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TWRA announces First Young Sportsman Deer Hunt set for October 26th-27th

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency - TWRANashville, TN – Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) says the first of two Tennessee young sportsman deer hunts for the 2019-20 season will be held the weekend of October 26th-27th, 2019.

Youth ages 6-16 years of age may participate. Participating youth can use gun, muzzleloader, and archery equipment.

Young sportsmen must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult, 21 or older who must remain in position to take immediate control of the hunting device.

First Young Sportsman Deer Hunt to take place October 26th-27th
First Young Sportsman Deer Hunt to take place October 26th-27th

The adult must also comply with the fluorescent orange regulations as specified for legal hunters. Multiple youth may be accompanied by a single qualifying adult.

Archery season began in the state on September 28th and the first segment ends October 25th, the day prior to the opening of the young sportsman hunt. The second segment of archery only season is Monday, October 28th through Friday, November 8th. Muzzleloader/archery season starts November 9th.

The TWRA makes the recommendation that all hunters obtain a 2019-20 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide. The guide lists license requirements, the counties and bag limits for each of the different deer management units. The guide is available on the TWRA website. www.tnwildlife.org, the TWRA App, and where hunting and fishing licenses are sold.

In 2018, youth hunters harvested a total 5,379 deer during the first weekend. The total included 2,700 bucks.

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