The 2012-13 Tennessee waterfowl hunting seasons will be set at the

August meeting of the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission. The meeting

will be held Aug. 23-24 (Thursday-Friday) at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources

Agency Ray Bell Region II Building in Nashville.

 

The TWRA‘s governing body, which assumed its new name July 1,

held a brief organizational meeting last month to elect its 2012-13 officers.

William Brown, of Chattanooga, was named chairman, a position he held for

the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission for 2011-12. Dr. Jeff McMillin,

of Bristol, was the TWRC’s secretary for 2011-12 and will now serve as vice-

chairman. Jeffrey Griggs, of Lexington, was elected as the TFWC’s secretary.

 

At this month’s meeting, TWRA Migratory Game Bird Coordinator

Tim White will provide commission members with an update on the status

of waterfowl in North America and present the agency’s waterfowl hunting

season recommendations. The passage of the migratory bird hunting season

proclamation will set Tennessee’s 2012-13 waterfowl hunting seasons.

TWRA’s Fisheries Division will present proposed changes in the sport and

commercial fishing regulations for 2013-14 as well as recommendations made

by the Commercial Fishing Advisory Committee. Sport fishing regulations are

usually established during the October meeting of the TFWC.

 

An update will be given on the final elk hunt permits for the 2012 hunt. A

recently held auction for the final permit to participate in the Oct. 15-19 hunt at

North Cumberland WMA has been issued. Also, the drawing for participation in 

the first youth elk hunt Oct. 20-21 has been held, which was won by 14-year old

Jessica Parkins of Greeneville.

 

The commission will conduct committee meetings during the afternoon on

Aug. 23, beginning at 1 p.m. The formal TWRC meeting will begin at 9 a.m. on

Aug. 24. The meetings are open to the public.

HUNTER SAFETY CLASS SCHEDULE

Bledsoe County – Traditional Class – Bledsoe County Middle School, 857 Main
St., Pikeville, TN 37367. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, August 20, 21,
23 & 24 (6:00 – 9:00 p.m.) and Saturday, August 25 (8:00 a.m. – finished). Must
attend all classes to be certified. You must be nine years of age on or before the
first day of class. Bring social security number and a pencil to class. Register
the first night of class. The instructor is Mark Patterson.

Bradley County – Traditional Class – Cleveland State Community College, 3535
Adkisson Dr., Cleveland, TN 37312, Monday – Thursday, August 20 –23. (6:30
– 9:30 p.m.) and live fire on Sunday, August 26 at the Cleveland Hunting, Rifle &
Pistol Club, 2522 Leadmine Valley Rd. S.W., Cleveland, TN 37311 (time to be
announced). You must be nine years of age on or before the first day of class.
Bring social security number and a pencil to class. Must pre-register by calling
423-472-7141 ext. 458 and follow instructions on the automatic message system.
The instructor is Ted Keirn. Must attend all classes to be certified.

Bradley County –Traditional Class - The Outdoor Ministry of First Baptist Church,
1275 Stuart Rd., Cleveland, TN 37312 will host a Hunter Education Class on
August 21, 23 & 24 (6:00 - 900 PM) and August 25 (8:00 AM to 12 noon). You
must be nine years old on or before the first day of class. Bring your Social
Security number. Call 423-472-6222 to register and for directions. Do not bring
guns. The instructor is John Torchick.

Clay County - Traditional Class – Hermitage Springs School, 17580 Clay County
Hwy., R.B.S., TN 37150. Monday - Friday, August 20 - 24. (5:00 – 9:00 p.m.).
You must be nine years of age on or before the first day of class. Bring social
security number and a pencil to class. Register the first night of class. The
instructor is Bill Moulton.

Cumberland County - Traditional Class – Corner Stone Baptist Church, 384
Tenth St., Crossville, TN 38555. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, August
20, 21, 23 & 24. (6:00 – 9:00 p.m.) and Saturday Aug. 25 (will shoot). Must
attend all classes to be certified. You must be nine years of age on or before the
first day of class. Bring social security number and a pencil to class. Register
the first night of class. The instructor is Casey Mullen.

DeKalb County - Traditional Class – Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church on Hwy
83, 1850 Allen Ferry Rd., Smithville, TN 37166. Monday Tuesday, Thursday &
Friday, Sept. 10, 11, 13 & 14. (6:00 – 9:00 p.m.). Must attend all classes to be
certified. You must be nine years of age on or before the first day of class. Bring
social security number and a pencil to class. Register the first night of class.
The instructor is Tony Cross.

