The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is calling for public input on potential changes to hunting season dates and regulations for the 2025-26 seasons. According to the official announcement, the agency's comment period opened recently and will run through Jan. 1, 2025, providing hunters and other interested parties an opportunity to weigh in with their thoughts and proposals. The TWRA emphasizes the importance of public opinion in shaping the future of hunting in Tennessee.
Those looking to make their voices heard can submit comments directly to TWRA through an online platform, a process designed to foster an interactive dialogue between the agency and its stakeholders. Public feedback, the TWRA assures, will be taken into account by the Wildlife Division staff as they consider making regulation changes, and perhaps, these comments will influence the proposals set forth in the coming months. A preview of the agency's recommendations will be shared during the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting in March, and the dialogue will continue with an additional round of public commentary.
The TWRA's call for input is part of a larger, iterative process that culminates with final recommendations at the Commission's meeting in April. This process reflects the agency's commitment to responsible wildlife management that accommodates the perspectives and needs of all Tennesseans.
Further details about the comment submission process—as well as updates on the proposed changes—can be found on the TWRA's website. Stakeholders are encouraged to participate before the January deadline to ensure their perspectives are part of the decision-making matrix that will define Tennessee's hunting seasons for 2025-26.
