The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has announced new plans for deer and turkey management to maximize populations, maintain healthy populations, maximize stakeholder satisfaction, and maximize the number of hunters. New hunting unit maps were also created based on geographic and biological similarities that will ensure management is appropriately tailored to the region. New unit maps and hunting seasons will be voted on during the agency’s season setting process in 2024.
Four public meetings are scheduled across the state for Tennesseans to learn more about the plan and to provide public input on draft hunting seasons. The meeting locations are the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in Jackson (Oct. 23). TWRA Region II Ray Bell Building in Nashville (Oct. 24 – in person and live stream), Crossville Shooting Sports Park (Oct. 25) and TWRA Region IV Office in Morristown (Oct. 26). Meetings will be held 6-8 p.m., local time.