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Special Red Deer Hunt To Begin; Safety Concerns Exist</font>
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="1">posted December 29, 2011</font>
A special Red Deer hunt in a portion of Claiborne County is set for Jan. 14-22, 2012, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Safety is a major concern.
The hunting season is open south of the Powell River and east of Hwy 25 E with the purpose of eradicating a free-ranging herd of exotic Red Deer that escaped captivity several years ago.
There is no bag limit on Red Deer and either sex may be harvested by gun, muzzleloader or archery equipment. Hunters must submit red deer harvested for biological sample by taking them to Southern Outdoors, 2809 Hwy 25 E in Tazewell. TWRA personnel will be on hand to collect samples during specific times. Otherwise, instructions for hunters will be posted at that location.
</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="text-align: -webkit-left; font-size: x-small">An estimated herd of 25 Red Deer are free-ranging in the area with 14 individuals residing on school property at the TNT Primary School in New Tazewell, and on property at the Industrial Park. Hunting will not be allowed on any school property.</span>
<span style="text-align: -webkit-left; font-size: x-small">Hunters must have permission before hunting any species in Tennessee and written permission is required when hunting on properly posted property. State law prohibits hunting from a motorized vehicle and hunting from or across a public road or right-of-way.</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-left; font-size: x-small"></span>
<span style="text-align: -webkit-left; font-size: x-small">Claiborne County Wildlife Officer Chester Ellison expressed the safety concern of hunting in and around populated areas.</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-left; font-size: x-small"></span>
<span style="text-align: -webkit-left; font-size: x-small">“A bullet from a high-powered rifle may travel up to three miles,” Mr. Ellison said. “I strongly encourage anyone hunting in the city limits or residential areas to use archery equipment.”</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-left; font-size: x-small"></span>
<span style="text-align: -webkit-left; font-size: x-small">Mr. Ellison also revealed that TWRA Wildlife Officers will be on patrol of the hunting area throughout the nine-day season. A gun fired in a reckless or negligent manner could result in reckless endangerment charges.</span>
<span style="text-align: -webkit-left; font-size: x-small">The TWRA also wishes to make hunters aware that Red deer resemble elk in appearance and that anyone convicted of illegally killing a wild elk are subject to $2,500 in fines and up to 11 months/29 days in jail.</span>
<span style="text-align: -webkit-left; font-size: x-small">Please contact the TWRA Region IV office in Morristown at 587-7037 with any questions or visit www.tnwildlife.org.</span>
Special Red Deer Hunt To Begin; Safety Concerns Exist</font>
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="1">posted December 29, 2011</font>
A special Red Deer hunt in a portion of Claiborne County is set for Jan. 14-22, 2012, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Safety is a major concern.
The hunting season is open south of the Powell River and east of Hwy 25 E with the purpose of eradicating a free-ranging herd of exotic Red Deer that escaped captivity several years ago.
There is no bag limit on Red Deer and either sex may be harvested by gun, muzzleloader or archery equipment. Hunters must submit red deer harvested for biological sample by taking them to Southern Outdoors, 2809 Hwy 25 E in Tazewell. TWRA personnel will be on hand to collect samples during specific times. Otherwise, instructions for hunters will be posted at that location.
</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="text-align: -webkit-left; font-size: x-small">An estimated herd of 25 Red Deer are free-ranging in the area with 14 individuals residing on school property at the TNT Primary School in New Tazewell, and on property at the Industrial Park. Hunting will not be allowed on any school property.</span>
<span style="text-align: -webkit-left; font-size: x-small">Hunters must have permission before hunting any species in Tennessee and written permission is required when hunting on properly posted property. State law prohibits hunting from a motorized vehicle and hunting from or across a public road or right-of-way.</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-left; font-size: x-small"></span>
<span style="text-align: -webkit-left; font-size: x-small">Claiborne County Wildlife Officer Chester Ellison expressed the safety concern of hunting in and around populated areas.</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-left; font-size: x-small"></span>
<span style="text-align: -webkit-left; font-size: x-small">“A bullet from a high-powered rifle may travel up to three miles,” Mr. Ellison said. “I strongly encourage anyone hunting in the city limits or residential areas to use archery equipment.”</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-left; font-size: x-small"></span>
<span style="text-align: -webkit-left; font-size: x-small">Mr. Ellison also revealed that TWRA Wildlife Officers will be on patrol of the hunting area throughout the nine-day season. A gun fired in a reckless or negligent manner could result in reckless endangerment charges.</span>
<span style="text-align: -webkit-left; font-size: x-small">The TWRA also wishes to make hunters aware that Red deer resemble elk in appearance and that anyone convicted of illegally killing a wild elk are subject to $2,500 in fines and up to 11 months/29 days in jail.</span>
<span style="text-align: -webkit-left; font-size: x-small">Please contact the TWRA Region IV office in Morristown at 587-7037 with any questions or visit www.tnwildlife.org.</span>
