TWRA announces Antlerless Deer Hunting available on Private Lands only in L Counties, January 8th-12th
January 7, 2018
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced that antlerless deer hunting will be allowed on all privately owned lands in Unit L counties January 8th-12th, 2018. This is the third year for the five days of hunting following the completion of the deer season on January 7th.
Privately owned lands include leased land and lands owned by individuals.
Antlerless Deer Hunting allowed on Private Lands only in Unit L Counties January 8th through 12th.
Antlerless Deer Hunting available on Private Lands Only in Unit L Counties, January 9th-13th
January 7, 2017
Nashville, TN – Antlerless deer hunting will be allowed on all privately owned lands in Unit L counties January 9th-13th. This is the second year for the five days of hunting following the completion of the deer season on January 8th.
Privately owned lands include leased land and lands owned by individuals. It is the responsibility of hunters to obtain verbal or written permission to hunt on privately owned lands.
Antlerless Deer Hunting available on Private Lands Only in Unit L Counties, January 9th-13th
Tennessee Highway Patrol plans “No Refusal” Enforcement during New Year’s Eve Holiday
December 31, 2015
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct a “No Refusal” traffic safety enforcement campaign during the 2015 New Year’s Eve holiday period, beginning Thursday, December 31st at 12:01am and concluding Monday, January 4th at 11:59pm.
State troopers will perform saturation patrols, seat belt, sobriety and driver’s license checkpoints as well as bar/tavern checks during the holiday. All of Tennessee’s ninety five counties will have troopers working to ensure a safe holiday as we conclude 2015 and begin 2016.
Tennessee Highway Patrolman on a traffic stop.
Tennessee Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Set For September 12th
September 11, 2015
Event Honors 223 Firefighters Who Lost Their Lives in the Line of Duty
Bell Buckle, TN – The Tennessee Fallen Firefighters Memorial annual service will commence at 4:00pm CDT on Saturday, September 12th at the Tennessee Fallen Firefighters Memorial on the campus of the Tennessee Fire & Codes Enforcement Training Academy (TFACA) in Bell Buckle.
The memorial commemorates Tennessee firefighters killed in the line of duty.
Tennessee Fallen Firefighters Memorial
TWRA reports Spring Turkey Harvest again passes 30,000 mark
June 5, 2015
Nashville, TN – Tennessee turkey hunters passed the 30,000 harvest mark for the 13th straight year during the spring season which concluded May 17th across the state.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports that the 2015 harvest stands at 31,429. Numbers continue to trickle into the Agency.
The harvest currently stands a little less than the 2014 harvest of 32,495 and 2013’s 32,489. [Read more]
TWRA announces 2015 Spring Turkey Season begins Saturday, April 4th
April 3, 2015
Nashville, TN – Tennessee’s 2015 spring turkey season opens on Saturday, April 4th and continues through Sunday, May 17th. When it comes to the forecast for the season, sportsmen can look forward to what is expected to be another good year in terms of harvest numbers.
“I don’t think anything will change dramatically this season in terms of harvest numbers,” said Roger Applegate, TWRA Turkey Program Coordinator. “By and large, all things point to a stable population. Harvest numbers will fluctuate from year to year. [Read more]
TWRA reports close to 165,000 Deer Harvested during 2014-2015 Seasons
February 7, 2015
4,473 Deer Harvested in Henry County
Nashville, TN – Close to 165,000 deer were harvested in Tennessee during the recently completed 2014-15 seasons according to data gathered by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
The statewide gun season concluded January 4th and the youth hunt followed on January 10th-11th. The harvest numbers range from the start of archery season on September 27th, 2014 through the final youth hunt. [Read more]
Tennessee Highway Patrol announces plan for “No Refusal” Enforcement during New Year’s Eve Holiday Period
December 30, 2014
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct a “No Refusal” traffic safety enforcement campaign during the 2014 New Year’s Eve holiday period, beginning at 12:01am, Wednesday, December 31st and concluding at 11:59pm, Sunday, January 4th.
State troopers will perform saturation patrols, seat belt, sobriety and driver’s license checkpoints and bar/tavern checks during the holiday.
The state statute regarding “No Refusal” allows law enforcement officials to seek search warrants for blood samples in cases involving suspected impaired drivers. [Read more]
Paris-Henry County under Tornado Watch
October 2, 2014
Nashville, TN – The National Weather service has issued a tornado watch for the Paris-Henry County area until 5:00am CDT.
Other Tennessee Counties included are Benton County, Carroll County, Chester County, Decatur County, Dickson County, Fayette county, Hardeman County, Hardin County, Haywood County, Henderson County, Henry County, Hickman County, Houston County, Humphreys County, Lewis County, Madison County, McNairy County, Montgomery County, Perry County, Stewart County, and Wayne County.
Tennessee Highway Patrol announces Labor Day Weekend Enforcement
August 27, 2014
Tennessee State Troopers Will Enforce “No Refusal” Law
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct a “No Refusal” enforcement campaign during this year’s Labor Day holiday period.
This special enforcement effort will begin at midnight on Friday, August 29th and conclude at 11:59pm on Monday September 1st.
The “No Refusal” legislation allows law enforcement officials to seek search warrants for blood samples in cases involving suspected impaired drivers.
Tennessee Highway Patrol announces Labor Day Weekend Enforcement
