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TENNESSEE FISHING & HUNTING GUIDE 1805 Amarillo Ln Knoxville, TN 37922 865-693-7468 J.L. & Lin Stepp Publishers Serving Tennessee Since 1990 BENTON SHOOTERS SUPPLY The Largest Shooters Supply Store In The South! WWW.BENTONSHOOTERS.COM 423-338-2008 Hwy 411, Benton, TN 37307 Mon - Sat 9am - 6pm HUNTING & FISHING SUPPLIES - GUNS - AMMO ARCHEREY EQUIPMENT - SAFES OUTDOOR CLOTHING FOR MEN/WOMEN/CHILDREN Our E-mail: steppcom@aol.com Send us your pictures! ABOUT THE COVER Adam with a big walleye caught below Watts Bar Dam. More photos of Adam with stripers below Watts Bar in Watts Bar section this issue. Hunting seasons also open now, so Fall is a great time for shooters or fishermen to enjoy outdoor opportunities in Tennessee! Cover photo courtesy Watts Bar Bait & Tackle, Decatur, TN 423-334-4286 Fish & Hunt Tennessee! 2 Long guns and handguns: Over 2,000 guns in stock! Ammo and supplies for every shooting need. KEEP OUR TENNESSEE LAKES CLEAN Introduce A Kid To Fishing!

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WATTS BAR LAKE * Fishing Equipment * Tackle * Live Bait * Open Mon - Sat 423-365-2266 290 Whites Creek Road Spring City, TN 37381 Liz Phipps with the Big Fish of Bait Box Tournament 10/5 & 10/6. The big smallie went 5.77 lbs. Photo The Bait Box. 4 FISHING REPORT: Largemouth Bass: Bass are being caught on crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and plastic worms. Late evening bass are being caught by some anglers on topwater baits. Secondary points can be a good starting point. Most anglers would say that the fishing is fair. (Con t on p. 5) Photos above: Adam and wife Angie with stripers caught below Watts Bar Dam. Photos courtesy Watts Bar Bait & Tackle.

WATTS BAR LAKE www.kingstongunsandfirearms.com Camo Clothing - Reloading Supplies - Ground Blinds Gunsmith Services - Fishing Supplies - Zoom Worms Open: Tu - Fri 9-6 Sat 9-5 Watts Bar Bait and Tackle 1831 State Hwy 68W Decatur, TN 37322 423-334-4286 LIVE BAIT - TACKLE - FISHING SUPPLIES 100% GAS - GROCERIES - DELI LICENSES - BIG GAME CHECKING STATION BEER - ICE - CIGARETTES Open 7 Days from 5am - till fish quit biting! - AMERICAN OWNED - Adam s friend with nice striper below Watts Bar Dam. Photo Watts Bar Bait & Tackle. Josh Colvin in action below Watts Bar Dam. Photo courtesy Watts Bar Bait & Tackle. (Con t from p. 4) Crappie: Jigs and deeper docks is the combination most anglers are using to catch crappie. Fishing is good. Some limits are being caught. Catfish: Current and meaty baits are needed for the better fishing. Several fish are being caught and many of those are larger fish. Striped bass: Shad is the better bait to use in the tailwater locations. Current will increase the odds of having a good day. Fishing has been good if the current is running. - TWRA - (Huntfishbuddy.com) 5

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WATTS BAR LAKE Adam with striper caught below Watts Bar Dam. Photo courtesy Watts Bar Bait & Tackle. Lester from Ohio with nice crappie catch on Watts Bar Lake. Guided by Barry s Guide Service. Barry and Jackson fishing East TN Crappie Club Tournament. Jackson is son of Mark & Heather Cauley, owners of Terrace View Marina on Watts Bar. Photo Barry s Guide Service. TWF s Hunters for the Hungry program is a unique and creative way to provide healthy, much-needed protein to Tennessee s citizens in need while helping (Con t on p. 21) 7

