Bill > SB2028

This bill clarifies that local governments, such as cities and counties, cannot create their own rules about how wildlife can be hunted, including where firearms can be discharged while lawfully hunting, as this authority rests solely with the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission. The Commission, through its rules and official announcements called proclamations, is responsible for setting these regulations. However, the bill does allow counties and municipalities to prohibit firearm discharge within 500 feet of school property, even during hunting activities. It also explicitly states that individuals lawfully hunting are permitted to use the methods authorized by the Commission, including discharging a firearm if it aligns with the Commission's rules and the established hunting season.