting stands.
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to remove than screw-in steps, and won’t damage the tree in the process.”
So, enjoy your deer hunting and please remember there are bucks in the trees you
are climbing as well as under them. Refraining from spiking trees will not only
retain the value of your trees, but also make life safer for others.

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Bear reserves are closed to bear hunting.
Dogs Permitted No Dogs Permitted
Sep. 27–Oct. 3 Oct. 2–3 Oct. 9–10 Nov. 1–4 Dec. 2–15 Sep. 25–0ct. 22 Nov. 25–28
County G/M/A G/M/A G/M/A G/M/A G/M/A Archery Only G/M/A
Blount open
Carter
Cocke (north of I-40)
Cocke (south of I-40) open
All Listed Counties Open

Greene
Jefferson (east of 411) open
Johnson
Monroe open open
Polk (east of 411 & north
open open
of 64)
Sevier open
Sullivan
Unicoi
Washington
Bear
Season
Regulations
Bear Limit: 0ne (1) bear either sex
per year.
• The limit on bear for any person par-

ticipating in statewide or WMA hunts
or both shall not exceed one bear per
calendar year. This bear may be either sex.
• Cubs or female bears with cubs at side may
Bear Reserves
not be taken at any time. A cub is defined
Wild hog hunting with dogs and bear hunting
as a bear weighing 75 pounds or less. are not permitted in the bear reserves
• Bears may be whole or field dressed but unless a special exception is provided by
must weigh 75 pounds or greater when proclamation. Wild hog season is closed
checked in. during bear season in the bear reserves.
• The reproductive (sex) organs must re- For more details about bear reserves and bear
main attached to each bear harvested until hunting on WMAs see the WMA section.
the bear has been officially checked-in at
an official TWRA checking station.
• Bear may not be checked via the internet.
BEAR DOG TRAINING SEASON
(Private lands only)
No bears may be taken. No firearms or Bear Dog Training Season
archery equipment may be possessed. Bear
County Training Dates
dog training is permitted one half-hour
before legal sunrise to one half hour after
legal sunset. For information on the bear Blount, Carter, Cocke, Greene,
dog training season in the North Cherokee Jefferson (east of 411), Johnson, Aug. 28–Sep.19
WMA see page 67. Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi, Washington
Legal Hunting Equipment

See page 20. Monroe, Polk (east of 411 & north of 64) Sep. 9–14

Bear hunting
FOR BEAR’S SAKE
Every year the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency receives hundreds of calls
and complaints concerning black bears. Most of the complaint calls are due to bears
raiding garbage containers, bird feeders, and pet food left outdoors. Additionally,
some irresponsible people intentionally feed bears. As a result of improper storage
of garbage, easy availability of bird seed, and direct or indirect feeding of bears,
animals often become habituated and evolve into a nuisance and a possible safety
threat to humans. The life expectancy of these bears may be less than half of “wild”
bears. Disappointingly, there are no other alternatives but to destroy bears that have
become a threat to human safety. Last year hundreds of agency man-hours were
spent addressing bear-human conflicts and at least seven bears were destroyed as
a result of irresponsible behavior of people directly and indirectly feeding bears.
Remember a fed bear is a dead bear.
Please help minimize bear problems by preserving the “wild” nature of bears by
following these few simple tips:
• Do not feed bears.

• Store garbage in bear-proof containers or in a manner that is inaccessible to
bears.
• Do not feed birds in areas inhabited by bears between
April and January when bears are most active.
• Keep pet food stored indoors and feed pets in the house or garage.
• Do not addWarehouse
Sportsman’s food to your compost piles.
Hunting.Regs Tennessee AD 2010 – 4.625in x 7in
• Keep cooking grills clean and stored indoors when not in use.
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Wild HOG HUNTING WITH DOGS Wild HOG HUNTING
In the following counties dogs may be used for hunting wild hogs on the dates indicated. Wild hogs are defined as any wild swine
No limit, either sex. found in Tennessee. They are considered
big game therefore a Big Game license is
Counties Hunt Type Season Dates required. Blaze orange must be worn at
all times while hunting wild hogs with a
Oct. 2–10, 2010 firearm unless hunting on the person’s own
Monroe, Polk (east of Hwy. 411 Gun-Muzzleloader-Archery No limit, either sex property. Wild hogs are not required to be
& north of Hwy. 64) (dogs permitted) tagged or checked in at big game checking
Dec. 31, 2010 – Jan. 3, 2011
stations. We encourage you to call in any
No limit, either sex wild hog harvested to the Wildlife Division
Oct. 2–10, 2010 at: (615) 781-6621 to help us monitor their
Cumberland, Fentress, Pickett, No limit, either sex spread.
Overton (except closed on the Wild hog gun season is open year-round
following public lands and their Nov. 1–4, 2010
except as noted. Blaze orange required.
in-holdings: Big South Fork Gun-Muzzleloader-Archery No limit, either sex
National River and Recreation PRIVATE LAND
Area, Pickett State Forest WMA, (dogs permitted) Dec. 2–15, 2010
Standing Stone State Forest No limit, either sex Public Hunting Areas are considered private
WMA, Skinner Mountain WMA, land.
Dec. 31, 2010 – Jan. 3, 2011
and Catoosa WMA) • S eason open year-round, 30-minutes
No limit, either sex before sunrise to 30-minutes after sunset.
Blount, Cocke (south of I-40), No limit, either sex. No dogs allowed
Gun-Muzzleloader-Archery Sep. 27 – Oct. 3, 2010 except as listed in the chart on this page.
Jefferson (east of Hwy. 411), and
(dogs permitted) No limit, either sex
Sevier Legal Equipment
Nov. 1–4, 2010 Any centerfire rifle or handgun, shotguns
Blount, Cocke, Jefferson (east of
Gun-Muzzleloader-Archery No limit, either sex with slugs, muzzleloaders (.40 cal. or larger),
Hwy. 411), Monroe, Polk (east
and archery equipment.
of Hwy. 411 & north of Hwy. 64) (dogs permitted) Dec. 2–15, 2010
and Sevier During Deer and Bear Seasons: A big game
No limit, either sex hunter may take a wild hog with whatever
hunting device is legal during the deer and
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bear seasons.
During Turkey Season: Wild hogs may be
hunted with any legal hunting device during
REPORT GAME VIOLATIONS the spring turkey season; however, blaze
THE FOLLOWING TELEPHONE NUMBERS ARE FOR REPORTING GAME VIOLATIONS ONLY.
orange must be worn at all times. Turkey
DO NOT CALL FOR GENERAL INFORMATION. hunters may take a wild hog with archery
equipment during the spring turkey season.
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Brucellosis
in Wild Hogs
Roger Applegate, Wildlife Disease Biologist
The bacterial disease brucellosis can be found in wild hogs.

This disease can be transmitted to hunters handling wild hog
tissues. It is strongly recommended that wild hog hunters
wear disposable protective gloves when field dressing or
otherwise handling wild hogs. It is difficult to determine if a
hunter killed wild hog has brucellosis so protective measures
are the best way to avoid illness.
Humans having brucellosis may have generalized flu-like
symptoms. These symptoms may come and go but otherwise
may seem like ordinary flu. Symptoms may occur as long as
30 days after exposure to bacteria from wild hogs. There may
be complications if the disease is not treated, so if you are a
hog hunter you should see your physician if you experience
flu-like symptoms. It is important to let your doctor know
that you have had contact with wild hogs so that he/she can
consider brucellosis in their diagnosis.
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Fall Turkey hunting
T
he following counties are open for fall turkey shotgun/archery hunting. Bag limits for
this season are defined by the following table. The bag limits listed in the table are for
turkeys, either sex. If a county is listed in the table, one (1) additional turkey may be
harvested with archery equipment during the deer archery-only season.
2010 Fall Turkey Hunting (Shotgun/Archery)

Dec. 6–10 Dec. 11–17 Dec. 6–10 Dec. 11–17 Dec. 6–10 Dec. 11–17
County Turkey Bag Limits County Turkey Bag Limits County Turkey Bag Limits
Anderson 1 Hamblen 1 Morgan 1
Bedford 6 Hancock 1 Overton 1
Benton 1 Hawkins 3 Perry 1
Blount 1 Henderson 1 Pickett 1
Campbell 1 Henry 3 Robertson 6
Cannon 3 Hickman 6 Rutherford 6
Carter 0 1 Houston 1 Scott 1
Cheatham 6 Humphreys 1 Sevier 1
Claiborne 1 Jackson 1 Smith 6
Clay 1 Jefferson 1 Stewart 1
Cocke 3 Johnson 0 1 Sullivan 3
Coffee 3 Knox 1 Sumner 6
Davidson 6 Lawrence 6 Trousdale 6
Decatur 1 Lewis 3 Union 1
DeKalb 1 1 Lincoln 6 Warren 1 1
Dickson 6 Macon 6 Washington 1
Fentress 1 Marion 1 1 Wayne 6
Franklin 6 Marshall 6 Weakley 1 0
Giles 6 Maury 6 White 1 1
Grainger 1 Montgomery 6 Williamson 6
Greene 3 Moore 3 Wilson 6
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A
ll Tennessee counties are open to wild STATEWIDE
turkey hunting including WMAs and YOUNG SPORTSMAN HUNT
refuges unless specifically listed. March 26–27, 2011 (ages 6 through 16). One
(1) bearded turkey which counts toward
statewide bag unless taken on a WMA
where turkeys are designated as bonus
birds. Multiple youths may 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, who
is not required to have a license.
Wildlife Management Areas

Most WMAs are open with statewide seasons
and bag limits but some have restricted dates
or quota hunts. See WMA section for specific
dates and regulations.
HUNTING HOURS
Thirty minutes before legal sunrise to legal
sunset (unless otherwise listed).
LEGAL HUNTING EQUIPMENT

1. Shotguns (28 gauge or larger) using
Statewide Spring ammunition loaded with No. 4 shot or
smaller. No restriction on number of
Turkey Season rounds in magazine.
April 2 – May 15, 2011 2. Longbows, recurve bows, compound
bows, crossbows and other bows drawn
BAG LIMITS or held by a mechanical device.
3. Firearms and archery equipment may be
One (1) bearded turkey per day, not equipped with sighting devices except
to exceed four (4) per season. Turkeys those devices utilizing an artificial light
taken on all quota hunts and specially capable of locating wildlife. Night vision
designated WMAs are bonus turkeys. scopes are illegal.

Spring Turkey Hunting
White Turkeys
Albino, grey/silver phase, bronze or other
non-typical plumages regularly appear in
the Tennessee flock but at extremely low
frequencies. These aberrantly colored
birds are often considered a prized
natural trophy or a perceived domestic
problem. Very little is known about these
color phases but most biologists believe
the influence of domestic genes in the
wild flock has little impact on population
health or the expression of these rare
plumages. Regardless of color, all wild
turkey in Tennessee are legal for harvest
during the open turkey season and must be
checked in according to big game check-in
procedures.
PROHIBITED ACTS • Calling or attempting to call wild turkeys

• It is illegal to bait for turkeys. Possession using any means to mimic the sounds made
of agricultural grain while turkey hunting by turkeys is prohibited on all WMAs from
is prohibited. March 1 until the opening day of the spring
• Rifles and handguns are prohibited. turkey hunts on the WMA.
• Turkeys may not be shot or stalked from a • A licensed turkey hunter, who has filled
boat in Dyer, Haywood, Lauderdale, Obion,
Shelby or Tipton counties.
his bag limit or does not possess a valid
permit for a quota hunt, may accompany
FOR THE
• Use or possession of electronic calls while
turkey hunting is prohibited.
another turkey hunter who has a valid per-
mit (except on WMAs where prohibited) TOUGHEST
• Use of live decoys is prohibited. However,
artificial and mounted decoys are permis-
and assist him in calling, but may not have
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• Possession of ammunition loaded with shot • Application period begins December
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prohibited. January 26, 2011. See page 30 for more
• The use of any type of food to feed or at- information.
tract wild turkeys on WMAs is prohibited.
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T WRA FIRING RANGES
REGION I Permits must be purchased before entrance to range. Fee required.
Natchez Trace State Park Firing Range Hours:
Natchez Trace State Park office (731) 968-3742. Thursday: 3 p.m. until sunset
(April–Nov. Archery and Shotgun Ranges Only)
TWRA Hunter Education and Range Facility Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. until sunset
3200 Brother Blvd., Bartlett, TN. Sam Murrey (901) 213-3124. (but no later than 8 p.m.)
Fee required. Sunday: 1 p.m. until sunset (but no later than 8 p.m.)
Hours:
Tuesday: 12 p.m.–9 p.m. Stones River Hunter Education Center
Wednesday and Thursday: 11 a.m.–9 p.m. 2618 Hobson Pike, Antioch, TN. Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
Saturday: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Call (615) 641-8896 for times. Fee required.
All guns must be cased when not in use. Hours:
April–Oct.: Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 1–6 p.m.
REGION II Nov.–March: Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sun. 1–4:30 p.m.
Cheatham WMA Firing Range and Archery Range Yanahli Firing Range
1299 Headquarters Rd., Ashland City, TN 37015 (931) 840-4042. Days and hours as posted at the range.
Randy Cromer (615) 792-4510. Use or possession of alcoholic bev- Automatic firearms prohibited.
erages prohibited. Field points only for archery. Automatic fire-
arms prohibited. Must purchase the range permit from a TWRA REGION III
license agent. No permits available at range. Fee required. Catoosa WMA
Hours: Daily: 12 noon until dark Peavine Campground and Genesis Checking Station.
Closed: Aug. 12, 2010; Sep. 23, 2010; Oct. 21, 2010 Jim Lane (931) 456-2479.
Montgomery County Shooting Complex Open: Apr. 1–Jan. 31, except during deer archery hunts and
4201 Southside Road, Southside, TN 37171. (931) 387-3456. turkey hunts. Daylight hours only.
www.shoottn.org
Prentice Cooper WMA
Clint Smith (423) 658-0298. Rifles and handguns only. No shotguns.
Open: Thursdays through Mondays, daylight hours only.
Opens at noon CST on Sundays. Closed during WMA big
game hunts.
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REGION IV
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2327 Rifle Range Road, Knoxville. Shaun Ramsey (865) 594-6279.
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Pistol/rifle/archery ranges open:
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Sunday: 1 p.m.–6 p.m.
Shotgun ranges open:
Saturday and Sunday: 1 p.m.–6 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:30 p.m.–10 p.m. (must arrive by 7 p.m. on Tuesdays)
Chuck Swan WMA Firing Range
John Mike (865) 278-3248. Closed during big game hunts.
North Cumberland WMA Firing Range
Flatwoods Road. Stan Stooksbury (423) 566-8557.
North Cherokee WMA
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Public Hunting
O
ver 7,000 acres of public hunting lands must have the priming powder removed Milan Army Ammunition Plant -
are available for Tennessee’s hunters. from the pan, the frizzen open and the (731) 686-6682.
This is a cooperative effort between vent plugged. website: www.milanarsenalhunting.com
the TWRA and landholding companies to d. Hunting is specifically prohibited inside Tennessee State Forests - Operated by Ten-
provide public hunting with the landowner safety zones on all Public Hunting Areas. nessee Division of Forestry. State forests listed
setting, collecting and administering below are open to hunting during statewide
permits and the TWRA enforcing the rules Miscellaneous
seasons. For information concerning locations
and regulations governing these areas. a. All motorized vehicles must be muffler and state forest user regulations, consult web-
Seasons are open same as statewide seasons. equipped to suppress noise and be site: www.state.tn.us/agriculture/forestry/
Public lands are important to hunters and spark arrestor equipped to prevent stateforests.html
non-hunters alike, so all users should work to fires. Operation of motorized vehicles is
confined to roads not designated as closed Bledsoe State Forest
maintain a good relationship with the owners. Cedars of Lebanon State Forest
Never litter or abuse the land. and driving off road into woods, fields, strip
mines, foot trails, and utility rights-of-way Franklin State Forest
Heartwood PHA - (formerly Graham PHA) is prohibited. Lone Mountain State Forest
Over 7,000 acres located in Perry County. A Stewart State Forest
b. Vehicles shall not be parked in any manner
permit is required. Cost is $15.00 for adults
which will block or deny access to any road Tims Ford State Park Huntable Lands -
and $12.50 for persons under 16 or over 65.
or trail. Permit required, available at the Park Office.
For more information, contact the TWRA
Region I office (731) 423-5725. Permits can be c. The use of wire, nails or other metal Same seasons and regulations as Owl Hollow
purchased at the following businesses: materials is prohibited in the building or Mill WMA (see page 57). For more informa-
attaching of climbing devices or hunting tion call (931) 962-1183.
Main Street Market - Lobelville stands on or in trees. Hunting is prohibited
Sanders Market - Linden from any stand attached to a tree with these FEDERAL REFUGES
REGULATIONS materials. Portable climbing devices and Federal refuge seasons and regulations may
stands that do not injure trees are excepted be different from the ones listed in this guide.
Permits (On Public Hunting Areas where from this rule.
required, as per agreement.) Contact the individual refuge for their specific
d. No person shall deface, damage, destroy seasons and regulations.
a. Before any person may hunt on a Public or remove any equipment, structure,
Hunting Area he or she must possess Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge
sign, trees, plants, dirt or gravel from
a valid and appropriate hunt permit (731) 635-7621
any Public Hunting Area without proper
purchased from a Public Hunting Area authorization. Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge
permit agent. This permit must be available e. No garbage, refuse, litter or sewage shall be (931) 232-7477
for inspection while on the area. left or deposited on a Public Hunting Area. Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge
b. A Public Hunting Area permit is subject to f. The use of buckshot for hunting is (731) 635-7621
cancellation if the permittee violates any of specifically prohibited. Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge
the rules and regulations of the area. (731) 772-0501
g. Open fires are prohibited on all Public
General Hunting Areas. Reelfoot and Lake Isom
National Wildlife Refuges
Use, possession or transportation of firearms, h. Other miscellaneous uses of Public (731) 538-2481
bows and arrows or other hunting devices Hunting Areas shall be in accordance with
and equipment is expressly prohibited except posted notices and/or as indicated on the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge
hunt permit. (731) 642-2091
during times when they may be legally used
for hunting.
Other Hunting Lands
Safety Rules Other TWRA lands not proclaimed as a
a. The hunter ’s permit is subject to WMA or refuge are open with statewide
cancellation if he or she is found to be seasons unless otherwise indicated.
careless with firearms and no permit fee Big South Fork National River and Rec-
refund will be made. reation Area - In addition to state hunting
b. No hunt participant shall be in possession license, a Big South Fork Permit is required for Cleans
of any alcoholic beverage, narcotic drug, wild hog hunting during the Jan. 20–Feb. 28,
barbiturate, or marijuana while hunting 2011 season (no dogs allowed). For informa-
Lubricates
within a Public Hunting Area. No person tion about hunting and obtaining a wild hog Prevents Rust
may be under the influence of these hunting permit call Big South Fork NRRA at
substances while hunting on a Public (423) 569-9778 or the BSFNRRA Bandy Creek
Hunting Area. Visitor Center at (423) 286-7275. website: If Clenzoil works for
c. Firearms loaded with ammunition in www.nps.gov/biso the US Army…
either the chamber or magazine may Fort Campbell Outdoor Recreation - It can take whatever
not be transported in or on motorized (270) 798-2175. website: Hunting Camp can
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Motorized vehicles may be prohibited on any agency-owned wildlife
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JEFFERSON 413and/or property. Some exceptions apply. See individual WMAs for
AN specific restrictions.
406 No person shall damage or remove any trees or other plants, dirt, gravel
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or sod from any wildlife management area or other Tennessee Wildlife
Resources Agency-controlled lands without specific authorization.
407
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here are over 100 WMAs and refuges across Tennessee man- No species of wildlife may be harassed except those authorized for
aged by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Varying
417 SEVIER
in size from 53 acres to 625,000, all WMAs are available to
the hunt and no animal killed shall be dismembered to the extent that
its species and sex cannot be identified before checking out of the area.
the public for various outdoor activities, although certain regula- On WMAs open with statewide seasons, the season dates, bag lim-
tions doN BLOUNT
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apply. its, weapon types, and ammunition types that pertain to the county
409
GENERAL REGULATIONS where the WMA is located apply to that WMA. Special regulations
listed specifically for those WMAs still apply.
405 process of hunting, are prohibited.
Acts of disorderly, obnoxious or boisterous conduct, including acts
which interfere with the orderly Overnight camping may be permitted on designated areas by permis-
416
Violators shall be removed from the area and/or prosecuted. sion from area manager, park ranger, lake manager, park superintendent
or national forest supervisor. Such camping is subject to the limitation
Alcoholic beverages: Possession of any alcoholic beverage, narcotic prescribed in the permit, if required. On areas where overnight camping
MONROE
drug, barbiturate or marijuana while hunting within the manage-
ment area is prohibited. No individual may be under the influence of
is allowed, firearms and archery equipment must remain in camp except
during legal hunting hours.
these substances at any time while within a management area. The
Pen-raised game birds: The release of pen-raised game birds on WMAs
402
use of any alcoholic beverage is prohibited on these areas year round:
Catoosa, Cheatham, Chuck Swan, Forks of the River, Laurel Hill, Pea is prohibited unless otherwise specified.
Ridge and Prentice Cooper, except in designated camping areas. Safety zones: Hunting is prohibited in safety zones except where provided.
Bag limits: Statewide bag and possession limits apply unless special Target practice is prohibited except on designated ranges. See page 40 for
exception is indicated. a list of TWRA firing ranges.
Baiting: The placement or depositing of any type of food to feed or at- Unauthorized persons are prohibited from being in the area during
tract wildlife on WMAs is prohibited. big game hunts except when indicated. Unauthorized persons are pro-
Dog training: Year round unless otherwise indicated. hibited from being in the wildlife management area during managed
turkey hunts, except on the Cherokee, North Cumberland, Tellico Lake
Firearms: Use, possession or transportation of firearms, bows and ar- and Land Between the Lakes wildlife management areas. Only persons
rows or other arms and ammunition is expressly prohibited except when having valid turkey hunt permits for the hunt date are authorized to be
authorized. Firearms loaded with ammunition in either the chamber or on the management area. Exception: A licensed hunter may accompany
magazine may not be transported in vehicles, see page 17. a hunter with a valid permit to assist him/her in calling. The assisting
Horses permitted on roads and trails open to motorized traffic and other hunter may not have a firearm in his possession at any time and may not
trails or routes established for their use, except as otherwise indicated. harvest a bird. Check with the WMA area manager before the hunt date.
Riding off roads into fields, woods or on foot trails is prohibited unless Calling or attempting to call wild turkeys using any sound that mimics
otherwise provided. those made by a wild turkey is prohibited from March 1 to the opening
Hunters (except raccoon, opossum, turkey, and waterfowl hunters) may day of the spring turkey hunts on all WMAs.
not enter prior to one hour before sunrise, and they must be out of the Wanton waste: Hunters are required to retrieve all crippled or dead game
area by one hour after sunset. Raccoon and opossum hunters must be out if possible and are prohibited from disposing of dead wildlife on WMAs.
of the area by one hour after sunrise except on Cherokee WMA. Public
access will be prohibited in the subimpoundments of Barkley Unit I, Wheelchair-bound hunts, zones, or blinds are open to hunters who
Cheatham Lake, Haynes Bottom, Old Hickory Units I and II, Camden are totally and permanently confined to a wheelchair as certified by a
Units I and II, Big Sandy, Gooch Unit A, Tigrett, and West Sandy from physician. On wheelchair-bound big game hunts, each wheelchair-bound
two hours after legal waterfowl shooting hours have ended until 4:00 hunter must be accompanied by a non-hunting assistant (age 16 years
a.m. the following day during the late duck season(s). or older), except on Cordell Hull WMA and Yuchi WMA where the as-
sistant may also participate in hunting. On wheelchair-bound waterfowl
Hunting near private dwellings: It is unlawful to hunt, shoot at, chase hunts, each wheelchair-bound hunter must be accompanied by at least
or kill with or without dogs any wild animal, wild birds or waterfowl on one, but not more than three assistants (at least one of whom must be
public lands and waters within 100 yards of a visible dwelling house, age 16 years or older), who may also participate in hunting.
without the owner’s permission, whether or not such a dwelling is on
public or private lands.
Litter: No litter or sewage may be deposited in the area.

