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Rulemaking Hearing Rule(s) Filing Form Rulemaking Hearing Rules are rules filed after and as a result of a rulemaking hearing (Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-205).

Pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-229, any new fee or fee increase promulgated by state agency rule shall take effect on July 1, following the expiration of the ninety (90) day period as provided in § 4-5-207. This section shall not apply to rules that implement new fees or fee increases that are promulgated as emergency rules pursuant to§ 4-5-208(a) and to subsequent rules that make permanent such emergency rules, as amended during the rulemaking process. In addition, this section s/Ja/1 not apply to state agencies that did not, during the preceding two (2) fiscal years, collect fees in an amount sufficient to pay the cost of operating the board, commission or entity in accordance with § 4-29-121(b).

Agency/Board/Commission: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Division: Boating and Law Enforcement

Contact ferso_n: I Chris Richardson Addr~ss: 5107 Edmondson Pike, Nashville, TN

Zip: 1 37211 Phone: 615-308-0477 Email: chris.richardson@tn.gov

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1 1660-1-11__ Rules and Regulations Governing Shooting Rule Number Rule Ti · 1660-1-11-.02 0 eration of Private Wildlife Preserve

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Amendment

1660-01-11-.02,.02 Rules and Regulations for Operation of Private Wildlife Preserve, is hereby amended by deleting the rule in its entirety and replacing it with the following:

1660-01-11-.02 OPERATION OF PRIVATE WILDLIFE PRESERVE.

( 1) Definitions.

(a) "Private Wildlife Preserve" means a privately owned or lease controlled tract of land on which a person may hunt captive wildlife originating from a legal source.

(b) "Wildlife" means all warm-blooded animals classified under Tenn. Code Ann. § 70-4-403 as Class II or Class Ill Wildlife.

(2) Permits.

(a) Any person desiring to operate a Private Wildlife Preserve as herein defined shall make application to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) for a permit to do so. The TWRA will cause an inspection to be made of the Private Wildlife Preserve and if same shall be found to be meeting the qualifications of these rules and regulations, a permit will be issued. The permit will grant the privilege to the owner or operator of said Private Wildlife Preserve to release captive wildlife approved by the TWRA. All Class Ill species and fowl authorized under this permit must come from sources approved by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. The species to be released will be indicated on the permit.

(b) As of July 1, 2009, no new facilities will be issued a permit for the purpose of possessing and/or harvesting big game species under the authority of a Private Wildlife Preserve Permit.

(3) Animal Possession and Release.

(a) Wildlife indigenous to the State of Tennessee may not be held, released, or hunted on a Private Wildlife Preserve unless specifically authorized by the P r i v a t e Wildlife Preserve permit. All Class I Wildlife species, white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), wild turkey (Meleagris gallipavos), and black bear (Ursus americanus) are specifically prohibited from being held, released, and hunted under the authority of a Private Wildlife Preserve permit. Any wildlife on the Endangered or Threatened Species list(s) published by the State of Tennessee or the United States federal government are also prohibited from being held, released, or hunted on a Private Wildlife Preserve. Game species, excluding black bear, which are naturally occurring within the boundaries of a Private Wildlife Preserve may be hunted in accordance with statewide regulations, license, and permit requirements.

(b) Any wildlife authorized for release on the Private Wildlife Preserve may be taken with a gun, archery equipment, or a trap. Non-indigenous mammals, and elk, as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 70-4-403(3)(P), released on the Private Wildlife Preserve and which escape from the Private Wildlife Preserve, must be reported to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture within 24 hours of such escape, and may be recaptured by the owner, operator, or regular employees of the Private Wildlife Preserve by means of tranquilizer gun, trap, or with the aid of dogs. The recapture of escaped animals is permitted only with prior approval from the TWRA; however, the recapture of escaped indigenous wildlife, except elk, as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 70-4-403(3)(P), is not permitted.

(c) The following species of Cervidae may only be held or harvested by Private Wildlife Preserves if such animals are obtained from a herd outside of the state that has been certified as Chronic Wasting Disease free for the past five (5) years, and are authorized for import by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.

