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Annual License and Permits
| License Name and Description | Resident Fee | Non-Resident Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Supplemental Annual – Required to hunt bear in addition to the Hunting & Fishing License Annual | $ 42.00 | $ 300.00 |
| County of Residence Fishing Except Trout Annual – Resident only license to fish in the county in which you reside. May not use artificial bait, minnows or lures (natural bait only). | $ 13.00 | N/A |
| Deer Supplemental Annual – Required to hunt deer in addition to the Hunting & Fishing License Annual | $ 42.00 | $ 200.00 |
| Elk Supplemental Annual – Required to hunt Elk in addition to the Hunting & Fishing License Annual | $ 42.00 | $ 300.00 |
| Fishing License Annual – Required to fish statewide (includes trout) (excludes TWRA State Lakes) For 16 years of age and older. | N/A | $ 99.00 |
| Guide License – Required for anyone who accepts compensation for providing assistance to another in any act of hunting, fishing and/or trapping (does not include North Cumberland OHV Permit for Guides). Must submit Application | $ 195.00 | $ 840.00 |
| High Impact Conservation Permit Annual – Required for riding hooved animals, bicyling, and off-highway vehicle (1 per vehicle) use on designated Wildlife Management Areas (excluding North Cumberland) – Persons holding a valid hunting license and WMA permit and youth under 13 are exempt. – See Hunting and Fishing Guide for required areas. | $ 94.00 | $ 299.00 |
| Hunting & Fishing License Annual – Minimum license required to fish and/or hunt small game. For ages 16 to 64 years of age. | $ 42.00 | $ 145.00 |
| Individual Field Trial WMA (Per Trial) – Required to be held by the organizer of a field trial event on the following WMAs: Percy Priest, Tellico Lake and Wolf River. For more information please contact the respective Regional Office. | $ 75.00 | $ 75.00 |
| Lake Halford Permit Annual – Required for all consumptive users of the Lake Halford property to be valid for date listed on permit unless in possession of a sportsman license. Required in addition to standard fishing license for those fishing. | $ 48.00 | $ 48.00 |
| Migratory Bird Permit (Harvest Information Permit or “HIP”) – Resident and nonresident hunters must possess this permit in addition to base licenses to hunt waterfowl and other migratory birds. Required for all hunters 13 years of age and older. | $ 2.00 | $ 2.00 |
| Night Coyote & Bobcat Supplemental Annual – Required to hunt coyote and/or bobcat at NIGHT, in addition to the Hunting & Fishing License. | $ 21.00 | $ 42.00 |
| North Cumberland OHV Riding Permit Annual – A North Cumberland OHV Permit is required for OHV use on all trails in the North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area. A permit is required for at least one adult occupant of each OHV and as a supplement to all other licenses and permits. | $ 150.00 | $ 300.00 |
| North Cumberland OHV Riding Permit Guide – A North Cumberland OHV Permit Guide is required if an individual accepts compensation for assisting another in OHV use while utilizing the North Cumberland trail system. The North Cumberland OHV Permit Annual is included in this permit. Annual and Lifetime Sportsman License holders are not exempt from Guide Permit Requirements. | $ 700.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
| North Cumberland OHV Sportsman Supplemental Riding Permit Annual – Required for OHV use while utilizing the North Cumberland WMA trail system, in addition to the Annual or Lifetime Sportsman License. A permit is required for at least one occupant of each OHV. | $ 40.00 | $ 40.00 |
| Reelfoot Preservation Permit Annual – Required for all users except those under 16 years of age and residents 65 years or older. | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 |
| Senior Hunting & Fishing License Annual – Available on/after the 65th birthday. Base Hunting & Fishing license and Supplementals are included. | $ 21.00 | N/A |
| Senior Sportsman License Annual – Available on/after the 65th birthday. An all-inclusive hunting, trapping, and fishing license without having to purchase any permits or supplemental licenses (excludes the North Cumberland OHV Riding Permit). Allows holders to apply for quota permits at no additional fee. | $ 95.00 | $ 270.00 |
| Slat Basket Tag Permit – Holders of a fishing license eligible to fish with a slat basket may fish with one slat basket, provided the slat basket is marked with a metal tag, obtainable from the TWRA for an annual fee of $10.00. Valid from July 1-June 30 each year. Possession or use of more than one (1) slat basket is prohibited. | $ 13.00 | $ 13.00 |