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BIG GAME HUNTING ON WMAs carcass until final processing. Persons legally hunting without a license
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are also required to check their animals in at a check station or at the
Permits: WMAs with a “BG” after the name require a Big Game WMA
TWRA internet check-in site. After receiving a temporary harvest tag,
Permit in order to hunt big game, in addition to the regular hunting
hunters must comply with all tagging regulations. All big game taken to
and big game licenses. There are two types of big game WMA permits
a taxidermist to be mounted must be accompanied by documentation
for all WMAs depending upon the hunt: Quota and Annual Nonquota
showing the permanent game tag number and date of kill.
Special Season/WMA Big Game. Quota Permits must be obtained by ap-
plication to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, and are allocated Tree Stands: The use of wire, nails or other metal material is prohib-
based upon a computer random drawing. Annual Nonquota Special ited in the building or attaching of climbing devices or hunting stands.
Season/WMA Big Game Permits (Type 094), or Type 167 permits are Portable devices or stands that do not injure trees can be used. Hunting
available at all license agents and offices of the TWRA and are valid for from permanent, attached stands is prohibited. Leaving any personal
all nonquota big game hunts, including the Cherokee WMA, for the property, including treestands, unattended for more than 24 hours is
entire license year. Lifetime Sportsman and Sportsman License holders prohibited without prior approval of the area manager. WMAs require
do not need to purchase the nonquota permit, and may apply for quota that treestands must be marked with the hunter’s TWRA ID number.
permits at no charge.
SMALL GAME HUNTING ON WMAs
On the Cherokee WMA, a Type 094, Type 095 or Type 167 is required
to hunt big game and is valid for all nonquota Cherokee WMA big game Permits: In order to hunt or trap small game on WMAs with a “SG”
hunts. Type 095 permits are not valid for any other WMA. after the name, individuals are required to have one of the following
permits in addition to the regular hunting or trapping license: Annual
WMA permits are not transferable. Senior Citizen Permit (Type 167); Annual Small Game only (Type 093);
Young Sportsman’s Hunts: Young Sportsman’s deer hunts are for youths 1-Day Small Game and Waterfowl (Type 092); or Annual Small Game
age 6-16 unless otherwise noted. Proper licenses and permits required. and Waterfowl (Type 091). (Lifetime Sportsman, Sportsman License
Each youth must be accompanied by a nonhunting adult. Both adult and holders or youths age 6-16 who are accompanied by an adult with a
youth must wear 500 square inches of fluorescent orange. valid permit are exempt from purchasing a permit.)
Youths hunting big game on a WMA: Proof of hunter education cer- Closures during big game hunts: Closures may apply; see specific
tificate is required for youths 10 years of age and older. An appropriate WMA listing for those closures.
hunting license is also required for youths 13 years of age and older. All Groundhog, and striped skunk hunting is permitted on all wildlife
youths, age 6–16, are required to have a WMA permit (Type 094) or a management areas during any scheduled small game hunt unless special
quota permit where applicable, unless they are hunting with a Lifetime exception is indicated.
License. Youths age 6–16 may also apply for WMA quota hunts. Youths
age 6–16 must be accompanied by an adult, 21 years of age or older, Small game hunting with center-fire rifles and shotguns: Rifles and
who must remain in a position to take immediate control of the hunting handguns using center-fire ammunition are prohibited for hunting
device, who is not required to have a license (if not hunting) but must all small game species on wildlife management areas with only a few
wear 500 square inches of fluorescent orange. exceptions: Rifles and handguns using center-fire ammunition are legal
for hunting beaver, bobcat, foxes, coyotes, wild hogs, groundhogs, and
WMA Big Game Quota Hunts: Deadline for applications is July 27, crows, only during deer season and the hunter must be a licensed legal
2011. See page 30 for information. deer hunter. Coyotes may be taken on any hunt but only with the firearm
Cherokee party dog hunts: Applications are available from the TWRA or archery equipment that is legal for that hunt.
Region III Office (931) 484-9571 from May to June. Crow may be taken on small game hunt days that coincide with the
Muzzleloading firearms are legal on all gun hunts except where indi- statewide crow season (see page 19).
cated under the individual WMA listings. Falconry open with statewide falconry seasons.
Wild hogs may be taken during any big game hunt on WMAs or refuges, Bobcat and fox may be taken on any hunt that coincides with the
except during spring turkey season when they may be taken by archery statewide bobcat season.
tackle only.
Raccoon and opossum hunting is from sunset of the date shown to
Antlered and Antlerless Defined: Deer taken on buck-only hunts sunrise of the next day. Raccoon dog field trials permitted Sep. 1–Apr. 30
must have at least one antler a minimum of three (3) inches in length unless prohibited.
unless otherwise specified. On antlerless only hunts, antlerless deer are
defined as those deer with no antlers or deer with antlers less than three Field Trials: Small game (except raccoon) and retriever field trials
(3) inches in length. permitted year-round with approval of the area manager unless oth-
erwise specified.
Tagging and Checking Stations: It is unlawful to move, transport, or field
dress any big game animal, except for wild hogs taken on WMAs open Dogs are allowed for small game hunting unless special exception is
with statewide seasons without validating a properly completed tempo- indicated. A permit is required for dog training on areas which require a
rary kill tag. If additional animals are to be harvested on that calendar day, small game permit. On Cherokee and LBL management areas, dogs are
the hunter is not required to stop hunting and tag the animal until he/she allowed on improved roads and in permitted camping areas. All dogs
is ready to move, transport, or field dress the animal. All animals harvested must be detained by chain or leash if not being legally used for hunting.
must be accompanied by one animal with a validated temporary kill tag Dogs are allowed during spring squirrel season except where noted.
and must be checked in on the same calendar day at a big game checking
Youth hunting small game on a WMA: Youths, ages 6–16, must be
station or a TWRA internet site where one new temporary kill tag will
accompanied by a permitted adult, 21 years of age or older, who must
be issued. Evidence of species and sex must be available for inspection
remain in a position to take immediate control of the hunting device
by a wildlife officer or agency-designated personnel prior to issuance of
except as otherwise noted.
permanent game tag. The permanent harvest tag is a legal document and
must be signed by the hunter. By signing the permanent harvest tag, the
hunter is affirming that the information, as it appears on the permanent
tag, is correct and valid. The permanent game tag must remain with each

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WATERFOWL HUNTING ON WMAs the blind. No blind may be constructed, repaired or any floating blinds
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moved onto the area that have not met the deadlines for registering
Permits: WMAs with a “WF” after the name require either an An-
the blind and displaying the registration number. Unregistered and/
nual Small Game and Waterfowl permit (Type 091); or a 1-Day Small
or unnumbered blinds are subject to removal.
Game and Waterfowl permit (Type 092) in addition to a regular hunting
license (Type 001) and Waterfowl license (Type 005). There are three No blind may be locked or barricaded to deny entrance to other hunters
exceptions: Lifetime Sportsman and Sportsman License holders and when the blind is not in use.
youths age 6-16 who are accompanied by an adult with a valid permit, Wheelchair-bound blind sites - Certain WMAs have special blind
do not need a permit. Nonresidents, however, must have either a Type sites established for wheelchair-bound hunters. See specific WMAs
091 or Type 092 in addition to their license. for regulations if applicable.
Blind Site Drawings: A hand drawing will be held on the first Satur- Temporary blinds and decoys must be removed at the end of shoot-
day in August for permanent waterfowl draw blind sites on Barkley ing hours each day, unless otherwise indicated under the individual
Unit I, Big Sandy (including Gin Creek Unit), Camden Units I and II, WMA listing.
Cheatham Lake, Gooch Unit A, Harmon Creek, Haynes Bottom, Old
Hickory Units I and II, Tigrett, AEDC (Woods Reservoir), West Sandy, All decoys must be removed by the owner of the blind within ten days
and Reelfoot. Individuals wishing to compete in the drawing must ap- after the close of waterfowl season, unless otherwise indicated under
pear in person at the designated location, with the appropriate licenses the individual WMA listing. Refer to the 2010 Waterfowl Guide for
and permits and submit an application between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 additional restrictions.
a.m. The drawing will be held immediately after the last person signs Youths hunting waterfowl on a WMA: Youths, ages 6–15, must be
up. One application is permitted per person and no one may apply for accompanied by an adult, 21 years of age or older, who must remain
more than one area. Each applicant must be at least sixteen (16) years in position to take immediate control of the hunting device except as
of age to compete in the drawing or sign-on. otherwise noted.
Permanent registered and permanent draw blinds: Waterfowl
hunting on all the above WMAs (except Big Sandy, Camden Unit II, Wildlife Management Area (WMA) — Icon Key
Harmon Creek, Barkley Unit II, Reelfoot, and West Sandy) permitted
only from permanent blinds allocated by the hand-held drawing, unless Big Game
otherwise specified. On Big Sandy, Camden Unit II, Harmon’s Creek, Big Game
Barkley Unit II, Reelfoot, and West Sandy hunting is permitted from
registered blinds and from temporary blinds or hides. Blinds, blind Deer Spring Turkey Fall Turkey
materials, boats, hides, and decoys must be removed from temporary
sites at the end of the shooting hours each day.
Bear Wild Hog Elk
Blind permittee, the person to whom the TWRA issued the permit,
must occupy his/her blind by the legal daily opening shooting time
on days he/she wishes to hunt, and if the blind is unoccupied at that Small Game
time by the permittee, the first person or party occupying the blind Small Game
shall be entitled to the privilege of its exclusive and uninterrupted use
until the end of shooting hours that day. Exclusive and uninterrupted Spring Squirrel Squirrel Dove
use entitles the person or party the right to exclude all others from
the blind at the person’s or party’s option, except for law enforcement Rabbit Quail Grouse
personnel engaged in the performance of their duties. The permittee
has priority use (exclusive and uninterrupted) only if he/she is at the
blind on or before the legal daily opening shooting time, regardless of Woodcock Snipe Crow
whether or not the blind is occupied by another person or party, pro-
vided the permittee produces identification and his/her blind permit. Waterfowl Raccoon Opossum
No more than 8 individuals age 16 or older may occupy a permanent
draw blind at any time. No restrictions on the number of youths under
age 16. A computerized drawing system is being implemented for duck Trapping Coyote
blind sites for Bogota and Thorny Cypress WMAs in Dyer County and
the four Chickamauga WMA units (Candies Creek, Johnson Bottoms, other icons
Rogers Creek, and Yellow Creek). Quota application period runs from
Sep. 8–Oct. 13.
Wheelchair Shooting Range
West Sandy (Springville Bottoms) and Reelfoot registered blinds
West Sandy blind sites must be registered at the designated location on
the first Saturday in August by 10:00 a.m. CDT. Reelfoot blinds must WMA Dog Training Season Year-round
be registered with the TWRA manager prior to August 1. Lifetime except as otherwise indicated.
Sportsman License or Sportsman License or an Annual Small Game
and Waterfowl Permit (Type 091), or Type 167 is required at registra- Permit Key
tion except Reelfoot where a Reelfoot Duck Blind Permit (Type 025)
is required. Individuals claiming blind sites on these areas may not BG Big Game quota SG Small Game WMA permit or
compete for blind site drawings on other areas. permit or nonquota combination waterfowl and
All blind sites will be given a registration number, which must be dis- WMA annual permit. small game WMA permit.
played, using lettering 2 inches or larger inside the blind, or on a stake at
floating blind sites. When floating blinds are moved to designated blind
WF Combination waterfowl and NP No permit required.
small game WMA permit.
stakes, the number must be immediately transferred from the stake to

Trapping ON WMAs
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Other TWRA lands not proclaimed as a WMA or refuge are open White Nose Syndrome
with statewide seasons unless otherwise indicated. Please Help!
Permits: A WMA small game permit is required to trap on all areas that
require a small game hunt permit. In the spring of 2006 a new wildlife illness was observed in
Howes Cave in New York State. The malady is being called
“White Nose Syndrome or WNS” due to a white fungus
appearing on the snout area of bats (see the attached
Using the Icons: picture).
Icons indicate that a season is open. If an icon is listed in a WMA,
that season is open with possible restrictions that will be listed. If there Since 2006, the occurrence of WNS has spread into
is no icon listed in the WMA, the season is closed. Connecticut, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
If the Big Game and/or Small Game icon is listed, then all Big Game New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Virginia, and
and/or Small Game species are open with the statewide season unless West Virginia. In 2010, it was found in six Tennessee sites.
otherwise noted.
Bats with WNS are dying in alarming numbers. It is unclear
The top line of each WMA is a quick reference guide to see what
if this fungal infection is causing their death or if it is a
species are open to hunting during the statewide season. Refer to pages
18–39. secondary infection due to the bat’s weakened condition,
The WMA summaries supply hunt dates, bag limits and special regu-
research is ongoing.
lations. There are general regulations that may not be listed but apply Because hunters are in the woods during the winter months,
to all WMAs (pages 42–45). Read ALL regulations before visiting
we are asking for your help. If you see bats:
a WMA.
If there are special managed hunts or seasons, these will be listed • flying during daylight hours (before dusk)
separately underneath each WMA. Specific dates, bag limits, and or
restrictions will be listed here. • having trouble flying,
• dead on the ground, or
WMA example:
• exhibiting a white fungus on the face or wings,
204-BEAR HOLLOW MOUNTAIN
Franklin County • 17,000 acres please notify the TWRA or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of
Wayne Sanders (931) 968-6215 • SG, BG the location, date and circumstances of what you observed.
ATVs and other types of ORVs are prohibited unless otherwise specified.
ATVs may be used only on existing roads and only to retrieve harvested TWRA Offices are:
deer. No camping or fires permitted. Bear Hollow, Poplar Springs, Cave
Springs, Keith Springs and Rock House Roads will be open for scouting on Region 1 (Jackson) — (800) 372-3928
Aug. 22. During daylight hours, all users outside of an enclosed vehicle Region 2 (Nashville) — (800) 624-7406
or out of camp must wear fluorescent orange during the deer gun and
muzzleloader seasons. Horseback riders must stay on the designated trail Region 3 (Crossville) — (800) 262-6704
and park their vehicles in designated parking areas at all times. No tying Region 4 (Morristown) — (800) 332-0900
horses to trees during rides. Possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
Central Office (Wildlife Div.) — (615) 781-6610
Big Game Small Game
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Same as statewide seasons except as noted. Only one antlerless deer per Cookeville Field Office
day. All treestands must be marked with hunter’s TWRA ID number. (931) 528-6481
Little brown bats with white-nose syndrome, New York

Photo courtesy Nancy Heaslip, New York Department of
Environmental Conservation

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(731) 423-5725
Big Game Small Game
Region I 117 Closed to dove and waterfowl.
101
104 Same as statewide seasons except as noted. All seasons closed during
HENRY STEWART
126 OBION refuge closure date, including dog training.
WEAKLEY 123
129 113
KE 132 118 HOUSTON
131
103-BIG SANDY (gin Creek)
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105 102 103 112
119
133 Benton/Henry counties • 2,370 acres
111 128
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Waterfowl - Same as statewide seasons except that waterfowl
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135 Monday, and the first and last day of each segment of the late statewide
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duck and goose seasons. During the late duck season, all activities are
prohibited in the subimpoundments when waterfowl hunting is closed.
All activities are prohibited in the subimpoundments five days before
each opening day of the statewide duck season. Any temporary blinds or
101–BARKLEY hides and decoys must be at least 200 yards from any permanent blind
stewart county • 8,090 acres and removed at the end of shooting hours each day.
hwy. 79 downstream to river mile 85
david ulderich (731) 593-0588 or
region i office (731) 423-5725 Trapping - No trapping during duck season.
UNIT I • SG, WF, BG

Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15 except closed during late duck
Big Game Small Game season.
Same as statewide seasons except as noted. Fishing, trapping, and hunt- 104-BLACK BAYOU REFUGE
ing of all species other than waterfowl prohibited in the sub-impound- Lake County • 1,350 acres
ments during the late duck season(s). Deer and small game hunting is five miles north of Tiptonville on Hwy. 78
only allowed on days waterfowl hunting is closed during the late duck Jeff Martin (731) 253-7343 • SG
seasons.
Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 – the last day of Feb.
Designated observation areas will be open year-round.
Waterfowl - Hunting allowed only from permanent draw blinds
and designated temporary blind sites. Waterfowl hunting is permitted
only on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday during wa- Big Game Small Game
terfowl seasons with fewer than 45 days and is permitted on Wednesday,
Thursday, Saturday and Sunday during waterfowl seasons with 45 days Same as statewide seasons except as noted. All seasons subject to refuge
or more. Hunting of waterfowl permitted on the first and last day of each closure. Archery equipment only during the muzzleloader season. All
segment of the late duck and goose seasons. During the late duck season, small game hunters must use non-toxic shot approved by the U.S. Fish &
all activities are prohibited in the subimpoundments when waterfowl Wildlife Service.
hunting is closed. All activities are prohibited in the subimpoundments
five days before each opening day of the statewide duck season. Dog training - Sep. 1–Nov. 14.
Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15 except closed during the late duck 105-BOGOTA
season. Dyer County • 2,293 acres
Carl Wirwa (731) 696-3197 • SG, WF, BG
UNIT II • SG, WF, BG
all of Barkley WMA except that defined as Unit I Small Game
Big Game Small Game Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. All small game hunting,
except waterfowl, closed Nov. 1–Jan. 31.
Same as statewide seasons. Waterfowl hunting is allowed from tempo-
rary blinds only which must be removed at the end of the day. No blinds,
blind materials, boats, or decoys may be left overnight. Dove - Young Sportsman - Sep. 4, noon until sunset. Youths must
be accompanied by a nonhunting adult. Designated fields only.
102-BEAN SWITCH REFUGE Dove - Same as statewide seasons except opens Sep. 5 through the
Weakley County • 530 acres remainder of the first and second segments of the statewide season.
off Hwy. 54 near Greenfield on Middle Designated fields only.
Fork of the Obion River
Larry Armstrong (731) 749-5587 • SG, BG Waterfowl - Same as statewide season, except hunting of water-
fowl during the late duck season permitted only on Friday, Saturday,
Sunday and the first and last day of each segment of the late duck season.

All hunting shall cease at 3:00 p.m. (CST) each day, except the last day
Region I
of each season when hunting shall close at sunset. Waterfowl hunting Waterfowl - Same as statewide season except waterfowl hunting
is restricted to designated pools or temporary blind sites only. Desig- closes at 3:00 p.m. on Units A and E. Waterfowl hunting on the last day
nated pools/sites will be allocated by computer draw. Quota application of each segment of the duck and remaining goose seasons close at sunset.
period runs from Sep. 8–Oct. 13. All hunters in a party are required to On Unit E, no waterfowl hunters are permitted on the unit or access area
hunt in the pool/site for which they are drawn. Decoys and temporary from two hours after legal shooting hours have ended until 4:00 a.m. the
blinds may be left out over the specified hunt but must be removed upon following day, during the late duck season(s). No permanent blinds. All
completion of the hunt on the last day. decoys, temporary blinds, blind materials and boats must be removed
Special Regulations: Motorized vehicles are allowed only on designated from Unit E daily.
roads, trails, and parking areas. No vehicles are allowed in fields, woods,
or on levees. 109-CYPRESS POND REFUGE
Decatur County • 585 acres
Dog training - Sep. 1–Oct. 31. East Decatur, south of Whites Creek on
the Tennessee River
106-CAMDEN Robert Smith (731) 423-5725 • SG, BG
Benton County • 3,682 acres
(731) 423-5725
Hwy. 70, west of New Johnsonville
David Ulderich (731) 584-7317
Big Game Small Game
UNIT I • SG, WF, BG Closed to waterfowl.
Same as statewide seasons except as noted. All seasons closed during
Big Game Small Game refuge closure date.
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Fishing, trapping, and hunt-
ing of all species other than waterfowl prohibited during the late duck Closed to dog training.
season(s).
Waterfowl - Same as statewide seasons except waterfowl hunting

shall close at 3:00 p.m. (CST) each day of the regular statewide waterfowl
seasons, except the last day of each segment of the late duck season and
remaining goose seasons when hunting shall close at sunset. Waterfowl
hunting allowed only from permanent draw blinds and designated tem-
porary blind sites. All activities are prohibited in the subimpoundments
five days before each opening day of the statewide duck season.
Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15 except closed during the late duck
season. Welcome To...
UNIT II • SG, WF, BG
Big Game Small Game
Northwest teNNessee
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. No deer hunting during the
waterfowl season. Any temporary waterfowl blinds or hides and decoys Hunt, Fish, Shop, Vacation, Hike, Bike Or Just Kick Back
must be at least 200 yards from any permanent blind and removed at the
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Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15 except closed during the late duck
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107-CHICKASAW STATE FOREST
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Big Game Small Game
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Same as statewide seasons.
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Obion County • 7,000 acres
east of Hwy. 51 and south of Obion
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Big Game Small Game
Same as statewide seasons, except Units A and E are closed during the Northwest Tennesee Tourism
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110-EAGLE LAKE REFUGE
(731) 423-5725
Big Game Small Game

Shelby County • 3,253 acres Closed to dove and waterfowl.
adjacent to Shelby Forest WMA Same as statewide seasons, except all seasons closed during refuge
Chris Park (731) 738-0233 • SG, BG closure date.
Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 – last day of Feb. Des- 114-HORNS BLUFF REFUGE
ignated observation areas will be open year-round. Dog training prohibited.
Access to the south end of Shelby Forest WMA through Eagle Lake Refuge Crockett/Gibson counties • 1,790 acres
will be allowed during hunting seasons. six miles northeast of Alamo off Hwy. 54
Carl Wirwa (731) 696-3197 • NP
Big Game Small Game Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 – the last day of Feb.
Closed to waterfowl. Designated observation areas will be open year-round.
Same as statewide seasons except as noted. All species subject to refuge
closure. Nontoxic shot approved by US Fish & Wildlife Service required
Small Game
for small game hunting on Eagle Lake Refuge. Hunting allowed Monday,
Wednesday, and Saturday only. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. All seasons closed during
Region I
refuge closure date.