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1. Elk/red deer (Cervus elaphus);

2. Black-tailed deer/mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus);

3. Moose (Alces alces); and

4. Other Class Ill wildlife species shown to be susceptible to CWD.

(d) Private Wildlife Preserves may also hold and harvest the above mentioned species if these animals are obtained within the State of Tennessee from a herd in a CWD surveillance program, as recognized by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Animals so obtained shall not have been exposed to non-surveillance animals during the surveillance period. Also, these animals must retain the identification marker(s) placed on the animals while in the surveillance programs. Animals so obtained must be harvested and tested for CWD within twelve (12) months of acquisition. Also, animals so obtained cannot be transferred to any other facility for any reason .

(e) The Tennessee Department of Agriculture, or their designee, must be notified within twenty-four (24) hours of the harvest or death of the above mentioned Cervidae. The head and neck of these animals must be retained and refrigerated by the Private W i Id Ii f e Preserve operator for at least seventy-two (72) hours in order to allow for any necessary testing by the above agencies.

(4) Facilities

(a) The land area for which a permit will be issued must contain a minimum of twenty (20) acres and this land must be in one continuous tract. No artificial structures or devices can be used to create a hunting or training area less than twenty (20) acres. On Private Wildlife Preserves that require fencing, the fencing must be done in a continuous manner along the boundaries in such a fashion to prevent the escape of animals being held by the P riv ate W i I d I i f e Preserve. On Private Wildlife Preserves where big game species are hunted, the boundaries must be fenced with woven wire fence of a minimum twelve and one half (12.5) gauge wire and such fence shall be a minimum of ninety­six (96) inches. On Private Wildlife Preserves where only swine, goats or sheep are hunted , the boundaries must be fenced with woven wire fence of a minimum twelve and one half (12.5) gauge wire, and such fence shall be a minimum of four ( 4) feet in height. On Private Wildlife Preserves where foxes and raccoons are hunted, the boundaries must be fenced with woven wire fence of a minimum twelve and half (12.5) gauge wire with a maximum of four (4) inch spacing, anchored at the base and such fence shall be a minimum of seventy-two (72) inches in height. On Private Wildlife Preserves where rabbits are hunted, the boundaries must be fenced with wire fence with a maximum of two (2) inch spacing anchored at the base and such fence shall be a minimum of thirty-six (36) inches in height. Private Wildlife Preserve boundaries which are fenced with a minimum of ninety-six (96) inch fencing must have any entrance to such Private Wildlife Preserve posted with signs identifying it as a Private Wildlife Preserve. Private Wildlife Preserve boundaries that are fenced with less than ninety-six (96) inches fencing or no fencing at all must have its boundaries posted every fifty (50) yards with signs identifying it as a Private Wildlife Preserve. All signs used to identify a Private Wildlife Preserve must be at least eight and one half (8.5) inches by e I even ( 11) inches and have the words "Private Wildlife Preserve" printed on the sign in letters not less than one (1) inch in height on contrasting background.

(5) Records.

(a) Permittees will maintain records on forms provided by the TWRA showing the number and species of wildlife purchased, the name and address of the source of supply, number and species propagated, the number and species released, and the number and species taken. Also, permittees will maintain records on forms provided by the TWRA listing the name and address of each hunt participant, the date of the hunt, and

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their hunt record. These records are to be kept for a minimum of three (3) years and be available for inspection at the address listed on the permit for the Private Wildlife Preserve by agents of the TWRA upon request.

(b) Operator and/or owners of a Private Wildlife Preserve must have at the address indicated on their Private Wildlife Preserve permit receipts for all animals held, released, hunted, and/or harvested on such Private Wildlife Preserve. These receipts must have the name and address of the supplier and be signed by such supplier. The receipts are to list species, numbers, sex, and all identifiers for animal(s) listed on such receipt. These receipts are to be provided to agents of the TWRA or the Tennessee Department of Agriculture upon request.

(6) Seasons.

