CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. \u2014 Tennessee hunters who plan to hunt deer over bait this season will soon need a new license.<\/p>\n
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) says its new Deer Bait Privilege License<\/a> goes on sale July 22 through GoOutdoorsTennessee.com<\/a> and the TWRA On the Go app<\/a>.<\/p>\n The license will cost $50 for Tennessee residents and $100 for non-residents.<\/p>\n TWRA says every hunter who wants to hunt white-tailed deer over bait must buy the license, even if they already have a lifetime hunting license or qualify for other exemptions.<\/p>\n The license is valid for 365 days and applies only to privately owned or leased property.<\/p>\n Hunters still won’t be allowed to use bait on Wildlife Management Areas, inside the Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone or in counties where chronic wasting disease has been confirmed.<\/p>\n The agency also reminds hunters that there are restrictions on the types and amounts of bait that can be used.<\/p>\n TWRA says baiting wildlife can increase the spread of diseases including chronic wasting disease, bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis.<\/p>\n Officials also warn that bait can attract unwanted wildlife such as raccoons, feral hogs and black bears while poor-quality grain can be harmful to other species, including wild turkeys and quail.<\/p>\n