Turkey - Hunting to coincide and be included with drawn quota
hunts on Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park and Natural Area (bonus Deer - Archery equipment only.
bird).
BOMPREZZI UNIT 115-JARRELL SWITCH REFUGE
(part of Eagle Lake Refuge) Carroll County • 250 acres
near McKenzie on the South Fork of the Obion River
Big Game Small Game Region I Office (731) 423-5725 • SG, WF, BG
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Shotguns only for small game. Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 – last day of Feb. Des-
ignated observation areas will be open year-round.
Deer - Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. No antlerless
Big Game Small Game
deer may be taken during the statewide deer gun season. Centerfire rifles Closed to waterfowl.
prohibited for deer.
Same as statewide seasons, except all seasons closed during refuge
111-ERNEST RICE, SR. closure date.
Dyer County • 2,500 acres
116-JOHN TULLY & cold creek
Lauderdale County • 15,500 acres
Hwy. 19 west of Ripley and Hwy. 87 west of Henning
Small Game
Chris Park (731) 738-0233
John Tully • SG, BG
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Small game hunting is closed
cold creek • SG, WF, BG
during big game gun hunts except for waterfowl, raccoon and opossum.
Waterfowl hunting from temporary blinds only. No blinds, blind materi- Camping is permitted in designated camp sites only. Some roads may be
als, boats, or decoys may be left overnight. Dog training closed. posted as closed to motorized vehicles during the deer hunts.
Deer - Same as statewide season. Archery equipment only. Bucks Big Game Small Game
must be spike or nine antler points or better. Deer count toward state-
wide bag limit. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Retriever trials permitted
year-round with permission of area manager.
Deer - gun - One hunt. Dec. 18–Jan. 9. One deer, antlered only. Must be
spike or nine antler points or better.
Deer - gun - Young Sportsman - One hunt. Oct. 30–31. Dove - Open 12 p.m. Sep. 4 – remainder of the statewide dove
No antler requirement on this hunt. season. One youth-only field and one adult field.
112-HARMON CREEK Deer - Same as statewide seasons except antlered deer must be
Benton County • 983 acres spikes or have 9 points or more. Antler points must be one inch or longer.
David Ulderich (731) 584-7317 • SG, WF, BG Deer count toward Unit A bag. All deer taken must be checked out at
Cold Creek Grocery, Woodard’s Grocery or Hargett’s Meat Processing.
Big Game Small Game Tree stands must be marked with hunter’s TWRA ID number.
Same as statewide seasons. Any temporary waterfowl blinds or hides

and decoys must be at least 200 yards from any permanent blind and Waterfowl - Same as statewide seasons, except shooting ends at
removed at the end of shooting hours each day. 3:00 p.m. (CST). Waterfowl hunting from temporary blinds only. No
blinds, blind materials, boats or decoys left overnight. No motorized boat
use on Cold Creek Refuge.
113-HOP-IN REFUGE
Obion County • 650 acres 117-LAND BETWEEN THE LAKES
on the South Fork of the Obion River, Hwy. 89 near Kenton
Larry Armstrong (731) 749-5587 • SG, BG Stewart County • 170,000 acres (60,000 in TN)
between Paris Landing and Dover
Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 1 – the last day of Feb. For information contact USDA-Forest Service, LBL,
Designated observation areas will be open year-round. 100 Van Morgan Drive, Golden Pond, KY 42211, (270) 924-2000

118-LICK CREEK 121-MOSS ISLAND
Region I
Benton County • 198 acres Dyer County • 3,400 acres
David Ulderich (731) 593-0588 or six miles south of Hwy. 20 on Mississippi River Levee,
Region I Office (731) 423-5725 • SG, WF, BG 23 miles west of Dyersburg
Big Game Small Game
Small Game
Same as statewide seasons. Waterfowl hunting allowed from temporary
blinds only which must be removed at the end of the day. No blinds, blind Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Small game hunting is closed
materials, boats, or decoys may be left overnight. during big game gun hunts except for waterfowl, raccoon and opossum.
Waterfowl hunting from temporary blinds only. No blinds, blind materi-
119-MANESS SWAMP REFUGE als, boats, or decoys may be left overnight.
Weakley and Gibson counties • 1,200 acres
at the Junct. of South & Middle Forks of the Obion River Deer - Same as statewide seasons. Archery equipment only. Bucks
Larry Armstrong (731) 749-5587 • SG, BG must be spike or nine antler points or better. Deer count toward state-
wide bag limit.
Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 1 – Feb. 14. Designated
(731) 423-5725
observation areas will be open year-round. Deer - gun - One hunt. Dec. 18–Jan. 9. One deer, antlered only. Bucks
must be spike or nine antler points or better.
Big Game Small Game Deer - gun - Young Sportsman - One hunt. Oct. 30–31. No antler
requirement on this hunt. Deer count toward statewide bag limit.
Same as statewide seasons except all seasons closed during refuge clo-
sure date, including dog training.
Dog training closed.
120-MEEMAN-SHELBY FOREST STATE
PARK AND NATURAL AREA Turkey - Same as statewide spring season.
Shelby County • 13,000 acres
near Millington, north of Memphis
Chris Park (731) 738-0233 • SG, WF, BG
All hunters are required to register and obtain a free permit at the park
headquarters (901) 876-5215.
Big Game Small Game

Closed to spring squirrel.
Open Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday within the statewide seasons,
except as noted. Small game hunters must meet legal fluorescent orange muck-truck ® introduces the
requirements during deer-gun seasons. Raccoon and opossum open
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, sunset to sunrise. Shotguns, muzzle-
loader and archery equipment only. Rifles and handguns prohibited. 800 lbs MAX Dumper ®
Beaver - Open during any hunt date. No limit.
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122-NATCHEZ TRACE STATE FOREST Deer - archery - excluding Ensley Unit - One hunt. Dec. 3–5. 50 hunter
(731) 423-5725
quota. Two deer, one antlered buck, and one antlerless (bonus deer).
Benton/Carroll/Henderson counties • 48,000 acres
Bucks must have at least nine antler points. Antler points must be one
off I-40, Exit 116
inch or longer. Access permitted from Farm Road only. No access per-
David Ulderich (731) 584-7317 • SG, BG
mitted from Mississippi River, McKellar Lake, or from the Causeway.
Big Game Small Game
Deer - archery - Ensley Unit - One hunt. Dec. 3–5. 30 hunter
Same as statewide seasons. quota. One deer, buck only (bonus deer). Bucks must have at least nine
antler points. Antler points must be one inch or longer. Access permitted
Shooting Range - See page 40. from Shelby Drive only.
123-NEW HOPE 126-REELFOOT

Benton County • 88 acres Lake/Obion counties • 24,000 acres
David Ulderich (731) 593-0588 or north of Hwy. 22 and east of Hwy. 78
Region I Office (731) 423-5725 • SG, WF, BG Jeff Martin (731) 253-7343 • Reelfoot Preservation Permit
Region I
No WMA permits are required. However, in addition to regular hunting

Big Game Small Game
and fishing licenses a Reelfoot Preservation Permit is required to hunt,
Same as statewide seasons. Waterfowl hunting from temporary blinds trap, fish or boat on Reelfoot WMA, (including the washout and tailwaters
only. No blinds, blind materials, boats, or decoys may be left overnight. downstream as marked, and that portion of Reelfoot National Wildlife Ref-
uge in Tennessee). The exceptions are Sportsman License holders, Lifetime
Sportsman License holders, juveniles under 16 and residents over 65.
124-OBION RIVER
Obion/Weakley/Gibson counties • 8,500 acres
Small Game
along the Obion River between Hwy. 45W and Hwy. 45E
Larry Armstrong (731) 749-5587 • SG, WF, BG
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted.
Big Game Small Game
Opossum - raccoon - Sunset Sep. 3–Feb. 15. No bag limit.
Same as statewide seasons. No permanent blinds. No blinds, blind mate-
rials, boats, or decoys may be left overnight.
Deer - archery - Three hunts. Sep. 18–Oct. 29, Nov. 1–4, Nov. 9–
MANESS SWAMP HUNTING UNIT Dec. 26. Three deer, either sex per hunt (bonus deer).
North of State Hwy. 445, bordered by the South Fork and Deer - gun - Young Sportsman - Same as statewide season.
Middle Fork of the Obion Rivers as marked.
Deer - gun - One hunt. Nov. 5–8. One deer, buck only (bonus deer).
Big Game Small Game
Waterfowl - Same as statewide (Reelfoot Zone*) seasons. Plastic
Same as statewide seasons, except closed to all activities five days before and metal containers used as decoys are prohibited. Waterfowl hunting
the first opening of the late duck season. All hunting other than water- closes at 3:00 p.m. (CST) except the last day of each segment of the late
fowl is prohibited during the late duck season. duck and the remaining Reelfoot goose seasons when hunting will cease
at sunset.
Waterfowl - Same as statewide, except hunting is permitted only * The Reelfoot Zone consist of the lands and waters of Reelfoot WMA only.
on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and the first and last day of each segment See waterfowl guide for more information.
of the late duck season. All hunting shall cease at 3:00 p.m. (CST) each
day, except the last day of the season when hunting shall close at sunset.
No permanent blinds. All decoys, blind materials and boats must be Waterfowl - Wheelchair-bound only blind sites - An application
removed daily. No waterfowl hunters on unit or access area from two must be received by the TWRA Region I Office by noon on the fourth
hours after legal shooting hours have ended until 4 a.m. the following day Friday in October. Persons holding a permit for another blind are not
during the late duck season(s). eligible to compete in the wheelchair-bound blind drawing. If a blind is
not occupied by shooting time, another wheelchair-bound hunter and 1 to
125-PRESIDENTS ISLAND 3 assistants (at least one assistant must be age 16 or older) may occupy the
blind for that day. Hunting restricted to wheelchair hunters and assistants
Shelby County • 6,300 acres
only within the marked wheelchair hunting zone at designated blinds.
Chris Park (731) 738-0233 • BG
Hunters must check in at hunter check station before hunting and check out SHELBY FOREST
at the completion of each day’s hunt. Permit will be held while hunters hunt. see Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park and Natural Area
Access allowed only to TWRA authorized personnel and permit holders.
127-SOUTH FORK WATERFOWL REFUGE
Scouting dates - Oct. 14 for the Oct. 15–17 permit holders only. Oct. 21
for the Oct. 22–24 permit holders only. Dec. 2 for the Dec. 3–5 permit Madison County • 778 acres
holders only. ON Hwy. 412
Pete Creech (731) 687-3444 • NP
Deer - archery - excluding Ensley Unit - Two hunts. Oct. 15–17, Big Game Small Game
22–24. 150 hunter quota. Two deer (bonus deer), antlerless or spike buck Closed to fall turkey.
only. Access permitted from Farm Road only. No access permitted from Same as statewide seasons, except closed to all activities five days before
Mississippi River, McKellar Lake, or from the Causeway. the first opening of the late duck season. All hunting other than water-
fowl is prohibited during the late duck season.

132-WEST SANDY
Region I
Waterfowl - Same as statewide season, except hunting of water- (Springville Bottoms)
fowl during the late duck season permitted on Saturday, Sunday and the Henry County • 4,319 acres
first and last day of each segment of the late duck season. All hunting David Ulderich (731) 593-0588 or
ceases at 3:00 p.m. (CST) each day, except the last day of the season when Region I Office (731) 423-5725 • SG, WF, BG
hunting closes at sunset. Walk-in only. No waterfowl hunters permit-
ted on the area or access areas before 4:00 a.m. opening day and from Big Game Small Game
5:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. the following days during the late duck season. No
blinds, blind materials, boats or decoys may be left overnight. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Fishing, trapping and hunt-
ing of all species other than waterfowl is prohibited in the subimpound-
128-THorny Cypress ments during the late duck season(s).
Dyer county • 3,100 acres
Tract I — Between Hwy. 104 and I-155
Tract II — Between Boothspoint Rd. and White Lake Refuge
Waterfowl - Waterfowl hunting shall close at 3:00 p.m. (CST) each
day of the regular statewide waterfowl seasons, except the last day of the
duck seasons and remaining goose seasons when hunting shall close at
sunset. All activities are prohibited in the subimpoundments five days
(731) 423-5725
Big Game Small Game
before each opening day of the statewide duck season.
Same as statewide seasons, except closed in waterfowl pools.
Waterfowl - Wheelchair-bound only blind sites - Provided on a
Waterfowl - Same as statewide season, except hunting of waterfowl first come, first serve basis. Hunting restricted to wheelchair hunters and
during the late duck season permitted only on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and assistants only within the marked wheelchair hunting zone.
the first and last day of each segment of the late duck season. All hunting
shall cease at 3:00 p.m. (CST) each day, except the last day of each season Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15. Closed during the late duck season.
when hunting shall close at sunset. Waterfowl hunting is restricted to desig-
nated pools or temporary blind sites only. Designated pools/sites will be al- 133-WHITE LAKE REFUGE
located by computer draw. Quota application period runs from Sep. 8–Oct.
Dyer County • 938 acres
13. All hunters in a party are required to hunt in the pool/site for which they
Carl Wirwa (731) 696-3197 • SG, BG
were drawn. Decoys and temporary blinds may be left out over the specified
hunt but must be removed upon the completion of the hunt on the last day. Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 – the last day of Feb.
Special Regulations: Motorized vehicles are allowed only on designated Designated observation areas will be open year-round.
roads, trails and parking areas. No vehicles are allowed in fields, woods
or on levees. Big Game Small Game
Closed to waterfowl and dove.
129-THREE RIVERS Same as statewide seasons except all seasons closed during refuge
Obion County • 1,577 acres closure date.
Larry Armstrong (731) 749-5587 • SG, WF, BG
134-WHITE OAK
Big Game Small Game Hardin County • 7,000 acres
southeast of Milledgeville, off of Hwy. 69
Same as statewide seasons. Pete Creech (731) 687-3444 • SG, WF, BG
Big Game Small Game

Waterfowl - No waterfowl hunters permitted on unit or access Closed to fall turkey.
area from two hours after legal shooting hours have ended until 4:00 a.m.
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Small game hunting closed
the following day during late duck seasons. No permanent blinds. No
during the Young Sportsman deer hunt.
blinds, blind materials, boats, or decoys may be left overnight.
130-TIGRETT Dove - Sep. 1, 4, 6 through the remainder of the statewide dove

Dyer County • 7,000 acres season.
Deer - Same as statewide seasons except archery equipment-only
Big Game Small Game
after Dec. 5; archers must meet legal blaze orange requirements during
statewide muzzleloader and gun seasons. Closed to Jan. Young Sports-
Same as statewide seasons. Small game hunting , excluding waterfowl is
man hunt.
closed during Young Sportsman deer hunts.
Quail - Dec. 6–Jan. 2.

Waterfowl - Same as statewide seasons. Waterfowl hunting shall
close at 3:00 p.m. (CST) each day of the regular statewide waterfowl
seasons, except the last day of the duck seasons and remaining goose Waterfowl - Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Water-
seasons when hunting shall close at sunset. fowl hunting closes at 3:00 p.m. CST during the late duck season(s) and
all types of water traffic prohibited after 5:00 p.m. CST. No waterfowl
131-TUMBLEWEED hunters permitted on the area or access areas before 4:00 a.m. opening
Lake County • 1,872 acres day, and from 5:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. the following days during the late
SOUTHWEST CORNER, on Hwy. 79 duck season. All water traffic prohibited five days before each opening
Jeff Martin (731) 253-7343 • NP day of statewide duck season. Temporary blinds only. No decoys, boats,
blinds, and blind materials may be left overnight.
Big Game Small Game

135-WOLF RIVER AND GHOST RIVER
(731) 423-5725
STATE NATURAL AREA Turkey - Young Sportsman - Same as statewide, Mar. 26–27. One
Fayette County • 7,000 acres turkey.
on Hwy. 57 east of Memphis, south of LaGrange Turkey - Two hunts. Apr. 8–10 (25 hunter quota), Apr. 22–24 (30 hunter
pete Creech (901) 878-0855 • SG, BG quota). One turkey (bonus bird). Hunting ends at noon each day and suc-
cessful hunters must check birds at Wolf River check station by 1:00 p.m.
Ghost River Natural Area is open same as Wolf River WMA. Hunting or
access to hunt from the boardwalk structure is prohibited.
Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15 except closed during the deer gun
Big Game Small Game
seasons.
Closed to fall turkey.
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Centerfire rifles prohibited, Waterfowl - Waterfowl hunting closes at 3:00 p.m. (CST) each day
except on Young Sportsman hunt. Small game closed during Young during the late duck season(s), except the last day of each segment of the
Sportsman deer hunts. season(s) when hunting closes at sunset. Temporary blinds only.
Dove - Sep. 1, 4, 6 through the remainder of the statewide dove

Region I
season.
Quail - Dec. 6–Jan. 2.
Rabbit - Nov. 20–Jan. 31
Deer - Same as statewide seasons except archery equipment only

after Nov. 19 and archers must meet legal blaze orange requirements
during statewide muzzleloader and gun seasons. Tree stands must be
marked with hunter’s TWRA ID number. Closed to Jan. Young Sports-
man hunt.

Region II
UNIT 2 — Old Camp Forrest area, from golf course to UTSI road and
Region II
207
Wattendorf Memorial Hwy to southern property boundary.
MONTGOMERY MACON UNITs 3, 4, 5, & 6 — remainder of WMA
226 ROBERTSON SUMNER
214
222
TROUS- UNIT 1—previously known as tnarng
DALE
209 AM
212 222 223
TH
Public access only through gate on Rifle Range Road north of railroad
EA 222 tracks.
CH SMITH
208 DAVIDSON WILSON
DICKSON
225 Small Game
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. The area
213 will be open to hunting as military training allows. Small Game hunting
220 WILLIAMSON RD dates will be posted on the TWRA website and at sign-in stations.
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during deer hunts.
MAURY 221 218
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HA
BEDFORD COFFEE
215
RS
216
(615) 781-6622
MA
202 217 Deer - special regulations - All deer hunting season dates are
201
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219 posted at the sign–in stations. Special quota permits will be sold by REAL
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204 system license agents or purchased on–line through the TWRA website.
Deer - shotgun/muzzleloader - Ten hunts. Potential hunt dates: Oct.
9–10, 16–17, 23–24, 30–31, Nov. 6–7, 13–14, 20–21, 26–28, Dec. 4–5,
11–12; 100 hunter quota. 2 deer, either sex only one may be antlered. Deer
count toward statewide bag limit.
201-AEDC and WOODS
RESERVOIR REFUGE Deer - Young Sportsman - shotgun/muzzleloader: One hunt. Potential
Hunt Dates: Oct. 2–3. No hunter quota, 2 deer, either sex only one may
Coffee/Franklin counties • 32,000 acres be antlered (bonus deer).
near Tullahoma, I-24 exit #117
Wes Winton (931) 967-6101 • SG, WF, BG UNIT 2—old camp forrest area
Public access only through gate west of fire tower field.
All access is strictly controlled. Big Game and Small game hunters
are required to sign in at one of the three hunter sign in stations. Sign Small Game
in stations are located just west of Wattendorf Hwy on Dixie Road next to Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. The area will be
I-24 and on Harton Blvd. at the west end of Wattendorf Hwy. Hunters may open to hunting as military training allows. Dates will be posted on the
also sign in at the check station. Hunters must fill out a sign in card and TWRA website and at sign in stations. Hunting closed during deer hunts.
keep a portion of the card on their person while hunting. One card per hunt Trapping: Closed to trapping.
will suffice (weekend, if staying in the campground or daily). Deer hunters
will be required to fill out an observation card at the end of each deer hunt.
Certain areas will be closed due to military training. These areas will be Deer - special regulations - All deer hunting season dates are
gated off and signs will be placed at the gates. These areas may be hunted subject to coordination with military training mission. Hunt dates will be
only if the gates are open. Deer–Archery Zones may be hunted on any deer confirmed a month in advance and advertised on the TWRA website and
hunt by drawn hunters with archery equipment only. These areas are closed posted at the sign–in stations. Special quota permits will be sold by REAL
to small game hunting and turkey hunting. These areas will be marked with system license agents or purchased on–line through the TWRA website.
orange signs and orange paint.
CAUTION: There are areas of AEDC that may contain unexploded Deer-turkey-archery - Four hunts. Potential hunt dates:
ordnances (small ammunition, anti-personnel mine, mortars, and artillery Oct. 15–17, Nov. 5–7, Dec. 10–12, 17–19. No hunter quota, 2 deer, either
rounds.) There are also areas of AEDC where open holes (manholes, wells, sex only one may be antlered. Deer count toward statewide bag. One
and sinkholes) are present. Some of the areas, but not all, are marked. turkey, either sex.
Hunters are advised to use extreme caution. If any unexploded ordnance or
open holes are found DO NOT TOUCH. STAY AWAY and notify the AEDC Deer - shotgun/muzzleloader - Seven hunts. Potential hunt dates: Oct.
Operations Center at (931) 454-7752. 8–10, 22–24, 29–30, Nov. 12–14, 19–21, 26–28, Dec. 3–5; 200 hunter
quota. 2 deer, either sex only one may be antlered. Deer count toward
Shotgun and archery equipment only, except muzzleloading rifles
statewide bag limit.
are permitted. Rifles, center fire and rim fire, are prohibited. Federal law
prohibits all handguns, including muzzleloading pistols are prohibited. Air Deer - Young Sportsman - shotgun/muzzleloader - One hunt. Potential
rifles are allowed for small game hunting, except for migratory birds. hunt dates: Oct. 2–3. No hunter quota, 2 deer, either sex only one may be
ATVs are prohibited on AEDC WMA. antlered (bonus deer).
Camping and fires are prohibited outside of designated campgrounds.
Unauthorized digging on AEDC is prohibited for safety and legal rea- Turkey - One hunt. Nov. 13–19. No hunter quota, 3 turkeys either
sons. Buried and unexploded ordinance (UXO) could be encountered and sex.
unauthorized ground disturbance is a violation of Federal Law.
Deer must be checked in at the Hunters’ Check-in station on Old Turkey - Eight hunts. Mar. 26–27 (Young Sportsman Hunt) Apr.
Brick Church Rd. If the Check-in station is closed, hunters should go to the 2–3, 8–10, 15–17, 22–24, April 29–May 1, 6–8, 13–15. One bearded bird
Lake Road Market on Hwy 127. per hunt, not to exceed 4 per season. Birds count toward statewide bag.
WOODS RESERVOIR WATERFOWL REFUGE—all forms of trespass
is prohibited from Dec. 1–Jan. 31.
UNIT 1 — Previously known as the TNARNG maneuver area.

UNITS 3, 4, 5 & 6 203-BARK CAMP BARRENS
(615) 781-6622
Coffee County • 2,800 acres

Small Game
Wes Winton (931) 967-6101 • SG, BG
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Hunting closed during deer
hunts. Big Game Small Game

Deer-turkey-archery - Four hunts. Oct. 15–17, Nov. 5–7, Managed dove field: Sep. 1, 4 and remainder of season.
Dec. 10–12, 17–19. No hunter quota, 2 deer, either sex only one may be
antlered. Deer count toward statewide bag. One turkey, either sex. 204-BEAR HOLLOW MOUNTAIN
Deer - shotgun/muzzleloader - Young Sportsman – One hunt. Oct. Franklin County • 17,000 acres
2–3. No hunter quota, 2 deer, either sex only one may be antlered Stacy Stevenson (931) 968-6215 • SG, BG
(bonus deer).
ATVs and other types of ORVs are prohibited unless otherwise specified.
Deer - shotgun/muzzleloader – Two hunts. Nov. 26–28, Dec. 3–5; 600
ATVs may be used only on existing roads and only to retrieve harvested
quota, 2 deer, either sex only one may be antlered. Deer count toward
Region II
deer. No camping or fires permitted. Bear Hollow, Poplar Springs, Cave

statewide bag limit.
Springs, Keith Springs and Rock House Roads will be open for scouting on
the 4th Saturday in August. During daylight hours, all users outside of
Turkey - One hunt. Nov. 13-19. No hunter quota, 3 turkeys either an enclosed vehicle or out of camp must wear fluorescent orange during
sex. the deer gun and muzzleloader seasons. Horseback riders must stay on
the designated trail and park their vehicles in designated parking areas
at all times. No tying horses to trees during rides. Possession of alcoholic
Turkey - Eight hunts. Mar. 26-27 (Young Sportsman Hunt) Apr. beverages is prohibited. Bear Hollow, Cave Springs, Keith Springs, Poplar
2-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, April 29–May 1, 6-8, 13-15. One bearded bird Springs, and Rock House Roads will be opened for scouting on the 4th
per hunt, not to exceed 4 per season. Birds count toward statewide bag. Saturday in Aug.
Waterfowl - Same as statewide season, except open on Wednes- Big Game Small Game
day, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday of the late duck season and the first
and last day of each segment. Hunting from registered blind sites only Same as statewide seasons except as noted. Only one antlerless deer per
on Woods Reservoir. During the early duck and goose season hunting day. All treestands must be marked with hunter’s TWRA ID number.
is allowed outside of registered blind sites, except 150 yards from the
bank starting at the pumping station going west to the Rowland’s Creek 205-BEAVER DAM CREEK
causeway. Waterfowl hunting is allowed during big game deer hunts. Hickman County • 7,619 acres
south of Centerville
Region II Office (615) 781-6622 • SG, BG
Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15.
Woods Reservoir Waterfowl Refuge - Dec. 1–Jan. 31. All forms of Big Game Small Game
trespass are prohibited.
Special Regulations - All access will be strictly controlled. Big Game Same as statewide seasons.
and Small game hunters are required to sign in at one of the three
hunter sign in stations. All hunters must fill out a sign in card and keep 206-BROWNTOWN
a portion of the card on their person while hunting. Deer hunters will Wayne County • 6,336 acres
be required to fill out an observation card at the end of each hunt and north of Waynesboro
deposit it at one of the sign-in stations. Certain areas may be closed Region II Office (615) 781-6622 • SG, BG
due to military training. The barricades at the designated entry points
will be closed and appropriate signs will be displayed. If the barricades Big Game Small Game
are locked, the area is closed to all public activity including hunting.
Deer–Archery Zones may be hunted on any deer hunt with archery Same as statewide seasons.
equipment only. These areas are closed to Small Game hunting and
Spring Turkey hunting. ATVs are prohibited on the AEDC WMA. The 207-CEDAR HILL SWAMP
use of metal detectors is prohibited. Digging is prohibited. Buried and Robertson County • 200 acres
unexploded ordnance (UXO) could be encountered and unauthorized Region II Office (615) 781-6622 • SG, WF, BG
ground disturbance is a violation of federal law. Rifles, center fire and
rim fire, are prohibited. All handguns, including muzzleloading pistols Big Game Small Game
are prohibited. Air rifles are allowed for small game hunting, except for
migratory birds. Camping and fires are prohibited outside of designated Same as statewide seasons, except deer hunting is archery only. Archers
campgrounds. must comply with legal blaze orange requirements during muzzleloader
and gun seasons.
202-ARNOLD HOLLOW
Wayne County • 7,844 acres 208-CHEATHAM
north of Waynesboro Cheatham County • 20,810 acres
Region II Office (615) 781-6622 • SG, BG South of the Cumberland River, near Ashland City
Randy Cromer (615) 792-4510 • SG, BG
Big Game Small Game
Unauthorized entry or presence is prohibited between sunset and sunrise.
Small Game
Same as statewide seasons except as noted.