HIWASSEE / OCOEE RIVERS Sport Fish Regulations Set at October TFWC Meeting KNOXVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission established the state s 2017-18 sport fish regulations at its October meeting which concluded Friday (Oct. 28) at the Holiday Inn Fair Park. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Fisheries Division presented its original proposals for 2017-18 at its September meeting. The TFWC had requested the TWRA consider lowering the creel limit for crappie from 30 to 20 fish per day on Kentucky Lake. After the amendment to the proclamation passed in the fisheries committee on Thursday, the full commission passed the regulation Friday. Among the other changes include harvest regulations to a 15-fish creel limit, in combination, for striped bass, hybrid striped bass, and white bass on Douglas Reservoir. The boundary for wild trout on Laurel Creek in Carter County has been defined. The new boundary will now be from the cable crossing located one-half mile upstream of the USFS Dennis Cove Recreation Area extending upstream to the USFS boundary. 8 A change in the reciprocal agreement on Calderwood Reservoir will allow North Carolina bank anglers to have the same privileges (Con t on p. 13)

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FORT LOUDON / TELLICO ( Fishing Regulations... con t from page 8) as boat anglers. Similar changes are being considered by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission for Tennesseans. Boat and bank anglers on Dale Hollow Lake can use four fishing rods at one time. This is a change from the current regulation of three fishing rods for boat anglers and a change from six for bank anglers. The 4-rod limit also applies to the seasonal walleye run restrictions. Changes to the live bait proclamation keeps existing creel limits for Class A and Class B baitfish, and established a possession limit of twice the daily creel limit for these classes. The change established a 50 fish per day limit for Class C bait fish, all species combined, with a possession limit of 100 fish. The new proclamation regulates possession of both (Con t on p. 14) Carson Swaney with her 1st buck - an 8 pt on Youth Hunt 1-/29/16. Photo courtesy Sloan s Center. Rachel McMahan with impressive 8-pointer on Youth Hunt 10/29/16. Photo Sloan s Center. 13

FORT LOUDON / TELLICO ( Fishing Regulations... con t from page 8) live and dead baitfish. Gerry Dinkins, of the University of Tennessee, made a presentation which focused on Tennessee s freshwater mussel fauna. There are 137 freshwater mussel species in Tennessee, about half of the continent s approximately 300 species. The commission also heard a presentation from Brandt Information Services, on the TWRA s new licensing systems. The new license system will begin next week, replacing the current system which has been in place since 1999. Other presentations included an annual review of the Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program, the Recovering America s Wildlife Act resolution, an update on Appalachian Bear Rescue, and an update on the recently-completed elk hunting season, and a computer aided dispatch system for TWRA wildlife officers. TWRA presented three annual statewide divisional awards. Perry Massengill was named Fisheries Technician of the Year and John Hammonds is the Fisheries Biologist of the Year. David Whitehead was named the Wildlife Biologist of the Year while Tony Duncan received the Wildlife Technician of the Year award. Melvin McLerran was named the part-time Boating Officer of the Year and Brad Bagwell was named the Boating Officer of the Year. 14 Photos above: striper & smallmouth action below Ft. Loudon Dam. Photos courtesy FISH ON! Guided Tours. In addition, the National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative Firebird awards were presented to Wes Winton, TWRA AEDC/Bark Camp Barrens WMA Manager, and Brittney Viers-Scott, Quail Forever Farm Bill Biologist.

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FORT LOUDON / TELLICO Kassandra Hannah with her 1st deer. Photo courtesy Sloan s Center. This big 190 pound wild hog taken in Cherokee National Forest. Photo courtesy Sloan s Center. 16 Terry Davis - 3 pt. Photo courtesy Sloan s Center. Paul Harris - big 8 pt. Photo courtesy Sloan s Center.

CHEROKEE LAKE Croc Davidson with another big smallmouth. Ohio visitor with a nice Cherokee striper. All photos this page courtesy Gilmore Dock. Jacob Daugherty from Elizabeth, IN with nice crappie. 17

CHEROKEE LAKE Nathan Flanary from VA Kenneth Flanary from VA Kenneth Flanary from VA 18 Kasey from VA All photos this page courtesy Gilmore Dock.

