Experienced wild turkey hunters are encouraged to share the excitement of their sport with new hunters, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
The increase and distribution of the state’s wild turkey population has caused hunters, who have not hunted turkeys before, to become interested in the sport. Giving these new hunters a few pointers can make their first experiences more enjoyable and they are more likely to continue to be a turkey hunter.
Regulations passed by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission allow a licensed turkey hunter who has filled his bag limit to accompany another turkey hunter and assist him in calling. The hunter who has filled his bag limit may not possess a gun or bow. Remember that callers must have appropriate hunting licenses.
Regulations also allow a caller without a quota permit to accompany a hunter drawn for a hunt on a Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The non-permitted caller may not possess a gun or bow.
A complete list of all rules and regulations covering the hunting of wild turkeys may be found in the 2007 Tennessee Hunting & Trapping Guide. This guide is available anywhere hunting licenses are sold, at all TWRA Regional Offices or on line at www.tnwildlife.org.
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