210-EAGLE CREEK
Region II
Same as statewide seasons except buck only during muzzleloader Wayne County • 22,000 acres
and gun seasons. near Waynesboro
Turkey - One hunt. Dec. 6–17. 150 hunter quota. Two turkeys,
Big Game Small Game
either sex.
Dog training - Daylight hours only.
211-FLINTVILLE HATCHERY
Shooting Range - See page 40. Lincoln County • 750 acres
east of Fayetteville on Hwy. 64
Region II Office (615) 781-6622 • NP
209-CHEATHAM LAKE
Cheatham County • 5,152 acres Big Game Small Game
off Hwys. 49 and 12, west of Ashland City
Randy Cromer (615) 792-4510 • SG, WF, BG Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Archery equipment-only for
(615) 781-6622
deer; archers must comply with legal blaze orange requirements during
Big Game Small Game muzzleloader and gun seasons. Guns may be used on Young Sportsman
hunts and during the fall turkey season.
Same as statewide seasons on Sycamore Creek upstream from rail-
road trestle, Harpeth River upstream from Hwy. 49, and on Johnson
Creek upstream from Johnson Creek Bridge. Hunting on remainder of Dog training -Daylight hours only.
Cheatham Lake WMA same as statewide seasons except during the
late duck season when hunting is open only on Wednesday, Thursday, 212-GALLATIN STEAM PLANT
Saturday, Sunday and the first and last day of each segment of the late Sumner County • 1,500 acres
statewide duck season. Night hunting, trapping, and fishing is prohibited near Gallatin
in waterfowl impoundments during the waterfowl season. Region II Office (615) 781-6622 • BG
Free permit required. For permit information contact TWRA Region II

Waterfowl - Hunting is permitted only from registered blind
Office (615) 781-6622. Parking in designated areas. No camping.
sites and from staked temporary blind sites during the late duck season.
Hunting on Harpeth Island, Marks Creek, and Bluff Creek wade-in
areas is not restricted to registered or staked temporary sites. The sub
impoundments are closed, as posted, to all types of activities five (5) days
prior to the opening of the first segment of the late duck season. Same as statewide seasons except archery equipment only; archers must
comply with legal blaze orange requirements during muzzleloader and
gun seasons. Scouting begins one week prior to opening day.
Dove - Same as statewide seasons. Hunting allowed only from
designated fields. 213-HALEY-JAQUETH
Williamson County • 200 acres
Waterfowl - Wheelchair-bound only blind site - Same as state- College Grove
wide seasons. Applications must be received by the TWRA Region II Region II Office (615) 781-6622 • SG, BG
Office by noon on the fourth Friday in October. Persons holding a permit
for another blind are not eligible to compete in the wheelchair-bound
Deer - Same as statewide seasons. Archery equipment only;
drawing. If blind is not occupied by shooting time, another wheelchair-
archers must comply with legal blaze orange requirements during
bound hunter and 1 to 3 assistants (age 16 and older) may occupy the
muzzleloader and gun seasons.
blind for that day.
Dove - Same as statewide seasons. Designated fields only.

Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15 except closed during the duck
seasons.
Dog training - Daylight hours only.
PARDUE POND REFUGE &
DYSON DITCH REFUGE UNITS
214-HAYNES BOTTOM
Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 – the last day of Feb. Montgomery County • 971 acres
Designated observation areas will be open year-round. near Dotsonville, adjoining the Cumberland River
Region II Office (615) 781-6622 • sG, wf, bg
Big Game Small Game
Big Game Small Game
Access by boat only. Same as statewide seasons except as noted. All sea-
sons closed during refuge closure date unless otherwise indicated. Deer Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. During the late duck season,
hunting is archery only; archers must comply with legal blaze orange waterfowl and small game hunting is open only on Wednesday, Thursday,
requirements during muzzleloader and gun seasons. Saturday, Sunday, and the first and last day of each segment of the late
duck season. Waterfowl hunting is permitted only from registered blinds
during the late duck season. Night hunting, fishing, dog training, and
Turkey - Nov. 7–14. 50 hunter quota. Two turkeys, either sex. trapping is prohibited in the waterfowl impoundments during the water-
fowl season. Participating waterfowl hunters only in the bottoms during
waterfowl seasons.

215-HICK HILL 218-MAPLE SPRINGS
(615) 781-6622
Lewis County • 3,608 acres Coffee County • 122 acres

south of Hohenwald north of Manchester
Region II Office (615) 781-6622 • SG, BG Wes Winton (931) 967-6101 • SG, BG
Big Game Small Game Big Game Small Game
Same as statewide seasons. Same as statewide seasons.
216-HICKORY FLATS 219-MINGO SWAMP

coffee County • 800 acres Franklin County • 370 acres
Wes Winton (931) 967-6101 • SG, BG west of Winchester
Stacey Stevenson (931) 968-6215 • SG, wf, bg
Big Game Small Game
Big Game Small Game
Region II

217-LAUREL HILL
Lawrence County • 14,952 acres 220-MTSU
west of Lawrenceburg off Hwy. 64 Hickman County • 995 acres
Phillip Smith (931) 762-5749 • SG, BG west of Centerville
All horses must be ridden on designated trails or roads open to motorized
vehicles. Possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. No fox chasing Big Game Small Game
permitted. Unauthorized entry or presence is prohibited between sunset
and sunrise. Same as statewide seasons.
221-NORMANDY
Bedford/Coffee counties • 750 acres
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Small game hunting is closed on Normandy Lake
at sunset the day before and during big game hunts. Region II Office (615) 781-6622 • SG, BG
Quail - Nov. 13–Jan. 31. Big Game Small Game

Opossum - raccoon - Nov. 19–Feb. 6. Two raccoons per
person, per night. 222-OLD HICKORY
Sumner/Wilson/Trousdale counties
Deer - Special regulations apply on all deer hunts. Bucks must north of Lebanon on Old Hickory Lake
have at least five antler points on one side or a 15-inch minimum outside Dan Lavacot (615) 444-6673
spread.
Area consists of 6,000 huntable acres in narrow strips of land along the
21,700 acres of water on Old Hickory Lake. Of the 6,000 acres, only 1,000
Deer - turkey - archery - One hunt. Sep. 18–Oct. 8. Three acres have public land access. The remaining 5,000 acres are primarily
deer, either sex (bonus deer). Three turkeys, either sex. accessible by water.
UNIT I
Deer - gun/archery - Young Sportsman - One hunt. Oct. 9–10.
Highway 109 upstream to River Mile 267
One deer, either sex (bonus deer).
excluding Lock 5 Refuge • SG, WF, BG
Deer - muzzleloader/archery - One hunt. Oct. 21–24. 500 hunter quota.
One deer, either sex (bonus deer). Big Game Small Game
Deer - gun/archery - Three hunts. Nov. 12–14, 26–28, and Dec. 3–5. 500
hunter quota. One deer, buck only (bonus deer). Same as statewide seasons except as noted and small game hunting
ceases at 3:00 p.m. (CST) during the late duck season. Raccoon and
opossum hunting, trapping, and fishing prohibited in subimpoundments
Turkey - One hunt. Dec. 10–12. Two turkeys, either sex. during waterfowl season.
Trapping - Dec. 6–Feb. 15. Dove - Same as statewide seasons, except Barton’s Creek Peninsula
opens Sep. 5.
Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15, daylight hours only. Dove-Young sportsman - Sep. 4 on Barton’s Creek Peninsula. Youth/
Adult only hunt is Sep. 4 on Barton’s Creek. Opens 6:30 a.m. Lead shot
SHIELDS FARM UNIT permitted.
Big Game Small Game
Waterfowl - Hunting is permitted only from registered blind sites
Same as statewide seasons. Centerfire rifles and handguns prohibited. and staked temporary blind sites during the late duck season. Same as
statewide seasons except that all hunting ceases at 3:00 p.m. (CST) dur-
ing the late duck season. Shooting hours on the last day of each segment
of the late duck season will be same as statewide. Subimpoundments are

closed, as posted, to all types of activity five days prior to the opening of 224-OWL HOLLOW MILL
Region II
the first segment of the late duck season.
Franklin County • 3,000 acres
near Tims Ford Lake
Waterfowl - wheelchair-bound only blind site - Applications Stacy Stevenson (931) 968-6215 • SG, BG
must be received by the TWRA Region II Office by noon on the fourth
Friday in October. Persons holding a permit for another blind are not eli- Big Game Small Game
gible. Each permittee must be accompanied by at least one, but not more
than three assistants (age 16 or older), who may also hunt. Same as statewide seasons, except as noted.
Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15 except closed during the duck Dove - Young Sportsman - Sep. 4–5. Maple Bend Road Field only.
season. The rest of the area is closed. Young sportsmen (6–16 years of age) must
be accompanied by a non-hunting adult.
UNIT II
Dove - Open to all ages from Sep. 6 through the remainder of the dove
Hwy. 109 downstream to Old Hickory Dam • SG, WF, BG
season.
Big Game Small Game
225-PERCY PRIEST
(615) 781-6622
Same as statewide seasons. Davidson/Rutherford/Wilson counties
Two units consisting of 10,768 huntable acres
surrounding 14,500 acres of water
Waterfowl - Same as statewide seasons. Hunting from registered bordering Percy Priest Lake
blind sites only except during the early duck season. All goose hunting is Glen Rogers (615) 355-0914
from registered blinds only.
No waterfowl hunting in the Poole Knobs Rest Area.
UNIT III
From River Mile 267 upstream to the old Lock 6 site UNIT I
at River Mile 281 • SG, WF, BG near LaVergne north of Smyrna Air Base • 1,408 acres
SG, BG
Big Game Small Game
All activities except dove hunts on designated fields and scheduled field
Same as statewide seasons. trials are prohibited on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from Sep. 1–Apr.
30 unless otherwise specified. Unit I is closed to all activity from sunset to
one-half hour before sunrise, except as noted. Additional WMA closures for
Waterfowl - Same as statewide seasons. Hunting from tempo-
special field trial dates at the manager’s discretion. Call (615) 781-6622 for
rary blinds only. No blinds, blind materials, boats, or decoys may be left
dates.
overnight.
223-OLD HICKORY LOCK 5 REFUGE

Trousdale/Wilson counties • 900 acres Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Deer and fall turkey is
north of Lebanon; Located from Hwy. 231 upstream archery only; archers must comply with legal blaze orange requirements
to River Mile 265.5 during muzzleloader and gun seasons.
Dan Lavacot (615) 444-6673
Muzzleloader Deer Hunt same as statewide muzzleloader season except
Public use, including all forms of trespass, is prohibited from Nov. 15 – last Monday through Thursday only. Closed Nov. 10–11.
day of Feb. Public entry and fishing permitted while on the main river chan-
nel passing through the refuge.
Dove - Sep. 1, and each Saturday and Sunday thereafter, during the
North of the Cumberland River statewide seasons (first and second segments only) and also Labor Day.
right side of river heading down stream • SG, BG Shooting from staked positions only. On Sep. 1 staked positions will be
assigned by a drawing held on site at 10:00 a.m. and hunters must check
Big Game Small Game out at the conclusion of their hunt. Successful applicants must be at their
Closed to waterfowl. staked positions at the start of shooting hours.
South of the Cumberland River Quail - rabbit - Young Sportsman - Same as statewide
seasons, except Mon.–Thurs. only. Shotguns only. Young sportsmen
left side of river heading downstream • BG
must be accompanied by an adult who may not hunt or carry firearms or
Boat access only. archery equipment. Each adult must possess a valid hunting license and
an area permit.
Deer - turkey - archery - Young Sportsman - Sep. 25–26,

Turkey - Same as statewide season except closed Friday-Sunday
Oct. 2–3, 9–10, 16–17, 23–24, Oct. 30–31.
until Apr. 30.
Deer - muzzleloader/archery - Young Sportsman - Nov. 6–7, 13.

Dog Training (except retrievers) - Sep. 1–Apr. 30. Small game
permit required. Training from horseback prohibited prior to Oct. 1.
Turkey - Young Sportsman - Same as statewide seasons. Participants of sanctioned field trials may train 72 hours prior to and
after scheduled dates without a small game permit. Blank ammunition
only. Night time dog training permitted.

227-TIE CAMP
(615) 781-6622
Retriever dog training and trials - Year-round in designated Wayne County • 8,088 acres
areas only. Trials must be scheduled with area manager and special field north of Waynesboro
trial permits must be obtained from the Region II Office (615-781-6622) Region II Office (615) 781-6622 • SG, BG
at least 30 days in advance of trial dates. Participants of sanctioned field
trials may train 72 hours prior to and after scheduled dates without a Big Game Small Game
small game permit.
Bird dog, rabbit dog and fox hound trials - Sep. 1–Apr. 30. Trials must Same as statewide seasons.
be scheduled with the area manager and special field trial permits must
be obtained from the Region II Office, (615-781-6622), at least 30 days in 228-WILLIAMSPORT
advance of trial dates. Field trial gallery must be kept out of standing or Maury County • 1,722 acres
planted crops by marshals provided by sponsoring club. Fox hound trials on Hwy. 50 approximately 10 mi. west of Columbia
subject to special regulations. Tommy Edwards (931) 840-4042 • SG, BG
Horseback riding - Horses permitted on all areas except freshly planted
All horses must be ridden on designated trails only. No riding during sched-
and standing crops and special areas as posted.
uled big game hunts. Possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
Region II
UNIT II
Davidson/Rutherford/Wilson counties Small Game
9,360 non-contiguous acres
bordering Percy Priest Reservoir • SG, WF, BG Same as statewide seasons , except as noted.
Big Game Small Game

Dove - Same as statewide seasons, except open only on Sep. 1 and
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Shotguns, muzzleloaders every Saturday during the first segment of the statewide season. Designat-
and archery only for hunting deer. ed fields only and shooting from staked positions only on Sep. 1. On Sep. 1,
staked positions will be assigned by a drawing held on site at 10:00 a.m.
Archery practice - Open year-round, on designated range site only (Poole Hunters must be present at drawing and must check out at the conclusion
Knobs). Target arrows only. of the hunt. Successful applicants must be on stake at legal shooting hours.
Waterfowl - Same as statewide seasons. Temporary blinds only. Deer - archery - Three hunts. Sep. 25–27, Oct. 1–3, 8–10. Two
No blinds, blind materials, boats, or decoys may be left overnight. No deer, either sex but only one may be antlered (bonus deer).
waterfowl hunting in the Poole Knobs Rest Area.
Deer - gun - Young Sportsman - Two hunts (no quota). Oct. 16–17,
23–24. Two deer, either sex but only one may be antlered (bonus deer).
Dog training - Sep. 1–Apr. 30. No hunting or training allowed
Deer - muzzleloader - One hunt. Oct. 29–31. 100 hunter quota. Two
from horseback.
deer, either sex but only one may be antlered (bonus deer).
226-SHELTON FERRY Deer - gun - Four hunts. Nov. 5–7, 12–14, 19–21, Dec. 3–5.
100 hunter quota. Two deer, either sex but only one may be antlered
Montgomery County • 628 acres
(bonus deer).
south of Clarksville
Region II Office (615) 781-6622 • SG, WF, BG
Turkey - Two hunts. Apr. 2–5, 15–18. One bearded bird per hunt.
Big Game Small Game Counts toward statewide season bag limit.
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Deer is archery equipment

only, except during Young Sportsman hunt. Crow - Sep. 1–Feb. 28. All crow hunting limited to Saturdays
during the month of September during the first segment of dove season;
thereafter on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Shooting Range - Montgomery Co. Shooting Complex. See page 40.
Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15, daylight hours only.
229-YANAHLI
Maury County • 12,800 acres
South east of Columbia
Tommy Edwards (931) 840-4042 • SG, wf, BG
Horses must be ridden on designated trails only. Possession of alcoholic bev-

erages is prohibited. During daylight hours, all users outside of an enclosed
vehicle or out of camp must wear fluorescent orange during the deer gun
and muzzleloader seasons.
Big Game Small Game
Same as statewide seasons. All treestands must be marked with hunter’s

TWRA ID number.
Shooting Range - See page 40.

Big Bottom Unit
Region III
CLAY PICK
ETT 322 Unauthorized entry is prohibited between sunset and sunrise. Motorized
325 vehicles and ATVs restricted to designated roads. Camping in designated
JACKSON
314 324 areas only.
308 FENTRESS
307 301
327 OVERTON
Big Game Small Game
PUTNAM MORGAN Same as statewide seasons, except as noted.

310 303
315
DEKALB 316 319 Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15.
WHITE CUMBERLAND 317 NE
321 A
303-CATOOSA
302 RO
320
329 Cumberland/Morgan counties • 79,740 acres
VANBUREN
I-40 exits, Peavine, Genesis, and Westel roads
RHEA
WARREN
311 Jim Lane (931) 456-2479 • SG, BG
S
EIG
330
(931) 484-9571
BLEDSOE
306
M
313 Entire area open on all deer hunts. Catoosa WMA will be closed to all users
MONROE Feb. 1 through last Friday in March except for walk-in small game hunting
SE
306 306
QU
GRUNDY 306 MCMINN from Feb. 1-last day of Feb. Guides prohibited on all hunts. Unauthorized
AT
306 entry or presence is prohibited between sunset and sunrise. During big
CH
305
IE
326 game hunts, the area is open only to legal big game hunting participants.
HAMILTON
305 ATVs and motorized bikes are permitted only by individuals possessing a
MARION 309 328 BRADLEY POLK hunting and fishing license and a WMA permit, from the fourth Saturday
323 318 in August through the spring squirrel season. Wild hog hunting is allowed
304 312
as indicated. Big game hunters are required to check out big game at the
WMA check stations when stations are in operation. Potter’s Ford bridge is
now open.
301-ALPINE MOUNTAIN Small Game

Overton County • 1,642 acres
Region III Office (931) 484-9571 • SG, BG Same as statewide seasons except closes at sunset on the day before and
during big game hunts unless otherwise noted. Dogs prohibited during
Big Game Small Game the spring squirrel season. Walk-in hunting only from Feb. 1 – last day of
Feb. Closed to all hunting Mar. 1 through the 4th Friday in Aug., except
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. during turkey and spring squirrel seasons.
Bullfrog - Apr. 1–Sep. 1. No hunting during turkey hunts.
Opossum - raccoon - Sunset Nov. 1 to sunrise Dec. 31
302-BRIDGESTONE/FIREsTONE except closes at sunset on the day before and during big game hunts.
CENTENNIAL WILDERNESS
White County • 10,000 acres
on the Cumberland County line 6 miles south of Hwy. 70S Deer - On all hunts, antlered deer must have a minimum of
James Douglas (931) 935-3280 • SG, BG 4 points on one antler or a 15-inch minimum outside antler spread on all
hunts.
No ATVs, motorcycles, or horseback riding permitted. Closed to all non-
hunting activities during big game hunts.
Deer - wild hog - archery - Three hunts. Oct. 16–18, 19–21,
22–24. Two deer, no more than one antlered (bonus deer). Wild hog, no
Big Game Small Game limit, either sex. Area checking stations operated.
Closed to quail hunting.
Same as statewide season except as noted. Closed to all hunting Mar. 1 Deer - wild hog - gun/archery - Young Sportsman - One hunt.
through the 4th Friday in Aug., except during turkey and spring squirrel Oct. 30–31. Two deer, no more than one antlered (bonus deer). Wild hog,
seasons. Small game hunting and dog training closed at sunset on the no limit, either sex.
day before and during scheduled deer and turkey hunts. Deer - wild hog - gun/archery - One hunt. Nov. 11–13. Station quota:
Genesis 1,000; Bicolor 1,000. One deer, buck only (bonus deer). Wild
hog, no limit, either sex.
Deer - Same as statewide seasons except deer season is closed
Nov. 13–19 and after the first segment of the gun season. Antlered deer Deer - wild hog - muzzleloader/archery - One hunt. Nov. 18–20. Sta-
must have a minimum of 4 points on one antler or a 15-inch minimum tion quota: Genesis 1,000; Bicolor 1,000. One deer, buck only (bonus
outside antler spread on all hunts. deer). Wild hog, no limit, either sex.
Deer - wild hog - gun/archery - One hunt. Dec. 2–4. Station quota:
Trapping - Dec. 16–28. Genesis 1,000; Bicolor 1,000. One deer, buck only (bonus deer). Wild
hog, no limit, either sex.
Deer - wild hog - gun/archery - One hunt. Dec. 16–18. One deer, buck
Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15. only (bonus deer). Wild hog, no limit, either sex. Entire area open.
Wild hog - gun/archery - dogs permitted - One hunt. Jan. 6–8.

Station quota: Genesis 200; Bicolor 200. No limit, either sex. Entire area
open.

wma
(931) 484-9571
Turkey - Six hunts. Apr. 8–10, 15–17, 19–21, 26–28, Apr. 29–
May 1, May 3–5. One turkey per hunt, not to exceed four per season. Same as statewide seasons except as noted. Small game hunting in bear
Turkey - Young Sportsman - One hunt. Apr. 23–24. One turkey (bonus reserves and party hunt area (during quota hunts), prohibited one day
bird). before and during bear/wild hog hunts. Small game hunters, except rac-
coon and opossum hunters, must wear 500 square inches of fluorescent
orange during muzzleloader and gun season. Dogs permitted for squirrel
Trapping - Jan. 1–31. Any fishers caught must be released if found hunting outside of bear reserve Jan. 1 – last day of Feb.
in a trap alive. Fishers found dead in traps must be presented to the
TWRA.
Deer - wild hog - archery - One hunt. Sep. 18–24. One deer,
either sex (bonus deer). Wild hogs, no limit.
Dog Training - Sep. 1–Jan. 31, daylight hours only.
Wild hog - gun - dogs permitted - One hunt. Oct. 4–8, Dec. 31–
Shooting Range - See page 40.
Region III
Jan. 3. Hunting confined to that area outside the Tellico and Ocoee Bear
Reserves. Wild hogs, no limit.
304-CHARLOTTE ANN FINNELL NEAL
Bradley County • 495 acres
Region iii office (931) 484-9571 • sg,wf, bg Deer - wild hog - muzzleloader -One hunt. Oct. 29–31.
One deer, buck only (bonus deer). Wild hogs, no limit.
Use of motorized vehicles prohibited. Deer - wild hog - gun - Young Sportsman - One hunt. Nov 6–7. One
deer, either sex (bonus deer). Wild hogs, no limit.
Deer - wild hog - gun - Two hunts. Nov. 20–30, Dec. 17–26. Two deer,
buck only (bonus deer). Wild hogs, no limit.
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Archery equipment only for
deer hunting; archers must also comply with legal blaze orange require-
ments during muzzleloader and gun seasons. Deer season closes Dec. 17. Bear - wild hog - gun - dogs permitted - Four hunts. Oct.
2–3, 9–10, Nov. 1–4, Dec. 2–15. One bear, either sex. Wild hog, no limit.
Small Game Hunting confined to that area outside the Ocoee and Tellico Bear Re-
Small game season is Dec. 18 – last day of Feb., except squirrel serves. Party Dog Area closed during scheduled quota party dog hunts.
season is also open from last Sat. in Aug. to Sep. 24 and during the spring
squirrel season. Dogs are not permitted during spring squirrel season.
Bear - wild hog - gun - party dog hunts - Four hunts.
Oct. 2–3, 9–10, Nov. 1–2, Dec. 2–3. Hunter quota, 75 permits per party.
Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15. One party permitted in each of the following areas: Upper Tellico,
Lower Tellico, Upper Bald River, and Lower Bald River. One bear, either
305-South CHEROKEE sex. Wild hogs, no limit. Non-hunting youth under the age of 13 may
along the Tennessee-North Carolina state line south of accompany an adult hunter (18 years old or older) who has a valid party
the Great Smoky Mountains National Park • 250,000 acres hunt permit. Juveniles must also comply with all regulations specified for
Region III Office (931) 484-9571 • bg permitted hunters.
Includes former Ocoee and Tellico Units. Bear reserves are closed to all big
game hunting when the bear season is open on the South Cherokee. It is illegal
to possess firearms with any breed of dog other than pointing breeds during
daylight hours, excluding bear and wild hog season, except as provided. Chero-
CHEROKEE
kee WMA Nonquota Big Game permit (Type 095, Type 167 or Type 094) or
Sportsman License required to hunt the nonquota big game hunts. Some roads PARTY HUNT
COMPARTMENTS
normally open to public travel may be closed from Dec. 15–March 31.
Upper Tellico
South Cherokee The portion of the Tellico River drainage lying north of the
Tellico River Road, south of the North River Road and west
BEAR RESERVES of the North Carolina line.
Ocoee Bear Reserve Lower Bald River

The Cherokee Wildlife Management Area and private inholdings That portion of the Bald River and Tellico River drainages
bounded on the north by Ocoee Lake and Ocoee River, on the lying south of the Tellico River Road, and north of the Holly
south by the Tennessee/Georgia state line and on the east and Flats Road.
west by the National Forest Boundary. Lower Tellico
Tellico Bear Reserve That portion of the Tellico River drainage lying east of Turkey
The Cherokee Wildlife Management Area in Monroe County Creek, north of the Tellico River Road, west of the North
that lies north of the Tellico-Robbinsville Road, east of Forest Carolina state line, and south of the Tellico-Robbinsville
Service Road 35, south of Forest Service Road 26 and west of Road.
the ridge running from Farr Gap through Little Fodderstack to Upper Bald River
Big Fodderstack and following the North Carolina state line to That portion of the Bald River and Tellico River drainages
the Tellico-Robbinsville Road. lying south of the Tellico River road, south of the Holly Flats
For other bear reserves, see page 67. Road, and north of the North Carolina state line.

