Definition: Antlered Deer vs. Antlerless Deer Antlered deer are male or female deer with antler protruding above the hairline, while antlerless deer are male or female deer with no antler protruding above the hairline. Male fawns with no antler protruding above the hairline (Photo 1) do not count towards a hunter’s antlered bag limit; rather they count toward the hunter’s antlerless bag limits. Deer having already shed their antlers (Photo 2) and does without antlers (Photo 3) are also considered antlerless. Male fawns with antler protruding above the hairline (Photo 4) do count towards a hunter’s antlered bag limit, since the deer does have antler(s) as opposed to hair covered pedicles (i.e., antler attachment point to the skull). Velvet antlered deer are also considered antlered.
Photo 1: Antlerless Deer
Photo 2: Antlerless Deer
Photo 3: Antlerless Deer
Photo 4: Antlered Deer
Antlered Deer
Albino Deer
• Antlered deer are male or female deer with antlers protruding above the hairline. The statewide bag limit for antlered deer is two (2). • No more than one (1) antlered deer may be taken per day. • The only way the bag limit of two (2) antlered deer may be exceeded is if they are taken on a public land hunt where antlered deer are noted as bonus deer (See WMA section for details).
Hunting, trapping or possession of albino deer is prohibited as set forth in TCA 70-4-130. An albino deer is a deer with a lack, or significant deficiency, of pigment in the skin and hair, and has pink eyes.
White Turkeys It is legal to take an albino, white, or abnormally colored turkey. However, keep in mind that many domestic turkeys strains are white in color, and it could be a neighboring farmer’s turkey. All harvested turkeys must be checked in, regardless of coloration.
2017-2018 Hunting & Trapping Guide
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