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Fisheries committee previews sport‑fishing changes; deputy director presents finances through Nov. 2025

Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission · January 12, 2026
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Summary

The fisheries committee reviewed adjustments to sport‑fishing proclamations (delayed‑harvest changes, stream openings, renovation plans for two signature lakes) and the budget committee received a financial update through November 2025, including wetland acquisition fund activity and investment returns.

Committee chairs presented proposed fishing regulation changes and a multi‑committee financial update during the committee day.

Travis Scott (Assistant Chief) presented recommended edits to the sport fishing proclamation: removal of a delayed‑harvest rule on Piney River to allow fall/winter harvest, a date shift for Big Sodie Creek stocking, broader angler access to streams on Catoosa WMA…

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