Each young sportsman must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult, 21 years of age or older, who must remain in a position to take immediate control of the hunting device and who must also comply with fluorescent orange regulations as specified for legal hunters during deer and bear hunts. Boat Registration: 800-366-2661 Persons wanting to possess big game, exceptbear, accidentally killed by a motor vehicle forpersonal use or consumption are required tonotify TWRA or a local law enforcement agencywithin 48 hours. The TWRA manages over 1.5 million acres of WMAs statewide for the hundreds of species living in those areas. 2 redheads, 2 black ducks, 1 pintail, and 1 mottled duck. Unit A includes Bradley, Carter, Hamilton, Hawkins, Johnson, Knox, Loudon, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Rhea, Roane, and Sullivan counties. CARRY PROOF Hunters who buy their license or permit by phone or internet must carry while hunting: picture ID and proof of purchase (an authorization number, a paper license or a computer printout). No person shall take migratory game birds except during the hours open to shooting and falconry as prescribed. The daily bag, season bag, and possession limit for sandhill cranes are based on the number of tags awarded to an individual. Wildlife Management Area General Regulations, Duck & Sandhill Crane Seasons & Bag Limits, Farmland Owner License Exemption Statement, New WMA hunting opportunities - See WMA section, North Cumberland WMA - Otey Mills Refuge - see, Milan Volunteer Training Site (Previously known as Milan Arsenal) in Carroll and Gibson counties, quota hunts that will be available during quota hunt application period - see, Sergeant Lee Russell Refuge in Carroll County - see, Hunt for Warriors moved to Hiwassee Refuge, Small Game Season firearm restriction during Young Sportsman Deer and Bear Seasons, New CWD Management Zone established for feeding and carcass transport regulations, see. Where hunting is allowed from vessels, it is legal to hunt from any vessel, so long as the vessel is not under forward motion from any influence of mechanical means or sail. whole or undressed carcasses) from county to county dependent on a countys CWD status. Band recovery data are the basis for improving the conservation and knowledge of bird populations in North America. Submit photos of your harvest's jawbone through the Jaw Bone Submission Survey to see how old your harvest was. The daily bag limit for scaup is 1 scaup from Nov. 2526, 2023, and Dec. 517, 2023 then 2 scaup from Dec. 18, 2023, to Jan. 31, 2024. 6. All other traps must be inspected every thirty-six (36) hours and any wildlife caught in the traps shall be removed. Mergansers: 5 (only 2 of which may be hooded mergansers). Big game must be checked in by midnight on the day of harvest and before being gifted to another person or leaving the state. This person must also comply with all other legal requirements. An albino deer is a deer with a lack, or significant deficiency, of pigment in the skin and hair, and has pink eyes. The Georgia Birding & Wildlife Trails has a new websitecheck it out today! Then, Check-in Your Harvest before midnight on the day of harvest. Check out the current class dates in your area in our Hunter Education Class Section. 1. Antlerless bag: Units A,B,C, D = 2; Units L, CWD = 3/day. All traps shall be attached to a stake, drag, or anchor, with chain, wire at 16 gauge or larger, or cable of 1/16 inch size or larger. Nothing in this subsection (1)shall be construed as authorizing hunting froma vessel, automobile or other motor vehiclewhile under power. 0020 Accountancy accompanied by a non-hunting adult, 21 years of age or older, who must remain in a position to take immediate control of the hunting device and who A - Sep. 23 - Oct. 27, Oct. 30 - Nov. 3 S - Oct. 14-27. Before moving your harvested big game, you must either check it in on your smartphone or physically tag the animal and check it in before midnight. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Thousands of East Tennesseans await to leave winter behind and dive into wooded areas, fields and anything in between to hunt turkeys. Additionally, firearms deer season ends Jan. 15 in Baker, Decatur, Early, Grady, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole and Thomas Counties. It is illegal to hunt or capture albino deer in Tennessee. The trap shall be used as a non-baited or lured set unless it is set at a minimum of twelve (12) inches inside a hole, den, or cubby. The USGS Patuxent Bird Banding Laboratory (BBL) encourages hunters to report banded birds. On private property, it is legal to hunt from any motorized vehicle (to include ATVs, golf carts, etc. Please help the BBL, its many partners, and the birds of North America by continuing to report your band recoveries. New WMA hunting opportunities - See WMA section Evidence of the animals sex, species, and antlered status (if applicable) must remain with the animal while afield and until checked in. Multiple youths may be accompanied by a single, qualifying adult. Juveniles under the age of eighteen (18) are prohibited from using handguns for the purpose of hunting. 