Hunting, fishing lure residents

Tennessee licensesHunting and fishing licenses go on sale each year on Feb. 18. Resident hunting and fishing licenses can be purchased by:• People who possess valid Tennessee driver’s licenses.• People who have lived in Tennessee for 90 consecutive days with the genuine intent of making Tennessee their permanent home. Proof of residency required.• Military personnel on active duty in this state and their immediate families, who reside with them.• Students enrolled in Tennessee schools, colleges or universities for at least six months.• A Social Security number is required.Tennessee license types• Hunting and Fishing Combination ($28): Minimum license required to fish or hunt small game.• Annual Sportsman ($136): All-inclusive license for hunting, trapping and sport fishing without state supplemental licenses or nonquota permits; holders may apply for quota permits at no extra cost.• Junior Hunt/Fish/Trap ($8): For ages 13 to 15. Good for hunting all game, fishing and trapping. Must be purchased before 16th birthday. No supplemental licenses required, but special season and WMA permits need to be purchased. Fees apply when applying for quota hunt permits, as well as leftover permits.• Permanent Senior Citizen Hunt/Fish/Trap ($11): Can only be purchased when 65th birthday is reached. No supplemental licenses are required, but special season and WMA permits need to be purchased, as well.• Annual Senior Citizen Permit ($41): May be purchased only by holders of a Type 166 license. Covers all required nonquota permits and allows holders to apply for quota permits with no additional fees.• Note: Check the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website at www.tn.gov/twr for information about supplemental licenses for large game and special licenses for disabled hunters, trapping and lifetime permits.GeorgiaGeorgia licenses are available throughout the state from about 400 license agents in many sporting-goods stores, marinas, bait and tackle stores, hardware stores, etc. Licenses also may be purchased at Department of Natural Resources enforcement offices statewide. For more information, go to www.georgiawildlife.com.

Area hunting and fishing organizations• Chattanooga Bass Association: A nonprofit community organization that has been in operation since 1976. The CBA operates a local fishing tournament circuit with tournaments throughout the spring, summer and fall, culminating with the two-day CBA Classic in early November. For more information, go to the CBA website at www.cbatournament.com.• Chattanooga Ducks Unlimited: This organization provides education for local duck hunters and promotes habitat conservation through fundraisers and other activities. Learn more at www.chattanoogaducksunlimited.com.• Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency: This state agency is in charge of managing Tennessee’s fishing and wildlife resources and licensing for hunting and fishing throughout the state. Learn more at www.tn.gov/twra.• Trout Unlimited: Appalachian Chapter: This group promotes trout fishing and river conservation throughout the area and encourages new trout fishermen and women through education programs. Learn more at www.appalachiantu.org.• Tennessee Bass Federation: This grassroots organization promotes catch-and-release bass fishing in the state, and it works to promote fishing and introduce young people and new fishermen to the sport through local tournaments. Learn more at www.tnbass.com.