Deadline is May 3 to Submit Comments for 2014 Tennessee Fishing Regulations

The Friday, May 3 deadline is approaching to submit comments for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s 2014 fishing regulations. The current comment period began April 3.

The comment period is an opportunity for the public to share ideas and concerns about fishing regulations with TWRA staff.

Public comments will be considered by fisheries managers and may be presented as proposals for regulation changes. Comments may be submitted by mail to: Fish Comments, TWRA, Fisheries Management Division, P.O. 40747, Nashville, TN 37204 or emailed to TWRA.Comment@tn.gov. Please include “Fish Comments” on the subject line of emailed submissions.

The fishing regulations are usually set each year during the October meeting by the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission.

This comment period concerning fishing regulations will be open until May 3, 2013.

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

The mission of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is to preserve, conserve, manage, protect, and enhance the fish and wildlife of the state and their habitats for the use, benefit, and enjoyment of the citizens of Tennessee and its visitors. The Agency will foster the safe use of the state’s waters through a program of law enforcement, education, and access.