February 2011 - Tennessee Fishing and Hunting Guide
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February 2011 - Tennessee Fishing and Hunting Guide
February 2011 FREE! FREE www.TNFHG.com Check it out! MORE FACTS, PHOTOS, AND FUN INSIDE! FREE 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 Youth hunters had a great deer harvest this past season. Will Arney on this month’s cover did not let snow slow him down in December. Will got this 4 pt buck 12/28/10. Big game season are over, but small game hunting continues into February and it’s also a good time to get the fishing gear out and tuned up - some good fishing going on area lakes - just stay warm! Cover photo courtesy Roan Creek Grocery, Mountain City, TN Fish & Hunt Tennessee! Long guns and handguns: Over 2,000 guns in stock! Ammo and supplies for every shooting need. 2 KEEP OUR TENNESSEE LAKES CLEAN Introduce A Kid To Fishing! Union County Wildlife Officer Rick Roberts Receives Shikar-Safari Honor NASHVILLE --- Rick Roberts, of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, has been honored by the Shikar–Safari Club International as its 2010 Tennessee Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Roberts, who serves TWRA as a wildlife officer in Union County, was presented the award by Jim Maddox, a representative of Shikar-Safari Club International. The award presentation was made at the January meeting of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission held at TWRA Region II Headquarters in Nashville. The annual award from the conservation-based organization honors the officer whose efforts during the year display outstanding performance and achievement among TWRA law enforcement personnel. Roberts’ selection for the honor is for his dedication, professionalism, effectiveness, and demeanor with the public and his fellow workers. In addition to his law enforcement duties, Roberts has identified several outreach and public education opportunities. He has been involved with the Farm Day program, the Clinch River Days and local head start program. He has recently partnered with the local VFW chapter to produce a most successful Tennessee Free Fishing Day event at Big Ridge State Park. With the assistance of the local 4-H coordinator, Roberts has helped resurrect the 4-H shooting sports program in the Union County Schools. He is also further involved in other community youth activities. Along with his duties in Union County, Roberts often assists officers in surrounding counties with enforcement, sportsman shows, deer measuring rallies, and other related programs describing the agency’s mission and individual programs. Roberts regularly assists Lands Management Personnel on Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area (the Region’s second largest state owned WMA) with not only law enforcement issues, but also with planting and management development. In addition, he has assisted with management activities on both Royal Blue and Forks of the River WMAs. Roberts routinely leads his area in the number of inspections performed. This past year, he made 81 arrests, issued 16 citations and assisted other officers with another 46 cases. Among the cases were spotlighting, closed season violations, hunting from a motor vehicle, shooting from a public roadway, and hunting deer with dogs. Additionally, he acted as lead investigator in two boating accidents and apprehended 12 boating under the influence (BUI) operators. He has certified or assisted with the certification of over 300 hunter education students. He holds a trainer certificate for many of TWRA’s in-house training programs. Shikar-Safari Club International was founded in 1952 for the purpose of advancing knowledge concerning wildlife of the world, independently and in cooperation with zoological societies, universities and museums. Each year, the club sponsors an award for the Wildlife Officer