Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission Approves New Deer Hunting Unit Map

The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission has approved a new deer hunting unit map which includes six deer units and a statewide antlered bag limit of two. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency review of harvest data shows the expanded weapon types and seasons have not had an overall impact in Unit CWD where harvest has been slightly declining even with more liberal regulations. Overall, the average number of deer harvested per hunter has remained consistent with pre-CWD numbers. Therefore, the Commission supported the Agency proposal to remove the “Unit CWD” designation and simplify regulations across West Tennessee. Feeding and transport regulations in CWD positive counties are still in place, and CWD management and incentive programs such as CWD Landowner Management Permits and Earn-A-Buck are still available in CWD positive counties.