Information from WYSH Radio
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced that the deer hunt at the Oak Ridge Wildlife Management Area scheduled for Oct. 19-20 was canceled as a result of the federal government shutdown.
Earlier this week, U.S. Department of Energy Oak Ridge Operations began what they call “an orderly shutdown in support of obtaining a safe and secure status.” TWRA said 1,125 hunters had been selected via a lottery system for the hunt. Any fees they paid to participate are non-refundable.
There are two more deer hunts scheduled in November and December, but no decision has been made about them yet. Hunters may contact the Oak Ridge WMA check station on Saturday, Oct. 12, at (865) 576-2380 from 7 a.m. EST until noon. For any additional questions concerning the cancellation, contact the TWRA Region III Office at (931) 484-9571. TWRA will announce how the priority point totals will be handled as soon as a decision has been made.
Daniel Powers says
OK, even though I am not directly affected that is just wrong if they dont’ at least refund the money. Over the years I have put in and been drawn for some other hunts so I have an idea of how the process works. But if they cancel the hunt due to the shutdown and don’t refund the money in a way that turns in to fraud (Opportunity offered, fees paid and no one gets the opportunity.)
Andrew Howe says
I didn’t know the deer were on the payroll…