Public/ new to TN

[ILtransplant]

New to TN. Tried to get in on private land theough a club or lease but nothing worked out. Can someone explain the public land/ permit.process for archery and or firearm

 

[Chiflyguy]

Kind of in the same boat as you.
These guys might take a little time to warm up to us but I'm sure overtime it will be easier.
Try this:

http://tva.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Embed/i ... heme=light

A little research goes a long way.

 

[fairchaser]

I'd start with the hunting guide that just came out. There's lots of public land to hunt and most of it is non quota. You will need the correct permits and licenses. The managers name and number is printed so you can contact them for more information. Tennessee has many free opportunities with state and Federal lands.

 

[ILtransplant]

I guess my biggest question wa answered on how I know what permits and license to get. I hunted IL.for the last 20 years on private land. New to the public land deal

 

[CBU93]

Opportunities vary depending on where in the state you are. Lots of differences between IL and Tn. Hunting culture is very different as well. Finding a place to hunt may be harder than finding deer or vice versa depending on location and weapon of choice. Opportunities are probably more numerous for the bowhunter if you are not in a draw hunt although gun hunters have some unrestricted ops across the state. Beware, no public hunt is easy although some are tougher than others. Don't give up on trying to find some private ground...ever. You never know!

 

[Rackseeker]

What part of the state are you located in ?

 

[Bone Collector]

Like others said, plenty of public opportunities here. Definitely better during bow, pressure wise. Need to know where in the state you are located.

 

[scn]

As stated, the best thing you can do to understand the differences in the two states is to get a copy of the Hunting Guide. They are available at license agents and most sporting goods stores. Here is a link to the e-version: http://www.eregulations.com/wp-content/ ... HD-LR3.pdf
Most of the information you are requesting is found in pages 5-8.

Here is the TCA 70-1-101 definition of a resident to determine whether you need resident or nonresident licenses:

(31) "Resident" means any person who resides in this state for a period of ninety (90) consecutive days with the genuine intent of making this state that person's place of permanent abode, and who, when absent, intends to return to this state. For the purposes of this subdivision (a)(31), the following are deemed residents of this state:
(A) Members of the armed services of the United States or any nation allied with the United States, who are on active duty in this state under permanent orders;
(B) Personnel in the diplomatic service of any nation recognized by the United States, who are assigned to duty in this state; and
(C) Students who are attending and have been enrolled at least six (6) months in any school, college, or university in this state

If you are now a resident, you will need the following to deer hunt in TN: Proof of completion of a sanctioned Hunter Education course if born after 1969, a type 01 Hunt/Fish combo, and a big game license that matches up with the weapon you are using (Archery, Muzzleloader, or Firearm). If you use all three weapons during the season, you would need all three big game licenses.

"Permits" are not the same in TN and IL (where I have also hunted for the past 20 years). Your deer "tags" are covered under a license and not a permit. For the statewide deer season, all are purchased over the counter and not through an application process. To a large degree in TN, things that are on a statewide basis are covered by a license. Things that relate to specific areas are covered by a permit.

"Public land" is too broad of a classification to really address your question. Some public land, such as Wildlife Management Area (WMAs )requires a permit, while other public lands do not. Our WMAs that are open with the statewide season usually require a Type 94 permit in addition to the required licenses. Information on all of TN's WMAs is found in the back of the Hunting Guide.

WMAs where the hunting is by a quota process have permits that are issued by a computerized drawing. That drawing has already taken place for the 2019-20 season.

Questions on specific lands is usually best answered by contacting the Regional office in the Region where the land is located.

Hope that helps a little. It isn't as complicated as it seems, but, it is different from IL.

 

[Stalkhunter]

I have been here 1 year shy of 20 years. Took me time to figure this place out. These old timers will warm up at some point lol.
I have yet to get a lease in this state.

I have been lucky to get on some private land. I have hunt public land had success and failures like many.

I am now in process of buying some land and hopefully the neighbors that have farms boarding the property will allow me too hunt.
If they don't well they won't be grazing cattle on my property. That will end in September. I will make my property work for me and my buddy's if by grace of God I get approved for it.



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[ILtransplant]

I live in lakeland..... east memphis.suburb

 

[Shanman]

One piece of advice that is important on public land is if you find a good spot that has what you are looking for and you really like it, better not talk about it, especially on an open forum. Next time you go in you're likely to have company, have seen a few mountain trout streams get hammered after being named on a forum. Hunting is no different, best to keep it between you and your hunting buddy. FWIW

 

[CBU93]

I live in lakeland..... east memphis.suburb

Don't be afraid to investigate what MS and AR have to offer as well.