2. Cordell Hull Region contact Region III office,931-484-9571. Upgrade your License to a durable card today! Trappers shall mark all traps and snares with their name or TWRA ID number. The party leader must be present during the hunt. Maintains a fence at least 8 feet high around the facility and, if the facility is located within 30 miles of a confirmed positive occurrence of CWD, is double-fenced to prevent direct contact between captive and wild cervids. Either-sex Deer Opportunity: The number of doe days has been increased in most counties. Youth hunters under the age of 13 must have a TWRA ID number in order to use the mobile check-in for big game animals. The possession limit is three (3) times the daily limit for all migratory game birds, except on opening day when it shall be the same as the daily bag limit, and the second day of the season when it shall be twice the daily bag limit, and except for crows which have no limit. All persons who hunt migratory game birds are required to have in their possession a valid Tennessee, Residents of Tennessee under 13 years of age, Residents of Tennessee who are 65 or older. Young sportsmen must be accompanied by a nonhunting adult, 21 years of age or older, who must remain in a position to take immediate control of the hunting device and who must also comply with fluorescent orange regulations, as specified for legal hunters. Also. Furbearers are defined as beaver, bobcat, coyote, fox, groundhog, mink, muskrat, opossum, river otter, raccoon, skunk, and weasel. Mississippi River Flood Closure: When theMississippi River at Caruthersville gauge reaches34 ft. all big game hunting will close in the MississippiRiver Floodwaters Zone (on private andpublic land) and will remain closed until theMississippi River drops below 34 ft. at the Caruthersvillegauge. The type 094 license is no longer needed to hunt antlerless deer on private property. Available in the Apple App store and on Google Play. For other federally managed properties, hunters should contact that specific facility or location. 1. Capturing and banding birds requires considerable effort, and documenting the recovery or re-sighting of banded birds is essential to profit from that effort. The daily bag limit of ducks is 6 and may include no more than 2 wood ducks. The possession limit for Canada goose, White-fronted goose, and Brant is three (3) times the daily bag limit, except on opening day and the second day of the season when the possession limit is one (1) and two (2) times the daily bag limit, respectively. Any loose shot other than non-toxic (as approved by U.S. 1 (21.41 and 21.43) for conditions and restrictions applicable to the taking of crows in certain depredation or health hazard situations outside of the crow sport hunting season. During the Veterans and Active Military Personnel waterfowl season, non-veteran or non-active duty personnel may be present; however, only veterans or active military persons may hunt. Any electronic light amplifying night vision scope, thermal imaging device, or device while in possession of a firearm or archery tackle between sunset and sunrise. No dogs allowed. See specific WMAs for regulations. In accordance with state and federal law, Persons may possess handguns in addition to legal weapons used for hunting the entire year while on the premises of any TWRA refuge, public hunting area, state-owned wildlife management area, or to the extent permitted by federal law, national forest land maintained by the state, and private land. West Sandy Wheelchair Hunts are first-come, first-served. Help Us Understand Our Kentucky Deer Herd Better! Personal possession of bear accidentally killed by a motor vehicle is only lawful once a TWRA enforcement officer issues a possession tag for it. This is only a summary. *Only muzzleloading firearms may be used during the muzzleloader season. All bears must be presented for collection of biological samples in accordance with the zone-specific requirements (see p. 30 of the hunting guide). This background check must be completed annually. Tag your harvest in the field using your smartphone by checking it in on the TWRA On the Go app (works even without a signal). air guns (.25 caliber or smaller), Rifles and handguns using centerfire ammunition Species expanding their ranges into Tennessee are protected and may not be taken until a hunting season is proclaimed. Youth ages 616 may participate in Young Sportsman Hunts (excluding elk huntssee the elk hunting section). Those who call the toll-free line will hear a message announcing the change and directing them to the website. Kids can go to an agent location, check station or Regional Office with their parent and SSN card and have a TWRA profile created which will last forever. Refer to federal regulations 50 CFR Ch. Alligators and cougars are protected by state laws in Tennessee. Geese, coot, gallinules, moorhens, and ducks may be taken by youth during the Young Sportsman Waterfowl Hunts. Protected Species Test your angler skills by catching all 3 trout