Woods & Water: No-wake zone posted at Riverfront Park
Tennessee is blessed with hundreds of miles of streams and rivers which flow across the state providing fishing and boating opportunities to the public. One of those stretches is the Barren Fork which flows through McMinnville on its way to the Collins River.
For years fishermen and boaters have taken advantage of the fishing opportunities provided by this stretch of water, but recently problems have been encountered which fishermen need to be made aware of.
Due to the increase in boating activity at Riverfront Park, a no-wake zone will now be enforced in the area immediately in front of River Front Park. This narrow stretch of water is often used by fishermen fishing from the banks, boaters moving up and down the river and by those enjoying the recreational facilities provided at the park. In recent years some people have begun using the ramp at Riverfront Park as a place to launch their boat to “test” or see how fast it can go. In particular, problems with personal watercraft or “jet skis” have been encountered.
Due to the narrow nature of this stretch of water and the many people that use the park, it has become necessary to enforce a no-wake zone at the park. No Wake buoys have now been placed in the water at opposite ends of the park. The no-wake zone will extend between the two buoys and from bank to bank. We encourage all boaters to be aware of these signs and slow to “no-wake” speed in these areas. Officers of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be checking this area throughout the summer to check boaters for safety equipment and for compliance with the “no-wake” zone.
If you have any questions or comments about the no-wake zone, feel free to call Warren County Wildlife Officer Joey Wray at 686-8972 or Roy Cannon at 815-2600. You can also e-mail me [email protected].
SPECIAL SEASON QUOTA HUNT APPLICATIONS BEING DISTRIBUTED
Applications for the Statewide Special Season Quota Deer and Turkey Hunts are now being distributed to license agents and Regional Offices of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
Sportsman License holders received their applications on the back wrap of the Calendar issue of the Tennessee Wildlife Magazine. The application can also be printed from the TWRA Web Page www.tnwildlife.org.
Thirty-four counties across the state are listed on the application with hunts for antlerless deer. Region 3 counties listed on the application include: Bradley, Clay, Hamilton, Jackson, Marion, Meigs, Overton, Rhea, Roane, and Warren.
In addition to the deer hunts, fifty-four counties are listed on the application with quota fall wild turkey hunts.
Applications must be postmarked no later than September 1, 2004, or delivered in person to the Hunt Application Office in Nashville by 4:30 p.m., September 1, 2004. No exceptions.
Applicants should read the application carefully and fill in all requested information. All applicants must list their TWRA I.D. Number, except for juveniles under the age of 13, military personnel on leave, and residents born before March 1, 1926. If you fall into one of these categories, please indicate in the space for the I.D. Number. The TWRA I.D. Number is printed across the hunting license.
Up to 15 individuals may apply as a party. All applicants in the party must list identical choices and drawings.