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TWRA proposes Wolf River, Scotts Gulf hunting areas and WMA rule changes; cites safety and consistency goals
Summary
The commission heard proposed proclamations to add two public hunting areas and multiple Wildlife Management Area (WMA) rule changes aimed at safety, consistency and reduced complexity; staff highlighted a safety problem at Gin Creek and recommended temporary limits.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency proposed new public hunting areas and a set of Wildlife Management Area rule changes at Thursday’s Tennessee Wildlife Commission meeting, citing public-safety concerns, a desire for consistent regulations and partner requests.
Assistant Chief for Habitat Wally Akins told commissioners the agency proposes two new public hunting areas: Wolf River State Forest in Fayette County (about 5,500 acres) and Scotts Gulf Centennial State Park on the Van Buren/White County line (about 6,500 acres). For each area, staff recommended aligning hunting rules with adjacent WMAs and noted partner requests such as quota turkey…
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