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rain.
strategy. mud.
sweat. adrenaline.
anticipation.
rain. tactics.
strategy.
con.
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blood.
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quota hunts
quota Hunt guide
What exactly is a quota hunt?
TWRA realizes that in some areas of
the state, the number of hunters must
be restricted so there will not be a major
impact on the wildlife. In these areas, the
agency uses a quota hunt system. The
quota hunt system randomly selects a
specified number of hunters from a pool
of applicants.
What types of quota hunts are there?
There are three main types of quota hunts
available to hunters. They are: WMA Big
Game, Special Season Big Game, and
Spring Turkey WMA quota hunts. The
WMA quota hunts limit the number of
hunters on selected WMAs during the
fall and spring big game hunting seasons
while the Special Season quota hunts
limit the number of hunters in selected`
counties during the fall big game seasons.
There is also a specialized quota hunt
such as the Cherokee Bear Party hunt,
but this is offered separately from the
three main quota hunt drawings.
How do I apply for a quota hunt?
Applications are processed through the
“Online License Center” on the internet
at www.tnwildlife.org and through
any TWRA license agent. No mail-in
applications are accepted. You may
submit only one application per quota
hunt. If you are successful in the drawing,
you are not required to possess a WMA
permit (Type 094) while hunting with a
valid quota permit.
What is “priority”?
Tennessee has a priority point system in
place for several of its quota hunts. An
applicant is awarded one point for each
year he/she applies and is not drawn for
that quota drawing, i.e., WMA Big Game,
Spring Turkey WMA, etc. Applicants
with the highest
priority are always
drawn first for that
hunt.
Priority Facts:
• In order to be
drawn with priority,
applicants must
apply either alone or
in a party in which all
applicants have the
same priority status.
If a party includes
a member with a
different priority,
that party (and all
its members) will be
drawn at the lowest
Tentative application
dates Priority
WMa sPRIng TURkeY
Last Wednesday in december
through the second
Wednesday in February.
WMa bIg gaMe
Second Wednesday in June
through the third Wednesday
in July.
sPeCIal season bIg gaMe
Last Wednesday in July
through the first Wednesday
in September.
priority of the application.
• Each applicant’s priority is individual; it
is only in the drawing that an applicant’s
party priority is considered. When a party is
unsuccessful, each applicant’s actual current
priority status will increase by one point up
to the maximum.
• Each point system is unique and separate
for the different quota hunts.
• When a person is drawn for a quota hunt
his/her priority points will be reset to “0”
the following year.
Special Season Big Game: Maximum of
one (1) priority point.
Spring Turkey WMA: Maximum of five
(5) priority points.
WMA Big Game: No limit. Currently the
maximum number of priority points any
hunter will have after the 2008 WMA
draw will be four.
How much does it cost to apply?
Unless you are a Sportsman (Type
004), Lifetime License holder, or senior
possessing a Type 167, the cost is $20.00
for each permit applied for. Example:
The “Maximum Awarded Permits” for
WMA Big Game is two, meaning two
drawings are held for the same pool of
applicants. You may choose to enter one
drawing, you will only be eligible for one
permit and the cost will be $20.00, plus
any applicable fees. If you enter both
drawings, you will be eligible for two
permits and the cost will be $40.00, plus
any fees. You must choose the number
of drawings, party information and hunt
choices on one application. Please see
the instruction sheet for the hunt you are
interested in for additional information.
any questions regarding Quota Hunts,
please call (615) 781 – 6621.
Graduated system with
a maximum of five (5)
points.
Graduated system
with no limit on
priority points—current
maximum at the end of
2008 will be four (4).
Maximum of
one (1) point.
Maximum awarded
Permits:
One (1)
Two (2) (This drawing
may have leftover
permits available on a
first come, first serve
basis)
Five (5) (This drawing
may have leftover
permits available on a
first come, first serve
basis)
24 2008 Hunting & Trapping Guide