Tenn hunters take notice!!!

[barry]

Companion bills recently introduced in Tennessee could shut down hunting on large amounts of private land.

House bill 2110, introduced by Representative Gary Odom (D- Nashville), and Senate bill 2028, introduced by Senator Beverly Marrero (D- Memphis), would prohibit hunting on public or private land within 100 yards of a dwelling without first obtaining permission from the owner of the dwelling.

Currently, the 100 yard provision only applies to hunting on public land within 100 yards of a dwelling without permission.  Including private lands in this prohibition could severely reduce hunting opportunities for sportsmen across the state.

For example, the bill would prohibit sportsmen from hunting on portions of their own land without their neighbor's permission if the neighbor's house was within 100 yards of their property line.   If a neighboring landowner refuses to give permission, under this law, sportsmen would be prohibited from hunting portions of their own land.

"There is no justification for prohibiting hunting on portions of private lands," said Evan Heusinkveld, U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance director of state services.  "This bill is an attack on hunting land access and infringes on private property rights. Sportsmen should not have to get permission from their neighbors just to hunt on their own land."

Take Action!  Tennessee sportsmen should contact their state representatives and senators and ask them to oppose HB 2110 and SB 2028.  Tell them there is no justification for limiting hunting land access and for infringing on private property rights.  To find your state legislators' contact information, please visit www.ussportsmen.org/LAC.

[Solid Snake]

So you can't even hunt on your own property now?!

[PANYHunter]

Pennsylvania has a similar law- "It is unlawful to hunt for, shoot at, trap, take, chase or
disturb wildlife within 150 yards of any occupied residence, camp,
industrial or commercial building, farm house or farm building, or
school or playground without the permission of the occupants"  50 yards for archery.  "Driving game, even without a firearm or bow, within a safety zone without permission is unlawful."

NY says you cant discharge a firearm within 500 feet of a building without the owners consent.

Stupid law if you ask me. 

[Crutch]

•It is unlawful to hunt, shoot at, chase, or kill any wild animal, wild bird, or wildfowl on public lands and waters within 100 yards of a visible dwelling house, whether or not such a dwelling is on public or private lands, without the owner's permission.

I'm ok with the public land part. Who would want some unknown hunter shooting that close to your home, especially if you had children outside playing.  On private land is getting a little overkill though.

Even worse is that some small towns are adapting  laws that prevent firearm discharge within 500 yards of a dwelling. That really restricts things. State law supercedes the small town law but what people forget about is that includes any discharge for any reason. So a guy sighting in his 22 squirrel gun can go to jail and loose his rifle also. Small towns encompass a lot of rural ground that is safe for hunting and shooting, but the 500 yard law will cost you.

[Fox Fire]

Its always somethin, I cant stand politics but the older I get the more I see why the people need to get involved in try'n to keep tabs on whats go' on.

[harvester]

Lets votem all out and start over. Sorry excuse for human beings.

[jv]

Like said , it's always something to put a stop to hunting or gun ownership.