NON-PROFIT Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency 2012 Elk permit NO RESERVE!

Tennessee Elk Permit being auctioned by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation

Don’t miss this last chance at a 2012 TN Elk Tag!

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency recently announced the issuance of 5 Special Elk Take Permits for the upcoming 2012 hunting season. Four of the special permits were issued through the TWRA quota hunt drawing system. These permits were awarded to Tony William Fink of Crossville, Brian M. Rochelle of Franklin, William D. Marbury of Stanton, and Corbin M. Moore of Rockwood.

The remaining special elk take permit was awarded to a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization through the state’s Request For Proposals (RFP) process. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation, Inc. (TWRF) was selected as the recipient of this year’s NPO tag. The TWRF will auction off the tag to the highest bidder.  The proceeds from the sale of this special elk tag will go to benefit the elk restoration program. TWRF is partnering with Bill Swan, an experienced eBay seller and active member of the Chattanooga Chapter of Safari Club International (SCI) www.chattanoogachaptersci.org , www.SCIFIRSTFORHUNTERS.org  on the promotion and sale of this Elk Tag.

The elk hunt will take place at the North Cumberland WMA in East Tennessee from Monday, October 15^th through Friday, October 19^th of 2012. This will be the fourth year for the Tennessee elk hunt, and the successful bidder has very good odds for killing a mature bull elk. The photos in this auction are actual photos of Tennessee elk from the hunting area.

The North Cumberland WMA will be sub-divided into five (5) Elk Hunting Zones (EHZ).  Each hunter will be designated an EHZ through a handheld drawing conducted at a TWRA Region IV location (location, dates and times TBA). The purchaser of this elk permit will be required to purchase an elk license before participating in the hunt.  The resident elk license (Type 256) is $27.00, and a non-resident elk license (Type 257) is $300.00.  Sportsman and Lifetime license holders are exempt from having to purchase the elk license.  All other licenses and permits to hunt big game in Tennessee are required.

The TWRF is proud to be a part of this success story, where elk reintroduction efforts have been successful enough to allow for management through hunting. For additional information about the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation, go to www.twrf.net. TWRF is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting habitat conservation, responsible land stewardship, and Tennessee’s hunting and fishing heritage for the benefit of Tennessee’s wildlife and its outdoor enthusiasts.

Contact:

Joey Woodard

Executive Director

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation

615-831-9311 Ext 111