(a) Private Wildlife Preserve seasons open and close as promulgated by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission.

Authority: TC.A. §§70-1-206 and 70-4-413. Administrative History: Original rule certified May 8, 1974. Amendment filed July 18, 1974; effective August 18, 1974. Amendment filed November 20, 1975. Amendment filed July 14, 1980; effective August 28, 1980. Amendment filed August 2, 1982; effective August 31, 1982. Amendment filed June 9, 1986; effective July 9, 1986. Amendment filed May 11, 1990; effective June 25, 1990. Amendment filed December 14, 1992; effective January 29, 1993. Amendment filed August 9, 1993; effective October 23, 1993. Amendment filed May 28, 1997; effective August 11, 1997. Amendment filed July 19, 2001; effective October 2, 2001. Amendment filed July 25, 2003; effective October 8, 2003. Amendment filed July 13, 2006; effective September 26, 2006. Amendment filed May 29, 2009; effective August 12, 2009.

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* If a roll-call vote was necessary, the vote by the Agency on these rulemaking hearing rules was as follows:

Board Member Aye No Abstain Absent Signature (if required)

Kurt Holbert ✓ Brian Mclerran ✓ Anqie Box ✓ Dennis Gardner ✓ Jimmy Granbery ✓ Steve Jones ✓ Connie King ✓ Jim Ripley i/ Tony Sanders ✓ James Stroud ✓ Kent Woods ✓ Tommy Woods ./ Hank Wright ✓

I certify that this is an accurate and complete copy of rulemaking hearing rules, lawfully promulgated and adopted by the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (board/commission/ other authority) on 06/21/2019 (mm/dd/yyyy), and is in compliance with the provisions of T.C.A. § 4-5-222.

I further certify the following :

Notice of Rulemaking Hearing filed with the Department of State on: J.f/4W /✓

06/21/19 Rulemaking Hearing(s) Conducted on: (add more dates).

Date:

Signature: ~ ~ Name of Off' ~ -Icer:

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Ed Carter

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Subscribed and sworn to before me on: ~ ,,.., , ._. L"!t, , ' ''"'" , " •

Notary Public Signature:T\ VYJl..A.J'C.IIJ'-(,E""!-f:1 'A..l--r'iYA IL

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Agency/Board/Commission : Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission

Rule Chapter Number(s): _16_6_0_-1_-_1 _1 _____ _ __________________ _

All rulemaking hearing rules provided for herein have been examined by the Attorney General and Reporter of the State of Tennessee and are approved as to legality pursuant to the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act, Tennessee Code Annotated , Title 4, Chapter 5.

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Public Hearing Comments

One copy of a document that satisfies T.C.A. § 4-5-222 must accompany the filing .

[X] There were no public comments to the above-described rule.

[ ] Attached hereto are the responses to public comments.

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Regulatory Flexibility Addendum

Pursuant to T.C.A. §§ 4-5-401 through 4-5-404, prior to initiating the rule making process, all agencies shall conduct a review of whether a proposed rule or rule affects small business.

This rule amendment will allow big game preserves access to cervids in-state that are currently not available. These in-state sources can provide cervids at a lower cost than those presently being imported for use in big game preserve operations. At present there are only two preserve operations importing CWD susceptible species. With this amendment, more of the 13 total operations will have access to cervids.

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Impact on Local Governments

Pursuant to T.C.A. §§ 4-5-220 and 4-5-228 "any rule proposed to be promulgated shall state in a simple declarative sentence, without additional comments on the merits of the policy of the rules or regulation, whether the rule or regulation may have a projected impact on local governments." (See Public Chapter Number 1070 (http://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/106/pub/pc1070.pdf) of the 2010 Session of the General Assembly)

The Agency does not believe that the rule amendmenUrepeal will have any impact on local governments.

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Additional Information Required by Joint Government Operations Committee

All agencies, upon filing a rule, must also submit the following pursuant to T.C.A. § 4-5-226(i)(1 ).