Grundy County - Traditional Class – Gruetli-Laager Community Center, 27730
State Route 108, Gruteli Laager, TN 37339. Monday - Friday, August 20 - 24.
(6:00 – 9:00 p.m.). Must attend all classes to be certified. You must be nine years of age on or before the first day of class. Bring social security number
and a pencil to class. Register the first night of class. The instructor is Brandon
Selvog.

Hamilton County – CD/Online Class – Silverdale Baptist Church, 7236 Bonnie
Oaks Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37421. Saturday, August 25 (8:30 a.m. – 4:00
p.m.). You must be nine years of age to graduate from a class. You must
complete a State Approved Course prior to the field day. Bring social security
number and a pencil to class. Please register at http://www.formstack.com/
forms/?1250130-Q0L2xtFehf. Mark Hydas, instructor, 423-667-5929. Do not
bring a gun.

Hamilton County – CD/Online Class – Academy Sports & Outdoors, 2220
Hamilton Place Blvd. #118, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Saturday, September 1
(9:00 a.m. – finished). You must be nine years of age to graduate from a class.
You must complete a State Approved Course at www.tnwildlife.org or request
CD. Bring test printout, social security number and a pencil to class. Please
register by calling the instructor David Byrd at 423-825-0438. No calls before
11:00 a.m. and no Sunday calls.

Hamilton County – CD/Online Class – John A. Patten Recreation Center, 3202
Kellys Ferry Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37419. Saturday, September 8 (9:00 a.m.
– finished). You must be nine years of age to graduate from a class. You must
complete a State Approved Course at www.tnwildlife.org or request CD. Bring
test printout, social security number and a pencil to class. Please register by
calling the instructor David Byrd at 423-825-0438. No calls before 11:00 a.m.
and no Sunday calls.
Hamilton County – CD/Online Class – Highland Sportsman Club, 1028
Tsatanuga Trail, Hixson, TN 37343. Sunday, Sept. 16 (12:30 p.m. – finish).
You must be nine years of age to graduate from a class. You must complete a
State Approved Course prior to the field day. Bring social security number and
a pencil to class. Please register at http://www.formstack.com/forms/?1250130-
Q0L2xtFehf. Tony Sanders, instructor, 423-280-3677. Do not bring a gun.

Marion County – Traditional Class – Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative
Community Room, 512 S. Cedar Ave., South Pittsburg, TN 37380 (Park in lot on
South side of building). Mon., Sept. 17, Thurs. Sept. 20, Mon., Sept. 24, Thurs.
Sept. 27 (6:00 – 8:30 p.m.) and Sat., Sept. 29 (8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon). All times
are central time. Must attend all classes to be certified. You must be nine years
of age on or before the first day of class. Bring social security number and a
pencil to class. Pre-register by calling 423-718-3612. The instructor is Mike
Black. Advance registration is required. Class size is limited and preference will
be given the first night to those who have registered in advance. If you have not
pre-registered, you may be deferred to a later class if available.

McMinn County – Traditional Class Chilhowee Rod & Gun Club, 110 CR 677,
Athens, TN 37370. August 20, 21, 23, 24 (6:00 -9:00 pm) & Sat, Aug. 25 (8am
to finish). Must attend all classes to be certified. Bring Social Security Number
for registration. You must be nine years old on or before the first day of class.
DO NOT BRING FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION TO CLASS Preregister 423-
435-1525 Mike Burnette.

McMinn County - Traditional Class – Englewood Community Center, 107 Carroll
St., Englewood, TN 37329. Monday, Oct. 1 – Friday, Oct. 5 (6:00 – 9:00
p.m.) and Saturday Oct. 6 (8:00 a.m. – finished). Must attend all classes to be
certified. You must be nine years of age on or before the first day of class. Pre-
register by calling the instructor Anthony Webb at 423-887-5041. Class size is
limited.

Meigs County – Traditional Class – Meigs County Middle School, 564 N. Main St., Decatur, TN 37322. Monday, Aug. 27 –Thursday, Aug. 30 (6:00 – 9:00
p.m.) and Friday, August 31 (will test & shoot after 3:30). Must attend all classes
to be certified. You must be nine years of age on or before the first day of class.
Bring social security number and a pencil to class. Pre-register by calling the
school at 423-334-9187. The instructor is Cheryl Roberts.

Morgan County – Traditional Class – Oakdale School, 225 Cliffy Creek Rd.,
Oakdale, TN 37829. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, Aug. 27, 28, 30 &
31. (6:00 – 9:00 p.m.). Saturday, Sept. 1 (will shoot if needed). Must attend
all classes to be certified. You must be nine years of age on or before the first
day of class. Bring social security number and a pencil to class. Register the 1st
night of class. The instructor is Bill Grayson (423-369-3157).