of the Year in all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. ---TWRA--- TWRA Hosting Second Maury County Youth Small Game Hunt February 12 COLUMBIA, Tenn. --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be one of the hosts for the Second Annual Maury County Youth Small Game Hunt to be held Feb. 12. The event is for youth from ages 9-15. Participants must have a TWRA Hunter Education certificate and appropriate licenses. Hunters must also provide their own firearm and ammunition. Along with the TWRA, the Tennessee Wildlife Federation and Columbia Noon Rotary Club will host the hunt. The Columbia National Guard Armory will serve as the event’s headquarters. The day’s activities will begin at 6 a.m. with breakfast at the armory. Hunters will be paired with adult guides who will accompany them to pre-selected property to hunt rabbits, squirrels or predators. The hunt will conclude with lunch, prizes, and skeet shooting at the armory. To register for the hunt, email Maury County Wildlife Officer Eric Anderson at Eric.Anderson@tn.gov. Please include the hunter’s name, age, address, email, phone number, and which species he or she prefers to hunt (rabbits, squirrels, or predators). ---TWRA--- 3 WATTS BAR LAKE WATTS BAR FISHING REPORT: Crappie fishing fair using minnows around submerged brush and off steep banks - down to 20 feet deep. Striper fishing has been slow and scattered. Some stripers being taken below the dam and a few being caught trolling main channel. A few bass can be caught working jigs or spoons slow in shallow water. NOW! VIEW THE TENNESSEE FISHING & HUNTING GUIDE IN FULL COLOR ON THE WEB! WWW.TNFHG.COM A big Watts Bar Lake smallmouth for these anglers. Photo courtesy Watts Bar Bait & Tackle. 4 PICK UP A FREE COPY OF THIS MAGAZINE AT ANY ADVERTISER LOCATION WATTS BAR LAKE Photos this page courtesy Watts Bar Bait & Tackle. 5 WATTS BAR LAKE Photos this page courtesy Watts Bar Bait & Tackle. 6 GET READY FOR FISHING SEASON - BUY NEW LICENSES THIS MONTH WATTS BAR LAKE Photo courtesy Watts Bar Bait & Tackle. FOR SALE: WATTS BAR BAIT & TACKLE 865-466-8867 7 WATTS BAR LAKE 1st Annual Coyotes Unlimited Predator Hunt - Feb. 19. 2011 check in at Blackwater Outdoors contact BlackwaterOutdoors for more info: 423-898-7361 Jake Martinez with two coyotes. Photo courtesy Blackwater Outdoors. To advertise in this magazine call J.L. at 865-693-7468 Cody Hughes - 8 pt. Photo Blackwater Outdoors. Greg Hughes - 8 pt. Photo Blackwater Outdoors. 8 Tyler Stockton - 8 pt, 160 lbs field-dressed. Photo Blackwater Outdoors. WATTS BAR LAKE Ken Collins with his massive 233- pound 10-pointer. Photo courtesy Blackwater Outdoors. 1st Annual Coyotes Unlimited Predator Hunt Feb. 19. 2011 check in at Blackwater Outdoors contact Blackwater Outdoors for more info. 423-898-7361 It runs in the family! Jared Collins also scored with this spike. Photo Blackwater Outdoors. Morristown Marine Team Trail Invitational Skeeter/Yamaha Elite Series March 12 Cherokee Lake Boat Launch Road 423-587-5555 9 HIWASSEE / OCOEE RIVERS 10 Photo courtesy Hiwassee Corner Market. HIWASSEE / OCOEE RIVERS 2010-11 Deer Seasons Drawi To a Close Deer Totals Updated NASHVILLE --- Tennessee’s 2010-11 deer hunting seasons are drawing to a close. The statewide season for gun, muzzleloader and archery will conclude Jan. 9 while the Young Sportsman Hunt will be held the weekend of Jan. 15-16. The second segment of gun season for deer began Dec. 18. A total of 27,050 deer have been harvested in the second segment with Franklin County leading the way with 1,143 deer reported. Lincoln County is second with 1,111 deer followed by Giles (Con’t on p. 13) Photos this page courtesy Hiwassee Corner Market. 