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Bass tournament weigh ins have increased the number of black vultures at the Dandridge boat ramp. Many fish that are"alive" at weigh in soon die and wash back around the ramp. Another place on Douglas is Swann's Marina. They have a fish cleaning station. There are ample roosting areas around both. Both places have problems with otters also. Swann's has more otters and Dandridge has more vultures.Vultures took over man’s truck at Douglas Lake leaving behind extensive damage
An East Tennessee man got quite the surprise when he returned from fishing on Douglas Lake. A group of vultures had taken over a couple of trucks at the boat ramp.
We kill them during calving season with a Fed permit authorizing us to do so. Had to prove actual damage (they puked on a calf and melted his hair and hide all the way to the muscle). Be nice just to blast away year round, but we are careful to do everything by the books.
Would seem to be a good cause to not catch and release in this instance? Maybe donate to the locals who actually eat what they catch? Might help curb some of the dead ones washing up on the banks.
Any "pro" who doesn't partake of the days catch is immediately disqualified! 
