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JF Griffin - Index
JF Griffin - magazine - Index
H unting
and fishing licenses go on sale
February 18 each year, the beginning
of prime fishing, and are valid through
the last day of February the following year.
Seasons are subject to change. License
fees are subject to change. Migratory bird
seasons are determined by federal regulations.
Most licenses, except the Lifetime
Sportsman License and specialty licenses,
such as Wheelchair, Disabled Veteran,
SSI (Supplemental Security Income),
and Blind Fishing licenses, are available
from most county clerks, sporting goods
stores, hardware stores, boat docks, the
TWRA website (www.tnwildlife.org) and
all TWRA regional offices.
To purchase your licenses online, log on
to www.tnwildlife.org and click on the link,
“online licensing.” Regular license fees plus a
$3.25 processing fee will be charged to your
credit card.
You may also purchase licenses by calling
1-888-814-8972. An authorization number
will allow you to begin fishing or hunting
the minute you hang up. Regular license fees
plus a $3.95 processing fee will be charged to
your credit card.
lIfeTIMe sPoRTsMan
AGE dETERMINES THE COST
An all-inclusive lifetime license is valid for
hunting, trapping and sport fishing without
any state supplemental licenses or permits. It
allows holders to apply for quota permits at
no additional fee. Applications are available at
your local TWRA office and the TWRA Web
site. Applications may only be submitted by
mail, Fax (615-837-4262) or TWRA offices.
Type 401 (Under 3 years) $200.00
Type 406 (Ages 3-6) $540.00
Type 402 (Ages 7-12) $810.00
Type 403 (Ages 13-50) $1,620.00
Type 404 (Ages 51-64) $945.00
Type 405 (Ages 65 & over) $270.00
Now charge your license(s) to Visa,
Discover, or MasterCard!
Call Toll Free: 1-888-814-8972.
Regular license fees plus a $3.95 processing
fee will be charged to your credit
card. Licenses may also be purchased
online at TWRA’s website:
www.tnwildlife.org
LICense fees
ResIdenT lICenses
Resident licenses can 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. Proof of residency required.
• 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.
NOTE: A Social Security Number is required to purchase a Tennessee hunting or fishing license.
Hunting and fishing Combination (Type 001)
$28.00
Minimum license required to fish and/or hunt small game.
Supplemental Licenses (Types 005, 009, 010 or 011) are required and must be purchased, in addition
to the Type 001 license, in order to hunt deer, bear, boar, feral hog, turkey, and waterfowl. The
type of hunting equipment to be used determines which supplemental license is necessary.
Waterfowl (Type 005) $31.00
annual big game gun (Type 009) $28.00
annual big game archery (Type 010) $28.00
annual big game Muzzleloader (Type 011) $28.00
annual sportsman (Type 004) $136.00
An all-inclusive license valid for hunting, trapping, and sport fishing without any state supplemental
licenses or non-quota permits and allows holders to apply for quota permits at no additional fee. Annual
Sportsman licenses can be purchased from all license agents.
Junior Hunt/fish/Trap (Type 002) $8.00
Ages 13-15. Good for hunting all game, fishing, and trapping. Must be purchased prior to 16th
birthday. No supplemental licenses are required, but special season and WMA permits will need to
be purchased in addition to this license. Fees apply when applying for quota hunt permits as well as
“left over” permits.
Permanent senior Citizen Hunt/fish/Trap (Type 166) $11.00
Available at all license agents and can only be purchased when 65th birthday is reached. A valid
Tennessee driver’s license or proof of age and residency is required. No supplemental licenses are
required, but special season and WMA permits will need to be purchased in addition to this license.
Fees apply when applying for quota hunt permits as well as “left over” permits.
annual senior Citizen Permit (Type 167) $41.00
May be purchased only by holders of a Type 166 license. It covers all non-quota permits required by
TWRA and allows holders to apply for quota permits without payment of additional fees.
Permanent Wheelchair Hunting and fishing (Type 189) $10.00
Available only by application to the TWRA License Sales Office (615-781-6585). Application must
be accompanied by a doctor’s statement stating that the applicant is permanently confined to a
wheelchair. Covers all license requirements to hunt and fish but holder must purchase any applicable
permits.
Permanent dav Hunting and fishing (Type 198) $10.00
Available only by application to the TWRA License Sales Office (615-781-6585) for resident
veterans certified by the VA as 30 percent disabled by reason of war service or 100 percent service
connected. Covers all license requirements to hunt and fish but holder must purchase any applicable
permits.
Trapping (Type 019) $28.00
Notice of inspection law: It is the duty of every person participating in the privileges of
taking or possessing wildlife to permit agency officers to ascertain whether the requirements
of this title are being faithfully complied with, including the possession of a proper license.
It is a violation of law to refuse such inspection or to interfere with an officer attempting
such inspection.
TCA 70-6-101(b)(1)
8 2008 Hunting & Trapping Guide