TWRA reports Deer tests Positive for CWD in Crockett County, Hardin County, Dyer County now High-Risk
December 12, 2021
Nashville, TN – A deer harvested in Crockett County has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD), according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
The CWD-positive deer was a 3 1/2 -year-old buck and changes Crockett County from high-risk to positive for CWD and Dyer County changes to high-risk due to its proximity.
Transportation Map, Rules for CWD
TWRA reports CWD-Positive Deer Found in Gibson County, McNairy County
November 21, 2021
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) announces that Gibson County and McNairy County are now positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) after confirmation through multiple tests from hunter-harvested deer.
These results change the CWD status of both counties from high-risk to positive and makes Carroll County high-risk because of the proximity to the new positive deer. As a result, carcass transport, feeding, and mineral placement regulations are immediately enacted. For more information visit CWDinTennessee.com.
TFWC changes Hunting, Fishing Licenses to 360 Day Duration
September 18, 2021
Kingsport, TN – The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) approved changing licenses to 365-day duration instead of expiring at the end of February each year at its September meeting. The new rule will go into effect beginning March 1st, 2022.
The TWFC also heard reports on chronic wasting disease (CWD), quail, boat ramps, and corrective actions to be taken on quota hunt drawings among agenda items at the meeting which concluded Friday.
TWRA says Season-Long Duck Blind Application Period Deadline is July 21st
July 19, 2021
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is offering the reminder that the application period for the 2021-22 season-long (Tier 1) duck blinds will close July 21st at 11:59pm CDT with results announced in early August.
All applications must be submitted through www.GoOutdoorsTennessee.com. Significant changes have been made to public land duck hunting this year to increase opportunities for all duck hunters.
Season-Long Duck Blind Application Period Closes July 21st.
TWRA announces Season-Long Duck Blind Application Period opens June 30th
June 28, 2021
Changes to Public Land Duck Hunting
Nashville, TN – The application period for the 2021-22 season-long (Tier 1) duck blinds opens June 30th and will close July 21st at 11:59pm CT with results announced in early August. All applications must be submitted through www.GoOutdoorsTennessee.com.
Significant changes have been made to public land duck hunting this year to increase opportunities for all duck hunters.
For season-long blinds (Tier 1) on public lands, most things will remain like the 2020-21 season.
Application and drawings will be computerized and lottery-style with results emailed.
Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission Meeting gives update on Asian Carp, Duck Hunters Survey, Annual Awards
October 25, 2020
Humphreys County, TN – An update on Asian carp, results of a recent Tennessee duck hunters survey, and annual divisional awards presentations were among the business conducted at the October meeting of the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission.
The one-day meeting was held Friday in the Tom and Wendy Beasley Education Center at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Buffalo Ridge Refuge. It was the TFWC’s first formal meeting at Buffalo Ridge Refuge which comprises about 2,000 acres in southern Humphreys County.
Results from Tennessee Duck Hunters Survey was presented at the TFWC meeting.
Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold October meeting at Buffalo Ridge Refuge
October 18, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) to hold a one-day meeting on Friday, October 23rd, 2020 beginning at 9:00am at Buffalo Ridge Refuge in Humphreys County. It will be the first formal TFWC meeting held at the refuge.
An update will be provided on the status of Asian carp to include distribution information, TVA’s Programmatic Environmental Assessment, USFWS funding and associated work plans for 2021 in the Tennessee/Cumberland and Lower Mississippi (Reelfoot) basins.
October Commission to Be Held at Buffalo Ridge Refuge
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee creates Commission to Address Asian Carp
September 27, 2020
Nashville, TN – On Saturday, September 26th, 2020 Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order No. 62 establishing the Asian Carp Advisory Commission to study and provide advice regarding the best methods for mitigating the invasion of Asian carp into the state’s lakes and river systems.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission announces 2020 Elk Hunt Participants, Conservation Raffle Winners at August meeting
August 23, 2020
Kingsport, TN – The 15 persons who will participate in the 2020 Tennessee Elk Hunts and the seven winners of the Tennessee Conservation Raffle were announced Friday during the August meeting of the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission held at the Marriott Meadowview Conference Center.
A total of 9,603 persons registered for the opportunity to participate in this year’s Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s elk quota hunts. Tennessee began its elk hunt in 2009 with the participants selected from a computer draw.
Tennessee Elk Hunts and the seven winners of the Tennessee Conservation Raffle were announced Friday
TWRA gives advice on Vessel Sales
April 2, 2020
Nashville, TN – During the Coronavirus quarantine, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) understands the hardship individuals are experiencing due to many county offices offering limited services and/or closing.
If you are needing to pay sales tax on your vessel, the TWRA is encouraging you to call your county clerk’s office to ensure they are open and that they will be able to assist prior to leaving your home.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency advises you to call ahead to your county clerk’s office before leaving home to pay your vessel’s sales tax.
