Hunting on national wildlife refuges is a tradition that dates back to the early 1900s. Today, more than 370 refuges are open to the public for hunting across the country. Here in the southeast, national wildlife refuges are a huge part of this tradition. We welcome sportswomen and men of all backgrounds and abilities to experience challenging hunting in amazing places.
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge is proposing to update the refuge’s hunting program and is seeking public comment on the changes.
The proposed changes include:
- Open hunting opportunities for dove, crow, and expanding hunting opportunities for white-tailed deer and squirrel that align with State seasons on the Duck River Remainder Unit of the refuge. This includes all the area of the Duck River Unit except the Duck River Bottoms area.
- Expand the opportunity to hunt resident Canada geese across all areas of the Tennessee NWR.
You are invited to review draft documents related to these changes, including the Draft Hunting Plan, Environmental Assessment, and Draft Compatibility Determination (Draft Plan). The documents are available beginning March 25, 2020 for 30 days.
The Draft Plan is available on the refuge website at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/
You can also submit comments to the refuge by mail at 1371 Wildlife Drive, Springville, TN 38256 or email Barron_Crawford@fws.gov.
Across the country, national wildlife refuges work closely with state agencies, tribes, and private partners to expand access to hunting and fishing where it is compatible with refuge purposes. Hunting and fishing provide opportunities for families to enjoy the outdoors, create memories and pass on family traditions.