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Title 11 : Municipal Offenses
Chapter 1 : Hunting

11-101 : Hunting.

  1. Hunting, trapping and fishing regulation is the domain of the State of Tennessee under the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) pursuant to its exclusive authority to administer and enforce Tennessee wildlife statues, regulations and proclamations which prevail over municipal ordinances.
  2. It is unlawful to hunt on private property without first obtaining permission or approval of the owner. Tennessee Code Annotated, § 70-4-106.
  3. Private land that has been properly posted by the owner with signs that include the owner's name and address plus the wording "Hunting by Written Permission Only" require that a hunter or trapper carry the owner's written permission or that the owner be present to verify a hunter or trapper's authorization to hunt or trap on the posted property. Tennessee Code Annotated, § 70-4-106.
  4. Hunting or shooting from a public right-of-way or across any public roads is prohibited. It is also unlawful to hunt or shoot within one hundred (100) yards of a visible dwelling without the permission of the owner. Tennessee Code Annotated, § 70-4-108.
  5. Hunting or killing game from any type of road legal or off-road vehicle or a boat of any type is prohibited. Tennessee Code Annotated, § 70-4-109.
  6. Spotlighting deer is prohibited. Tennessee Code Annotated, § 70-4-110.
  7. Hunting or killing any big game during closed seasons is prohibited. Tennessee Code Annotated, § 70-4-111. (Hunting seasons vary depending on the type of game and the weapons authorized.)
  8. It is unlawful (criminal trespass) for a person to enter or remain on property, or any portion of property, without the consent of the owner. Tennessee Code Annotated, § 39-14-405. (Ord. #216-4, May 2016)