The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold its final meeting of the year on December 5-6 at the Ducks Unlimited National Headquarters in Memphis. The agenda includes a vote on proposed changes to hunting and fishing licenses, which may involve price increases and regulatory adjustments, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency wants to raise most hunting and fishing license fees by 28%, with boating fees increasing by 22%. Sportsman and Lifetime licenses would go up by 12%. They also plan to simplify licenses by grouping weapon types into species categories like deer and turkey, combining the trout license into a single hunting and fishing license, and merging several Wildlife Management Area permits into one.
The final Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting of 2024 will cover several topics. These include a documentary on Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s response to Hurricane Helene, a resolution honoring Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers with Law Enforcement Valor Awards, and a discussion on invasive carp. The Commission will also vote on budget changes for carp management, funded by the United State Fish and Wildlife Service. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will present the Wildlife Biologist and Technician of the Year awards. The full agenda is online, and the meeting will be live-streamed for public viewing.
