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The first segment of Tennessee^s 2000-2001 statewide duck season will open Saturday, December 2, one-half hour before sunrise. The first segment will run through December 5, 2000.
Aerial surveys conducted by TWRA biologists in the last week have shown duck populations in West Tennessee area to be spotty. TWRA Biologist Jack Colwick said, "Most areas I have looked at from the air are suffering from low water. Some blinds seen from the air are sitting high and dry." Colwick stated that the TWRA Waterfowl Management Areas in West Tennessee should be in good shape by opening day.
TWRA Wildlife Officers would like to remind all waterfowl hunters to review the Federal Regulations Summary in the 2000-2001 State Waterfowl Hunting Guide. Waterfowlers need to be aware that Federal law states: No person shall give, put or leave any migratory game birds at any place or in the custody of another person unless the birds are tagged by the hunter with the following information: The hunter^s signature, address, the total number of birds involved by species and the dates the birds were killed. No person or business shall receive or have in custody any migratory game birds belonging to another unless such birds are properly tagged. This means a waterfowl hunter who gives his or her ducks, geese, and other waterfowl to another person and does not follow this procedure is putting themselves and the other person in violation of the law.
The daily bag limit for the first segment is six ducks. These six cannot contain more than 4 mallards (no more than 2 may be female), 1 black duck, 2 wood ducks, 1 pintail, 3 scaup, 2 redheads, and 1 canvasback.
Remember-Help Stop Poaching - to report violations call 1-800-241-0767.
Uploaded: 11/20/2000
Uploaded: 11/20/2000