| South Holston Reservoir Supplemental Annual – Available for residents 13 years of age and older. Allows licensed TN resident anglers to fish the VA portion of South Holston Reservoir. This is essentially a VA license sold by TWRA. All license holders, including the Sportsman’s License holders, would need to purchase this supplemental if fishing in VA. | $ 20.00 | N/A |
| Sportsman License Annual – An all-inclusive hunting, trapping, and fishing license without having to purchase any permits or supplemental licenses (excludes the North Cumberland OHV Riding Permit). Allows holders to apply for quota permits at no additional fee. Available for ages 16 to 64 years of age. | $ 185.00 | $ 540.00 |
| Tellico/Citico Permit Annual – Required for ANYONE fishing Tellico River and/or Citco Creek, regardless of age. | $ 50.00 | $ 65.00 |
| Trapping License Annual – Only requirement for residents to take, kill, and capture wildlife or assist any person in doing so by the use of any trap, snare, deadfall, or other device commonly used to capture wildlife, and the shooting or killing of wildlife lawfully trapped. Required for trappers ages 16 – 64 years of age. | $ 42.00 | $ 258.00 |
| Turkey Supplemental Annual – Required to hunt turkey in addition to the Hunting & Fishing Annual | $ 42.00 | $ 200.00 |
| TWRA State Lake Fishing Permit Annual – Required to fish TWRA State Fishing Lakes. Holders of a Lifetime or Annual Sportsman’s License do not need this permit. Available to residents 16-64 years of age and non-residents 16 years old and older. | $ 48.00 | $ 48.00 |
| Waterfowl Supplemental Annual – Required to hunt waterfowl in addition to the Hunting & Fishing Annual | $ 42.00 | $ 60.00 |
| WMA Permit Annual – Required for all ages to hunt big game. Required for ages 16 years old and older to hunt all other game. | $ 40.00 | $ 75.00 |
| Youth Sportsman Annual – An all-inclusive hunting, trapping, and fishing license without having to purchase any permits or supplemental licenses. Allows holders to apply for quota permits at no additional fee. Available for ages 13 to 15 years of age. | $ 12.00 | $ 25.00 |
| Apprentice Hunter Education Exemption – Hunter Education Exemption for residents and non residents. Ages 10+. All other applicable licenses and/or permits are required. Hunter must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older. | $ 14.00 | $ 14.00 |
| Land Between the Lakes (Hunt / Camp) – Permit needed in addition to the appropriate hunting and fishing license on Land Between the Lakes area to hunt and camp. 18+ | $ 50.00 | $ 50.00 |
| Land Between the Lakes Permit – Permit needed in addition to the appropriate hunting and fishing license on Land Between the Lakes area. 16+ | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 |
| Tennessee NWR/Cross Creeks NWR – Required for Cross Creeks and Tennessee National Refuge for all hunters including Lifetime and Annual Sportsman License holders. | $ 14.00 | $ 14.00 |
Daily License and Permits
| License Name and Description | Resident Fee | Non-Resident Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Fishing 1 Day – Required fishing licenses for 1 day, includes trout. For residents 16-64 years of age and non-residents 16 years of age and older. | $ 9.00 | $ 20.00 |
| Fishing License 7 Day – Required to fish statewide for seven (7) consecutive days (includes trout) (excludes TWRA State Lakes) for 16 years of age and older. | N/A | $ 65.00 |
| Gatlinburg Trout License 1 Day – {Streams closed Thursdays due to stocking} This license is the only requirement for residents or non residents to fish for one day in Gatlinburg. For information on fishing in the Gatlinburg area, contact the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-568-4748 or the Gatlinburg trout facility at 1-865-436-7549 | $ 11.00 | $ 11.00 |
| Gatlinburg Trout Permit 1 Day – {Streams closed Thursdays due to stocking} Required in addition to your base license to fish in Gatlinburg waters. For information on fishing in the Gatlinburg area, contact the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce 520 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN 37738 at 1-800-568-4748 or the Gatlinburg trout facility at 1-865-436-7549 | $ 3.00 | $ 3.00 |
| Gatlinburg Trout Permit 3 Day – {Streams closed Thursdays due to stocking} Required in addition to the appropriate fishing licenses. For information on fishing in the Gatlinburg area, contact the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-568-4748 or the Gatlinburg trout facility at 865-436-7549. | $ 9.00 | $ 9.00 |
