2023-24 Gun Hunting Season for Deer Opens November 18

November 16, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

Tennessee’s 2023-24 statewide gun hunting season for deer opens Saturday, Nov. 18. The season traditionally opens each year on the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving. During gun season, sportsmen may also use muzzleloaders or archery equipment.

The statewide bag limit for antlered bucks is two. No more than one antlered deer may be taken per day, not to exceed two for the season. Hunters are allowed the following antlerless bag limits: Unit L-three per day, Unit A-two per season, Unit B-one per season, Unit C-one per season (Nov. 18-Dec. 3 only), and Unit D-one per season (Nov. 18-24 only).

In Unit CWD, there is a limit of three antlerless deer per day with no season limit. A bag limit of three antlered deer applies in Unit CWD, too. However, the bag limit of three antlered deer may be exceeded within Unit CWD if taken under the Earn-A-Buck Program or the Replacement Buck Program. Details on each of the programs are on page 30 of the 2023-24 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide.

Anyone born on or after January 1, 1969 is required to carry proof of satisfactory completion of a hunter education class or be in possession of the Apprentice Hunter Education Permit (along with other required licenses) while hunting any species in Tennessee. Hunter education can be completed online for free along with other options.

For more information about Tennessee’s 2023-24 deer hunting seasons, exact boundaries of deer units, and complete license requirements refer to the 2023-24 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide available online at tnwildlife.org or the TWRA App. Physical copies can be picked up at an agency office or license agent retail location.

November 16, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

DeKalb County is under a burning ban which prohibits all open fires until further notice. The ban does not apply to the cities in the county since they have their own authority to issue burn bans.

According to County Mayor Matt Adcock, this burn ban is authorized by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and DeKalb County and becomes effective immediately because of the current dry conditions and high fire danger.

A violation of the ban is considered reckless burning and punishable as a Class A misdemeanor under state law.

County Mayor Adcock, who said County Fire Chief Donny Green requested the burning ban, further explains the reasons for it in the following resolution.

“Whereas, DeKalb County, Tennessee strives to provide excellence in public safety with the protection of the members of our community always regarded as our top priority.

Whereas, for the 3rd consecutive week, DeKalb County is in the D3 (extreme drought) category on the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Whereas, Of November 9th, 70.07% of DeKalb County is in D3 level and it is expected, 100% of DeKalb County, will be in D3 when the November 16th Drought Monitor update is issued.

Whereas, while there is some chance of precipitation in the next 7 days, the prediction is isolated and not expected to alleviate the current drought level situation.

Whereas, the DeKalb County Fire Department has seen a significantly increased call volume in relation to woodland/grassland fires in the last 3 weeks.

Whereas numerous development projects are underway where construction and vegetation burning typically occur in the wildland interface in DeKalb County which poses additional threats in areas with poor access where firefighters are limited in their ability to protect structures.

Whereas DeKalb County Fire Chief Donny Green provided a recommendation for a burn ban to be issued immediately due to the conditions and increased number of woodland or grass fires in DeKalb County.

Be It Further Resolved, that County Mayor Matt Adcock calls for a burn ban pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 39-14-306, to be enacted immediately and residing until safe conditions are present”.

November 16, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

The DCHS basketball teams will face two opponents Saturday, November 18 in a Hall of Fame Play-Day at Gordonsville High School.

The Lady Tigers will take on Liberty Creek at 3 p.m. followed by the Tigers’ game against Liberty Creek around 4:30 p.m.

The Lady Tigers will then meet Gordonsville at 6 p.m. followed by the Tigers’ game with Clay County at 7:30 p.m.

WJLE will be unable to broadcast these games Saturday due to the broadcast of the Tennessee-Georgia Football game.

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