CHEROKEE LAKE Michael Davidson with a good smallmouth bass. Photo courtesy Gilmore Dock. Jake Miller displays his weekend catch of bass (photos above right) and a big striper (above left). Photos courtesy Gilmore Dock. 19

INDIAN CREEK MARKET & DELI 1811 Indian Creek Road Dandridge, TN 37725 OPEN 7 Days a Week 6:00 am - 9:00 pm Phone # 865-397-0880 DOUGLAS LAKE Permitted Hunter Charged with Illegal Killing of Elk LAFOLLETTE, Tenn. --- A hunter who was successfully drawn to participate in this year s elk hunt on the North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area has been charged with several violations related to illegally killing a bull elk. Full Menu: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - Take Out Ask About our Daily Specials and Desserts! Live Bait - Fishing Supplies BOAT STORAGE - BOAT REPAIRS www.bucksnbass.net Timothy C. Copeland, 56 of Crossville, was one of the few privileged hunters drawn to participate in Tennessee s eighth annual elk hunt. He is the first-ever permitted hunter to be charged with violations in relation to the elk hunt. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officials report that on Tuesday evening around 6:30 p.m., Copeland spotted a bull elk while driving a truck in the Adkins Mountain area of the North Cumberland WMA in Campbell County. He allegedly exited the truck and shot the elk from the roadway. Copeland was drawn to hunt in Elk Zone 5, but harvested the animal in Elk Zone 2. The permit requires a hunter to stay within his/her drawn zone. Copeland and two companions brought the elk to the North Cumberland WMA headquarters for analysis by TWRA staff. Biologists became concerned when Co- (Con t on p. 24) TWRA Requests Public Input for 2017-18 Waterfowl and Other Migratory Bird Hunting Seasons NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is soliciting comments for its 2017-18 waterfowl and other migratory bird hunting regulations, including sandhill cranes. This is an opportunity for the public to provide ideas and share concerns about hunting regulations with TWRA staff. The comment period is open Oct. 15-Nov. 15, 2016. Due to recent changes in the timing of the federal regulation process, waterfowl and other migratory game bird hunting seasons are now proposed to the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission at its January meeting and voted upon at its February meeting. Public comments will be considered by TWRA s Wildlife Division staff and may be presented as proposals for regulation changes. Comments may be submitted by mail to: 2017-18 Hunting Season Comments, TWRA, Wildlife and Forestry Division, P.O. Box 40747, Nashville, TN 37204 or emailed by clicking here. Please include Waterfowl Season Comments on the subject line of emailed submissions. 20 ---TWRA--- Send us your hunting & fishing photos: email to steppcom@aol.com

DOUGLAS LAKE Annual Beyond BOW Muzzleloader Workshop Scheduled Nov. 11-13 in Humphreys County NASHVILLE --- The 2016 Beyond Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Muzzleloader Workshop will be sponsored by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Nov. 11-13 in Humphreys County. Female hunters 18 and older will have the opportunity to learn about hunting deer during the weekend. The workshop will be held at Buffalo Ridge Refuge which incorporates a variety of wildlife management practices and totals more than 2,000 acres of prime deer habitat. Along with the hunts, a variety of topics including deer biology, deer management, and hunting ethics will be covered. Registration for the workshop is on a first-come, first-serve basis. However, two weeks priority will be given to first-time participants. The cost of the workshop is $200, which includes meals and camping, if participants wish to camp. Campers must provide their own gear. A list of local hotels will be included with the registration packet. 1114 Douglas Dam Rd, Dandridge, TN 37725 Fishing Supplies - Live Bait - Licenses - Groceries - Deli - Take Out Open 7 Days 6am - 10pm Call In Orders Welcome! OUR DELI HAS DAILY BREAKFAST & DINNER SPECIALS AVAILABLE! Workshop participants are required to have the appropriate licenses. Participants born on or after Jan. 1, 1969 will need to have successfully completed the hunter education course. Participants will draw from a number of predetermined sites that will have tree stands. For information and to receive a registration application, contact Donald Hosse, TWRA Wildlife Education Program Coordinator, at Don.Hosse@ tn.gov or (615) 781-6541. Applications are available by clicking here. ---TWRA--- ( Hunters For The Hungry... con t from p. 7) to manage the state s deer herd. We provide funding to more than 80 certified wild game processors in 63 Tennessee counties who in turn receive donated venison during white-tailed deer season, process the meat free or at a reduced rate, and make it available to local food banks and soup kitchens. 503 Hwy 25/32 White Pine, TN 37890 Fishing Supplies - Live Bait - Licenses - Breakfast Big Game Checking Station Open: M-T 6-8, F-S 6-9, Sun 7-6 Since 1996, Hunters for the Hungry has provided more than an amazing 4 MILLION MEALS to Tennesseans in need! This year, with the introduction of our innovative Deer Coin, Hunters for the Hungry has made the process of donating a deer even easier. The Deer Coin also makes a great gift and is a fantastic way to support hunger relief in Tennessee. Whether you re a hunter, a processor, or simply a concerned citizen who wants to make a difference, you can be a part of this amazing program. Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in Hunters for the Hungry! 21