species in the new Trout Slam! Statewide. Hunting is allowed on all privately owned lands in Unit L (including leased land and lands owned by individuals). General Regulations Turkey Regulations Migratory Bird Seasons & Bag Limits Fishing General Info TWRA Offices Frequently Asked Questions Fish Identification Angler Recognition Program State Records Boating Safety Licenses, Permits & Fees Anyone 10 or older: before you get out there and hunt, you must have a Hunter Education Certificate. Hunter Education certification is accepted from all other states. Male or female deer with no antlers or with antlers that are less than three (3) inches in length. No person shall take more than one daily bag limit per day. Light Goose Conservation Season* (Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese). Non-hunting adults at least 21 years of age shall accompany the youth hunter(s) into the field during the youth waterfowl season and must remain in a position to take immediate control of the hunting device. North Chickamauga Creek (Varner Unit) Wheelchair Blind Application is available from the Region III office, 931-484-9571. Archery equipment is permitted during the archery, muzzleloader, and gun seasons. 7. or greater when possessed afield. From or with the aid or use of a car or other motor-driven vehicle, or any aircraft, except that paraplegics and single or double amputees of the legs may take from any stationary motor vehicle. Steel square instant-kill traps must have an exterior jaw measurement of sixteen (16) inches or less measured at the widest point, and steel circular instant-kill traps must have an exterior measurement of twelve (12) inches or less measured at the widest point. RM 132-C, U.S. Fluorescent Orange: Hunters must wear on the upper portion of their body and head a minimum of 500 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange (blaze orange), visible front and back while hunting big game except on archery-only and turkey hunts. These procedures are a requirement for everyone, including landowners and those exempt from license requirements. Reports may be made at. The taking, killing and/or illegal possession of hawks, owls, songbirds, endangered species or any other species (i.e. 22-23 of the hunting guide. Youths 6-16 years of age may participate. All hunters, resident or nonresident, born on or after Jan. 1, 1969, must possess proof that they have successfully completed a Hunter Education course. On private property, it is legal to hunt from anymotorized vehicle (to include ATVs, golf carts,etc. No native species may be taken out of the wild and kept as pets. Tennessee state law requires drivers to obtain a Tennessee driver's license within 30 days of residency.. Out-of-state drivers license are only accepted for Military Personnel and Students meeting the criteria below: One (1) bearded turkey per day, which counts toward the statewide bag limit. Transport Your Carcass with Care: Know the Tennessee Rules: Only the most approved parts of deer, elk, moose, and caribou (deboned meat, clean skulls, skull plates and teeth, antlers, finished taxidermy, hides, and tanned products) may enter TN. Certain WMAs have special blind sites established for wheelchair-bound hunters which include: Camden, Cheatham Lake, Cordell HullNorth Chickamauga Creek, Old Hickory Unit !,Reelfoot, and West Sandy. Must use a pre-charged pneumatic firing mechanism; in addition, the air gun must be equipped with a built-in manometer (air pressure gauge). See the Tennessee. Federal regulations relative to baiting, firearms, bag and possession limits, wanton waste, tagging, and methods of hunting are hereby adopted and will be applicable to hunting and/or taking of species listed. and crossbows), Raptors that are legally possessed under a valid falconry permit. Changes to Turkey hunting: Oct. 29-30, 2022 Limit 1 per year, either sex. The bag limit of two (2) antlered deer may be exceeded if taken as a bonus deer. . One fully feathered wing must remain attached to all migratory game birds being transported between a port of entry and ones home or to a migratory bird preservation facility. The use of dogs in hunting (TCA 70-1-101) or attempting to take deer or elk is prohibited. Telephone: 615-736-5532. 2. Fish and Wildlife Service, Simply, the law states that if private land has been properly posted by the owner with signs that include his or her name and address plus the wording HUNTING BY WRITTEN PERMISSION ONLY, a hunter or trapper must carry the owners written permission. 