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SB 1140

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 Rusty Crowe

Tennessee modifies temporary group hunting event permit regulations under fish and wildlife law, effective July 1, 2025, affecting permit issuance and hunting access rules.

Pub. Ch. 216
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Bill Summary · SB 1140

Legislative bill overview

SB 1140 modifies Tennessee's regulations governing temporary group hunting event permits under the purview of the Tennessee Fish & Wildlife Commission. The bill amends both Title 58 (Conservation) and Title 70 (Wildlife Resources) of the Tennessee Code Annotated to clarify or expand provisions related to how such permits are issued, managed, or utilized for organized hunting activities.

Why is this important

Hunting permits and wildlife management directly affect public land access, conservation outcomes, and hunting industry economics in Tennessee. Changes to group hunting event permits can influence everything from wildlife population management to recreational opportunities and revenue generation for the state's fish and wildlife programs.

Potential points of contention

  • Permit accessibility and fairness: Modifications to temporary group permits may affect how easily hunting clubs, outfitters, or community organizations can obtain permits, potentially benefiting some groups while disadvantaging others
  • Wildlife conservation impact: Expanded or relaxed temporary permit provisions could increase hunting pressure on specific wildlife populations if not carefully calibrated with current ecological data
  • Transparency and specificity: The bill's language is general; without access to the exact statutory changes, stakeholders may be unclear about specific new requirements, exemptions, or procedural modifications and their implications

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

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