September 17, 2012

Bonus Deer Spark Policy Change for Tennessee Hunters

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Hunters that received their permits for the Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area were surprised to find that this year's permits count against their state-wide limit. TWRA discovered that hunters were using these "bonus deer" permits to shoot smaller does and spike bucks rather than mature deer. Problems with the printing of applications led to the change in policy not being disclosed to hunters. The TWRA claims that the change is not permanent and estimates that the policy will only last two to six years. The alternative to the policy would be to eliminate hunting access to this area.

Down Under Hunting Plan Draws Fire

Here in the U.S., it's ordinary for hunts to occur in state parks, wildlife management areas, and even in national parks. But in New South Wales, the mid-eastern state in Australia that includes the Australian Capital Territory and Sydney, a plan to open recreational hunting in 79 national parks is causing some fair bit of controversy.

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