Sportsman hunters may hunt blind sites during the youth waterfowl
Region III
Opossum - raccoon - Outside of Tellico and Ocoee Bear season on a first come, first serve basis.
Reserves Nov. 8–17, Dec. 27–Feb. 15. Tellico and Ocoee Bear Reserves
open for raccoon dog training, Dec. 27–Feb. 15. .22 caliber short, and Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15 except closed during the late duck
long rifle are the only legal firearms on a raccoon hunt. season.
Trapping - Jan. 1–Feb. 15 307-CORDELL HULL

Jackson/Smith counties • 25,000 acres
includes all property posted and painted with
Bear Training - Sep. 9–14. No bears may be harvested. No fire- Corps of Engineer and/or TWRA signs
arms or archery equipment may be possessed. No training in reserves. Gary Black (931) 484-9571 • SG, WF, BG
Big Game Small Game

Shooting ranges - Open daylight hours only (see page 40).
Safety Zone - On the Cherokee WMA, hunting or discharging a firearm Same as statewide seasons except deer hunting ends on Dec. 17.
is prohibited within 150 yards of a developed recreation area, camp-
site, residence, building, occupied area, across or on a National Forest
(931) 484-9571
system road. Contact the appropriate U.S. Forest Service office for more Wheelchair-Bound Hunter Zone - That area in the old “Corps
information. of Engineers Roaring River Campground” area of Cordell Hull WMA
Horseback riding - Horseback riding on properties owned by the U.S. (north of Hwy. 135, north of Roaring River, south and east of Hwy 85,
Forest Service shall be the same as U.S. Forest Service regulations. Con- and west of old Roaring River Iron Bridge Road).
tact the U.S. Forest Service (423-476-9700). On those properties owned Turkey - Wheelchair-bound zone (that portion of Cordell Hull WMA
or leased by the TWRA, horseback riding is only allowed upon roads known as the Old Roaring River Campground, as posted) - Apr. 2–
opened for vehicle travel. No riding off road into openings, fields, trails May 15. Wheelchair-bound hunters only. Two turkeys, either sex (bonus
or through streams. birds).
Dog Training - Dog training prohibited unless otherwise specified. The Deer - gun/archery - Wheelchair-bound hunter zone - Nov. 20–21.
use or possession of any electronic tracking devices from Mar. 1–Aug. 15 Bag limit same as statewide, either sex (bonus deer). Wheelchair-bound
is illegal. hunters only.
306-CHICKAMAUGA
Bradley/Hamilton/McMinn/Meigs/Rhea counties • 4,000
acres
Soddy Creek, Sale Creek,
Shelton Bottoms, Mud Creek,
New Bethal, Moon Island, Cottonport,
Washington Ferry, Goodfield Creek,
Gillespie Bend, Agency Creek,
Sugar Creek, South Mouse Creek Units
Rob Klippel (423) 334-4788 • NP
Big Game Small Game
Same as statewide seasons. No waterfowl hunters permitted on units

from two hours after legal shooting hours have ended until 4:00 a.m. the
following day during the entire statewide duck season(s).
Candies Creek, Johnson Bottoms,
Rogers Creek, Yellow Creek Units
Jason Jackson (423) 614-3018 • SG, WF, BG
Big Game Small Game
Same as statewide seasons, except closed to all forms of trespass, fishing,

trapping and hunting of all species other than waterfowl during the
statewide duck season(s).
Waterfowl hunting permitted on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday,

Sunday and the first and last day of the duck season. Waterfowl hunting
ends at 3:00 p.m. each day. No waterfowl hunters or other activities
permitted on units from two hours after legal shooting hours have ended
until 4:00 a.m. the following day during the duck seasons. Hunting is
allowed only from registered blinds sites. Blind sites and hunting dates
will be allocated through a computer drawing held in October. Quota
application period runs from Sep. 8–Oct. 13. Hunters selected for a blind
site may bring up to three additional hunters. No more than four hunters
per blind. No blind site may be hunted unless the hunter selected for that
assigned blind site and date is present. Hunters may leave in place decoys
and a temporary blind at their blind site during their assigned hunt
date, but must remove all items at the end of their last hunt date. Young

308-CORDELL HULL REFUGE 311-FALL CREEK FALLS STATE PARK
(931) 484-9571
Jackson County • 600 acres Bledsoe/Van Buren counties • 7,000 acres

near Gainesboro between Freestate Bridge Hwy 85A off Hwy. 30 between Pikeville and Spencer
and Hwy 56 Bridge Region III Office (931) 484-9571 • BG
Gary Black (931) 484-9571 • SG, wf, bg
All hunters are required to register and obtain a free permit at the park
Public use including all forms of trespass and hunting is prohibited from headquarters (423) 881-5298. Dog training prohibited. Vehicle parking
Nov. 15 – last day of Feb., except as otherwise indicated. Public entry per- restricted to designated parking areas only during the hunting season. No
mitted while on the main river channel passing through the refuge. Fishing parking allowed on roadside grass. All deer and turkey hunters must sign
by boat allowed during refuge closure. register at the horse stables before hunting.
Big Game Small Game

Closed to quail hunting. Squirrel - Dec. 1 – last day of Feb. Shotguns only.
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. All seasons closed during
refuge closure date, including dog training. Deer - archery - One hunt. Nov. 6–8. 300 hunter quota. Two deer,
Region III
no more than one antlered (bonus deer).

Deer - archery - Sep. 27–Oct. 29. Deer - archery - One hunt. Nov. 9–14. Two deer, no more than one
antlered (bonus deer).
Deer - archery - wheelchair-bound - Sep. 25–26. One deer, either
sex (bonus deer). Turkey - archery - Apr. 9–17. One turkey per day, not to exceed
Deer - gun/archery - wheelchair-bound - Nov. 6–7. One deer, either sex two turkeys (bonus bird).
(bonus deer).
312-FOURTH FRACTIONAL TOWNSHIP
Polk County • 1,107 acres
Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15, daylight hours only. near Copper Hill
Region III Office (931) 484-9571 • NP
309-CUMMINGS COVE
Hamilton/Marion counties • 1,200 acres ATVs and motorcycles prohibited.
Region iii office (931) 484-9571 • sg, wf, bG
Big Game Small Game
There is currently no public access for Cummings Cove. The only access at
present is through private properties with the permission from the various Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Big game is archery-only.
landowners. TWRA is working on solving this problem, but this situation Archers must comply with legal blaze orange requirements during
may not be resolved before the 2010-11 hunting season. muzzleloader and gun seasons. Beagles and pointing breed dogs only.
Shotguns only, with No. 6 shot or smaller for small game. Dogs are not
Big Game Small Game permitted during spring squirrel season.

Dog training - beagles and pointing breeds only.
Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15. 313-HIWASSEE REFUGE

Meigs/Rhea counties • 2,500 acres
310-EDGAR EVINS STATE PARK on Chickamauga Reservoir
DeKalb County • 6,000 acres WMA Office (423) 614-3018 • SG, WF, BG
on Center Hill Lake
Region III Office (931) 484-9571 • NP Refuge is closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 through the
last day of Feb., except the wildlife viewing area is open year-round. Public
Big Game Small Game entry and fishing is permitted while on the main river channel passing
through the refuge.
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to spring squirrel.
Closed to dog training.
Closed to spring and fall squirrel hunting on the Hiwassee
Island.
refuge closure date unless otherwise indicated. Nontoxic shot approved
by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is required for small game hunt-
ing. Small game hunting and dog training is closed at sunset on the day
before and during scheduled big game hunts, unless special exception is
indicated.
Big Catch? Trophy Buck?

Dove - Sep. 1, 4. Noon to sunset only on Sep. 1. No access permit-
J.F. Griffin Publishing welcomes your ted by boat.
digital photo submissions for possible
publication in our hunting and fishing
Dove - Young Sportsman - Sep. 11. Noon to sunset only. No ac-
regulation guides. Please send high- cess permitted by boat. Hunters must pre-register for hunt online. Regis-
resolution images for consideration to tration and hunt information will be available at www.tnwildlife.org.
production@jfgriffin.com.
Squirrel - Fourth Saturday in Aug. – second Saturday in Sep.

Region III
Opossum - raccoon - Sep. 11–Nov. 13. Hunting on Tuesday Deer - Same as statewide Unit A season. Closed to county non-
and Wednesday nights only. Two raccoons per person per night. quota antlerless deer hunts.
Deer - archery - One hunt. Sep. 24–26. 250 hunter quota. Two Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15.
deer, either sex (bonus deer).
Deer - archery - One hunt. Oct. 8–10. Two deer, either sex (bonus deer). 318-NORTH CHICKAMAUGA CREEK
Hamilton County • 5,400 acres
Deer - muzzleloader - One hunt. Oct. 22–24. 200 hunter quota. Two Region III Office (931) 484-9571 • SG, wf, bg
deer, either sex (bonus deer).
Deer - muzzleloader - One hunt. Nov. 12–14. 150 hunter quota. Two Hixson, Rogers, Sutton, Thrasher
deer, either sex (bonus deer). Bottoms, Vandergriff, and Varner Units.
Also includes North Chickamauga Creek
Deer - shotgun/muzzleloader - Young Sportsman - One hunt. Sep. 18– Gorge State Natural Area
19. 100 hunter quota. Two deer, either sex (bonus deer).
No motorized vehicles outside parking areas. Area closed after sunset except
for opossum and raccoon hunters. Trespass prohibited by non-hunters on
(931) 484-9571
Wood duck/teal, Canada goose - Same as statewide September hunt days, except on North Chickamauga Creek Gorge SNA. Dogs are not
seasons. No waterfowl hunters allowed on refuge from two hours after permitted on North Chickamauga Creek Gorge SNA.
shooting hours have ended until 4:00 a.m. the following day.
Big Game Small Game
Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15, daylight hours only. Closed to quail hunting.
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. All hunting ends on Jan. 31
Retriever field trials - Pre-approved by area manager at least 30 days in except for spring squirrel and spring turkey. The bag limit for rabbits is 3
advance of trial dates. per day. Shotguns loaded with #4 shot or smaller only (except waterfowl).
Hunting allowed only on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, unless excep-
314-JACKSON SWAMP tion is indicated.
Overton County • 203 acres
Region III Office (931) 484-9571 • SG, WF, BG
Dove - Sep. 1 and every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of the
Big Game Small Game statewide dove season. Noon until sunset only. No dove hunters or dove
Closed to quail hunting. hunting equipment on dove fields prior to 7:00 a.m. on opening day of
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. the first segment of the dove season.
Deer - Archery equipment only. Archers must comply with the

big game hunter orange requirements during the statewide deer gun or
315-KEYES-HARRISON muzzleloader hunts.
Cumberland County • 1,740 acres
Region III Office (931) 484-9571 • NP Turkey - Hunting ends at noon each day.
Big Game Small Game

Waterfowl hunting - Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and the first
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Dogs are not permitted dur- and last day of the statewide season, including the youth waterfowl
ing spring squirrel season. season. Shotguns loaded with BBB shot or smaller. Hunting ends at noon
each day including the youth waterfowl season. Hunting from tempo-
rary blinds only. No blinds, blind materials, boats, or decoys may be left
Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15. overnight.
316-Luper Mountain
Trapping - Friday before Thanksgiving – Jan. 31. Traps must be
Cumberland County • 2,070 acres
checked daily. North Chickamauga Creek Gorge SNA closed to trapping.
Big Game Small Game Dog training - Sep. 1–Jan. 31, except closed to training during the
late duck season. Dog training not permitted on North Chickamauga
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Dogs are not permitted dur- Creek Gorge SNA.
ing spring squirrel season.
Patton Unit
All motorized vehicles must stay on main road while transiting the area.
Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15. Possession of alcoholic beverages prohibited.
317-MT. ROOSEVELT
Big Game Small Game
Cumberland/Roane/Morgan counties • 11,000 acres
Big Game Small Game
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to all nonhunting

activities during big game hunts.

319-OAK RIDGE
(931) 484-9571
Roane/Anderson counties • 37,000 acres Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15.

Jim Evans (865) 576-2380 • SG, wf, bg
321-PEA RIDGE
Shotguns, muzzleloading rifles and archery equipment only. On big game DeKalb County • 1,550 acres
quota hunts and on approved scouting days for all zones, except Tower Region III Office (931) 484-9571 • SG, BG
Shielding and Chestnut Ridge/Park City Road Zone, one non-hunting juve-
nile under the age of 16 may accompany an adult hunter (18 years old or Big Game Small Game
older) who has a valid WMA quota permit. During deer hunts, non-hunting Closed to quail hunting.
juveniles must also comply with fluorescent orange regulations specified for Same as statewide seasons.
legal hunters. No boat access except for Haw Ridge Park during deer hunts
and waterfowl hunters accessing Solway and Freels Bend on Sep. 4, 6, 11
and Saturdays during October Canada Goose season. Except for the spring Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15.
turkey season, all big game hunters must wear fluorescent orange during all
hunts, including archery hunters in the archery-only zones. Hunters must 322-PICKETT STATE FOREST
Region III
carry, at all times, hunting license and permit, valid picture identification Pickett County • 11,000 acres
(youth excluded), and signed current hunt map. Dog training prohibited. Region III Office (931) 484-9571 • NP
Hunters are required to check out big game at WMA check station.
Big Game Small Game
Deer scouting dates - 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Oct. 16 for the Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to wild hog hunting
Oct. 23–24 permit holders and approved youths only; Nov. 6 for the with dogs.
Nov. 13–14 permit holders and approved youths only; Dec. 4 for the Dec.
11–12 permit holders and approved youths only.
Deer - shotgun/muzzleloader - gun zones only - Three hunts. Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15.
Oct. 23–24, Nov. 13–14, and Dec. 11–12. 450 hunter quota. Two deer, no
more than one antlered (bonus deer). 323-PRENTICE COOPER
STATE FOREST
Deer - archery - Park City Road, Chestnut Ridge Zone - Three hunts.
Oct. 23–24, Nov. 13–14, and Dec. 11–12. 250 hunter quota. Two deer, no Marion County • 24,000 acres
more than one antlered (bonus deer). One turkey, either sex. on Hwy. 27 five miles east of Powell’s Crossroads
Clint Smith (423) 658-0298 • SG, BG
Deer - archery - Poplar Creek Road Zone - Three hunts. Oct. 23–24,
Nov. 13–14, and Dec. 11–12. 175 hunter quota. Two deer, no more than Unauthorized entry or presence is prohibited between sunset and sunrise.
one antlered (bonus deer). One turkey, either sex. ORVs, horseback riding, bicycles, and all other vehicles are restricted to roads,
Deer - archery - Tower Shielding Zone - Three hunts. Oct. 23–24, Nov. trails or routes designated for their use. Organized competition events for
13–14, and Dec. 11–12. 250 hunter quota. Two deer, no more than one motorized vehicles is prohibited. The maximum noise limit for all motorized
antlered (bonus deer). One turkey, either sex. vehicles is 86 dBa, as measured 50 feet from the exhaust, except as otherwise
permitted. Reckless operation of motorized and non-motorized vehicles is
prohibited. Reckless operation is defined as operating a vehicle in a reckless or
Turkey - Two hunts. Apr. 9–10, 16–17. 225 hunter quota. One negligent manner as to endanger the life and limb of others, or property or de-
turkey (bonus bird). Hunting ends at noon daily. Successful hunters must velopments of the State, or property of any person. The maximum speed limit
be at the check station by 1:00 p.m. Hunts subject to cancellation for is 25 mph or less if otherwise posted. All side roads and trails will be closed to
national security reasons. Hunting area may be reduced. Turkey scouting motorized vehicles Dec. 20–Mar. 15. Big game hunters are required to check
date is 7:00 a.m. to noon Apr. 2 for the Apr. 9–10 and Apr. 16–17 permit out big game at the WMA check station when station is in operation.
holders and approved youths only.
Small Game
Closed to quail hunting.
Waterfowl - One half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunting on
Solway and Freels Bend only from the shoreline to Solway Bend Farm Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Small game hunting and
Road and from the shoreline to Freels Bend Farm Road. Access by boat dog training will close at sunset the day before and during scheduled big
from Melton Hill Reservoir only. Hunting from temporary blinds only. game hunts unless otherwise indicated.
Wood Duck /Teal - Sep. 11
Fox - opossum - raccoon - Third Friday in Oct. through
Canada Goose - Sep. 4, 6, 11 and Saturdays during the October Canada
Jan. 30, except hunting limited to Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
goose season.
nights only. Closed at sunset the day before and during scheduled big
game hunts. Bag limit is one per party, per night.
320-PAINT ROCK REFUGE
Roane County • 1,600 acres
on Watts Bar Lake Deer - archery - One hunt. Sep. 18–20. 500 hunter quota. Two
Rob Klippel (865) 717-0579 • NP deer, no more than one antlered (bonus deer).
Deer - archery - One hunt. Sep. 21–26. Two deer, no more than one
Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 – last day of Feb. Pub- antlered (bonus deer). No area checking station operated.
lic entry and fishing is permitted while on the main river channel passing
through the refuge. Deer - muzzleloader/archery - One hunt. Oct. 14–16. 350 hunter quota.
Two deer, no more than one antlered (bonus deer).
Big Game Small Game Deer - gun/archery - Young Sportsman - One hunt. Oct. 30–31. Two
deer, no more than one antlered (bonus deer).
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. All seasons closed during Deer - gun/archery - One hunt. Nov. 5–7. One deer, buck only (bonus deer).
refuge closure date, including dog training. Archery equipment only for
deer; archers must comply with legal blaze orange requirements during Deer - gun/archery - One hunt. Nov. 27–Dec. 2. Two deer, buck only
muzzleloader and gun seasons. Shotguns only for small game. (bonus deer).

Region III
Turkey - Six hunts. Apr. 5–7, 8–10, 13–15, 21–23, 26–28, Apr. 29– Deer - shotgun/archery - Young Sportsman - One hunt. Oct. 23.
May 1. One turkey per hunt, not to exceed four turkeys. 35 hunter quota. One deer, either sex (bonus deer).
Trapping - Dec. 16–28. Dog training - Closed during field trials and big game hunts.
Daylight hours only.
Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15. Field trials - Sep. 1–Apr. 15. Trials must be scheduled with area man-
ager and special field trial permit obtained from the Region III Office
(931-484-9571) at least 30 days prior to trial dates. Field trial gallery
Shooting Range - See page 40. must be kept out of standing or planted crops by marshals provided by
sponsoring clubs.
324-Skinner Mountain
CHOTA REFUGE UNIT
Fentress County • 4,193 acres
That portion from LTRM 26.0 upstream to the Hiwassee-Alcoa Powerline
at LTRM 29.7
Big Game Small Game Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 – last day of Feb.
(931) 484-9571
except in designated observation areas.
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to wild hog hunting
with dogs. Big Game Small Game
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. All seasons closed dur-

Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15. ing refuge closure date. All small game hunting is Young Sportsman/
325-STANDING STONE STATE FOREST Adult only. Youths must be accompanied by a licensed adult who may
also hunt. Non-toxic shot approved by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Overton County • 8,764 acres required for small game hunting as posted.
Big Game Small Game Quail - rabbit - Nov. 1–14.
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to wild hog hunting

with dogs. Dog training - Rabbit and quail: Sep. 1–Oct. 31. All other: Mar. 1–
Oct 31, daylight hours only.
Field trials - Feb. 15–Oct. 31. Trials must be scheduled with area man-
Deer - Same as statewide seasons, except buck-only bag limit dur- ager and special field trial permit must be obtained from the Region III
ing the muzzleloader seasons. Closed to county special season antlerless Office (931-484-9571) at least 30 days prior to trial dates.
hunts.
327-THE BOILS
Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15. Jackson County • 119 acres
Region iii • (931) 484-9571 • sg, wf, bg
326-TELLICO LAKE
Big Game Small Game
Monroe County • 8,000 acres Closed to quail hunting.
David Whitehead (423) 884-6767 • SG, BG
Field trial permit required.
Big Game Small Game
328-Volunteer Army
All areas except Chota and McGhee-Carson units are same as state-
Ammunition Plant
wide seasons. No blinds, blind materials, boats, or decoys may be left
overnight. Hamilton County • 1800 acres
Region iii Office • (931) 484-9571 • sg, wf, bg
McGHEE-CARSON UNIT
That peninsula of Fort Loudoun Historic Park at Little Tennessee River Mile Hunters are required to check out big game at WMA check station when
[LTRM] 21.0. check station is in operation. Closed to dog training.
All small game hunting is Young Sportsman (ages 6–16) only. Youths must be
accompanied by a licensed adult, 21 years of age or older, who may also hunt. Deer - turkey - archery - Two hunts. Dec. 4–5, 11–12. 80
hunter quota. Two deer, either sex, first deer harvested must be antlerless
Horses - Permitted except on freshly planted fields, standing crops and
(bonus deer). One turkey, either sex.
special areas as posted.
Dove - Young Sportsman - Sep. 6. Opens at noon.
Squirrel - shotgun/archery - Young Sportsman - Each Saturday

and Sunday during the statewide seasons except closed during scheduled
field trials and big game hunts. No spring squirrel season.

329-WATTS BAR
(931) 484-9571
Small Game
Roane County • 3,880 acres Closed to quail hunting.
primarily on islands and access areas on Watts Bar Lake Same as statewide season, except as noted. Small game seasons closed in
Region III Office (931) 484-9571 • NP Wetland Zone from Nov. 15 – last day of Feb. Small game hunting closes
at sunset the day before and during scheduled big game hunts.
Big Game Small Game
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Waterfowl hunting allowed Rabbit - Same as statewide except bag limit is 3 per day.
from temporary blinds only. No blinds, blind materials, boats, or decoys
may be left overnight.
Dove - Young Sportsman - Sep. 4. Noon to sunset.
Dove - Sep. 5–25.
Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15. Opossum - raccoon - Same as statewide seasons except
Iron Hill Island • NP
Region III
closed after Nov. 14. Hunting permitted on Wednesdays and Thursdays

only, sunset to sunrise. All dogs need to be removed from the area prior
LONG ISLAND UNIT • SG, WF, BG to sunrise on Friday. Raccoon bag limit, one per party per night. No limit
THIEF NECK ISLAND UNIT • NP on opossums.
Big Game Small Game
Deer - Antlered deer must have a minimum of 4 points on one
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Deer is archery only, except antler or a 15 inch minimum outside spread.
juveniles may use shotgun/muzzleloader/archery equipment during the
Young Sportsman hunts. Centerfire rifles prohibited. Small game hunt- Deer - turkey - archery - Two hunts. Oct. 2–3, 16–17. 100
ing is archery and shotgun only. Small game hunting and dog training hunter quota. Two deer, no more than one antlered (bonus deer). One
closed at sunset on the day before and during scheduled deer and turkey turkey, either sex.
hunts on Thief Neck Island Unit.
Deer - gun/archery - Young Sportsman - Two hunts. Oct. 9–10,

Trapping - Same as statewide except closed during the duck sea-
Oct. 30–31. 75 hunter quota. Two deer, only one antlered (bonus deer).
son on Long Island Unit.
Deer - muzzleloader/archery - One hunt. Oct. 23–24. 50 hunter quota.
330-YUCHI REFUGE One deer, either sex (bonus deer).
Rhea County • 2,364 Acres Deer - gun/archery - One hunt. Nov. 6–7. 50 hunter quota. One deer,
Bernie Swiney (423) 365-9166 • SG, WF, bg either sex (bonus deer).
Non-toxic shot only in Wetland Zone. Wetland Zone closed to all forms
of public use, including all forms of trespass, from Nov. 15 – the last day of Deer - gun - wheelchair-bound only - One hunt. Nov. 13–14. One
Feb. No boat access. No ATV, ORV, or horseback riding permitted. deer, either sex (bonus deer).
On big game quota hunts, one non-hunting juvenile under the age of
16 may accompany an adult hunter (18 years or older) who has a valid Turkey - Five hunts. Mar. 25–27, Apr. 8–10, 15–17, 19–21, 26–28.
WMA quota permit. During deer gun hunts, non-hunting juveniles must 10 hunter quota. One turkey (bonus bird). Hunting ends at noon each
also comply with fluorescent orange regulations specified for legal hunters. day. No access by boat. Walk-in only.
Hunters required to check out big game at WMA check station when check
station is in operation.
Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15 in Upland Zone. Sep. 1–Nov. 14
and Mar. 1–15 in Wetland Zone. Daylight hours only. No fox or coyote
chasing. No dog training one day before and during scheduled big game
hunts.
Retriever field trials - Must be pre-approved by area manager at least 30
days in advance of trial dates.
On some WMAs, antlered bucks legal

15 inches for harvest must have an outside
antler spread of 15 inches or larger.
When judging the size of antlers
in the field, remember the general
guideline that if the outside antler
spread is wider than the buck’s ears,
then the outside antler spread is at
least 15 inches.

