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HB 918

Tennessee Fish & Wildlife Commission - As enacted, makes changes relative to temporary group hunting event permits. - Amends TCA Title 58 and Title 70.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by William Slater

Tennessee law modifies temporary group hunting event permit requirements to streamline or adjust Wildlife Commission oversight of organized multi-participant hunts.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 216
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Bill Summary · HB 918

Legislative bill overview

HB 918 modifies Tennessee's regulations governing temporary group hunting event permits issued by the Fish & Wildlife Commission. The bill amends statutes in Title 58 (Conservation and Environment) and Title 70 (Wildlife Resources) to revise the conditions, procedures, or requirements for organizing organized hunting events with multiple participants.

Why is this important

Hunting event permits affect both recreational hunting access and wildlife management enforcement. Changes to permit requirements can impact organized hunting activities like youth hunts, charity events, and hunting club gatherings, while also influencing how the state manages game populations and ensures hunter safety compliance.

Potential points of contention

  • Permit accessibility vs. regulatory burden - Streamlined requirements may increase event accessibility but could reduce state oversight of safety practices and harvest reporting
  • Wildlife management implications - Modified permit terms might affect the state's ability to monitor harvest data and enforce sustainable hunting practices during group events
  • Stakeholder impact variation - Changes may benefit certain hunting organizations or event types while creating compliance challenges for others, depending on specific regulatory shifts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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