Nashville, TN – The third and final segment of Tennessee’s 2012-13 dove hunting season is now underway. The final segment began on December 19th and will continue through January 15th, 2013.
The daily bag limit is 15. There is no limit on collared doves. Doves not readily identifiable as collared doves will be considered mourning doves and will count toward the mourning dove daily bag limit. «Read the rest of this article»
Tennessee Wildlife Resoureces Agency reports 2012 Gun Season for Deer Underway
November 23, 2012 |
Nashville, TN – Tennessee sportsmen harvested more than 17,000 deer statewide on the opening weekend of gun season for deer as harvest numbers continue to be reported.
The 17,093 reported as of noon (CST) on Monday surpasses the 2011 total of 14,463 over the same time frame in 2011.
Since the initial segment of archery season for deer began on September 22nd, 84,825 deer have been harvested, an increase of 3,522 over the same period as last year. «Read the rest of this article»
Tennessee Gun Season for Deer opens November 17th
November 10, 2012 |
Nashville, TN – One of Tennessee’s traditions is the annual opening of gun season for deer which falls on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. The 2012 season opens November 17th.
For the second year, sportsmen will find one continuous season that will continue through January 6th, 2013 The continuous season replaced the previously two segmented hunting seasons that were in place prior to last year. «Read the rest of this article»
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says Deer Archery Hunting Season to open September 22nd
September 15, 2012 |
Nashville, TN – Tennessee’s 2012 deer archery-only season opens statewide on Saturday, September 22nd. The archery season dates in all three of the state’s deer hunting units are the same. The dates are September 22nd-October 26th and October 29th-November 2nd.
The antlerless deer bag limits by units are four in Units A and B deer management areas and three per day in Unit L areas. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission approved the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s proposal to increase the antlerless archery season bag limit in Unit B to four deer per season at its 2012-13 seasons setting meeting in May. «Read the rest of this article»
State’s Gun Season for Deer opens November 19th
November 18, 2011 |
Nashville, TN – One of the Tennessee’s traditions is the annual opening of gun season for deer which falls on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. However, sportsmen will find a major change this year with a continuous gun season which will run from November 19th through January 1st, 2012.
The one continuous season replaces the previously two segmented hunting seasons. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission established the season upon recommendation from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarification made for Unit B Muzzleloader Deer Hunting
November 7, 2011 |
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is making a clarification to the muzzleloader bag limit for Unit B deer management counties.
The Unit B Muzzleloader Hunt Table on page 28 of the 2011 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide indicates the bag limit is one deer. The table should read one antlerless deer per hunter. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarification made concerning Archery Turkey Harvest
October 9, 2011 |
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is making a clarification as there have been several inquiries concerning the harvest of wild turkeys in counties that have a fall turkey gun season.
Archers are allowed to harvest one turkey during the archery-only deer season in each of the counties listed that have a fall turkey gun season. (A list of counties that have a fall turkey season is located on page 40 of the 2011 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide).
The TWRA suggests all archery hunters obtain a 2011 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide. The guides are available where hunting and fishing licenses are sold and on the TWRA website, www.tnwildlife.org.
Tennessee’s 2011 Free Hunting Day is Saturday, August 27th
August 17, 2011 |
Nashville, TN – All Tennesseans are reminded that Saturday, August 27th is Free Hunting Day in Tennessee when state residents may hunt without a license. The annual event coincides with the opening day of squirrel season.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the free day in hopes of increasing interest in hunting. Squirrel hunting is one of Tennessee’s oldest and favorite traditions. The day serves as an excellent opportunity for persons to experience the enjoyment of the sport. Regular hunters are encouraged to introduce friends and family members (young and old) to the outdoors sport. It is also an excellent opportunity for those folks who have not tried hunting for sometime. «Read the rest of this article»
Tennessee’s Second Segment of Gun Season for Deer starts today
December 18, 2010 |
Nashville, TN – Tennessee’s gun season for deer hunters resumes today, December 18th and will continue through January 9th. 2011.
Since archery season opened in late September, more than 122,500 deer have been harvested in the state. Giles County has the top overall harvest with 3,663. «Read the rest of this article»
Deer Archery Hunters see increase in opening weekend Harvest
October 1, 2010 |
Nashville, TN – Tennessee’s deer archery hunters saw an increase in their harvest from 2009 on the opening weekend of the 2010 season. A total of 2,401 deer were taken, an increase of 163, with all 95 counties reporting harvests.
Montgomery County led the opening weekend (September 25th-26th) totals with 75 harvests, edging the 2009 leader, Giles County’s reporting total of 72.
Other top county totals were Stewart 68, Roane 61, Henry 59, Smith 55, Maury 50, Jackson 49, Sumner 48, Hardeman and Hamilton 46, Carter and Wilson 45. «Read the rest of this article»
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