Region IV
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401-BUFFALO SPRINGS
Grainger County • 342 acres
Region IV Office (423) 587-7037 • SG, BG Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Only pointing breed dogs
are allowed in the bear reserve one day before and during bear hunts.
Waterfall parking area closed one hour after sunset until one hour before Small game hunters (except raccoon and opossum hunters between
sunrise. Use or possession of alcohol is prohibited in the waterfall area. sunset and sunrise) must wear 500 square inches of fluorescent orange
during muzzleloader and gun season.
Big Game Small Game
Same as statewide seasons. Dove hunting is first come, first serve and Opossum - raccoon - Oct. 14 – last day in Feb. except
from staked positions only. closed Nov. 1–4, Nov. 25–28 and Dec. 2–15 in all bear reserves.
402-North CHEROKEE
along the Tennessee-North Carolina
state line
North Cherokee
Region IV Office (423) 587-7037 • bg BEAR RESERVES
Cherokee WMA Nonquota Big Game permit (Type 095, Type 167 or Type Wild hog hunting with dogs and bear hunting are not permitted in
094) or Sportsman License required to hunt the nonquota big game hunts. the following bear reserves unless a special exception is provided
Some roads normally open to public travel may be closed from Dec. 15–
by proclamation. Wild hog season is closed during bear season.
March 31.
Andrew Johnson Bear Reserve
Shooting ranges - Open daylight hours only (see page 40). The Cherokee Wildlife Management Area and private inholdings
lying southwest of Hwy. 70, east of Hwy. 107 and north of
Safety Zone - On the Cherokee WMA, hunting or discharging a firearm Hwys. 25-70.
is prohibited within 150 yards of a developed recreation area, camp-
site, residence, building, occupied area, across or on a National Forest Kettlefoot Bear Reserve
system road. Contact the appropriate U.S. Forest Service office for more The Cherokee Wildlife Management area and private inholdings
information. lying north of Hwy. 421, east of South Holston Lake, south of
Horseback riding - Horseback riding on properties owned by the U.S. the Tennessee-Virginia line, and west of Hwy. 91.
Forest Service shall be the same as U.S. Forest Service regulations. Con-
tact the U.S. Forest Service (423-476-9700). On those properties owned Laurel Fork Bear Reserve
or leased by the TWRA, horseback riding is only allowed upon roads The Cherokee Wildlife Management area and private inholdings
opened for vehicle travel. No riding off road into openings, fields, trails lying south of Hwy. 321, west of Poga Road, west of the
or through streams. Tennessee-North Carolina line, and north of Hwy
Dog Training - Dog training prohibited unless otherwise specified. The
use or possession of any electronic tracking devices from Mar. 1–Aug. 15 Unicoi Bear Reserve
is illegal. The Cherokee Wildlife Management Area lying west of U.S.
Hwy. 23, and the Devils Fork Road, north of the Tennessee/
NORTH CHEROKEE
North Carolina state line, east of the Horse Creek Road to
Cherokee WMA north of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hwy. 107 and south of Hwy. 107 to Erwin.
On property owned or leased by the TWRA, ATV and OHV operation is For other bear reserves, see page 60.
prohibited.

wma
(423) 587-7037
Deer - Same as statewide seasons except closed to special season Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15, daylight hours only, pointing breed
antlerless deer hunts. dogs prohibited. Closed at sunset the day before and during scheduled
big game hunts unless otherwise specified.
Bear - Same as statewide seasons, except closed Sep. 25–Oct. 15.
Closed in the bear reserves. Shooting range - See page 40.
404-COVE CREEK
Wild hog - Closed in the bear reserves during bear season.
Campbell County • 2,450 acres
Region IV Office (423) 587-7037 • SG, BG
Bear Dog Training - Sep. 7–Sep. 19. May train in daytime or at
night. No bears may be harvested. No firearms or archery equipment Big Game Small Game
may be possessed. No training in the bear reserves.
403-CHUCK SWAN STATE FOREST
Region IV
Union/Campbell counties • 24,444 acres 405-FOOTHILLS

near Maynardville Blount County • 11,000 acres
John Mike (865) 278-3248 • SG, BG Bill Smith (865) 856-9711 • SG, BG
Deer driving, loud noises, and harassment on all deer hunts is prohibited. Motorized vehicles and horseback riding prohibited.
Entering the WMA from Norris Lake during the deer and turkey hunts
is prohibited. Guides prohibited on all hunts. Horses, ATVs, bicycles, Big Game Small Game
non-licensed passenger vehicles and motorcycles are prohibited on the
main forest road. ORV, horseback riding, bicycles, and all other vehicles Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. The use of and/or possession
are restricted to roads marked “open to vehicular traffic.” Speed limit is 25 of any tracking device for dogs from Mar. 1 to Aug. 31 is not permitted.
mph. Organized competition events for motorized/non-motorized vehicles
prohibited. Reckless operation of motorized and non-motorized vehicles
prohibited. Reckless operation is defined as operating a vehicle in a reckless Opossum - raccoon - Nov. 6–Jan. 7.
or negligent manner as to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person
or damage TWRA property or developments. Maximum noise limit of 86 406-FORKS OF THE RIVER
dBs for all motorized vehicles as measured at 50 feet from the exhaust. Knox County • 450 acres
east of Knoxville
Bill Smith (865) 856-9711 • sg, bg
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to hunting March 1 No motorcycle and/or ATV riding. No target practice. Closed one hour after
through the 4th Friday in August except for spring turkey and spring sunset to one hour before sunrise except for raccoon and opossum hunters
squirrel hunting. Small game hunting will close at sunset the day before and scheduled events. Bicycles are restricted to greenway trail from Sep. 1 –
and during scheduled big game hunts unless otherwise specified. Water- the last day of Feb. Paintball guns and accessories prohibited. All animals
fowl is closed as posted. accompanied by a non-hunting person are required to be leashed.
Big Game Small Game

Raccoon - Seven 1-night hunts. Nov. 6–12. Hunters must check
out by 1:00 a.m. All raccoons must be checked out. One raccoon per
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. All hunting is closed from
party. Party defined as all occupants of a single vehicle.
Mar. 1 – fourth Friday in Aug. except for spring squirrel and spring tur-
key seasons. Shotguns, muzzleloaders, and archery equipment only.
Deer - turkey - archery - Two hunts. Oct. 15–16, 22–23.
800 hunter quota. One deer, either sex (bonus deer). One turkey, either
Dove - Sep. 1, 4, 6 and every day thereafter during the statewide
sex.
dove seasons. Field capacity is 150 hunters. Pigeon open during dove
hunts only.
Deer - gun/archery - Young Sportsman - One hunt. Oct. 30–31.
200 hunter quota. One deer, either sex (bonus deer).
Waterfowl - Closed in September.
Deer - gun/archery - Two hunts. Dec. 3–4, 10–11. 750 hunter quota.
One deer, buck only (bonus deer). 407-FORT LOUDOUN
Deer - muzzleloader/archery - One hunt. Nov. 26–27. 750 hunter quota. Knox county • 492 acres
One deer, buck only (bonus deer). lands owned by the TVA and public waters of Fort Loudoun
Reservoir between TRM 638.5 and TRM 649.5 as posted
Region IV office (423) 587-7037 • NP
Turkey - shotgun/archery - Three hunts. Oct. 1–2, 8–9, Dec.
17–18. 125 hunter quota. One turkey, either sex.
Waterfowl - Same as statewide season except open only on
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, one half hour before sunrise until noon.
Turkey - Seven hunts. Mar. 31–Apr. 2, Apr. 7–9, 14–16, 21–23, Shot size BBB or smaller required.
28–30, May 5–7, 12–14. 125 hunter quota. One turkey per hunt (bonus
bird). Hunters must sign in and out at the checking station. Hunting ends
at noon each day. Hunter must be at check station by 1:00 p.m.
Trapping - Jan. 8–31 - (no raccoon) - Quota, 1 party per com-

partment. Trappers must apply at WMA office for permit. No snares or
conibear traps. Trappers must report catch annually.

408-HENDERSON ISLAND REFUGE JOACHIM BIBLE REFUGE UNIT
Region IV
Jefferson County • 300 acres That portion of Lick Creek WMA between Murray Bridge
on Douglas Reservoir between river miles 42 and 44 Road and South Mohawk Road.
David Sams (423) 235-4882 • sg, bg
Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 – last day of Feb.
Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 – last day of Feb. ex- except in designated observation areas.
cept as otherwise indicated. Designated observation area open year-round.
Public entry and fishing permitted while in the main river channel passing Big Game Small Game
through the refuge. Horses prohibited.
Same as statewide, except as noted. All seasons closed during refuge
Big Game Small Game closure date. All small game hunting is Young Sportsman (ages 6–16).
Youths must be accompanied by a licensed adult, 21 years of age or older,
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. All seasons closed during who may also hunt. Nontoxic shot approved by the US Fish & Wildlife
refuge closure date. All small game hunting is Young Sportsman only Service is required for small game hunting if posted.
(ages 6–16). Youths must be accompanied by a licensed adult, 21 years
of age or older, who may also hunt. Non-toxic shot approved by the U.S. Dove - Sep. 4, 6 and every day thereafter during the first and
Fish & Wildlife Service required for small game hunting if posted.
(423) 587-7037
second segments.
Quail - rabbit - Nov. 1–14. Quail - rabbit - Nov. 1–14.
Dog training - Rabbit and quail: Sep. 1–Oct. 31. All other: Mar. 1– Dog training - rabbit and quail - Sep. 1–Oct. 31. All other:
Oct. 31, daylight hours only. Mar. 1–Oct. 31, daylight hours only.
409-KYKER BOTTOMS REFUGE 412-NOLICHUCKY
Blount County • 350 acres Greene County • 1,000 acres
Bill Smith (865) 856-9711 • SG ten miles south of Greeneville
Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 – last day of Feb. David Sams (423) 235-4882 • SG, wf, Bg
except in designated observation areas.
Big Game Small Game
Big Game Small Game

refuge closure date. All small game hunting is Young Sportsman only
(ages 6-16). Youths must be accompanied by a licensed adult, 21 years of The YHM Sportsman Series
age or older, who may also hunt. Non-toxic shot required for small game
hunting as posted.
Hunting Rifle. Available in:
7.62x39mm, 6.8mm,
Dove - Sep. 4, 6 and every day thereafter during the first and and 5.56mm
second segments.
Quail - rabbit - Nov. 1–14.
Dog training - Rabbit and quail: Sep. 1–Oct. 31. All other: Mar. 1–
Oct 31, daylight hours only.
410-KYLES FORD
Hancock/hawkins County • 1,000 acres
David Sams (423) 235-4882 • SG, wf, bg
Big Game Small Game
411-LICK CREEK BOTTOMS

Greene County • 1,400 acres
David Sams (423) 235-4882 • SG, wf, bg
Big Game Small Game
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Waterfowl closed as posted.

Non-toxic shot is required for small game hunting as posted. No blinds, See Your Local Dealer to Purchase
blind materials, boats or decoys may be left overnight.
877-892-6533 (toll-free)
Dove - Sep. 1, 4, 6 and every day thereafter during the statewide www.YHM.net
dove seasons. Nov. 4 morning youth/adult. Realtree AP HD © 2006 of Jordan OutdoorEnterprises, Ltd., all rights reserved.

413-North Cumberland
ANDERSON, Campbell, morgan Elk - gun/archery - One hunt. Oct. 18–22, hunter quota 5. One elk,
(423) 587-7037
AND Scott counties • 146,000 acres bull only. Application for the 2011 hunt will be available in early spring.
ROYAL BLUE, SUNDQUIST & NEW RIVER UNITS

35 miles north of Knoxville Trapping - Beaver trapping is prohibited.
Stan Stooksbury (423) 566-8557 • SG, BG
OHV Information - Rusty Dunn (423) 562-2013 Dog training - Sep. 1–Mar. 15.
All users should be aware that hazards associated with mining (deep
and strip) exist on this area. Shooting range - See page 40.
Public use is permitted during all hunts. During daylight hours all users out- Ginseng season - Aug. 15–Dec. 31.
side of an enclosed vehicle or outside of camp must wear, on the upper portion
of their body and head, a minimum of 500 square inches of daylight fluorescent 414-RANKIN
orange, visible front and back, during the deer and elk gun and muzzleloader
Cocke County • 1,255 acres
seasons. No person shall remove minerals, including coal, trees, plants (includ-
Region IV Office (423) 587-7037 • SG, BG
ing vines), or building stones from the area without specific authorization.
Region IV
Camping is permitted on the entire area. Night time use by the general Big Game Small Game
public and raccoon hunters is permitted area wide.
ORV, horseback riding, bicycles, and all other vehicles are restricted to roads Same as statewide seasons. Small game hunters (except waterfowl) must
marked “open to vehicular traffic.” See page 9 for Special Use Permit information meet legal fluorescent orange requirements during big game hunts.
and fees. Speed limit is 25 mph. Organized competition events for motorized/
non-motorized vehicles prohibited. Reckless operation of motorized and non-mo- 415-WHITES MILL
torized vehicles prohibited. Reckless operation is defined as operating a vehicle
Blount County • 53 acres
in a reckless or negligent manner as to endanger the life, limb, or property of any
Bill Smith (865) 856-9711 • NP
person or damage TWRA property or developments. Maximum noise limit of 86
dBs for all motorized vehicles as measured at 50 feet from the exhaust.
Big Game Small Game

Closed to spring squirrel. Bullfrog - Mar. 1–Nov. 14, gigs only.
Same as statewide seasons, except as noted. Closed to hunting March 1 –
fourth Friday in August except for spring turkey season. Archery hunters Waterfowl hunting - Same as statewide hunting except only Mon-
will be required to meet legal blaze orange requirements while hunting day, Thursday, and Saturday. Closes at noon.
in the elk zones during the elk hunt.
Got Elk? Got Lake?
Hatfield Knob Viewing Tower Norris Lake

Elk Quota Hunt Oct. 18–22 800 Miles of Shoreline & 2 WMAs
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FARMLAND OWNER LICENSE EXEMPTION STATEMENT

Sheriff Dept. Phone #: _ __________________________
County:___________ Map #:__________ Parcel #:___________
Wildlife Officer Phone #: __________________________ Location:________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
HELP STOP POACHING ________________________________________________________
Report a hunting violation-call toll free: Name of landowner:_____________________________________
Region I......... 1-800-831-1173 Name of hunter/fisherman:______________________________
Region II........ 1-800-255-8972 ________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________
Region III....... 1-800-241-0767
________________________________________________________
Region IV....... 1-800-831-1174 TN Driver’s Lic. #:_ ______________________________________
7:00 a.m. – Midnight, Seven Days a Week
I attest that I am exempt from requirements to possess
a hunting and fishing license under the terms of
TCA 70-2-204(a) while hunting or fishing on the property
HUNTER /LANDOWNER I. D. CARD
identified above due to the following owner relationship:
GOOD SPORTSMEN:
1. Respect the landowner’s property, hunting only in owner- I am a resident of Tennessee and I am (check one):
designated areas. l an owner of the property l a tenant residing on the property
2. Assume liability for their actions and personal safety. l a spouse of the owner l a spouse of the tenant
3. Respect nature, taking every precaution against littering l child of the owner l a dependent child of the tenant
and fire.
4. Respect the game and firearms laws. _________________________________________________________
5. Respect fellow outdoorsmen, observing all safety Signature of hunter/fisherman
precautions and the traditions of good sportsmanship. This card shall be completed, signed and submitted upon the request of
WR-0623 (1997) an officer of the TWRA, or upon presenting game to a check station.
WR-0815

Sunrise Sunset Tables
Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends 2:00 a.m. November 7, 2010. Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins 2:00 a.m. March 13, 2011.
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2 7:42 5:26 7:31 5:56 6:59 6:25 6:15 6:52 5:35 7:18 5:13 7:43 5:15 7:52 5:36 7:35 6:01 6:57 6:25 6:12 6:54 5:32 7:24 5:14
3 7:42 5:27 7:30 5:58 6:58 6:26 6:13 6:53 5:34 7:19 5:12 7:43 5:16 7:51 5:37 7:34 6:02 6:55 6:26 6:11 6:55 5:31 7:24 5:14
4 7:42 5:27 7:29 5:59 6:57 6:27 6:12 6:54 5:33 7:20 5:12 7:44 5:16 7:51 5:38 7:33 6:03 6:54 6:27 6:09 6:56 5:30 7:25 5:14
5 7:42 5:28 7:28 6:00 6:55 6:28 6:10 6:55 5:32 7:21 5:12 7:44 5:17 7:51 5:39 7:32 6:04 6:52 6:28 6:08 6:57 5:29 7:26 5:14
6 7:42 5:29 7:27 6:01 6:54 6:29 6:09 6:56 5:31 7:22 5:12 7:45 5:17 7:51 5:40 7:31 6:04 6:51 6:29 6:06 6:58 5:29 7:27 5:14
7 7:42 5:30 7:26 6:02 6:52 6:30 6:08 6:57 5:30 7:23 5:11 7:46 5:18 7:51 5:40 7:30 6:05 6:49 6:29 6:05 6:59 5:28 7:28 5:14
8 7:42 5:31 7:25 6:03 6:51 6:30 6:06 6:57 5:29 7:23 5:11 7:46 5:18 7:50 5:41 7:29 6:06 6:48 6:30 6:03 7:00 5:27 7:29 5:14
9 7:42 5:32 7:24 6:04 6:50 6:31 6:05 6:58 5:28 7:24 5:11 7:47 5:19 7:50 5:42 7:28 6:07 6:46 6:31 6:02 7:01 5:26 7:30 5:14
10 7:42 5:33 7:23 6:05 6:48 6:32 6:03 6:59 5:27 7:25 5:11 7:47 5:20 7:50 5:43 7:26 6:08 6:45 6:32 6:01 7:02 5:25 7:30 5:14
11 7:42 5:34 7:22 6:06 6:47 6:33 6:02 7:00 5:26 7:26 5:11 7:48 5:20 7:49 5:44 7:25 6:08 6:43 6:33 5:59 7:03 5:24 7:31 5:14
12 7:42 5:35 7:21 6:07 6:45 6:34 6:01 7:01 5:26 7:27 5:11 7:48 5:21 7:49 5:44 7:24 6:09 6:42 6:34 5:58 7:04 5:23 7:32 5:15
13 7:41 5:36 7:20 6:08 6:44 6:35 5:59 7:02 5:25 7:27 5:11 7:48 5:21 7:49 5:45 7:23 6:10 6:41 6:35 5:57 7:05 5:23 7:33 5:15
14 7:41 5:37 7:19 6:09 6:43 6:36 5:58 7:03 5:24 7:28 5:11 7:49 5:22 7:48 5:46 7:22 6:11 6:39 6:36 5:55 7:06 5:22 7:33 5:15
15 7:41 5:38 7:18 6:10 6:41 6:37 5:56 7:03 5:23 7:29 5:11 7:49 5:23 7:48 5:47 7:21 6:12 6:38 6:36 5:54 7:07 5:21 7:34 5:15
16 7:41 5:39 7:17 6:11 6:40 6:38 5:55 7:04 5:22 7:30 5:11 7:50 5:23 7:47 5:48 7:19 6:12 6:36 6:37 5:53 7:08 5:21 7:35 5:16
17 7:40 5:40 7:16 6:12 6:38 6:39 5:54 7:05 5:21 7:31 5:11 7:50 5:24 7:47 5:48 7:18 6:13 6:35 6:38 5:51 7:09 5:20 7:35 5:16
18 7:40 5:41 7:15 6:13 6:37 6:39 5:52 7:06 5:21 7:32 5:11 7:50 5:25 7:46 5:49 7:17 6:14 6:33 6:39 5:50 7:10 5:19 7:36 5:16
19 7:39 5:42 7:13 6:14 6:35 6:40 5:51 7:07 5:20 7:32 5:11 7:50 5:26 7:46 5:50 7:16 6:15 6:32 6:40 5:49 7:11 5:19 7:37 5:17
20 7:39 5:43 7:12 6:15 6:34 6:41 5:50 7:08 5:19 7:33 5:11 7:51 5:26 7:45 5:51 7:14 6:16 6:30 6:41 5:47 7:12 5:18 7:37 5:17
21 7:39 5:44 7:11 6:16 6:32 6:42 5:49 7:09 5:19 7:34 5:12 7:51 5:27 7:44 5:52 7:13 6:16 6:29 6:42 5:46 7:13 5:18 7:38 5:18
22 7:38 5:45 7:10 6:17 6:31 6:43 5:47 7:10 5:18 7:35 5:12 7:51 5:28 7:44 5:53 7:12 6:17 6:27 6:43 5:45 7:14 5:17 7:38 5:18
23 7:38 5:46 7:08 6:18 6:29 6:44 5:46 7:10 5:17 7:36 5:12 7:51 5:28 7:43 5:53 7:11 6:18 6:26 6:44 5:44 7:15 5:17 7:39 5:19
24 7:37 5:47 7:07 6:19 6:28 6:45 5:45 7:11 5:17 7:36 5:12 7:51 5:29 7:42 5:54 7:09 6:19 6:24 6:45 5:42 7:16 5:16 7:39 5:19
25 7:36 5:48 7:06 6:20 6:26 6:45 5:44 7:12 5:16 7:37 5:13 7:52 5:30 7:42 5:55 7:08 6:20 6:23 6:46 5:41 7:17 5:16 7:39 5:20
26 7:36 5:49 7:05 6:21 6:25 6:46 5:42 7:13 5:16 7:38 5:13 7:52 5:31 7:41 5:56 7:06 6:20 6:21 6:47 5:40 7:18 5:16 7:40 5:21
27 7:35 5:50 7:03 6:22 6:24 6:47 5:41 7:14 5:15 7:39 5:13 7:52 5:32 7:40 5:57 7:05 6:21 6:20 6:48 5:39 7:19 5:15 7:40 5:21
28 7:34 5:51 7:02 6:23 6:22 6:48 5:40 7:15 5:15 7:39 5:14 7:52 5:32 7:39 5:57 7:04 6:22 6:18 6:49 5:38 7:20 5:15 7:41 5:22
29 7:34 5:52 7:02 6:24 6:21 6:49 5:39 7:16 5:14 7:40 5:14 7:52 5:33 7:38 5:58 7:02 6:23 6:17 6:50 5:37 7:21 5:15 7:41 5:23
30 7:33 5:53 6:19 6:50 5:38 7:16 5:14 7:41 5:14 7:52 5:34 7:38 5:59 7:01 6:24 6:15 6:51 5:36 7:22 5:15 7:41 5:23
31 7:32 5:54 6:18 6:51 5:13 7:41 5:35 7:37 6:00 7:00 6:52 5:34 7:41 5:24
TCA 70-2-204. Hunting and fishing on farm land — HUNTER/LANDOWNER PERMISSION CARD
License exemption to owner, tenants and their spouses and
Hunter’s Name _______________________________________
children. – (a) The owners and tenants of farmlands, and
their spouse and children, have the right to engage in the Address ____________________________________________
sport of hunting and fishing, subject to all the provisions of City ________________________ State _____ Zip __________
all laws or regulations concerning wildlife, upon such lands Phone ( ) __________________________________
and waters thereon of which they or their spouses or parents Vehicle _____________________________________________
are the bona fide owners or tenants with the permission of Make Lic. # Color
the landowner, during the season when it is lawful to do so, This card courtesy of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Tennessee Farm
Bureau Federation and Tennessee Wildlife Federation.
without procuring a hunting and sport fishing license.Tenants
and their spouses and their dependent children must be bona Landowner Copy
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 may qualify as farmland
only if it is owned by no more than one (1) individual or a Hunter Copy
family; provided, that if land is owned jointly or in common Hunter’s Name _______________________________________
by persons who are first cousins related by blood, then such Address ____________________________________________
cousins and their children may hunt small game and fish on
City ________________________ State _____ Zip __________
such land under the provisions of this subsection. “Family” I, the undersigned, hereby grant permission to
means any combination of kinship within the third degree ___________________________________________________
including any spouse who has an interest in the property. to hunt on my property on the following dates:
“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 to the Landowner’s Signature
requirements needed to care for the farmland. The primary ___________________________________________________
purpose of the tenancy shall be agricultural in nature. Print Name Date