| High Impact Conservation Permit 1 Day – Required for riding hooved animals, bicycling and off highway vehicle use on designated Wildlife Management Areas (Excluding North Cumberland WMA). Persons holding a valid hunting license with an appropriate permit to hunt on a wildlife management area and youth under 13 are exempt. Ages All | $ 19.00 | $ 48.00 |
| Hunting & Fishing 7 Day – Minimum license required to fish and/or hunt small game for seven (7) consecutive days. For ages 16 to 64 years of age. | N/A | $ 75.00 |
| Lake Halford Permit 1 Day – Required for all consumptive users of the Lake Halford property to be valid for date listed on permit unless in possession of a sportsman license. Required in addition to standard fishing license for those fishing. | $ 6.00 | $ 6.00 |
| North Cumberland OHV Riding Permit – A North Cumberland OHV Permit is required for OHV use on all trails in the North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area. A permit is required for at least one adult occupant of each OHV and as a supplement to all other licenses and permits. | ||
| 1 Day | $ 20.00 | $ 50.00 |
| 3 Day | $ 50.00 | $ 125.00 |
| 7 Day | $ 100.00 | $ 200.00 |
| Reelfoot Preservation Permit – Required in addition to other applicable licenses and permits for ALL users of Reelfoot WMA (except Residents under 16 and 65+), Reelfoot Lake and Reelfoot National Refuge valid for the date selected only. | ||
| 1 Day | $ 5.00 | $ 5.00 |
| 3 Day | $ 16.00 | $ 16.00 |
| Tellico Citico Permit 1 Day | $ 8.00 | $ 8.00 |
| TWRA State Lake Boat Rental Permit 1 Day | $ 10.00 | $ 10.00 |
| TWRA State Lake Fishing Permit 1 Day | $ 6.00 | $ 6.00 |
Shooting Range Permits
| License Name and Description | Resident Fee | Non-Resident Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Hour Session | $ 10.00 | $ 10.00 |
| Annual | $ 100.00 | $ 100.00 |
Hunter Education Center Permits
| License Name and Description | Resident Fee | Non-Resident Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Permit 1 Hour Session | $ 12.00 | $ 12.00 |
| Stones River and John Sevier Permit 2-Hour Session | $ 12.00 | $ 12.00 |
| All Range Permit Annual (includes TWRA Shooting Ranges) | $ 150.00 | $ 150.00 |
Lifetime Sportsman andResident Permanent Disability Licenses
| Sportsman Licenses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| License Name and Description | Resident Fee | Non-Resident Fee | |
| An all-inclusive hunting, trapping, and fishing license without having to purchase any permits or supplemental licenses (excludes the North Cumberland OHV Riding Permit). Allows holders to apply for quota permits at no additional fee. | |||
| Birth to less than 3 years of age | $ 358.00 | N/A | |
| 3 – 6 years of age | $ 738.00 | N/A | |
| 7 – 12 years of age | $ 1,107.00 | N/A | |
| 13 – 50 years of age | $ 2,213.00 | N/A | |
| 51 – 64 years of age | $ 1,291.00 | N/A | |
| 65 years of age + | $ 368.00 | N/A | |
| Adopted Under 13 years of age within 3 years of adoption | $ 358.00 | N/A | |
| Resident Permanent Disability Licenses | Resident Fee | Non-Resident Fee | |
| Resident Sport Fishing License Certified Blind Permanent – Application must be accompanied by a certificate from a physician licensed to practice medicine in Tennessee and who is actively engaged in the treatment of diseases of the human eye, or a licensed, registered optometrist, certifying that such person meets the requirements. This license covers Fishing licnese and TWRA State Lakes. | $ 10.00 | N/A | |
| Resident Sport Fishing for Persons Drawing Social Security Benefits Due to Intellectual Disability Permanent – Application must be accompanied by a certification from the Social Security Administration that he/she receives SSI benefits due to intellectual disability is required. This license covers Fishing licnese and TWRA State Lakes. | $ 10.00 | N/A | |
| Resident Hunting & Fishing Certified Physically or Mentally Disabled (Under 18) – Application must be accompanied by a certificate from a physician licensed to practice medicine in TN certifying that the applicant meets the requirements. This license covers the Hunting & Fishing License and TWRA State Lakes. | $ 5.00 | N/A | |
| Resident Permanent Wheelchair Restricted Hunting & Fishing Permanent – Application must be accompanied by a certificate from a physician licensed to practice medicine in TN that the applicant is permanently confined to a wheelchair or who have suffered an amputation of 75% or more of a lower limb. This license covers Hunting & Fishing License, Big Game Supplementals, Waterfowl Supplemental, Trapping, and TWRA State Lakes. | $ 10.00 | N/A | |