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NORRIS LAKE SOUTHERN OUTDOORS 2089 Hwy 25 E, Tazewell. TN (423) 626-7388 Live Bait - Fishing, Hunting, Archery Supplies Groceries - Snacks - Ice - Discount Tobacco 100% Ethanol-Free Gas - Diesel Fishing & Hunting Licenses Big Game Checking Station OPEN 7 DAYS Brian Keith Blalock - 5 pt. Photo Judy s Grocery. Send us your hunting & fishing photos: email to steppcom@aol.com Support Our Advertisers With YOUR Business! 1st buck of year at Crossroads Grocery. Photo Crossroads Grocery. 23

NORRIS LAKE J.J. Etters with doe. Photo courtesy Judy s Grocery. J.R. get in on the action too with this big doe. Photo courtesy Crossroads Grocery. ( Illegal Elk Kill... con t from page 20) peland could not produce accurate GPS coordinates for the location of the kill. Wednesday morning, TWRA wildlife officers were contacted and an investigation ensued. By then, the 5x6 bull weighing 580 pounds had been transported to a meat processor in Crossville. The elk carcass and a Browning 30-.06 rifle have been seized and Copeland has been charged with four violations. The charges include shooting from a public road, hunting from a motor vehicle, hunting in a closed area, and possession of illegally killed big game. 24 Elliah with a button buck. Photo courtesy Crossroads Grocery. Copeland is scheduled to appear in Campbell County General Sessions Court on Nov. 15 at 9 a.m. The two accompanying persons were not charged. -TWRA-

WATAUGA / S. HOLSTON / BOONE ( Turkey Study... con t from page 26) allow us increased confidence in future management decisions said Joy Sweaney, TWRA s wild turkey program leader. Landowners in the study areas of Wayne, Lawrence, Giles, Maury, and Bedford counties are encouraged to support the project by allowing university researchers and TWRA staff access to their lands during the course of the project. -TWRA- Brummitt s Bait & Tackle Live Bait Support Our Advertisers With YOUR Business! 423-895-8161 746 Hwy 321 Hampton, TN 37658 New Task Force Focuses on Community Involved Bear Management SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, along with multiple partners, have developed a new task force to focus on bear management in Sevier County and surrounding communities. Black Bear Artwork Detailing precautions This new educational initiative is being referred to as the BearWise Task Force and is sponsored by the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. The program focuses on informing the public how to live with bears by: encouraging proactive measures to prevent conflicts, providing resources to resolve problems, and encouraging community-based initiatives that focus on keeping bears wild. The task force will meet on a regular basis to discuss ongoing management issues and develop action plans and projects to address needs. Many of these projects will focus on community involvement of both residents and businesses. Current projects include: developing educational materials for residents, visitors, and tourism businesses, development of preferred standards for bear-resistant containers, development of a program to update existing garbage containers with auto locking mechanisms, and exploring ideas regarding other needs that have been identified. To increase the acceptance of the program in the community, multiple partners who bring a multitude of experience in various targeted audiences are involved. Current member agencies and organizations include: City of Gatlinburg, Chalet Village, Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, National Parks Conservation Association, Appalachian Bear Rescue, Park Vista a Double (Con t on p. 28) Send us your hunting & fishing photos: email to steppcom@aol.com 25

