Yanahli on the chopping block again!

[ksgovols]

Rep. Scott Cepicky (R) Culleoka has filed HB1684 with the TN House to transfer stewardship from TWRA to Maury County. This is undoubtedly for development. Contact your state legislators. The Senate version is SB1839.

 

[redblood]

I hate to hear that. Will do

 

[killingtime 41]

You know some big money developer is whispering in his ear. And I'm sure he really wants whatever they are offering him if he can pull this off. Make sure to post his name and what he was trying to do when it comes time for his reelection. I'll try to find out some more info. Does the TVA own the land yanahili is on. I'm not up t date on yanahili. I've never hunted it. Or have ever been there.

 

[Linzi]

You know some big money developer is whispering in his ear. And I'm sure he really wants whatever they are offering him if he can pull this off. Make sure to post his name and what he was trying to do when it comes time for his reelection. I'll try to find out some more info. Does the TVA own the land yanahili is on. I'm not up t date on yanahili. I've never hunted it. Or have ever been there.

He's running for re-election this year:

‘An honor and privilege’: Cepicky seeks third term as Maury County’s State Representative

Maury County's State Representative Scott Cepicky announces he will seek a third term in office.

www.columbiadailyherald.com

 

[DeerCamp]

Aside from access to hunters, at some point we have to think about the constant impact to animals and the environment overall.

We should be expanding preserves and refuges, not selling them to the highest bidder.

 

[tanasirivertea]

Just for clarity sake, I live in Maury Co and Cepicky is a MORTGAGE OFFICER for a bank!!! Can't believe that politicians can be so obvious in their effort to benefit themselves. I think some would consider it unethical that a politician can do something that might benefit him directly

 

[tanasirivertea]

Tennessee General Assembly Legislation

 

[tanasirivertea]

Hey folks, let's send the rep a message. We need to keep Public Lands in Public Hands.

Representatives - TN General Assembly

 

[buckhunter66]

He runs cattle on the farm next to mine, he's a real treat, doesn't surprise me at all that he's trying to do this.

 

[MickThompson]

If you want them out you better do it in the primaries

 

[whwood21]

Sent my thoughts to my representative. Thank you for the heads up.

 

[killingtime 41]

If you click the link it says he is a mortgage banker. Now let's just create a scenario that at least might be plausible. Say the land ends up in the county's hands. And now is up to them as to the future of the land. Let's now say a big money developer wants to develop a subdivision or single family homes. Which x amount of acreage is available for purchase. Which said developer will build your house. Is it even remotely possible to guess who stands to profit. Is it also reasonable to guess why this politician would push a bill like this. Now add the tax income for the county. And the picture now comes together clearly. Public land should not be touched or developed. Don't be fooled by what party they claim to represent. Just remember that if they don't represent your interest then they need to be fired for incompetence. All who can vote in that county send him a message now. And send him his final message on Election Day.

 

[Duck dogn]

I've heard something before about hwy 50 near the rock crusher was a location of interest for industrial grounds I hate to throw him under the bus lol but I think catman knows something about it. It was a old post on here.

 

[catman529]

I've heard something before about hwy 50 near the rock crusher was a location of interest for industrial grounds I hate to throw him under the bus lol but I think catman knows something about it. It was a old post on here.

Yes, Cepicky has tried taking some of the land for an ag expo center in the past. Now he's trying to transfer the wma to the county "but keep it open to hunting" .... yeah I'm calling BS. Give it time before it is sold off to developers one piece at a time. We gotta put a stop to this quick.

 

[killingtime 41]

If we don't this could possibly turn into the domino effect. And yanahili be the beginning of the end for many WMA's to follow. If you give an inch they'll take a mile.

 

[recurve60#]

If we don't this could possibly turn into the domino effect. And yanahili be the beginning of the end for many WMA's to follow. If you give an inch they'll take a mile.

You are correct. If Yanahli hunting goes Bridgestone hunting is next.

 

[th88]

Yanahli goes, imagine the increase in pressure on other WMAs in the region. It'd create conditions worthy of quota hunts, thus losing out on even more public land hunting. I hope the inboxes of politicians are filling to the brim right now over this!

 

[Roost 1]

I'd like to watch a nice informational you tube video detailing the area in question, while explaining the possible corruption.
Some on here have a great following so I'd suggest using their platform for something that is really important to the sportsman of TN!!! Just a thought.

 

[Mescalero]

You know some big money developer is whispering in his ear. And I'm sure he really wants whatever they are offering him if he can pull this off. Make sure to post his name and what he was trying to do when it comes time for his reelection. I'll try to find out some more info. Does the TVA own the land yanahili is on. I'm not up t date on yanahili. I've never hunted it. Or have ever been there.

Yanahli is state owned. TVA transferred ownership in 2001.

 

[Mescalero]

There is a thread on this land grab in the General Forum started by Catman. https://www.tndeer.com/threads/about-to-lose-12-000-acres-of-wma-land.414958/

Whether you hunt Yanahli or not, whether you hunt public land or not, everyone please e-mail or write your state rep and state senator. Also write to both the House Government Operations Committee and Senate Government Operations Committee (links in the General Forum thread). Details on doing so are in the General Forum thread. I was in contact with the Tennessee Wildlife Federation and they are also on it and opposing. I believe the Tennessee Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is working it too. I reached out to MeatEater and they are getting involved. But we need as many Tennessee hunters and anglers coming out in opposition against this as we can get.

As others have said, if they get Yanahli, it's just a matter of time before they come looking for more.