NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission is set to hold its first meeting of the new year to discuss several topics including fishing regulations, catch-and-release regulations, drone recovery and more.
There will be two meetings in Dyersburg at Lenox Event & Golf Co.
Thursday's meeting will take place at 1 p.m. and can be viewed here. Friday's meeting will take place at 9 a.m. and can be viewed here.
Agenda Highlights Include:
• Vote on proposed 2026–27 fishing regulations, including changes affecting the Piney River, Catoosa WMA, and Big Soddy Creek
• Recommended catch-and-release regulations for largemouth bass at Travis McNatt Lake and Woodhaven Lake due to renovations
• Final rule consideration for drone recovery of wounded deer, following legislative approval
• Naming proclamations for two public access areas in Maury and Giles counties
• Updates on WMA management.
• Election of Commission officers and selection of award committees
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