February 28 marks the expiration of the 2005-2006 Tennessee Hunting and Fishing Licenses, reminds the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). The expiration of the licenses coincides with the time when most hunting seasons in the state end and the prime fishing begins.
Although the old license has not expired yet, new licenses for the 2006-2007 year will go on sale beginning Saturday, February 18.
Resident licenses may be purchased by: persons who possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license; persons who have lived in Tennessee for 90 consecutive days with the genuine intent of making Tennessee their permanent home; military personnel on active duty in this state and their immediate families, who reside with them, regardless of resident status; students who are enrolled in a Tennessee school, college, or university for at least six months. A Social Security number is required to purchase a Tennessee hunting or fishing license.
Licenses may also be purchased on-line on TWRA’s Web site and charged to a credit card. Licenses may also be ordered by telephone and charged to a credit card by calling 1-888-814-8972. All licenses purchased by credit card will be charged a $3.95 processing and handling fee. To expedite telephone orders, the caller should have ready: name, address, physical description, Social Security number, driver’s license number, TWRA ID number (if renewal), and credit card number.
Licenses are printed on a special tear-resistant, water-proof paper. In case of a lost license, duplicate licenses can be obtained from any REAL license agent for a $7.00 fee.