(A) A brief summary of the rule and a description of all relevant changes in previous regulations effectuated by such rule;

This amendment would allow big game wildlife preserves to acquire instate CWD susceptible species once the animals are enrolled in a CWO monitoring program with TOA. This would remove the current mandatory enrollment, minimum of five years, prior to a preserve taking possession of the animals. Also, the amendment would require TOA to be responsible for all mandatory CWD testing on preserves and any escapes of non­indigenous mammals.

(B) A citation to and brief description of any federal law or regulation or any state law or regulation mandating promulgation of such rule or establishing guidelines relevant thereto;

I No federal or state law or regulation requires this amendment.

(C) Identification of persons, organizations, corporations or governmental entities most directly affected by this rule, and whether those persons, organizations, corporations or governmental entities urge adoption or rejection of this rule;

I Big Game Wildlife Preserve Operators

-(D) Identification of any opinions of the attorney general and reporter or any judicial ruling that directly relates to

the rule or the necessity to promulgate the rule;

None

(E) An estimate of the probable increase or decrease in state and local government revenues and expenditures, if any, resulting from the promulgation of this rule, and assumptions and reasoning upon which the estimate is based. An agency shall not state that the fiscal impact is minimal if the fiscal impact is more than two percent (2%) of the agency's annual budget or five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), whichever is less;

None

(F) Identification of the appropriate agency representative or representatives, possessing substantial knowledge and understanding of the rule;

I Chris Richardson, Assistant Director TWRA

(G) Identification of the appropriate agency representative or representatives who will explain the rule at a scheduled meeting of the committees;

I Chris Richardson, Assistant Director TWRA

(H) Office address, telephone number, and email address of the agency representative or representatives who will explain the rule at a scheduled meeting of the committees; and

I 5107 Edmondson Pike, Nashville, TN 37211, 615-837-6016, Chris.Richardson@tn.gov

(I) Any additional information relevant to the rule proposed for continuation that the committee requests.

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Rulemaking Hearing Rule(s) Filing Form Rulemaking Hearing Rules are rules filed after and as a result of a rulemaking hearing (Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-205).

Pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-229, any new fee or fee increase promulgated by state agency rule shall take effect on July 1, following the expiration of the ninety (90) day period as provided in § 4-5-207. This section shall not apply to rules that implement new fees or fee increases that are promulgated as emergency rules pursuant to§ 4-5-208(a) and to subsequent rules that make permanent such emergency rules, as amended during the rulemaking process. In add/lion, this section shall not apply to state agencies that did not, during the preceding two (2) fiscal years, collect fees in an amount sufficient to pay the cost of operating the board, commission or entity in accordance with § 4-29-121 (b).

Agency/Board/Commission: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Boating and Law Enforcement Division:

Contact Person: Chris Richardson Address:

Zip: Phone: Email:

5107 Edmondson Pike, Nashville, TN 37211 615-308-04 77 chris.richardson@tn.gov

Revision Type (check all that apply): X Amendment

New __ Repeal

Rule(s) (ALL chapters and rules contained in filing must be listed here. If needed, copy and paste additional tables to accommodate multiple chapters. Please make sure that ALL new rule and repealed rule numbers are listed in the chart below. Please enter only ONE Rule Number/Rule Title per row)

Chapter Number Chapter Title 1660-1-11 Rules and Regulations GoverninQ ShootinQ Rule Number Rule Title 1660-1-11-.02 _QReration of Private Wildlife Preserve

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Amendment

1660-01-11-.02, .02 Rules and Regulations for Operation of Private Wildlife Preserve, is hereby amended by deleting the rule in its entirety and replacing it with the following:

1660-01-11-.02 OPERATION OF PRIVATE WILDLIFE PRESERVE.

(1) Definitions.

(a) : Private Wildlife Preserve: means a privately owned or lease controlled tract of land on which a person may hunt captive wildlife originating from a legal source.

(b) :wildlife: means all warm-blooded animals classified under Tenn. Code Ann. § +GA-70-4-403 as Class II or Class Ill Wildlife.

(2) Permits.