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1 7:09 4:59 7:00 5:28 6:30 5:56 5:47 6:21 5:09 6:46 4:47 7:09 4:49 7:19 5:09 7:04 5:32 6:27 5:55 5:45 6:21 5:06 6:50 4:48
2 7:09 5:00 6:59 5:30 6:29 5:56 5:46 6:22 5:08 6:46 4:47 7:10 4:50 7:18 5:10 7:03 5:33 6:26 5:55 5:43 6:22 5:05 6:51 4:48
3 7:09 5:01 6:58 5:31 6:28 5:57 5:45 6:23 5:07 6:47 4:46 7:10 4:50 7:18 5:10 7:02 5:34 6:25 5:56 5:42 6:23 5:04 6:52 4:48
4 7:09 5:01 6:57 5:32 6:26 5:58 5:43 6:24 5:06 6:48 4:46 7:11 4:51 7:18 5:11 7:01 5:35 6:23 5:57 5:40 6:24 5:03 6:53 4:48
5 7:09 5:02 6:56 5:33 6:25 5:59 5:42 6:25 5:05 6:49 4:46 7:11 4:51 7:18 5:12 7:00 5:35 6:22 5:58 5:39 6:25 5:02 6:53 4:48
6 7:09 5:03 6:56 5:34 6:24 6:00 5:41 6:25 5:04 6:50 4:46 7:12 4:52 7:18 5:13 6:59 5:36 6:20 5:59 5:38 6:26 5:01 6:54 4:48
7 7:09 5:04 6:55 5:35 6:22 6:01 5:39 6:26 5:03 6:51 4:46 7:12 4:52 7:18 5:13 6:58 5:37 6:19 5:59 5:36 6:27 5:01 6:55 4:48
8 7:09 5:05 6:54 5:36 6:21 6:02 5:38 6:27 5:02 6:51 4:45 7:13 4:53 7:17 5:14 6:57 5:38 6:18 6:00 5:35 6:28 5:00 6:56 4:48
9 7:09 5:06 6:53 5:37 6:20 6:03 5:36 6:28 5:02 6:52 4:45 7:13 4:53 7:17 5:15 6:56 5:38 6:16 6:01 5:33 6:29 4:59 6:57 4:48
10 7:09 5:07 6:52 5:38 6:18 6:03 5:35 6:29 5:01 6:53 4:45 7:14 4:54 7:17 5:16 6:55 5:39 6:15 6:02 5:32 6:30 4:58 6:58 4:48
11 7:09 5:08 6:51 5:39 6:17 6:04 5:34 6:29 5:00 6:54 4:45 7:14 4:54 7:17 5:17 6:54 5:40 6:13 6:03 5:31 6:31 4:57 6:58 4:49
12 7:09 5:08 6:50 5:40 6:16 6:05 5:32 6:30 4:59 6:55 4:45 7:15 4:55 7:16 5:17 6:53 5:40 6:12 6:03 5:29 6:32 4:57 6:59 4:49
13 7:09 5:09 6:49 5:41 6:14 6:06 5:31 6:31 4:58 6:55 4:45 7:15 4:56 7:16 5:18 6:51 5:41 6:10 6:04 5:28 6:33 4:56 7:00 4:49
14 7:09 5:10 6:48 5:42 6:13 6:07 5:30 6:32 4:57 6:56 4:45 7:16 4:56 7:15 5:19 6:50 5:42 6:09 6:05 5:27 6:34 4:55 7:00 4:49
15 7:08 5:11 6:47 5:43 6:11 6:08 5:29 6:33 4:56 6:57 4:45 7:16 4:57 7:15 5:20 6:49 5:43 6:08 6:06 5:26 6:35 4:55 7:01 4:50
16 7:08 5:12 6:46 5:43 6:10 6:08 5:27 6:33 4:56 6:58 4:45 7:16 4:57 7:15 5:20 6:48 5:43 6:06 6:07 5:24 6:36 4:54 7:02 4:50
17 7:08 5:13 6:45 5:44 6:09 6:09 5:26 6:34 4:55 6:58 4:45 7:17 4:58 7:14 5:21 6:47 5:44 6:05 6:08 5:23 6:37 4:53 7:02 4:50
18 7:07 5:14 6:43 5:45 6:07 6:10 5:25 6:35 4:54 6:59 4:45 7:17 4:59 7:13 5:22 6:46 5:45 6:03 6:09 5:22 6:38 4:53 7:03 4:51
19 7:07 5:15 6:42 5:46 6:06 6:11 5:23 6:36 4:54 7:00 4:46 7:17 4:59 7:13 5:23 6:44 5:46 6:02 6:09 5:21 6:39 4:52 7:04 4:51
20 7:07 5:16 6:41 5:47 6:04 6:12 5:22 6:37 4:53 7:01 4:46 7:17 5:00 7:12 5:23 6:43 5:46 6:00 6:10 5:19 6:40 4:52 7:04 4:51
21 7:06 5:17 6:40 5:48 6:03 6:13 5:21 6:37 4:52 7:01 4:46 7:18 5:01 7:12 5:24 6:42 5:47 5:59 6:11 5:18 6:41 4:51 7:05 4:52
22 7:06 5:18 6:39 5:49 6:02 6:13 5:20 6:38 4:52 7:02 4:46 7:18 5:02 7:11 5:25 6:41 5:48 5:57 6:12 5:17 6:42 4:51 7:05 4:52
23 7:05 5:19 6:38 5:50 6:00 6:14 5:19 6:39 4:51 7:03 4:46 7:18 5:02 7:11 5:26 6:39 5:49 5:56 6:13 5:16 6:43 4:50 7:06 4:53
24 7:05 5:20 6:36 5:51 5:59 6:15 5:17 6:40 4:51 7:04 4:47 7:18 5:03 7:10 5:26 6:38 5:49 5:55 6:14 5:15 6:43 4:50 7:06 4:54
25 7:04 5:21 6:35 5:52 5:57 6:16 5:16 6:41 4:50 7:04 4:47 7:18 5:04 7:09 5:27 6:37 5:50 5:53 6:15 5:13 6:44 4:50 7:07 4:54
26 7:04 5:22 6:34 5:53 5:56 6:17 5:15 6:42 4:50 7:05 4:47 7:18 5:04 7:08 5:28 6:35 5:51 5:52 6:16 5:12 6:45 4:49 7:07 4:55
27 7:03 5:23 6:33 5:54 5:55 6:17 5:14 6:42 4:49 7:06 4:48 7:19 5:05 7:08 5:29 6:34 5:52 5:50 6:17 5:11 6:46 4:49 7:07 4:55
28 7:02 5:24 6:31 5:55 5:53 6:18 5:13 6:43 4:49 7:06 4:48 7:19 5:06 7:07 5:29 6:33 5:52 5:49 6:17 5:10 6:47 4:49 7:08 4:56
29 7:02 5:25 6:31 5:56 5:52 6:19 5:12 6:44 4:48 7:07 4:48 7:19 5:07 7:06 5:30 6:32 5:53 5:47 6:18 5:09 6:48 4:49 7:08 4:57
30 7:01 5:26 5:50 6:20 5:11 6:45 4:48 7:08 4:49 7:19 5:07 7:05 5:31 6:30 5:54 5:46 6:19 5:08 6:49 4:48 7:08 4:57
31 7:00 5:27 5:49 6:21 4:47 7:08 5:08 7:04 5:32 6:29 6:20 5:07 7:08 4:58
NASHVILLE, tENNESSEE (CENTRAL STANDARD TIME)

1 6:58 4:43 6:48 5:13 6:18 5:41 5:34 6:08 4:54 6:34 4:31 6:58 4:33 7:08 4:53 6:52 5:18 6:15 5:41 5:31 6:09 4:51 6:39 4:32
2 6:58 4:44 6:47 5:14 6:16 5:42 5:32 6:09 4:53 6:35 4:31 6:59 4:33 7:08 4:54 6:51 5:19 6:13 5:42 5:29 6:10 4:50 6:40 4:32
3 6:58 4:45 6:46 5:15 6:15 5:43 5:31 6:10 4:52 6:36 4:30 6:59 4:34 7:08 4:55 6:50 5:20 6:12 5:43 5:28 6:11 4:49 6:41 4:32
4 6:58 4:45 6:45 5:16 6:13 5:44 5:29 6:11 4:51 6:36 4:30 7:00 4:34 7:07 4:56 6:49 5:20 6:11 5:44 5:27 6:12 4:48 6:42 4:32
5 6:58 4:46 6:45 5:17 6:12 5:45 5:28 6:12 4:50 6:37 4:30 7:01 4:35 7:07 4:57 6:48 5:21 6:09 5:45 5:25 6:13 4:47 6:42 4:32
6 6:58 4:47 6:44 5:18 6:11 5:46 5:26 6:13 4:49 6:38 4:30 7:01 4:35 7:07 4:57 6:47 5:22 6:08 5:46 5:24 6:14 4:46 6:43 4:32
7 6:58 4:48 6:43 5:20 6:09 5:47 5:25 6:13 4:48 6:39 4:29 7:02 4:36 7:07 4:58 6:46 5:23 6:06 5:46 5:22 6:15 4:45 6:44 4:32
8 6:58 4:49 6:42 5:21 6:08 5:48 5:24 6:14 4:47 6:40 4:29 7:02 4:37 7:07 4:59 6:45 5:23 6:05 5:47 5:21 6:16 4:45 6:45 4:32
9 6:58 4:50 6:41 5:22 6:07 5:49 5:22 6:15 4:46 6:41 4:29 7:03 4:37 7:06 5:00 6:44 5:24 6:03 5:48 5:19 6:17 4:44 6:46 4:32
10 6:58 4:51 6:40 5:23 6:05 5:50 5:21 6:16 4:45 6:41 4:29 7:03 4:38 7:06 5:01 6:43 5:25 6:02 5:49 5:18 6:18 4:43 6:47 4:32
11 6:58 4:52 6:39 5:24 6:04 5:50 5:19 6:17 4:44 6:42 4:29 7:04 4:38 7:06 5:01 6:42 5:26 6:00 5:50 5:17 6:19 4:42 6:47 4:33
12 6:58 4:53 6:38 5:25 6:02 5:51 5:18 6:18 4:43 6:43 4:29 7:04 4:39 7:05 5:02 6:41 5:27 5:59 5:51 5:15 6:20 4:41 6:48 4:33
13 6:58 4:54 6:37 5:26 6:01 5:52 5:17 6:19 4:43 6:44 4:29 7:04 4:40 7:05 5:03 6:40 5:27 5:57 5:52 5:14 6:21 4:41 6:49 4:33
14 6:57 4:55 6:36 5:27 6:00 5:53 5:15 6:19 4:42 6:45 4:29 7:05 4:40 7:04 5:04 6:38 5:28 5:56 5:52 5:13 6:22 4:40 6:50 4:33
15 6:57 4:56 6:35 5:28 5:58 5:54 5:14 6:20 4:41 6:46 4:29 7:05 4:41 7:04 5:05 6:37 5:29 5:55 5:53 5:11 6:23 4:39 6:50 4:33
16 6:57 4:57 6:33 5:29 5:57 5:55 5:13 6:21 4:40 6:46 4:29 7:06 4:42 7:03 5:05 6:36 5:30 5:53 5:54 5:10 6:24 4:38 6:51 4:34
17 6:56 4:58 6:32 5:30 5:55 5:56 5:11 6:22 4:39 6:47 4:29 7:06 4:42 7:03 5:06 6:35 5:30 5:52 5:55 5:09 6:25 4:38 6:51 4:34
18 6:56 4:59 6:31 5:31 5:54 5:57 5:10 6:23 4:39 6:48 4:29 7:06 4:43 7:02 5:07 6:34 5:31 5:50 5:56 5:07 6:26 4:37 6:52 4:35
19 6:56 5:00 6:30 5:32 5:52 5:57 5:09 6:24 4:38 6:49 4:29 7:06 4:44 7:02 5:08 6:32 5:32 5:49 5:57 5:06 6:27 4:37 6:53 4:35
20 6:55 5:01 6:29 5:33 5:51 5:58 5:07 6:24 4:37 6:50 4:30 7:07 4:44 7:01 5:09 6:31 5:33 5:47 5:58 5:05 6:28 4:36 6:53 4:35
21 6:55 5:02 6:28 5:34 5:49 5:59 5:06 6:25 4:37 6:50 4:30 7:07 4:45 7:01 5:09 6:30 5:34 5:46 5:59 5:04 6:29 4:36 6:54 4:36
22 6:54 5:03 6:26 5:35 5:48 6:00 5:05 6:26 4:36 6:51 4:30 7:07 4:46 7:00 5:10 6:28 5:34 5:44 6:00 5:02 6:30 4:35 6:54 4:36
23 6:54 5:04 6:25 5:36 5:47 6:01 5:04 6:27 4:35 6:52 4:30 7:07 4:47 6:59 5:10 6:27 5:35 5:43 6:01 5:01 6:31 4:35 6:55 4:37
24 6:53 5:05 6:24 5:37 5:45 6:02 5:02 6:28 4:35 6:53 4:30 7:07 4:47 6:59 5:12 6:26 5:36 5:41 6:01 5:00 6:32 4:34 6:55 4:37
25 6:53 5:06 6:23 5:37 5:44 6:03 5:01 6:29 4:34 6:53 4:31 7:08 4:48 6:58 5:13 6:25 5:37 5:40 6:02 4:59 6:33 4:34 6:56 4:38
26 6:52 5:07 6:21 5:39 5:42 6:03 5:00 6:30 4:34 6:54 4:31 7:08 4:49 6:57 5:13 6:23 5:37 5:38 6:03 4:58 6:34 4:34 6:56 4:39
27 6:52 5:08 6:20 5:39 5:41 6:04 4:59 6:30 4:33 6:55 4:31 7:08 4:50 6:56 5:14 6:22 5:38 5:37 6:04 4:56 6:35 4:33 6:56 4:39
28 6:51 5:09 6:19 5:40 5:39 6:05 4:58 6:31 4:33 6:55 4:32 7:08 4:50 6:56 5:15 6:20 5:39 5:35 6:05 4:55 6:36 4:33 6:57 4:40
29 6:50 5:10 6:19 5:41 5:38 6:06 4:57 6:32 4:32 6:56 4:32 7:08 4:51 6:55 5:16 6:19 5:40 5:34 6:06 4:54 6:37 4:33 6:57 4:41
30 6:49 5:11 5:36 6:07 4:55 6:33 4:32 6:57 4:33 7:08 4:52 6:54 5:16 6:18 5:41 5:32 6:07 4:53 6:38 4:33 6:57 4:41
31 6:49 5:12 5:35 6:08 4:31 6:57 4:53 6:53 5:17 6:16 6:08 4:52 6:58 4:42

CHATTANOOGA, tENNESSEE (EASTERN STANDARD TIME)

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2 7:49 5:41 7:39 6:10 7:09 6:37 6:27 7:03 5:49 7:27 5:28 7:50 5:31 7:59 5:50 7:43 6:14 7:07 6:36 6:24 7:03 5:46 7:31 5:29
3 7:49 5:41 7:38 6:11 7:08 6:38 6:25 7:03 5:48 7:28 5:27 7:51 5:31 7:59 5:51 7:42 6:15 7:05 6:37 6:22 7:03 5:45 7:32 5:29
4 7:49 5:42 7:38 6:12 7:07 6:39 6:24 7:04 5:47 7:28 5:27 7:51 5:31 7:58 5:52 7:41 6:15 7:04 6:38 6:21 7:04 5:44 7:33 5:29
5 7:50 5:43 7:37 6:13 7:06 6:40 6:23 7:05 5:46 7:29 5:27 7:52 5:32 7:58 5:53 7:40 6:16 7:02 6:38 6:20 7:05 5:43 7:34 5:29
6 7:50 5:44 7:36 6:14 7:04 6:41 6:21 7:06 5:45 7:30 5:27 7:52 5:32 7:58 5:54 7:39 6:17 7:01 6:39 6:18 7:06 5:42 7:35 5:29
7 7:50 5:45 7:35 6:15 7:03 6:41 6:20 7:07 5:44 7:31 5:27 7:53 5:33 7:58 5:54 7:38 6:17 7:00 6:40 6:17 7:07 5:41 7:35 5:29
8 7:50 5:46 7:34 6:16 7:02 6:42 6:19 7:07 5:43 7:32 5:26 7:53 5:34 7:58 5:55 7:37 6:18 6:58 6:41 6:16 7:08 5:41 7:36 5:29
9 7:50 5:47 7:33 6:17 7:00 6:43 6:17 7:08 5:42 7:32 5:26 7:54 5:34 7:57 5:56 7:36 6:19 6:57 6:42 6:14 7:09 5:40 7:37 5:29
10 7:49 5:47 7:32 6:18 6:59 6:44 6:16 7:09 5:41 7:33 5:26 7:54 5:35 7:57 5:57 7:35 6:20 6:55 6:42 6:13 7:10 5:39 7:38 5:29
11 7:49 5:48 7:31 6:19 6:58 6:45 6:15 7:10 5:41 7:34 5:26 7:55 5:35 7:57 5:57 7:34 6:20 6:54 6:43 6:12 7:11 5:38 7:39 5:29
12 7:49 5:49 7:30 6:20 6:56 6:46 6:13 7:11 5:40 7:35 5:26 7:55 5:36 7:56 5:58 7:33 6:21 6:52 6:44 6:10 7:12 5:37 7:39 5:30
13 7:49 5:50 7:29 6:21 6:55 6:47 6:12 7:11 5:39 7:36 5:26 7:55 5:36 7:56 5:59 7:32 6:22 6:51 6:45 6:09 7:13 5:37 7:40 5:30
14 7:49 5:51 7:28 6:22 6:53 6:47 6:11 7:12 5:38 7:36 5:26 7:56 5:37 7:56 6:00 7:31 6:23 6:50 6:46 6:08 7:14 5:36 7:41 5:30
15 7:49 5:52 7:27 6:23 6:52 6:48 6:09 7:13 5:37 7:37 5:26 7:56 5:38 7:55 6:00 7:30 6:23 6:48 6:46 6:06 7:15 5:35 7:41 5:30
16 7:48 5:53 7:26 6:24 6:51 6:49 6:08 7:14 5:37 7:38 5:26 7:57 5:38 7:55 6:01 7:28 6:24 6:47 6:47 6:05 7:16 5:35 7:42 5:31
17 7:48 5:54 7:25 6:25 6:49 6:50 6:07 7:15 5:36 7:39 5:26 7:57 5:39 7:54 6:02 7:27 6:25 6:45 6:48 6:04 7:17 5:34 7:43 5:31
18 7:48 5:55 7:24 6:26 6:48 6:51 6:05 7:15 5:35 7:40 5:26 7:57 5:40 7:54 6:03 7:26 6:26 6:44 6:49 6:03 7:18 5:34 7:43 5:31
19 7:47 5:56 7:23 6:27 6:46 6:51 6:04 7:16 5:34 7:40 5:27 7:57 5:40 7:53 6:03 7:25 6:26 6:42 6:50 6:01 7:19 5:33 7:44 5:32
20 7:47 5:57 7:22 6:28 6:45 6:52 6:03 7:17 5:34 7:41 5:27 7:58 5:41 7:53 6:04 7:24 6:27 6:41 6:51 6:00 7:20 5:33 7:44 5:32
21 7:47 5:58 7:21 6:29 6:44 6:53 6:02 7:18 5:33 7:42 5:27 7:58 5:42 7:52 6:05 7:22 6:28 6:40 6:52 5:59 7:21 5:32 7:45 5:33
22 7:46 5:59 7:19 6:30 6:42 6:54 6:01 7:19 5:33 7:43 5:27 7:58 5:42 7:51 6:06 7:21 6:28 6:38 6:52 5:58 7:22 5:32 7:45 5:33
23 7:46 6:00 7:18 6:31 6:41 6:55 5:59 7:20 5:32 7:43 5:27 7:58 5:43 7:51 6:06 7:20 6:29 6:37 6:53 5:57 7:23 5:31 7:46 5:34
24 7:45 6:01 7:17 6:32 6:39 6:55 5:58 7:20 5:31 7:44 5:28 7:58 5:44 7:50 6:07 7:19 6:30 6:35 6:54 5:55 7:24 5:31 7:46 5:34
25 7:45 6:02 7:16 6:33 6:38 6:56 5:57 7:21 5:31 7:45 5:28 7:59 5:45 7:49 6:08 7:17 6:31 6:34 6:55 5:54 7:25 5:31 7:47 5:35
26 7:44 6:03 7:15 6:34 6:37 6:57 5:56 7:22 5:30 7:45 5:28 7:59 5:45 7:49 6:09 7:16 6:31 6:32 6:56 5:53 7:26 5:30 7:47 5:36
27 7:43 6:04 7:13 6:34 6:35 6:58 5:55 7:23 5:30 7:46 5:29 7:59 5:46 7:48 6:09 7:15 6:32 6:31 6:57 5:52 7:27 5:30 7:48 5:36
28 7:43 6:05 7:12 6:35 6:34 6:59 5:54 7:24 5:29 7:47 5:29 7:59 5:47 7:47 6:10 7:13 6:33 6:29 6:58 5:51 7:28 5:30 7:48 5:37
29 7:42 6:06 7:12 6:36 6:32 6:59 5:52 7:24 5:29 7:47 5:29 7:59 5:47 7:46 6:11 7:12 6:34 6:28 6:59 5:50 7:28 5:30 7:48 5:38
30 7:41 6:07 6:31 7:00 5:51 7:25 5:29 7:48 5:30 7:59 5:48 7:46 6:12 7:11 6:34 6:27 7:00 5:49 7:29 5:29 7:48 5:38
31 7:41 6:08 6:30 7:01 5:28 7:49 4:49 7:45 6:12 7:09 7:01 5:48 7:49 5:39
Knoxville, tENNESSEE (EASTERN STANDARD TIME)

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2 7:46 5:34 7:36 6:04 7:05 6:32 6:21 6:58 5:43 7:23 5:21 7:47 5:24 7:56 5:44 7:40 6:08 7:02 6:31 6:19 6:59 5:40 7:28 5:22
3 7:46 5:35 7:35 6:05 7:04 6:33 6:20 6:59 5:42 7:24 5:20 7:48 5:24 7:56 5:45 7:39 6:09 7:01 6:32 6:17 7:00 5:39 7:29 5:22
4 7:47 5:35 7:34 6:06 7:03 6:34 6:19 7:00 5:41 7:25 5:20 7:48 5:24 7:56 5:46 7:38 6:10 7:00 6:33 6:16 7:01 5:38 7:30 5:22
5 7:47 5:36 7:33 6:07 7:01 6:34 6:17 7:01 5:40 7:26 5:20 7:49 5:25 7:56 5:46 7:37 6:11 6:58 6:34 6:14 7:02 5:37 7:31 5:22
6 7:47 5:37 7:32 6:08 7:00 6:35 6:16 7:02 5:39 7:27 5:20 7:49 5:25 7:55 5:47 7:36 6:11 6:57 6:35 6:13 7:03 5:36 7:32 5:22
7 7:47 5:38 7:31 6:09 6:58 6:36 6:14 7:02 5:38 7:28 5:20 7:50 5:26 7:55 5:48 7:35 6:12 6:55 6:35 6:12 7:04 5:35 7:33 5:22
8 7:47 5:39 7:31 6:10 6:57 6:37 6:13 7:03 5:37 7:28 5:19 7:51 5:27 7:55 5:49 7:34 6:13 6:54 6:36 6:10 7:05 5:34 7:33 5:22
9 7:47 5:40 7:30 6:11 6:56 6:38 6:12 7:04 5:36 7:29 5:19 7:51 5:27 7:55 5:50 7:33 6:14 6:52 6:37 6:09 7:06 5:33 7:34 5:22
10 7:47 5:41 7:29 6:12 6:54 6:39 6:10 7:05 5:35 7:30 5:19 7:52 5:28 7:54 5:50 7:32 6:14 6:51 6:38 6:07 7:07 5:33 7:35 5:22
11 7:46 5:42 7:28 6:13 6:53 6:40 6:09 7:06 5:34 7:31 5:19 7:52 5:28 7:54 5:51 7:31 6:15 6:49 6:39 6:06 7:08 5:32 7:36 5:23
12 7:46 5:43 7:27 6:14 6:52 6:41 6:08 7:07 5:33 7:32 5:19 7:52 5:29 7:54 5:52 7:29 6:16 6:48 6:40 6:05 7:09 5:31 7:36 5:23
13 7:46 5:44 7:26 6:15 6:50 6:41 6:06 7:07 5:32 7:32 5:19 7:53 5:30 7:53 5:53 7:28 6:17 6:47 6:41 6:03 7:10 5:30 7:37 5:23
14 7:46 5:44 7:24 6:16 6:49 6:42 6:05 7:08 5:32 7:33 5:19 7:53 5:30 7:53 5:53 7:27 6:17 6:45 6:41 6:02 7:11 5:30 7:38 5:23
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18 7:45 5:48 7:20 6:20 6:43 6:46 6:00 7:12 5:29 7:36 5:19 7:55 5:33 7:51 5:57 7:22 6:20 6:39 6:45 5:57 7:15 5:27 7:40 5:25
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25 7:41 5:56 7:12 6:27 6:33 6:52 5:51 7:17 5:24 7:42 5:21 7:56 5:38 7:46 6:02 7:13 6:26 6:29 6:51 5:48 7:22 5:24 7:44 5:28
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2010 Tennessee
Hunting Annual
Lee Wilmot
Black Bear Management • White-tailed Deer Management

