Effective November 18, 2009, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency changed their guidelines for distance learning. Students are now required to spend a minimum amount of time on each course page before proceeding to the certification exam.

Click here to go to the latest version of the Today's Hunter in Tennessee online course—the official hunter education course of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.

The following course material is for reference only. Please go to the new course to complete your Tennessee certification.

The Hunter's Ethical Code (continued)

Respect Non-Hunters

Transport animals discreetly—don’t display them.
Keep firearms out of sight.
Refrain from taking graphic photographs of the kill and from vividly describing the kill while within earshot of non-hunters.
Maintain a presentable appearance while on the street—no bloody or dirty clothing.

Transporting game while in a covered bag

How To Behave If Confronted by Anti-Hunter Protesters

Remain calm and polite, and do not engage in arguments—never lose your temper.
Never touch an anti-hunter or use any physical force, and especially never threaten an anti-hunter with your firearm.
Report hunter harassment to law enforcement authorities. If possible, record the vehicle license number of harassers.

Personal Choice

As in every human endeavor, there are gray areas of ethical behavior that come down to a matter of personal choice.

Examples of gray areas of ethical behavior, which may even be illegal in some locales, are:

Baiting deer with corn or protein pellets
Shooting birds on the ground, on the water, or in trees
Shooting from a vehicle or boat within private boundaries or on private waters

Hunting is a privilege and can be taken away if hunters fail to act responsibly.