Tennessee

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Over the past few years, Tennessee’s bear population has been growing, and the hunting is getting better. (October 2009)

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Looking to fill a deer tag? Here’s a region-by-region forecast of the best places in the state to hunt deer. (October 2009)

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It’s almost opening day, so stock up on shells, get your favorite shotgun ready and check out some of the best public-land dove hunts near you. (September 2009)

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If you bowhunt or are a blackpowder enthusiast, these public-land hunts represent more than just time in the woods: They’re great places to get a deer. (September 2009)

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There is some very good deer hunting on military bases and other military land in this state. If you haven’t tested these hunts, here’s your chance to get started. (August 2009)

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It’s a new turkey season in Tennessee and if the weather cooperates, we could set another harvest record. (March 2009)

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Another good year is on tap for Tennessee’s small-game and upland hunters. Here are some some places to try your luck. (December 2008)

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These three Tennessee hunters found some great trophies last season. Here’s how they did it. (December 2008)

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The Volunteer State’s duck and goose hunting has had many ups and downs the last few seasons. This year looks better than average — if all goes well. (November 2008)

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Tennessee keeps plenty of statistics on where the biggest bucks come from. Here’s what the trends show. (November 2008)

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While a disease outbreak struck Tennessee’s deer herd last year, the deer this year should be healthy. Here are some top places in the state to find venison. (OCtober 2008)

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A great dove field provides hunters with some of the fastest wingshooting available anywhere. Here’s a look at some top dove-hunting spots in our state. (September 2008)

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Memphis hunter Mike Wilbur killed a 20-point brute of a buck that is helping to put Haywood County on the map as a producer of big bucks.

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After spotting a giant whitetail in his own back yard, Jerry Crawford had to spend 190 hours in his stand before the buck made a critical mistake.

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Last spring, cold weather on a couple of weekends dampened hunters and the harvest. But this spring, the birds will be back. (March 2008).

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Small-game hunting isn’t just a thing of the past. Squirrels and cottontails are alive and well in Tennessee and just as much fun to hunt as they ever were. (December 2007)

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Doing your homework is critical for getting in range of ducks. Here are some tips on where to start looking. (December 2007)

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Hunting ducks and geese has become anything but easy in recent years. Here’s a starting point to finding your birds. (November 2007)

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Here’s what harvest data tells us about where hunters find trophy bucks in Tennessee. (November 2007)

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After a record-setting harvest last year, biologists predict an even better season this year for Tennessee deer hunters. (October 2007)

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Dove hunting is king for a day with the arrival of September. Excellent public dove hunts are scattered across the state, and the birds don’t stop flying after opening day, either. (September 2007)

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Bowhunting for whitetails is as popular as ever in the Volunteer State. And there are some excellent opportunities to hunt with a bow on public land here. (September 2007)

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We asked the TWRA’s head deer biologist Daryl Ratajczak some questions about deer management, populations and regulations. Here’s what he had to say. (August 2007)

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Are you overlooking the best draw hunt opportunities near you? (July 2007)

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Tennessee turkey hunters have been killing over 33,000 turkeys a year in recent years. Will the good times continue to roll? (March 2007)