The 2017 18 harvest was 143,882 compared to 2016 17 when it was 157,702. Be aware that there are new regulations for the 2016 17 deer hunting season. Tennessee spring turkey hunting season opens april 2. Statewide proclamation on the commercial taking of fish and turtles. Tennessee spring turkey hunting season begins april 2 wtvc.
Page 1 of 4 tennessee fish and wildlife commission. Tennessee deer harvest drops dramatically from previous year. See all your tn fishing and hunting photos in color by downloading the current issue. Latest dates for the duck hunting season tennessee 2016 2017 north carolina canada goose zones map duck hunting is a famous sport that is loved by many. As those spring bag limits go, four bearded turkeys a season, and no more than one per day, is as good as it gets for the traveling spring gobbler hunter. Deer, turkey, small game, hunting and trapping seasons are all available for tennessee. Boersen says that there are counties in middle and southern middle tennessee where hunters are not harvesting enough does to adequately manage the population. Wildlife management areas, public hunting areas, and refuges hunting seasons, limits and miscellaneous regulations. Hunters apply for individual hunts, and then a computer randomly selects hunters until all the permits are allocated. The tennessee tombigbee waterway, affectionately known as the tenntom, is located in the mobile district of the u. The tvhfe is a weekend entertainment experience that is designed for outdoor enthusiast of all kinds.
Tennessee hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. There will also be a beaver trapping season february 129 in kentucky and tennessee in all hunt areas. With abundant public land, long seasons, liberal bag limits and plenty of birds, tennessee offers some of the best eastern wild turkey hunting in the country. If youre looking for hunting seasons in the united states, youve come to the right place. Tennessee duck season set early, sandhill crane season expanded. Tennessee changes legal definition of a buck for 201617. Tennessee offers one of the longest deer hunting seasons in the country. Tennessee deer harvest lowest in 10 years january 16, 2018 deer. Quota hunts deer 20162017 season dates and regulations for. An estimated 950,000 deer in tennessee in 2015 and 2014 with a modest upward trend into 2016 for about 970,000 deer, but a general downward trend into 2018. Be sure to check the recently changed fall turkey regs.
Wildlife resources commission has suspended the sale of all field trial permits until further notice. Most regulations are subject to change by administrative rule. Tennessee hunting seasons summary please refer to the 201920 tennessee hunting and trapping guide for detailed hunting dates, bag limits, zones, units, and required licenses andor permits. The electronic copy of your license that you receive by email is a true and legal copy of your license. Male or female deer with at least one 1 antler that is a minimum of three 3 inches in. Pursuant to the authority grante9 by title 70 tennessee code annotated and section 704107 thereof, the tennessee fish and wildlife commission hereby proclaims the following migratory bird hunting regulations effective august 1, 2016. May 20, 2016 the tennessee fish and wildlife commission is enacting a new set of rules determining what is considered a buck, and what is not, ahead of this falls deer hunting seasons. The majority of tennessee land is in the hands of private owners, and hunting in the state is more successful when outdoors enthusiasts work with property owners to venture onto their land. To comply with the governors stay at home order and help prevent the spread of covid19, the n. Hunting season dates that are shown on this page are either upcoming or currently open. It joins the tennessee river in northeast mississippi with the old tombigbee river near amory, mississippi. It is designed as a service to hunters and is not intended to be a complete digest of all hunting and trapping regulations.
There are no restrictions on cartridge dimensions or barrel length for hunting handguns. Huntingseasonhq is the source for all 20192020 information. Jan 24, 2018 the number of deer killed by tennessee hunters statewide in the 2017 18 season was down 9. That is 1,5 fewer deer than were killed at the same point in the season in 2016. These dates are provided only as a general reference. Sep 26, 2019 the statewide deer harvest last year was 147,693, according to the tennessee wildlife resources agency. The reelfoot season and other slight changes will be posted on twras website. New jersey new jersey hunting new jersey freshwater fishing new jersey saltwater fishing. Deer gun season has the traditional opening date of the saturday prior to thanksgiving. The tennessee fish and wildlife commission approved the states 201617 hunting seasons at its may meeting. Male or female deer with at least one 1 antler that is a minimum of three 3 inches in length. Archery season runs from september 24th to october 28th, and from october 31st to november 4th. Legal bucks must have antlers a minimum of three inches in length. General regulations of interest for the 2016 2017 season.
Archery season on the kentucky and tennessee portions open september 24, 2016 and close on january. Past events 20192020 season 20182019 season 2017 2018 season 2016 2017 season. See the 2016 17 tennessee hunting and trapping guid. Hunters killed significantly fewer deer in tennessee in 2017. Click here to see the best hunting gadgets for 2018. Tennessee deer hunting has a rich tradition and hunter success has long been very good. Be able to always find information on the colorado hunting season without having to search. A warning has been issued by law enforcement officers with the tennessee wildlife resources agency. The guide is a summary of indiana hunting regulations. The 2016 dates for common snipe will be determinedfinalized at the august. Not only do these game animals present hunting opportunities for sport hunters to stay active in the woods, but they present unique challenges that provide a chance. Duck season dates for 201617 seasaon reelfoot lake. Young sportsman seasons are october 26 to 27, and january 11 to 12.