11 FORT LOUDON/TELLICO Cam Criss killed this big 9-pointer. Photo courtesy Farnsworth Firearms. FISHING REPORT: Crappie fishing fair using minnows around brush and sunken logs. Striper fishing below the dam fair on live bait and large flies. Bass fishing overall is slow with live bait off deep points taking some smallmouth and plastic worms fished around cover taking some decent largemouth bass. 12 FORT LOUDON/TELLICO (“Deer Totals”... con’t from p. 11) County 1,106, Fayette County 1,083, and Henry County 1,001. Since archery season began in late September, 151,449 deer have been harvested statewide, which totals 933 less over the same period from last year. However, this year’s second segment total surpasses last year’s mark of 26,179 deer heading down the stretch. The top five overall counties heading down the stretch and their harvest for this year are Giles County (4,788), Henry County (4,543), Fayette County (4,235), Hardeman County (4,192), and Lincoln County (3,964). B.A.I.T. TN Div 1 Tournament Trail March 5, 2011 Cherokee Lake - 25E Bridge 865-679-2233 This Magazine Provided To You FREE By The Advertisers Thank Them With YOUR Business! This youth killed this monster buck in Sevier County. Photo courtesy Farnsworth Firearms. 13 FORT LOUDON/ TELLICO Barry Maxwell got this buck with the unusual overlapped racks in Illinois. Photo Farnsworth Firearms. Allen’s Guns and Leather - FREE LAYAWAY! NEW AND USED GUNS - LARGE SELECTION OF AMMO BUY - SELL - TRADE - TRANSFER - FFL DEALER Looking for something? We cand help you find it! Ammo - Holsters - Scopes - Carry Purses Ask About Out Custom Leather Belts, Wallets, Zippo Lighters, Belt Buckles - Large Selection of Older Fishing Tackle - 865-986-4888 or cell 389-1373 5125 B Hwy 321 N, Lenoir City, TN 14 CHEROKEE LAKE A couple of good wintertime bass on this page. Photos courtesy Family Bait & Tackle. 15 CHEROKEE LAKE Calden is ready for fishing season to get here! Photo Family Bait & Tackle. NOW! VIEW THE TENNESSEE FISHING & HUNTING GUIDE IN FULL COLOR ON THE WEB! WWW.TNFHG.COM This young angler and his party found the trout fishing good that day. Photo Family Bait & Tackle. 16 DOUGLAS LAKE More than 1,200 Birds Harvested During Fall Turkey Season NASHVILLE --- More than 1,200 turkeys were harvested during the two segments (Dec. 6-10, Dec. 11-17) of fall turkey hunting in Tennessee this year. Fall turkey hunting was open in 63 counties. The harvest total of 1,227 is 311 less than 2009’s total of 1,538. Maury County again was the top harvest county for the fall season with 82 turkeys. Rounding out the top 10 were Rutherford County 68, Sumner County 65, Bedford County 54, Greene County 50, Smith County 46, Marshall County 53, Lincoln County and Montgomery County 42, and Giles County 37. Applications for the 2011 Spring Turkey Quota Hunts are currently being accepted until Jan. 26, 2011. Interested hunters may apply at any TWRA license agent, TWRA regional office, or online at the TWRA website. For more information about Tennessee’s turkey hunting seasons, refer to the Hunting and Trapping Guide available at all license agents or on the TWRA website. Harvest information is also updated on the For Hunters section of the website. The statewide 2011 spring turkey season is April 2-May 15. The Young Sportsman Hunt will be held the weekend of March 26-27. ---TWRA--Black Bear Harvest Surpasses 300 for Sixth Consecutive Year NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports that the black bear harvest is 301 for 2010. It marks the sixth consecutive year that the black bear harvest has reached at least 300 in the state. This year’s harvest is the seventh highest state harvest on record. The record of 566 was set in 2009 surpassing the previous record of 446 set during 2008. Harvest by county and equipment type for this year: Blount (1 archery, 11 gun), Carter (2 archery, 34 gun), Cocke (3 (Con’t on p. 33) Our E-mail: steppcom@aol.com Send us your pictures! To advertise in the Tennessee Fishing & Hunting Guide call J.L. at (865) 693-7468 FISHING REPORT: Crappie fishing fair in 1520 feet of water using grubs dragged close to the bottom or using float and minnows in the creeks. Bass fishing slow with some catches being taken around brush or rocks using jigs, spoons and Silver Buddys. Most being caught between 5 to 15 feet of water. 