(a) Any person desiring to operate a Private Wildlife Preserve as herein defined shall make application to the- Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency {TWRA) for a permit to do so. The Wile:ffife-ReSGt.1FGe genGy- JWRA will cause an inspection to be made of the Private Wwildlife _Epreserve and if same shall be found to be meeting the qualifications of these rules and regulations, a permit will be issued. The permit will grant the privilege to the owner or operator of said Private Wildlife Preserve to release captive wildlife approved by the Wilel+f Reso1c1FGes--A9eAGY TWRA. All Class Ill species and fowl authorized under this permit must come from sources approved by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. The species to be released will be indicated on the permit.

(b) As of July 1, 2009, no new facilities will be issued a permit for the purpose of possessing and/or harvesting big game species under the authority of a Private Wildlife Preserve Permit.

(3) Animal Possession and Release.

(a) Wildlife indigenous to the State of Tennessee may not be held, released, or hunted on a Private Wwildlife .Epreserve unless specifically authorized by the P r i v a t e Wwildlife .Ew eserve permit. All Class I Wildlife species, white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), wild turkey (Meleagris gallipavos), and black bear (Ursus americanus) are specifically prohibited from being held, released, and hunted under the authority of a Private Wwildlife _Epreserve permit. Any wildlife on the Endangered or Threatened Species list(s) published by the State of Tennessee or the United States federal government are also prohibited from being held, released, or hunted on a Private Wwildlife .Epreserve. Game species, excluding black bear, #lat-which are naturally occurring within the boundaries of a Private Wwildlife _Epreserve may be hunted in accordance with statewide regulations, license, and permit requirements.

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(b) Any wildlife authorized for release on the Private Wwildlife _Epreserve may be taken with §_gun, archery equipment or ~ trap. Non-indigenous mammals, and ~lk. as defined in Tenn. Code A.D..!1....§ 70-4-403(3)-(P), released on the Private Wwildlife _Epreserve and which escape from the Private Wwildlife _Epreserve, must be reported to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture within 24 hours of such escape, and may be recaptured by the owner, operator. or regular employees of the Private Wildlife Ppreserve by means of tranquilizer gun, trap. or with the aid of dogs. The recapture of escaped animals is permitted only with prior approval Gf--from the- TeAAessee-W~G-1.ife--ResallFGeS-Agency TWRA; however, the recapture of escaped indigenous wildlife, except ~lk. as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 70-4-403(3)(P), is not permitted.

(c) The following species of Cervidae may only be held or harvested by Private Wwildlife _Epreserves if such animals are obtained from a herd outside of the state that has been certified as Chronic Wasting Disease free for the past five (5} years, and are authorized for import by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.

1. Elk/rRed g_Qeer (Cervus elaphus);

2. Black-tailed g_Deer/mMule g_Deer (Odocoileus hemionust

3. Moose (Alces alces); and

4. Other Class Ill wildlife species shown to be susceptible to CWD0

(d) Private Wildlife _Epreserves may also hold and harvest the above mentioned species if these animals are obtained within the §state of Tennessee from a herd in a CWD surveillance program oomiR-1:1Wsl¥--foF--t.J:ie--past 5 year-s-Gf--f)fiaF--to July 1, 2000, whicRevef time period is shorter, as recognized by thJL Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Animals so obtained shall not have been exposed to non- surveillance animals during the surveillance period. Also, these animals must retain the identification marker(s) placed on the animals while in the surveillance programs. Animals so obtained must be harvested and GWG-tested for CWD within twelve (12} months of acquisition. Also, animals so obtained can-not be transferred to any other facility for any reason.

(e) The Tennessee Department of Agriculture, USDA or T\f\/RA or their designee, must be notified within twenty-four (24} hours of the harvest or death of the above mentioned Cervidae. The head and neck of these animals must be retained and refrigerated by the P riv ate W i Id I if e Pp reserve operator for at least seventy-two (72} hours in order to allow for any necessary testing by the above agencies.

