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by Richard SimmsMonday, June 6th 2022

https://newschannel9.com/sports/outdoors/dramatic-changes-in-tennessee-turkey-hunting

Tennessee officials have outlawed the practice of turkey “fanning,” also called “reaping” on wildlife management areas. The practice is when hunters use a turkey “fan” to hide and attract or approach turkeys. Wildlife officials believe the practice can increase the possibility of accidental shootings. (Photo courtesy Realtree)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. —The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission has set the state’s hunting and trapping seasons for 2022-23, including some dramatic changes for turkey hunters.

After hearing growing reports of decreasing turkey populations, the Commission voted to open the Spring turkey season statewide two weeks later than usual in hopes of improving reproduction and nesting success. The bag limit will also be decreased from three birds to two birds, and only one bird can be a juvenile gobbler or jake.

Commissioners also opted to try for additional predator control to benefit turkeys. Turkeys build their nests on…