Turkey Hunters Have Opportunity to Share Their Experience with Newcomers
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 | 04:55am
NASHVILLE --- Experienced wild turkey hunters are encouraged and have the opportunity to share the excitement of the sport with new hunters, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
The increase and distribution of the state’s wild turkey population has caused hunters, who have not hunted turkeys before, to gain interest in the sport. The seasoned gobbler hunter can offer new hunters a few pointers that can make their first experiences more enjoyable and more than likely promote their pursuit to be a turkey hunter, the TWRA suggests.
Regulations passed by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission (TWRC) allow a licensed turkey hunter who has filled his bag limit to accompany another turkey hunter and assist in calling. The hunter who has filled his bag limit may not possess a gun or bow. Sportsmen need to remember that callers must have appropriate hunting licenses.
Regulations also allow a caller without a quota permit to accompany a hunter drawn for a hunt on a Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The non-permitted caller may not possess a gun or bow.
A complete list of all rules and regulations covering the hunting of wild turkeys may be found in the 2008 Tennessee Hunting & Trapping Guide. The guide is available anywhere hunting licenses are sold, at all TWRA Regional Offices or online at www.tnwildlife.org.
The 2009 statewide spring turkey season began March 28 and continues through May 10.
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