Tennessee’s free hunting/fishing day happens August 27

Tennessee’s Free Hunting Day happens on Saturday, the same day as the opening of squirrel season. Officials with the state’s wildlife resources agency say this event aims to spark interest in hunting and fishing to those who may have not tried it before.

Squirrel hunting is deemed one of Tennessee’s oldest sport traditions, and on Saturday, residents can participate for free, with no license. While licenses and WMA permits are waived on Saturday, TWRA officials reminded hunters that they must have undergone a hunter education course if their birthday falls on or after Jan. 1, 1969. An apprentice license is required for those born in that date range if they have not taken the course.

Read more on the TWRA’s official website. For more information about hunting in Tennessee, visit TWRA’s website or contact your nearest TWRA regional office.

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