Enforcement

TWRA Wildlife Officers enforce the Tennessee hunting, fishing, and trapping laws. They also have the authority to enforce all other state laws. Full-time officers are located in each county and have responsibilities that include:

• Patrolling assigned areas to enforce laws governing the taking, possessing, transporting, and disposing of wildlife
• Investigating suspected hunting and trapping violations
• Checking to make sure hunters and trappers have the correct licenses and tags and have not exceeded the bag limits
• Working with schools, clubs, and organizations to teach courses and promote wildlife-related projects
• Communicating with radio, television, and press media