Tennessee's Deer Archery Season Opened September 27

NASHVILLE - Tennessee’s 2008 deer archery season opened across the state on Saturday morning, September 27, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).

The archery season dates in Unit A and Unit L (Middle and West Tenn.) this year will be September 27–October 24, October 27‑October 31, November 10-21 and December 15‑December 19.

Unit B (East Tenn.) will be September 27-October 24, October 27-October 31 and November 10- 21.

In addition to deer, archers may harvest one wild turkey of either sex during the archery-only deer seasons in counties that have a fall turkey gun-hunt.  Check for a list of counties on page 31 of the 2008 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide.

 The TWRA urges all archery hunters to pick up a 2008 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide to review and become familiar with the counties and bag limits for each of the different deer management units.

Hunters are reminded that they must possess the appropriate licenses and permits.  Hunters born on or after January 1, 1969 must also have, in their possession, proof they have successfully completed a hunter education course.