Record Turkey Harvest • Hog Wild in Tennessee
Invasive Plants
New Era in Black Bear Management in Tennessee
By David M. Brandenburg, Wildlife Biologist, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
B
lack bear harvests in Tennessee have increased on average by 21 percent This operation nicknamed “Operation
annually since 1977. Prior to 1980, the annual harvest in the state was usu- Smoky” gained national attention. Forty-
ally less than 20 bears. Today, the picture could not be more astounding. three individuals in Tennessee, Georgia,
Since 2004, Tennessee’s annual bear harvest has exceeded 300 animals! In and North Carolina were arrested and
2009, a harvest of 571 bears in Tennessee set a new state record. These harvests are charged with 130 state and federal viola-
indicative of a growing bear population that is possibly higher today than it has been tions involving poaching and the selling
in the last 150 years. of bear parts.
Black Bear Harvest in Tennessee, 1973–2009 Black Bear Harvest in Tennessee, The resiliency and adaptability of black
600 1973 – 2009 bears has probably contributed much to
The growth of Tennessee’s bear the population we have in the southern
500
population has certainly surpassed the Appalachians today. Bear population
Number of Bears Harvested
400
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency growth has been unexpected considering
(TWRA) expectations and owes much their low reproductive potential; bears
300
of its success to the long-term vision and
produce their first litter at the age of four
200
foresight of state and federal managers,
with litters only averaging around two
scientists, and administrators. A key cubs. Furthermore, bears have faced
100 step was to establish national forests and
some key natural and human-induced
parks that would shelter and protect the
challenges. For example, before big
0
75 80 85 90 95 00 05
sparse bear population, and continue togame management and regulations,
Year provide quality bear habitat as the popu-
hunting and trapping of bears was
lation grew and spread. Bear sanctuaries
largely unregulated and excessive. Ad-
were established and laws against illegal
ditionally, large-scale logging operations
harvests and the hunting of adult females were strictly enforced. In addition to these
fragmented the habitat and resulted
important management steps, bear populations benefited from the maturation and in populations existing in only a few
increased productivity of key oak forest species in protected areas. Black bears are isolated areas in Tennessee. These two
intrinsically a tough, resilient, and adaptable species. With careful management and events were the most likely contributors
ecological conditions in their favor, their populations have responded dramatically. to the decline of bear numbers to a low
of only a few hundred individuals in
The establishment of the Cherokee National Forest (CNF) and the Great Smoky Tennessee. Furthermore, bears survived
Mountains National Park (GSMNP) in the 1930s are undeniably the most significant
events in the history of bears in Tennessee. These events halted large-scale logging
operations and subsequent habitat destruction through farming and human develop-
ment. Today, these forests provide quality habitat for bears in Tennessee. Important
oak species are now maturing and reaching peak acorn production, the most vital
food source for bears of the southern Appalachians.
In 1973, four sanctuaries were established in Tennessee with the purpose of estab-
lishing source populations of bears, in particular breeding females that would re-
main protected from hunting. In 1997, two new bear sanctuaries in the northeastern
portion of Tennessee were added to the sanctuary system. Including the GSMNP,
where hunting is prohibited, there is nearly half a million acres of bear sanctuary in
Tennessee.
Years of radiotelemetry research have established that pregnant females den sig-
nificantly earlier than males. A crucial management decision was made in 1981 to
protect female bears from excessive hunting mortality by moving the hunting season
to December, after reproductive females had moved into dens. This simple change in
hunting schedule reduced the percentage of females in the harvest from nearly 60
percent before 1981 to about 35-40 percent today. Black bears are strongly attracted to bird
feeders. Bears raiding bird feeders eventually
Illegal hunting of bears in the southern Appalachians can impact bear populations become problems by becoming habituated to
substantially if it remains unchecked. TWRA law enforcement continues to play a people. Bears that become threats to com-
key role in protecting Tennessee’s bear resource. Bear poaching is common in the munities are very often killed by landowners
southern Appalachians. To address the illegal hunting of bears in Tennessee, a law fearful and/or intolerant of bears.
enforcement operation was conducted and completed in 1988. (Photo by Carol Weiner)

the loss of the American chestnut, the This new hunting opportunity resulted
most important food source for bears in 14, 79, and 147 bears harvested during
at that time. More recently, annual oak the 2007, 2008, and 2009 archery-only
mast shortages resulted in significant seasons, respectively. Noteworthy, only
increases in hunter harvest, roadkills, This Gatlinburg black bear received “hand- six bears were harvested on public lands
and total reproductive failure (e.g., 1997). outs” from humans and eventually lost its during the archery-only seasons.
Despite these negative events, bears have “wild” nature and became habituated and
prevailed, and Tennessee’s current bear a problem to humans. As a result, this bear Black bears are a flagship species that
population is testimony to a tough and was captured and relocated by TWRA. Dis- inhabit county, city, state and federal ju-
adaptable species. appointingly, this bear was roadkilled while risdictions in Tennessee. Our Tennessee
trying to return home.
T
Wildlife Resources Commission is tasked
ennessee’s bear population (Photo by David M. Brandenburg) for making decisions for the betterment
thrives today largely due to the of the resource with information pro-
dedication of the TWRA, CNF, vided by resource managers of TWRA,
GSMNP, the bear research pro- territory. Our experience demonstrates GSMNP, CNF, and state scientists. The
gram at University of Tennessee and the that relocated bears are often killed by complexities of bear management issues
support of Tennessee sportsman license residents that are intolerant of bears, or (e.g., bear attacks, bear-human conflicts,
dollars. Furthermore, given that bears are more vulnerable to being poached, or feeding bears, illegal hunting and baiting,
have home ranges that often overlap being killed on the highway as they try to dog training and hunting seasons, and
state boundaries; the management of return home. The fact that “garbage kills conflicts with the non-hunting public)
bears in the adjoining states of North bears” is irrefutable. make it vital for a strong alliance among
Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia has these groups so that bear management
certainly impacted the number of bears The primary corrective action to this is based on sound and scientifically
in Tennessee, too. Wildlife managers, management dilemma is to restrict the informed decisions. Tennessee residents
biologists, officers, and research scientist access bears have to human foods. State and visitors can support bears by taking
have been committed to managing and/ and federal agencies have confronted steps to ensure that wild bears remain
or researching Tennessee’s bear popula- significant challenges in bringing about “wild”, by carefully managing sources
tion; many have devoted their entire even moderate changes to human behav- of human food or garbage that might
careers to this endeavor. Few states have ior to achieve greater safety for humans attract bears. The wise stewardship of
the history and years of combined exper- and bears. In 2009, at least 30 deaths habitat we share with bears is the joint
tise in bear research and management to bears in Tennessee were attributed to responsibility of both wildlife managers
that is found here in Tennessee. conflicts with humans. Often all that is and the public and will be essential for a
required is to stop feeding bears, properly viable future for our state treasure, the
Today, Tennessee’s wildlife, forest, and store garbage, remove bird feeders, and/ black bears of Tennessee.
park service agencies confront new chal- or keep pet food indoors. Tennessee resi-
lenges in bear management. As human dents that share habitat with bears play
and bear populations increase, and more a key role in the responsible stewardship
people move near public lands, bear- of the land they share with wild animals.
human interactions will undoubtedly Adopting these simple measures and
increase creating potentially dangerous encouraging similar behaviors among
situations for the public and for bears. neighbors can do much to keep our Ten-
nessee bears “wild” and therefore safe.
Nationwide bear management experi- Keeping residents and visitors aware and
ence has clearly shown that bears at- informed will be essential for the coexis-
tracted to human food sources, or that tence of bears and humans in Tennessee.
are deliberately fed by humans, have a
Today, with Tennessee’s bear popula-
relatively short life. The survival rate of
bears receiving food from people is likelytion growing and expanding, we have
a fraction of that of “wild” bears that doreached the “Cultural Carrying Capac-
not have repeated contact with humans. ity” of bears. Simply stated, there are
The deliberate and accidental feeding of more bears than people may be willing
bears is socially irresponsible and causesto tolerate. The TWRA has addressed
animals to become conditioned and this dilemma, in part, by relaxing the
habituated to people. protection of females through increased
opportunities for hunting bears. For
Bears that habituate to human presence example, we currently have dog hunting
eventually become a threat to human opportunities for bears in November for
safety. The end result is that such bears all East Tennessee counties. Addition- Dr. Mike Pelton has devoted his entire career
either must be destroyed or removed ally, to specifically target bear-human to studying bears. His 39-year black bear
from their home ranges to new areas conflicts occurring on private lands, the study in the Great Smoky Mountains National
where they are vulnerable to all the TWRA added an archery-only season for Park is the longest continuous study of any
negative consequences—natural or man- bears in 2007. large mammal in the world.
made—of being relocated to unfamiliar (Photo by Dr. Frank Van Manen)

Deer M anage m e nt
By Daryl Ratajczak, Deer Coordinator
Deer hunting in Tennessee has never been better. The herd is in excellent shape
and more and more hunters are seeing and taking better deer each and every year. The yearling buck har-
vest has reached an all-time low and the trend of increasing the amount and percentage of older-aged class
bucks in the harvest continues. In fact, 62 percent of all the bucks harvested in Tennessee in 2009 were at
least 2½ years of age or older with almost 20 percent being at least 3½ years of age.
“We owe the success of the deer program to the deer hunters of this state,” says Daryl Ratajczak, Deer Co-
ordinator for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. “Our agency has always held firm in the belief that
hunters should be allowed the greatest amount of opportunity without negatively affecting the resource.
Although we allow our hunters to take up to three bucks a year, the average Tennessee deer hunter only har-
vests one buck about every three years. Since hunters are voluntarily passing up bucks, we want to reward
them by not placing excessive restrictions on them.” Looking at the harvest data it has worked!
Another outstanding aspect of the deer management program is the transparency

of the data. All of the big game harvest information, the same information that is
used by agency biologists, is at the fingertips of the hunter. “Tennessee is leading
the way when it comes to information sharing,” quipped Ratajczak. “Not only
does having that information available on our website make it convenient for the
public, it makes for better management. In other words, our biologists better have
good justification for the decisions they make since the public has access to the
same information they do.”
Although the big game harvest data has

been online since 2005, the agency is
taking another step to enhance the ex-
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Record Year…
Again
By Gray Anderson — Wild Turkey Program Coordinator
After decades of continually setting spring wild

turkey harvest records, we saw harvest stabilize
for a few years, but we are back on top. Tennes-
see turkey hunters surpassed the previous spring
record by harvesting just over 37,000 birds this
spring (2010). This number includes the 1,319
turkeys taken during the youth hunt, which is also
a new record.
Setting records every year will likely become less and less Tennessee hunters are willing to work hard for the some-
common as our harvest should begin to stabilize and be- times elusive turkeys. We estimate that fewer than 40
gin to have annual fluctuations but not any strong trend percent of hunters are successful, which leaves a majority
upward anymore. For now, let’s celebrate the new record. of hunters with nothing in the freezer. The average hunter
spends about 4 hours per hunt and sees about 1.2 birds
Middle Tennessee continued to be the top area for harvest.
(hens and gobblers) per hour and about 0.4 gobblers
However, we had great harvest in all regions as our top
per hour. This means on an average hunt in Tennessee,
ten harvest counties stretched across the state with Maury
hunters see about five birds and two of them are gobblers.
County (1,022), Montgomery (958), Henry County (886),
Getting those birds in range is another story. On average,
Greene (877), Dickson (845), Sumner (820), Giles (787),
hunters take 33 hours to harvest a bird. If the hunter only
Rutherford (774), Hawkins (729), and Marshall (699) being
wants a mature longbeard, then they need to be in the
our highest harvest counties.
woods for 43 hours before success. There is evidence that
There were just over 23,000 successful turkey hunters this experienced hunters are better than the average hunter
spring. Of these successful hunters, 62 percent took one and need only about 12 hours per longbeard in the bag.
bird, 22 percent took 2 birds, 11 percent took three birds
To set the new harvest record, turkey hunters dedicated
and only 5 percent of hunters filled their season bag of
about 1.2 million hours of hunting over 300,000 hunts to
four birds. There were only 30 (0.1 percent) hunters that
get these 37,000 birds. So thank your wife,
successfully used the bonus turkey opportu-
husband, boss or whoever let you have
nity to legally exceed the season limit and
those days in the woods to get your
take more than four birds.
hunting done. Keep out of trouble, get
Bearded hens are legal but only 247 you chores done, and get ready
were taken in 2010. The male harvest to start all over again on April 2,
was 89 percent longbeards and only 2011. Or even better take a
11 percent jakes which is a great youth hunting the week be-
indication that our population is fore on March 26-27, 2011.
doing fine. The average adult male Records are made to be
bird harvested weighed about 20.4 broken.
pounds, had a 9.3 inch beard and
had 1.0 inch spurs. These
averages were remark-
ably similar across the
state and indicate a
quality turkey
population.

Hog
by Roger Applegate,
TWRA Small Game/Wildlife
Disease Coordinator
in tennessee
left: These wild hogs are captured in a
trap set on a field edge. Note how closely
Pig, hog, swine, or wild boar, regard- Wild hogs live in a matriarchal social they resemble domestic pigs.
less of what you prefer to call them, Sus scrofa group that includes a sow (female), her Photo courtesy J. D. Freye, USDA APHIS,
Wildlife Services, National Wildlife Disease
is alive and well in the wild in Tennessee. young of the year (piglets), and her previous Program.
Unfortunately! year female young and their piglets, making
ABOVE: This pasture was damaged by wild
The reason for the confusion in terminol- a kind of porcine extended family called a
hogs rooting for worms or tubers. Photo
ogy has to do with the long and checkered sounder. Sounders have home ranges that courtesy J. D. Freye, USDA APHIS, Wildlife
history of this animal in Tennessee. The may encompass a square mile or more. The Services, National Wildlife Disease Program.
pig is not native to this state or any part of male hog, or boar, lives a more solitary ex-
BELOW: Wild hog wallows such as this are
North America but is considered an exotic istence in home ranges similar or slightly fairly common in areas inhabited by hogs.
invasive species. Most wild hogs, which is larger than sounders until it is time to breed, The tree in foreground shows typical signs
the preferred and most accurate name, are usually in the fall and winter months. He of rubbing. Photo courtesy J. D. Freye,
USDA APHIS, Wildlife Services, National
the result of escaped farm pigs, escaped hogs will then go looking for sounders with sows Wildlife Disease Program.
from hunting enclosures or deliberate re- that are in heat.
leases. When it is time to farrow (give birth) in
Part of the population occurring in East late winter or early spring the sow scrapes
Tennessee, particularly around the Smoky out a depression and fills it with leaves and
Mountains, originated from escaped Eu- other vegetation to provide a nest for her
ropean wild boar from a private game pre- four to eight piglets. During the remainder are the agent responsible for chickenpox
serve on Hooper Bald in North Carolina of the year they bed in shallower plant mat- and shingles. In domestic pigs, pseudorabies,
in the early 20th Century. These escapees tresses which can also sometimes be found sometimes referred to as Aujesky’s disease,
mingled and interbred with free-ranging in the woods. Males use such beds year causes death of piglets and abortion among
pigs and spread into eastern Tennessee and around wherever they are living in their pregnant sows. Wild hogs can transmit the
northern Georgia. fairly extensive home ranges. disease to domestic pigs that they come
Until 1940, when the Tennessee Legisla- Importantly, wild hogs can transmit dis- into contact with. At present, Tennessee is
ture passed the Fence Law, it was common eases to domestic pigs, wildlife, and humans. pseudorabies free, and for the sake of our
for farmers to allow pigs and other livestock In 2006, an outbreak of E. coli bacteria food animal industry we must keep it that way.
to run free throughout the state. Many such poisoning was attributed to wild hogs graz- In our post-September 11 society, every-
pigs interbred with the North Carolina wild ing in spinach fields in California. The out- one must be concerned with the biosecuri-
boar and begat a hybrid population in East break resulted in hospitalization of 141 peo- ty of our food supplies. Because wild hogs
Tennessee. Elsewhere in the state there are, ple and three deaths plus economic loss from provide an avenue for bioterrorism, their
at any one time, a variety of wild hogs re- the recall of the spinach from supermarkets release into the wild for any purpose must
sulting from illegal releases, escapes from all over the nation and the destruction of the be controlled. To safeguard agriculture, and
private preserves and occasional escapes remaining crop. E. coli cannot be eliminated ultimately, human welfare, there are federal
from farms. Recently we’ve heard of pot- from agricultural produce simply by wash- laws that govern the transportation of wild
bellied pigs (just another Sus scrofa domes- ing, so contamination of crops by wild hogs hogs. Transport and release of wild hogs
tic variety) being released as the result of a could easily happen again. can be prosecuted as a federal offense with
family feud. And so it goes. In addition to brucellosis, the livestock resulting stiff penalties. It is critical for ev-
However, you need to know that release industry is concerned with wild hogs be- eryone to understand that illegal stocking of
of these animals is a VERY BAD IDEA and cause of another disease called pseudorabies. wild hogs jeopardizes everyone’s well-being.
AGAINST THE LAW! Over the past century In spite of the name, pseudorabies bears no If you wish to report wild hog damage
we have found that wild hogs are a threat to relationship to rabies except that it is caused to property and receive advice on trapping
wildlife, wildlife habitat, domestic farm pigs, by a virus called a herpesvirus. Herpesvi- them in Tennessee, contact the USDA APHIS
and humans. ruses are well known to people because they Wildlife Services toll-free at 866-4USDAWS.
Phragmites can turn wetlands into a dense jungle of
12 foot tall grass.
On Guard Against Invasive Plants

By Mark Gudlin, TWRA & Terri Hogan, National Park Service
U
nwanted guests or guests that stay too long ultimately native wildlife species. While to the untrained eye one green
outwear their welcome. Invasive plants, some of which hillside of trees or one green field may superficially look the
were brought here intentionally due to some desirable same as others, habitats dominated by invasive exotics are more
traits, often end up spreading unchecked over time, threatening homogenous, providing benefits to fewer wildlife species. Often,
agriculture, causing economic and environmental harm, and invasive plants do not provide seed or fruit that is utilized by
impacting wildlife. native wildlife. On the other hand, some plant species spread
quickly because their seed or fruit is utilized heavily by certain
While not all plants brought here from other parts of the world wildlife, but unchecked results in an ecosystem dominated by a
(i.e. exotic) cause problems, many do when introduced outside few plant species that do not benefit wildlife as much as diverse
their native homeland where their natural population checks native habitats.
are not present. Some have been here so long that many people
do not even recognize them as not being native. Most of us know Such is the case in areas of Tennessee where invasions of Chinese
about kudzu because it is the poster child of the invasive plant privet (Ligustrum sinense), and bush honeysuckle (Lonicera
world in the South. Kudzu was brought to the U.S. in 1876, spp.) dominate the forest understory. These invasive species
and was heavily promoted in the 1930s for erosion control. It can directly impact forest health and future timber harvest
was not even declared as a “weed” by the U.S. Department of potential by preventing seedlings of forest canopy species from
Agriculture until 1972. getting established. As canopy species age and die, there are no
young trees to replace them. Forests can be converted to impen-
etrable shrub thickets that are hard to negotiate when hunting
or hiking. Reduction of nut producing trees such as oaks and
hickories result in less food for wildlife. A once diverse area is
no longer able to support as many wildlife species which results
in the reduction of hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Trying to manage habitat that has been infested by invasive
plants can also be very costly, diverting scarce funds that could
be used on other habitat or recreation projects.
Invasive wetland plants crowd out native plants that produce

seeds used as food for waterfowl and shorebirds, provide the
Kudzu choking a forest. substrate needed for aquatic insects that birds and fish feed
on, and provide egg laying sites for fish. Many aquatic exot-
ics form such dense growth and are so aggressive that they
Other species have arrived as packing material, were unknow- can make physical movement by animals, humans and boats
ingly attached to transported equipment, or intentionally difficult. Eurasian water milfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) can
introduced as ornamentals or even for wildlife habitat. It is clog waterways and reduce oxygen levels, resulting in fish kills.
important for us to learn to recognize them, educate ourselves Water intakes on motors get clogged and navigation of water-
and others about the impact they have on the lands we love, and ways is impeded. Common reed (Phragmites), purple loosestrife
work together to reduce that impact. (Lythrum salicarium), and hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) are
exotics causing problems in other states but have only been
So why should we as hunters, fishermen and outdoor recreation- found in Tennessee relatively recently.
ists care about the impact of invasive exotic plants?
Invasive plant species are numerous and millions of dollars are
Since we all eat food and use wood fiber in many ways in our annually spent by state and federal agencies, private organiza-
daily lives, we should be concerned about invasives that impact tions and private landowners to eradicate them. What can the
agricultural and forest production. But what about those with ordinary hunter or outdoor enthusiast do to help? Being able to
direct impacts to wildlife? recognize several of the worst threats and reporting new occur-
rences to authorities is one way to ward off new invasive plant
Healthy wildlife habitats are characterized by ecosystems made threats.
up of a variety of plants that provide shelter and food for our
The New Threat — Cogongrass
C
ogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) is considered to be the »» Cylindrical seed head that is 2-8 inches long.
worst weed in the southeastern United States and the
7th worst weed in the world! This grass invades forests,
»» Long leaves with a prominent midrib that is off-center.
pastures, orchards, ditchbanks, roadsides, natural areas, »» Leaves appear to arise directly from the ground with no ap-
turfgrass, ornamental plantings, and rights-of-way. It is highly parent stem.
flammable which makes it a highway hazard, a hazard to rural
homeowners, and reduces timber production. It also destroys
»» Leaves are often yellowish-green in the spring and summer
and reddish or brown in fall and winter.
wildlife habitat and the recreational value of land. Cogongrass
reduces native biodiversity and ecosystem function and greatly »» A dense thatch around the base of the plant.
reduces the productivity of agricultural and forest lands. It is
currently spreading at a rates estimated in the thousands of
»» Sharply-pointed rhizomes that form a very dense mat under
ground.
acres per year. On top of all of this, eradication can be costly at
up to $200 per acre. »» The plants grow in a circular pattern, and are generally 3-4
feet tall.
Cogongrass has spread from Florida through Georgia, Missis-
sippi and Alabama and is nearing Tennessee’s south border. It If you find cogongrass or suspect that you’ve found cogongrass,
is imperative that we all learn to recognize it, report it when report it to your county University of Tennessee Exten-
we find it, and make sure that it gets treated before Tennessee sion agent or to the Tennessee Exotic Pest Plant Council at
becomes infested. www.tneppc.org.
Now that you recognize the threats posed by invasive plants,
Cogongrass does best in full sunlight but also invades into
here are a few simple steps you can take to reduce the spread:
mature pine stands and even hardwood forests especially
when competition from shrubs is reduced or absent. Although »» Learn to identify invasive plants and report them to land
it does not grow in inundated soils, it can persist in sites that management agencies, the Tennessee Exotic Pest Plant
periodically flood. Cogongrass will not become established in Council. For cogongrass, also report any finds to your county
areas with regular disturbance such as crop fields. However, it UT Extension agent.
will readily invade after soil disturbance from timber harvest
or road construction.
»» Don’t plant species for landscaping or wildlife food that
known to be invasive.
Cogongrass may be confused with a few other common species »» Clean equipment, boots, and gear before moving from in-
including Johnsongrass, Vasey’s grass, foxtail species, tall fested to uninfested sites.
fescue, silver beardgrass, eastern gamma grass and woodoats
(spanglegrass). However, there are some characteristics that
»» Stay out of infested areas so as not to pick up and spread
propagules.
make cogongrass stand out from other species (for more infor-
mation, visit http://www.cogongrass.org/identification.cfm): »» Scout your property annually for invasive species.
»» Early blooming time. It blooms and sets seed earlier than »» Remove invasive plants early while their environmental and
any of the other similar species listed above, typically in late economic impacts are low.
March to mid-June.

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