| Resident Disabled Veteran Hunting & Fishing Permanent – Application must be accompanied by a certification from the Veterans’ Administration as separate documents or in the form of a certificate or DD214 form is required. Available to resident veterans certified by the VA as 30% or more disabled by reason of war service or 100% service connected. This license covers Hunting & Fishing License, Big Game Supplementals, Waterfowl Supplemental, Trapping, and TWRA State Lakes. | $ 10.00 | N/A | |
| Resident Certified Intellectually Disabled Hunting & Fishing Permanent – Application must be accompanied by a certificate from a physician licensed to practice medicine in TN certifying that the applicant meets the requirements. This license covers Hunting & Fishing License, Big Game Supplementals, Waterfowl Supplemental, Trapping, and TWRA State Lakes. | $ 10.00 | N/A | |
General Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping License Requirements
If you take, or attempt to take fish or game (including crayfish and salamanders) by any method or if you assist someone else to do so, you must have a valid fishing or hunting license. Hunting licenses are valid from the date of purchase until 365 days after purchase for most license types. Seasons are subject to change. License fees are subject to change. Migratory bird seasons are determined by federal regulations.
Most licenses, except the Lifetime Sportsman License and specialty licenses, such as Wheelchair, Disabled Veteran, SSI (Supplemental Security Income), and Blind Fishing licenses, are available from most county clerks, sporting goods stores, hardware stores, marinas, On The Go APP, GoOutDoorsTennessee, at a TWRA Licensed Agent or at a Regional Office,
Resident licenses can be purchased by:
• Persons who possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license or Tennessee state ID issued by the Department of Safety. Tennessee state law requires drivers to obtain a Tennessee driver’s license within 30 days of residency. Out-of-state driver’s licenses are only accepted for Military Personnel and Students meeting the criteria below.
• Persons who do not drive, do not possess a valid driver’s license, do not have a TN state ID, or a driver’s license or ID from another state, but who have lived in Tennessee for 90 consecutive days with the genuine intent of making Tennessee their permanent home, may prove residency by presenting to a TWRA license agent any two of the following documents:
• Current Tennessee voter registration card;
• Current Tennessee vehicle registration or title;
• Form I-94 issued by the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service;
• Current rental/mortgage contract or receipt including deed of sale for property or receipt for payment of Tennessee real estate taxes within last year.
• Military personnel on active duty in Tennessee and children under 16 years of age who reside with them, regardless of Tennessee resident status.
• Students who are enrolled in a Tennessee school, college, or university for at least six (6) months, with an appropriate student ID.
• Nonresidents that were born in the State of Tennessee, upon completion of an application for a Native Tennessean license.
Note: A Social Security Number is required by federal law to purchase a Tennessee hunting or fishing license. Processing fees apply to all license purchases, ranging from $.50 to $5.00.
There are some license exemptions
• Residents or nonresidents under 13 years of age.
• Landowners, their spouses, children, and children’s spouses who fish or hunt on their own farmland. The aforementioned must be residents of Tennessee but need not reside on the land. This license exemption does not apply if the farmland is owned jointly or in common by unrelated persons. For more information on the Farmland Owner Exemption for Fishing, Hunting and Trapping.
• Tenants, their spouses and their dependent children who fish or hunt on farmland which is owned by an individual or a family. The aforementioned must be residents of Tennessee and must actually reside on the land and have permission of the land owner to fish or hunt. A tenant is a person who, for money, free renter, and other considerations, cares for farmland. The tenancy must be agricultural in nature.
• Resident grandchildren (under the age of 16) and resident great-grandchildren (under the age of 16) who fish or hunt on farmland which is owned by their resident grandparents or great-grandparents.
• First cousins who own farmland jointly or in common may fish or hunt on the farmland. Their children may fish or hunt as well.
• On military leave, carrying a copy of your leave orders. A pass does not meet this requirement.
• A resident who was born before March 1, 1926. (To qualify for this exemption, you must carry proof of your age and residency to show to a wildlife officer, if requested.
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