KNOXVILLE —The John Sevier Hunter Education Center in Knoxville is hosting the 3rd annual Kickoff to Hunting Season event on Saturday, October 5 from 9 am to 1 pm. The event is geared towards getting hunters ready for the fall hunting season.
Everyone is welcome, whether experienced hunters or those new to the sport and wanting to learn. The event also welcomes and encourages families to attend. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from TWRA staff and experienced hunters with tips on how to prepare for hunting this fall. Those attending are also welcome to bring one firearm and one bow for sighting in and practice.
The class includes:
- A session on hunting Tennessee’s public lands and how to access them utilizing new technology such as some of the newest hunting apps.
- A Q&A session with local TWRA officers who will discuss any new changes to Tennessee’s hunting laws and answer any questions the public may have.
- A session on how to use some of the newest hunting equipment like tree saddle hunting and expert advice on hunting techniques.
- Official Boone and Crockett scorers will be onsite to discuss how to score white-tailed deer. Attendees are allowed to bring ONE deer head per person to have it officially scored.
- The 100 yd benchrest rifle range will be open and hunters may bring ONE hunting rifle, either a centerfire or a muzzleloader, to sight-in.
- Archery pro-staff will be onsite to provide technical assistance to bowhunters who need bow tuning or help with their archery gear. No broad heads allowed; field tips only.
- Range Safety Officers will be present to assist with the sighting-in process if help is needed.
- TWRA flurry machine to enjoy shooting clays thrown in multiple directions.
The cost of admission is $8.00, which is the type 222 range daily permit. The admission fee will be waived for sportsmen license holders and those holding appropriate big game hunting licenses. All ranges will be staffed by certified Range Safety Officers to ensure safety. For any further assistance or questions, contact John Sevier Range Manager Chad Gann at 865-594-6279.
Seating is limited to 50 participants.
Please pre-register at http://license.gooutdoorstennessee.com/Event/ViewEvent.aspx?id=51211
