TWRA warns motorists to be careful where deer cross
Motorists across Tennessee need to be extra cautious when driving in areas where deer are known to cross roads. This is the time if year when deer, especially bucks, are the most active as they search for does.
With an estimated 800,000 deer in Tennessee, whitetails now inhabit areas unheard of years ago, including small woodlots that are sometimes in or near small cities and residential areas.
Bucks usually begin rutting as temperatures drop in mid and late November and remain active for weeks, traveling more than ordinary and often being less cautious than usual.
When approaching an area where deer are standing, slow down and be prepared for the deer to cross into your path. Also be on the lookout for more that may be following.
If involved in an accident, contact the Police or Sheriff’s Dept for an accident report if an insurance claim will be filed. Any deer killed by an automobile may be kept by the individuals involved if wanted or it may be given to a third party provided a wildlife officer is notified beforehand.
For more information on Tennessee’s Wildlife, visit the agency’s website at www.tnwildlife.org .
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TWRA PROPOSES TO MOVE YOUTH TURKEY HUNT TO BEGINNING OF SEASON
At a recent Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission Meeting at Fall Creek Falls State Park, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) presented proposals for the 2005 spring wild turkey hunting season.
TWRA proposes to move the Youth Turkey Hunt to the 4th Weekend of March and include Sunday to make it a two-day hunt. The regular spring season will start the following Saturday. This would be either the last Saturday in March or the first Saturday in April, whichever is closer to April 1.
The TWRA Nashville Staff will consider other proposals affecting the spring turkey season at its November staff meeting. Hunters having recommendations about turkey season still have time to present suggestions. Send suggestions to Wildlife Management, P.O. Box 40747, Nashville, TN 37204.
The Wildlife Commission will consider changes at their meeting on December 1-2, at the TWRA Region II Office in Nashville. The public is invited to attend all meetings of the Wildlife Commission.