Muzzleloader season runs from november 5th to november 18th. Nov, 2017 for more information about tennessees 201718 deer hunting seasons, refer to the 201718 tennessee hunting and trapping guide available at all license agents, twra regional offices in jackson. Every year hundreds of people from all over the country participate in the duck hunting season for their own reasons. The statewide bag limit for antlered deer is two 2. This north american deer can also make vertical leaps of 8 and 12 feet and horizontal bounds of 30 feet. Packages ensure you have everything you need based on the fishing hunting activity you would like to participate in. Tvhfe is a one of a kind destination event for hunting, fishing, and outdoor enthusiast, as well as the top outdoor retailers and organizations. That was an increase of 2,890 deer from the 2017 18 harvest of 144,803, but 8,766 fewer than. The hunting of any other species not listed below is not permitted. Five things to know mike organ, the tennessean published 11. It is unlawful to hunt or trap any albino deer in tennessee.
Tennessee spring turkey hunting season opens april 2 mike organ, usa today network tennessee published 4. Mississippi river floodwaters zone hunting closure. Hunting regulations affecting the 2016 season have changed at land between the lakes national recreation area. Click on the calendar icon in the table s to see the date setting process for each species hunting season. Areas closed to hunting are also closed to trapping. Tennessee deer harvest down from 2016 heading into muzzleloader season october 31, 2017 the tennessean. The tennessee wildlife resource agency recognizes the fundamental importance of cooperation with private landowners when it comes to successful conservation. General hunting seasons oklahoma department of wildlife. Coyotes may be hunted after daylight hours using lights or nightvision equipment from feb. Hunting seasons seasons close at the end of legal shooting hours on the closing date listed. Youth may carry and use any firearm with which they can safely hunt, and in compliance with other applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Tennessee hunting seasons are detailed for 2015 2016.
Thats about a nine percent decline from the previous season and. Quota hunts deer 20162017 season dates and regulations. Deer hunting season in tennessee opens saturday the tennessean. See separate hunt regulations handout available at refuge headquarters and information kiosks on the refuge. More information on tennessees dove and other migratory birds can be found on the tennessee wildlife resources agency website. The tennessee wildlife resources agency twra says tennessee s 2016 spring turkey season opens on saturday, april 2 and continues through sunday, may 15. Alsop and his crew made plans to put up support and add baffling to the tree in october but the eagles beat them to it. Among other changes to hunting seasons and regulations, the commission changed the definition of what constitutes an antlerless and an antlered deer.
All waters of the state are open to bullfrog hunting except waters within state and federal wildlife refuges. Quota hunts are drawn hunts and these are for specific hunts on wmas during the fall and spring big game hunting seasons. In southeast tennessee, it is a common misconception that you cannot hunt in wilderness because the tennessee wildlife resource agency twra, the organization that sets the rules and regulations about hunting, uses the footprint of the citico creek wilderness as a bear sanctuary, a place where no bear hunting is allowed. Bobcat season may close earlier when the quota is reached. All hunting seasons are closed unless opened by specific tennessee fish and wildlife commission proclamation. Feel free to look around, but youll need to register to begin progress toward getting your hunter education card learn more register for the course. Seasons that have ended for the year will not be shown.
Official tennessee fishing and hunting licenses go. In middle and west tennessee, the twra would like to stabilize the whitetail herd, and thats also where youll see more adjustments to hunting seasons and quotas as needed. Land between the lakes 2016 deer hunting changes land. The 2016 take was a more typical 361, but two deer and two turkeys were retained. Hunting season hq is the source for the most up to date information about 2017 2018 hunting seasons in the us. For tennessee deer hunting, the statewide bag limit for antlered bucks is two per season, and one per day. All eaglets were healthy and hearty so much so the nest fell apart the end of the season. Wear blaze orange when hiking in fall, winter or spring, and take other safety precautions. Tennessee deer season regulations and information tn. In recent years the annual deer harvests for the orwma have been dismal, but slowly improving. Nashville tennessee s 2016 17 gun hunting season for deer opens saturday, nov. You may also have another email of your license sent to you by logging in to your account and selecting reprint my. Season is open yearround, except on twra managed lakes the season is june.
Although hunting is prohibited on 600 miles of npsacquired a. The tennessee deer harvest for 201718 season was 12 percent below the average for the past decade. Seasons and regulations nevada department of wildlife. See the 201920 tennessee hunting and trapping guide for deer units, county listings, and the new definition of antlered deer.
The tennessee fish and wildlife commission is enacting a new set of rules determining what is considered a buck, and what is not, ahead of this falls deer hunting seasons among other changes to hunting seasons and regulations, the commission changed the definition of what constitutes an antlerless and an antlered deer. That means the coming tennessee statewide duck season will be nov. The waterway is 234 miles long and runs from yellow creek port near pickwick lake to. Often considered the off season for hunting, the summer months in tennessee are some of the best for targeting certain game animals with yearround open seasons and unlimited bags. Previous nesting seasons east tennessee state university. This includes but is not limited to bobcat, river otter and fox. The tennessee migratory bird permit is also required to hunt these species. Everything you need to access all twra ranges across tennessee view details. The johnson city pair made history with 3 eaglets this year. Wildlife resources commission has suspended the sale of. The land between the lakes trapping season is january february 2, 2020 in kentucky hunt areas 3, 4, 5, and tennessee hunt areas 12 and 14. Tennessee dove, goose seasons underway outdoor news daily.
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