WATAUGA / S. HOLSTON / BOONE TWRA Partners with University of Tennessee for Turkey Study Indoor Shooting Range - Keeping You On Target 118 First Avenue, Hampton, TN 37658 Phone: 423-896-7123 Open: Mon - Sat 10-6 Sun 1-6 WE HAVE LAYAWAY! NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is partnering with the University of Tennessee to conduct a comprehensive 6-year wild turkey research project after receiving inconclusive results from a 3-year turkey disease study. A recently-concluded turkey disease project, conducted by TWRA and the UT College of Veterinary Medicine, was conducted in response to concerns expressed by citizens in southern Middle Tennessee that the agricultural use of chicken litter as fertilizer may serve as a means of disease transmission to wild turkeys.turkey Hen-poults The study consisted of sampling hunter-harvested wild turkeys and domestic turkey poults raised on chicken litter for disease prevalence in 2014 and 2015. Results are inconclusive and indicate a need for further research on disease, as well as other factors which influence turkey populations. The recently-approved turkey research project will provide a comprehensive look at turkey survival, reproduction and other factors impacting population trends in Middle Tennessee. The project also seeks to identify and understand causes of turkey mortality, including disease, and the relation of these mortality sources to population variation. The project involves tracking 200 radio-marked turkeys for five years to examine nest success, habitat use, harvest, survival and mortality factors of turkeys, including predation, disease, and hunter harvest. 26 We expect this study will give us insight into the causes of variation within Tennessee s turkey population and (Con t on p. 25)

DALE HOLLOW LAKE Boat Parking With Elec. Hook-ups Wireless Internet Security Cameras - FACILITIES FOR SALE - - Dale Hollow Fishing Report - courtesy Sportsman s Lodge Motel Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass: A few bass are being caught on football jigs while fishing points in 25 feet of water. Crappie: A few crappies are being caught on minnows around fallen trees in 25 feet of water in the rivers. Walleye: A few walleye are being caught while jigging spoons on points in 35 feet of water near the dam. (Huntfishbuddy.com) Special Red Deer Hunt Claiborne County (Con t on page 29) 27

DALE HOLLOW LAKE ( Bear Management... con t from p. 25) Tree by Hilton, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and TWRA. Initially, programs will be marketed and tested in and around Gatlinburg with intentions of spreading further into the Sevier Co. area as well as surrounding communities. As the programs grow, additional partners will be added to the task force. (See new bear graphic below) ---TWRA--- Horse Creek Dock & Resort 703 Horse Creek Dock Road, Celina, TN 38551 931-243-2125 * COTTAGES * BOAT RENTALS * FISHING SUPPLIES * BAIT * ICE - GROCERIES Tennessee Deer Muzzleloader Opens Nov 5 - Jan 8,2017 Tennessee Deer Gun Opens Nov 19 - Jan 8, 2017 Rabbit & Quail Seasons Open Nov 5 - Feb 28, 2017 28

CENTER HILL LAKE This Magazine Provided To You FREE By The Advertisers Thank Them With YOUR Business! TAKE A KID FISHING! ( Red Deer Hunt... con t from p. 27)) Allow taking of Red Deer in that portion of Claiborne County south of the Powell River. Hunters must submit any red deer harvested for biological sample. Outside of deer season, Red Deer may be taken after requesting a free permit from the TWRA Region 4 Office, No limit - either sex. Take Red Deer To: Cunningham Slaughter House Tazewell, TN 37879 Business: (423) 626-6666 Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 7 days a week If for some reason no one is available call the Region 4 office at (423) 587-7037 for further instructions. 29

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OLD HICKORY LAKE Wild Hog Damage Survey A statewide mail survey of randomly selected farmers and landowners from counties with known presence of wild hogs was conducted during Fall 2015 to assess their knowledge of and attitudes towards wild hogs, and the type and extent of damage from wild hogs. Out of 5,000 that were invited, 1620 participated in the survey, (32.5% response rate). Responses were analyzed to characterize public attitude, support for eradication programs and to estimate the statewide economic impact of damage attributable to wild hogs. The current study surveyed landowners in counties known to have established populations of wild hogs. Results indicate that while the wild hogs and the damages are limited to certain parts of the state, the total impact is substantial, with estimated value of damage approximately $26 million in 2015. Landowners spent nearly $2 million in estimated cost of controlling wild hogs on their property, resulting in a total of $28.31 million in value of damage and control cost incurred. Results from this study have implications for managing wild hogs and informing decision making among government and private institutions concerned with wild hog problems in Tennessee. The results indicate type, and intensity of damages caused by wild hogs, and may serve as useful baseline information to compare with future assessment of damage. David Hanson caught this 5.18 lb smallmouth while fishing KY Lake. Photo courtesy Jim Summers. NOW! VIEW THIS MAGAZINE IN COLOR ONLINE AT WWW.TNFHG.COM 31

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