Overton County – Traditional Class – Bend of the River, 2880 Standing Stone
Hwy., Cookeville, TN 38506. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, Sept.
10, 11, 13 & 14. (6:00 – 9:00 p.m.). Must attend all classes to be certified.
You must be nine years of age on or before the first day of class. Bring social
security number and a pencil to class. Register the 1st night of class. The
instructor is Andy Barlow.

Polk County – Traditional Class – Benton Sporting Clays, 5244 Upper River Rd.
N.E., Charleston, TN 37310. Monday, Sept. 3 -Friday, Sept. 7 (6:00 – 9:00
p.m.). Will shoot on Friday. Must attend all classes to be certified. You must be
nine years of age on or before the first day of class. Bring social security number
and a pencil to class. Pre-register by calling Benton Shooter Supply at 423-338-
2008. The instructor is Jeff Bishop.

Polk County – Traditional Class – Copper Basin High School. 300 Cougar Dr.,
Copperhill, TN 37317. Monday, Sept. 10 –Thursday, Sept. 13 (6:00 – 9:00
p.m.). Will shoot on 13th. Must attend all classes to be certified. You must be
nine years of age on or before the first day of class. Bring social security number
and a pencil to class. Register 1st night of class. The instructor is Steve Smith.

Putnam County – Traditional Class – Monterey Church of Christ Fellowship
Bldg., 308 W. Crawford Ave., Monterey, TN 38574. Thursday & Friday, August
16 & 17 (6:00 – 9:00 p.m.) and Saturday, August 18 (8:00 a.m. til finished). Must
attend all classes to be certified. You must be nine years of age on or before the
first day of class. Bring social security number and a pencil to class. Register
the first night of class. The instructor is Tim Singleton.

Putnam County - Traditional Class – TN Tech Pennebaker Hall, Biology Bldg.
Thursday, Sept. 20 & Friday, Sept. 21 (6:00 – 9:00 p.m.) and Saturday Sept.
22 (7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.). Must attend all 3 classes to be certified. You must
be nine years of age on or before the first day of class. Pre-register by calling
Leisure Services at 931-520-4386 or 931-520-5286. Alfred Ballinger, instructor.

Putnam County - Traditional Class – TN Tech Pennebaker Hall, Biology Bldg.
Thursday, Oct. 11 & Friday, Oct. 12 (6:00 – 9:00 p.m.) and Saturday Oct. 13
(7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.). Must attend all 3 classes to be certified. You must
be nine years of age on or before the first day of class. Pre-register by calling
Leisure Services at 931-520-4386 or 931-520-5286. Alfred Ballinger, instructor.

Sequatchie County – CD/Online Class – Dunaway Hunting & Fishing Club,
1046 Coca Cola Rd., Dunlap, TN 37327. Saturday, August 25 (8:00 a.m. CST
– finished). You must be nine years of age to graduate from a class. You must
complete a State Approved Course at www.tnwildlife.org or request CD. Bring
test printout, social security number and a pencil to class. Register at class. No
pre-registration. The instructor is Shawn Edgmon (423-718-4962).

Van Buren – Traditional Class – Latimer High Adventure Reservation, 334

 

TWRA – Region 3 News Release

Plantation Rd., Spencer, TN 38585. Friday, August 17 (6:00 – 9:00 p.m.) and
Saturday, August 18 (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Must attend both days to be
certified. You must be nine years of age on or before the first day of class. Bring
social security number and a pencil to class. Pre-register by calling the instructor
Kyle Walling at 931-946-3924.

Warren County – Traditional Class – Warren County Administration Building, 201
Locust St., McMinnville, TN 37110. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, Sept.
17, 18, 20 & 21. (6:00 – 9:00 p.m.) and Sat., Sept. 22.(will shoot). Must attend
all classes to be certified. You must be nine years of age on or before the first
day of class. Bring social security number and a pencil to class. Register the 1st
night of class. The instructor is Pete Geesling.

Warren County – CD/Online Class – Viola Community Center, 9586 Viola Rd.,
Morrison, TN 37357. Saturday, October 20 (8:00 a.m. – finished). You must
be nine years of age to graduate from a class. You must complete a State
Approved Course at www.tnwildlife.org or request CD. Bring test printout, social
security number and a pencil to class. Pre-register by calling the instructors Pete
Geesling at 615-339-4704 or Marty Griffith at 615-332-5296.

White County – Traditional Class – Bridgestone WMA. Friday, August 17 (5:00
– 9:00 p.m.) and Saturday, August 18 (9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) Must attend both
days to be certified. You must be nine years of age on or before the first day of
class. Bring social security number and a pencil to class. Register the first night
of class. The instructor is Jon Ryan.

LEFTOVER WMA BIG GAME VACANCY PERMITS GO ON SALE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29