The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has issued an update regarding Governor Bill Lee's Executive Orders that classifies outdoor activities as essential activity.

 

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency issued an update from Chairman of the Tennessee Wildlife Commission, Kurt Holbert, where he stated, "Governor Lee’s Executive Orders 22 and 23 identify outdoor activity as an essential activity provided that individuals follow Health Guidelines. As the Chairman of the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission, I want to assure all hunters and fishers that Tennessee’s turkey hunting season will open Saturday as scheduled and public lands controlled by the TWRA will remain open. Likewise, Tennessee’s lakes and rivers and the access areas controlled by the TWRA will remain open to anglers and recreational boaters."

The TWRA are reminding Tennesseeans that COVID-19 is a threat to all where it should not be taken lightly, and the Center for Disease Control has established guidelines for individuals to protect themselves to limit the spread of COVID-19.

The Commission is encouraging all hunters, anglers, and boaters to follow the Governor’s Executive Orders in practicing social distancing so everyone can enjoy the outdoors in a smart and safe manner.