17 NORRIS LAKE 18 Photos this page courtesy Southern Outdoors. NORRIS LAKE Photos this page courtesy Southern Outdoors. 19 NORRIS LAKE 20 Photos this page courtesy Guide Wayne Smith @ Hickory Star Resort. NORRIS LAKE Two photos above courtesy Judy’s Grocery. Photos courtesy Southern Outdoors. 21 NORRIS LAKE Timothy Bolinger - Photo courtesy Judy’s Grocery. Keep Tennessee Clean Pick Up Your Trash! TIME TO BUY NEW FISHING LICENSES THIS MONTH James Coffey - 7 pt. Photo Southern Outdoors. CEDAR GROVE MARINA & CAMPGROUND A Full-Service Marina conveniently located on beautiful Norris Lake off Hwy 33 in New Tazewell, TN New Luxury Houseboat Rentals New Pontoon Rentals New Ski Boat Rentals Water Toy Rentals Overnight Camping now available! Stationary Houseboats now available! Contact us today and get started planning your next lake get-away! 865-278-3131 e-mail: cedargrovemarina@hotmail.com www.cedargrovemarina.com 22 NORRIS LAKE Photo Southern Outdoors. Photo Southern Outdoors. Photo Southern Outdoors. Photo Southern Outdoors. Photo Southern Outdoors. Photo Southern Outdoors. Photo Southern Outdoors. 23 NORRIS LAKE 24 Photos this page courtesy Southern Outdoors. BOONE LAKE Notice Fishermen: Kenny’s Tackle is now dealer for Moonlite USA Blacklights. See Kenny for more info. WATAUGA / SOUTH HOLSTON Hunter Hess - 8 pt 11/13/10. Photo Roan Creek Grocery. Jeffrey Wilcox - 6 pt 11/24/10. Photo Roan Creek Grocery. Eric Trivette - 8 pt 11/23/10. Photo Roan Creek Grocery. John Triplett - 8 pt 11/13/10. NOW! VIEW THE TENNESSEE FISHING & HUNTING GUIDE IN FULL COLOR ON THE WEB! WWW.TNFHG.COM 25 WATAUGA / SOUTH HOLSTON Morris Davis - walleyes 11/28/10. Photo Roan Creek Grocery.. Sawyer Phillips - 5 pt. Photo Roan Creek Grocery. Michael Trivette - 7 pt 11/20/10. Photo Roan Creek Gro. Chris McElyea - 8 pt 12/2/10. Photo Roan Creek Grocery. Matt Myers - 1st buck - 8 pt 12/5/10. Roan Creek Gro. Jerry Tester - 8 pt 11/14/10. Photo Roan Creek Grocery. 26 Eric Trivette - 8 pt 12/1/10. Photo Roan Creek Gro. Samuel Wilson - 7 pt. Photo Roan Creek Grocery. WATAUGA / SOUTH HOLSTON Hunter Hess - 3 pt 11/28/10. Photo Roan Creek Grocery. Zachary - 10 pt 11/25/10. Photo Roan Creek Grocery. Chris Jennings - 6 pt, and Richard Shaw = 4 pt 11/13/10. Photo Roan Creek Grocery. Michael Trivette - 7 pt 11/20/10. Photo Roan Creek Grocery. Michael Dickens - 7 pt 11/19/10. Photo Roan Creek Gro. Darrell Smallman - 7 pt 11/14/10. Photo Roan Creek Gro. 27 WATAUGA / SOUTH HOLSTON Scott Bailey - 8 pt. Photo TNT Outdoors. Wayne Vanover - 8 pt. Photo TNT Outdoors. Donnie Robinson - 8 pt. Photo TNT Outdoors. 28 A monster 8pt from Ohio. Photo TNT Outdoors. Joey Stout - 9 pt. Photo TNT Outdoors. WATAUGA / SOUTH HOLSTON Raymond Brown - 8 pt 11/20/10. Photo Dry Hill General Store. Gerald Nordeen - 10 pt 11/27/10. Photo Dry Hill G.S. Dean Arney - 5 pt 11/16/10. Photo Dry Hill General Store. Steven P. Marshall - 6 pt 11 20/10. Photo Dry Hill General Store. Eric Lowe - 5 pt. Photo Dry Hill Gen. Store. Correy Garland - 7 pt 11/24/10. Photo Dry Hill Gen. Store. John Henry Clawson - 9 pt. Photo DHGS. 29 WATAUGA / SOUTH HOLSTON Chris Baird - 8 pt. Photo TNT Outdoors. Patrick Whaley - 8 pt. Photo TNT Outdoors. Matt Dunn - 6 pt. Photo TNT Outdoors. Thomas Lunceford - 8 pt. Photo TNT Outdoors. Joe Smith - spike. Photo TNT Outdoors. Steve McCoy - 7 pt. Photo TNT Outdoors. 