Out of state landowner rules

[renwickp]

We bought Tennessee property last year, but haven't been able to move yet. I want to deer hunt this season, but am having trouble figuring out the licensing requirements for a non-resident landowner. Any help appreciated, and can't wait to be in Tennessee permanently.

 

[Omega]

I think you need to be a resident before you don't need a license. You don't have to live on the land, but you do need to be a resident.

 

[Antler Daddy]

I jointly own 100 acres in TN. Some of it has been in the family for over 150 years.

The native TN license helped me, but it does not help my three 15 years that were born in NC. So, in another 2 years they will not likely be hunting their own land because I am not buying the license and I doubt they will buy a Nonresident license to hunt a couple of days at Thanksgiving, etc.

Let me add, that I don't want a landowner exemption resident or not. I believe all hunters should buy a license. I just think that a Nonresident who owns TN land should be treated a bit different than someone who own some nothing.

 

[killingtime 41]

We bought Tennessee property last year, but haven't been able to move yet. I want to deer hunt this season, but am having trouble figuring out the licensing requirements for a non-resident landowner. Any help appreciated, and can't wait to be in Tennessee permanently.

Moving from let me roll the dice. California,New York,New Jersey, Up North. just a guess judging from the thousands that's moved here from those places in the last 2 years. And what part of the state are you moving. And no you have to be a resident of the state. Not just own land. Unless you pay an out of state license fees. But your area TWRA 1,2,3,4 you should call. That's what I asked what part of the state.

 

[BSK]

You must buy an out-of-state license. To be in-state, or landowner exemption, you must be a resident of TN.

 

[renwickp]

I think you need to be a resident before you don't need a license. You don't have to live on the land, but you do need to be a resident.

Thank you - much appreciated.

 

[renwickp]

I jointly own 100 acres in TN. Some of it has been in the family for over 150 years.

The native TN license helped me, but it does not help my three 15 years that were born in NC. So, in another 2 years they will not likely be hunting their own land because I am not buying the license and I doubt they will buy a Nonresident license to hunt a couple of days at Thanksgiving, etc.

Let me add, that I don't want a landowner exemption resident or not. I believe all hunters should buy a license. I just think that a Nonresident who owns TN land should be treated a bit different than someone who own some nothing.

Thanks and appreciate the answer and thoughts. I agree on the license, the fees support conservation and other needed management activities. Also see your point in the non resident landowner.

 

[renwickp]

You must buy an out-of-state license. To be in-state, or landowner exemption, you must be a resident of TN.

Thanks, appreciate your response

 

[renwickp]

Moving from let me roll the dice. California,New York,New Jersey, Up North. just a guess judging from the thousands that's moved here from those places in the last 2 years. And what part of the state are you moving. And no you have to be a resident of the state. Not just own land. Unless you pay an out of state license fees. But your area TWRA 1,2,3,4 you should call. That's what I asked what part of the state.

Thanks for the response. Snake eyes on the dice roll - none of the above. Been planning this move waaay before the latest trend - retiring from the military after 37 years. Blessed to find a a good property last year.

 

[Ski]

Thanks for the response. Snake eyes on the dice roll - none of the above. Been planning this move waaay before the latest trend - retiring from the military after 37 years. Blessed to find a a good property last year.

37yrs is a very long military career. Congrats on retirement and thank you for the service. Military is what brought us to TN, too. Been here 7yrs and I have to say for the most part folks have been friendly and welcoming. There are certainly worse places to call home, as no doubt you are well aware.

 

[encore06]

https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/resources/TN/Farmland-Owner-License-Exemption-Statement.pdf

 

[RockMcL]

Thanks for the response. Snake eyes on the dice roll - none of the above. Been planning this move waaay before the latest trend - retiring from the military after 37 years. Blessed to find a a good property last year.

Thank you for your service and welcome to TN!

 

[skipperbrown]

If you were born in TN, there is an exception. I was in the same situation as a landowner but non TN resident. However, I was born in TN so was able to get a resident license after jumping through some hoops.

 

[knightrider]

Thanks for the response. Snake eyes on the dice roll - none of the above. Been planning this move waaay before the latest trend - retiring from the military after 37 years. Blessed to find a a good property last year.

Thank you for your service i wish the best of luck in your new property

 

[BSK]

If you were born in TN, there is an exception. I was in the same situation as a landowner but non TN resident. However, I was born in TN so was able to get a resident license after jumping through some hoops.

That's interesting. I did not know that.

 

[TX300mag]

Thanks for the response. Snake eyes on the dice roll - none of the above. Been planning this move waaay before the latest trend - retiring from the military after 37 years. Blessed to find a a good property last year.

Thank you for your service! Hurry up and get moved!

My dad doesn't hunt the farm he was raised on, and now owns and pays taxes on, because of the high prices.

The native son was intended to help people like this, but it didn't. He should've known better than being born out of state to a sailor during wartime.

 

[Bucket]

That's interesting. I did not know that.

https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/twra/documents/licensing/native-TN-license-application.pdf

 

[Falconi]

What are the criterion for Landowner exception? I read some things a few months ago and now can't seem to find it. From what I gather, you have to apply for the exemption. Is there a minimum acreage? Seems like I read 70 acres somewhere.

 

[TX300mag]

What are the criterion for Landowner exception? I read some things a few months ago and now can't seem to find it. From what I gather, you have to apply for the exemption. Is there a minimum acreage? Seems like I read 70 acres somewhere.

No minimum

 

[lafn96]

Thanks for the response. Snake eyes on the dice roll - none of the above. Been planning this move waaay before the latest trend - retiring from the military after 37 years. Blessed to find a a good property last year.

If you haven't retired yet, and you're on leave; there's an exception for that. Not sure if that is for residents only, or applies to non-residents as well. Going off of memory, so I could be wrong but it's worth looking up.