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Tennessee law prohibits hunting over a site where bait has been placed to feed or attract wildlife unless all the bait has been removed at least 10 days before hunting. Violation of the baiting law can result in a large fine, plus court costs, along with a possible loss of hunting gear and equipment.

Persons born on or after January 1 1969 must have proof of a valid hunter safety education certification in order to hunt in Tennessee. The minimum certification age in Tennessee is 9 years old. Proof of certification must be on your person at all times when hunting within the state.

If you violate a Tennessee hunting law, you may be fined up to $500, imprisoned for up to six months, or both.

Rifles or handguns loaded with center-fire ammunition are prohibited for all hunting between 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise. Rifles or handguns loaded with center-fire ammunition are prohibited during all deer, bear, or boar seasons for hunting any wildlife except deer, bear, or boar.

The landowner, the owner's dependents, or the person in possession or control of the land and his or her dependents are not required to carry written permission to hunt. All other hunters must carry the written permission of the landowner with them at all times.

Public land hunting is any federal, state, or local area designated as parks, forests, grasslands, and management areas that are legally open to and physically accessible to hunting. Public land means that the land is owned by federal, state, county, or local governments and is open and accessible to everyone.