2. Hunters are encouraged to check regulations for each WMA they hunt in the 2022-23 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide. The head or one fully feathered wing must remain attached to all such birds while being transported from the field to ones home or to a migratory bird preservation facility. Shotguns (including muzzleloading shotguns) using ammunition loaded with Number Four (4) or smaller shot. Hunting of migratory birds is to comply with federal regulations for migratory birds unless restricted by proclamation. Rifles or handguns with centerfire ammunition between 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise. 1. Hunting and Trapping Guide for listing. By completing the required check-in information, whether on paper or electronic form, the hunter is affirming that the information as it appears on the permanent record is valid and correct. it is illegal to hunt within the State of Tennessee. On the Internet3. Access for hunters accompanying may be limited on some WMAs. Your information will be automatically submitted to TWRA when you are back in range of a signal. Most deer hunting accidents involve hunters falling from a tree stand. Youth hunters under the age of 13 must have a TWRA ID number in order to use the mobile check-in for big game animals. Changes to deer hunting regulations for the 2023-24 deer season will increase hunting opportunities in the CWD Management Zone and give hunters more opportunity to harvest antlerless deer in most counties outside of the CWD Management Zone. 9. Hunters are allowed to hunt in parties of four (4) with a designated party leader. Duck & Sandhill Crane Seasons & Bag Limits, Wildlife Management Area General Regulations, Farmland Owner License Exemption Statement. (Try using a zip-tie and sealable plastic bag). In those areas where thearchery-only deer season dates overlap with anotherbig game gun season (i.e., bear) archers arerequired to wear 500 square inches of daylightfluorescent orange. Durand Carmany has been hunting for about. Cross Creeks NWR and Tennessee NWR will no longer offer quota hunts for deer and will still remain open to statewide seasons through Nov. 14 for Hunt Areas 1, 2, 3 and 5. For information regarding the importation of migratory birds killed in another country, hunters should consult 50 CFR 20.61 through 20.66. All decoys must be removed by the owner of the blind within ten days after the close of the waterfowl season unless otherwise indicated under the individual WMA listing. Just check-in your harvest on location, and a harvest confirmation number will be generated. A hat and vest fulfill the requirements. All migratory game birds killed or crippled shall be retrieved, if possible, and retained in the custody of the hunter in the field. There are restrictions on moving unapproved parts (i.e. Same as regular season daily bag limits. the barrel and the firearm being of design and manufacture that prevents the projectile(s) from being loaded from the breech (rear) end. Courthouse, counties open to fall turkey hunting. No public lands or WMAs are open during this period. Waterfowl and sandhill cranes may only be hunted with a non-toxic shot of T size or smaller. Taking or attempting to take deer being pursued by dog, or dogs, is prohibited. On wheelchair-bound waterfowl hunts, each wheelchair-bound hunter must be accompanied by at least one, but not more than three assistants (at least one of whom must be age 16 years or older), who may also participate in the hunt. 4. Temporary Transportation Tag (No phone? 5. Paraplegic means an individual afflicted with paralysis of the lower half of the body with involvement of both legs, usually due to disease or injury to the spinal cord. Live traps are defined as those traps that act as a cage after capture. Federal regulations relative to baiting, firearms, bag and possession limits, wanton waste, tagging, and methods of hunting are hereby adopted and will be applicable to hunting and/or taking of species listed. During an archery-only or muzzleloader/ archery-only deer, bear, or elk season, furbearers may not be taken with rifles and handguns using centerfire ammunition. Visit CWD Affected Counties Carcass Transportations Restrictions for more details. There's still time! Tennessee Waterfowl and sandhill cranes may only be hunted with a non-toxic shot of T size or smaller. Unit L includes Bedford, Benton, Cannon, Carroll, Cheatham, Coffee, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Franklin, Giles, Hardin, Henry, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lake, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Moore, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Wayne, Weakley, Williamson, and Wilson counties. All other small game. Unit CWD - Three (3) antlered deer (one per day, not to exceed 3 for the season). Turkeys must remain intact untiltagging and check-in are complete. (Try using a zip-tie and sealable plastic bag). Hunting in Tennessee | Where and How Hunting Hunting & Trapping Guide Hunting Guide Hunting Season Summary Licenses, Permits, Applications Buy Your Licenses Online General License Information Quota Hunts Special Licenses & Permits Farmland License Exemption Information High Impact Habitat Conservation Permit Reelfoot Preservation Permit If using this equipment while hunting during deer, elk, or bear season you must be a legal big game hunter (See No. Steel foothold traps used for water sets must have an exterior jaw measurement of nine (9) inches or less measured at the hinge of the trap. If bears are quartered or boned out, the total of the meat, hide, etc., must equal or exceed 75 lbs.

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