(4) Facilities

(a) The land area for which a permit will be issued must contain a minimum of twenty (20) acres and this land must be in one continuous tract. No artificial structures or devices can be used to create a hunting or training area less than twenty (20) acres. On Private Wwildlife _Epreserves that require fencing , the fencing must be done in a continuous manner along the boundaries in such a fashion to prevent the escape of animals being held by the P r iv ate W i I d I i f e Ppreserve. On Private Wwildlife _Epreserves where big game species are hunted, the boundaries must be fenced with woven wire fence of a minimum twelve and one half (12.5) gauge wire and such fence shall be a minimum of ninety-six (96) incheseight (8) feet in height. On Private Wwildlife _Epreserves where only swine, goats or sheep are hunted, the boundaries must be fenced with woven wire fence of a minimum twelve and one half (12.5) gauge wire, and such fence shall be a minimum of four (4) feet in height. On Private Wwildlife _Epreserves where foxes and raccoons are hunted, the boundaries must be fenced with woven wire fence of a minimum twelve and half (12.5) gauge wire with a maximum of four (4) inch spacing, anchored at the base and such fence shall be a minimum of seventy-two (72) inches in height. On Private Wwildlife _Epreserves where rabbits are hunted, the boundaries must be fenced with wire fence with a maximum of two (2) inch spacing anchored at the base and such fence shall be a minimum of thirty-six (36) inches in height. Private Wildlife _Epreserve boundaries which

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are fenced with a minimum of ninety-si x (96} inch eight (8) foot-fencing, must have any entrance to such Private Wildlife Ppreserve posted with signs identifying it as a Private Wwildlife e_preserve. Private Wildlife e_preserve boundaries that are fenced with less than ninety-six (96) inches eight:-(at-f~e fencing or no fencing at all, must have its boundaries posted every fifty (50) yards with signs identifying it as a Private Wwildlife e_preserve. All signs used to identify a Private Wwildlife e_preserve must be at least eight an d one half [Bd)_-4-12 inches by e I even ( 11) inches and have the words "Private Wildlife Preserve" printed on the sign in letters not less than one (1} inch in height on contrasting background.

Records.

(a) Permittees will maintain records on forms provided by the lWRA showing the number and species of wildlife purchased, the name and address of the source of supply, number and species propagated, the number and species released,- and the- number- and species taken. Also, permittees will maintain records on forms provided by 1..h.L lWRA, listing the name and address of each hunt participant, the date of the hunt_,_ and their hunt record . These records are to be kept for a minimum of three (3) years and be available for inspection at the address listed on the permit for the Private Wildlife Preserve by agents of the Tennesse Wildl~fe-Resmrrses-ageney lWRA upon request.

(b) Operator and/or owners of a Private Wildlife Preserve must have at the address indicated on their Private Wildlife Ppreserve permit receipts for all animals held, released , hunted, and/or harvested on such Private Wildlife Ppreserve. These receipts must have the name and address of the supplier and be signed by such supplier. The receipts are to list species, numbers, sex, and all identifiers for animal(s) listed on such receipt. These receipts are to be provided to agents of the lWRA or the __ Ten_lJ..~§lir~ Department of Agriculture upon request.

(6) Seasons.

(a) Private Wwildlife e_preserve seasons open and close as promulgated by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission.

Authority: T.C.A. §§70-1-206 and 70-4-413. Administrative History: Original rule certified May 8, 1974. Amendment filed July 18, 1974; effective August 18, 1974. Amendment filed November 20, 1975. Amendment filed July 14, 1980; effective August 28, 1980. Amendment filed August 2, 1982; effective August 31, 1982. Amendment filed June 9, 1986; effective July 9, 1986. Amendment filed May 11, 1990; effective June 25, 1990. Amendment filed December 14, 1992; effective January 29, 1993. Amendment filed August 9, 1993; effective October 23, 1993. Amendment filed May 28, 1997; effective August 11, 1997. Amendment filed July 19, 2001; effective October 2, 2001. Amendment filed July 25, 2003; effective October 8, 2003. Amendment filed July 13, 2006; effective September 26, 2006. Amendment filed May 29, 2009; effective August 12, 2009.

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