30 Matt Dunn - 6 pt. Photo TNT Outdoors. Keep Tennessee Clean Pick Up Your Trash! DALE HOLLOW LAKE Boat Parking With Elec. Hook-ups Wireless Internet Security Cameras - Dale Hollow Fishing Report courtesy Sportsman’s Lodge Motel Dale Hollow Fishing Report Fishing is good. The water surface temperature is in the low 50s and lake has been rising. Smallmouth bass being taken on jigs and crankbaits in 12 to 30 feet of water off points. Bass in the rivers good on crankbaits. Crappie fishing fair in the rivers on minnows around submerged brush in 15 to 20 feet of water. Rock Brown had a good dear season - the big buck on left was taken on Ohio hunt, and the 6 pt on right taken 12/23/10. Photos courtesy Dale Hollow 1 Stop. Holly Creek Resort on Dale Hollow Lake 1-Day Winter Bass Tournament Feb. 19th - for more info call 931-243-2116 31 DALE HOLLOW LAKE A big 8-pointer for this hunter. Brian Korth - 8 pt. Check out the tusks on this boar! A good 6-pointer. William Marcom - 6 pt. Mark Jenkins with a trophy rack. 32 Marvin Lancaster - 12 pt. All photos this page courtesy Dale Hollow 1 Stop. DALE HOLLOW LAKE Joseph Burks - 9 pt. and Doyle Rhoton - 8 pt. Photo Dale Hollow 1 Stop. Claude Gaylon - 10 pt. Photo Dale Hollow 1 Stop. A youth hunter comes in with a spike. Photo couretesy Dale Hollow 1 Stop. Ronnie Poindexter - 6 pt 12/27/10. Photo courtesy Dale Hollow 1 Stop. (“Bear Harvest”... con’t from p. 17) archery, 35 gun), Greene (4 archery, 18 gun), Johnson (5 archery, 9 gun), Monroe (51 gun), Polk (1 archery, 48 gun), Sevier (4 archery, 37 gun), Sullivan (5 archery, 5 gun), Unicoi (3 archery, 16 gun), and Washington (3 archery, 6 gun). The exceptional mast crop this year had the bears scattered throughout their range and limited their movements during the hunting seasons. A big buck for this hunter. Photo Dale Hollow 1 Stop. Tennessee’s black bear population has been steadily increasing over the past 40 years due to several management practices put in place by TWRA. These practices include: establishment of a series of bear reserves throughout the bear habitat, protection of females and cubs, and setting the majority of the bear hunting season later in the year when most females have gone to the den. ---TWRA--THIS MAGAZINE PROVIDED TO YOU FREE BY THE ADVERTISERS THANK THEM WITH YOUR BUSINESS! 33 CENTER HILL LAKE Our E-mail: steppcom@aol.com Send us your fishing and hunting pictures! 34 A Touch of Inspiration on a True Thanksgiving Day 2010 as told by 11-yr-old Mason Mechelle Bolin: “I got up early with hunting on my mind and put on my lucky Redemption Outdoors shirt. I prayed and asked to be able to get a big buck. Me and my Pa Rick rushed to the hunting house in the backfield. We had just got in the door and sat down when my Pa punched me and said, “There’s a big doe!” I said, “No, it’s not, I see giant horns!” I grabbed my gun and eased it on my shoulder and pulled the trigger. Down went my first deer, a giant 8 point buck. I immediately remembered my prayer and looked up and said “Thank You!” Greg Hoskins with a big 140 lb, 9-pointer. Photo courtesy Outdoor Connection. 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Photos this page courtesy Hewgley’s Bait Shop. 37 OLD HICKORY LAKE SUNDAY MORNING BULL CREEK BASS TOURNAMENT 2010 FISH-OFF Wayne Hurt & Kevin Hurt 2010 Fish-Off Winners 23.05 Bud Trimble Jr & Bud Trimble Sr 2nd Place 2010 Fish-Off 22.65 Billy Hinson & Donnie Rubel 3rd Place 2010 Fish-Off 22.40 Randy McCool & Tony Eckler 4th Place 2010 Fish-Off 19,90 Carl Wood & Debbie Wood 5th Place 2010 Fish-Off 19.75 Marty Francis & Gary Clouse 6th Place 2010 Fish-Off 19.10 Mike Hawkins & Heath Delk 8th Place 2010 Fish-Off 18.20 Larry Holland Jr & Randy Hargis 9th Place 2010 Fish-Off 16.55 Greg Haynes & Keith Haynes 10th Place 2010 Fish-Off 16.35 Heath Delk & Mike Hawkins Big Fish 2010 Fish-Off 6.65 David Elrod & Tim Herd 2nd Big Fish 2010 Fish-Off 6.60 Anthony Guffie 2010 Points Champion Anthony Guffie & David Breeden Largest Stringer 2010 19.45 Randy Hargis & Larry Holland Jr Big Fish 2010 6.80 Anthony Guffie & David Breeden 7th Place 2010 Fish-Off 18.45 38 39 New For 2011! 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