Here is a copy of the email I received.
as many schools, churches and offices are closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we remind all Tennesseans that the great outdoors remains open as usual and more inviting than ever. March and April usually bring some excellent fishing opportunities. Also, turkey hunting will kick off March 28th with the statewide youth season, and April 4th for everyone else.
What better way is there to practice 'social distancing,' as health authorities recommend, than to seize the opportunity to get outside and enjoy Tennessee's natural resources. The recommendation is to stay 6 feet or more away from others as you head outside.
Places that are open for you to get outside and enjoy some sunshine:
Boat ramps
Family fishing lakes
Statewide Bank Fishing
Wildlife Management Areas
Select Shooting ranges on WMAs (only unstaffed shooting ranges are open)
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The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency offices statewide have very limited staff on location until further notice. This is in response to the Governor's emergency declaration and the need to halt the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
The headquarters and field offices will remain open with limited staffing until further notice. In addition, scheduled public events through April are being canceled/postponed. These include any in-person hunter education classes, boating education classes, public staff shooting ranges, the National Archery in the Schools state tournament, and Commission meetings.
There are no plans to limit turkey season, which opens statewide April 4. Public land hunts and quota hunts will be opened.
Many TWRA staff will continue serving the sportsmen and sportswomen of Tennessee by working remotely.
We encourage everyone to get online if they need us. You can make inquiries about anything through our website or email. Our licensing system is available 24/7/365 online so anyone can purchase licenses at anytime without going to a physical location. Or, go paperless and use the TWRA on the Go App for license purchase.
We will continue to respond to inquiries on TWRA's normal public communication outlets including:
Facebook
Email messages via the "Contact Us" link
[email protected]
TnWildlife.org
Game Wardens will be in service across the state as usual; to report a violation or accident visit
https://www.tn.gov/twra/law-enforcement#accident
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