The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency presented recommendations for the 2025-26 hunting seasons at their March meeting.
During the meeting in Humphreys County, the TWRA proposed no changes to the current hunting seasons for deer, turkey and elk.
Federal regulations are requiring two changes to duck seasons and bag limits.
The September wood duck and teal season will be five days with no extended teal only days of hunting.
During the regular duck season, the daily bag limit will increase to three for pintails.
At the March meeting, Wildlife Management Area season recommendations were also presented.
During discussion, a notable change included compliance with a likely amendment in state law to allow fluorescent pink to meet hunter orange
