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Article published Jun 13, 2009 'Deer' kids, don't forget Father's Day
Applications for the 2009 quota deer hunts on the wildlife management areas will be available next week at license agencies and online at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's Web site, www.tnwildlife.org. The filing period begins Wednesday and runs through July 22.
There are two ways to file your application. Fill out the form but do not mail it in. Take it to a license agency and they will collect a $20 permit fee for each application, plus a $1 agent's fee; or, file online and pay a $20.50 permit fee, plus a $2 Internet agent's fee.
There are no fees charged -- for either permit or agent -- to Sportsman or Lifetime Licenses, or seniors with license Type 167. The TWRA does not get the agents fees, just the permit fees.The priority system is in effect for previously unsuccessful applicants. Make sure that all instructions are followed carefully. The earlier you file, the more likely a filing mistake can be corrected; so, don't put it off.
The application period for the Special Season deer and turkey hunts, which feature hunts for antlerless deer and either-sex turkey in various counties, will be July 23 through September 2.
There is one more application to mention. Those that put in for the first Tennessee elk hunt will find out who the four lucky hunters are on June 18. The winners will be announced at www.tnwildlife.org.
n The summer solstice arrives at 1:45 a.m. on June 21 as the sun appears to "stand" or stop its northward motion. At this time the sun rises in the northeast and sets in the northwest. By the way, did you ever notice that when the sun travels high in the sky, as in summer, the moon travels low in the sky. I don't know why but it's a law.
Don't forget that June 21 is also Fathers Day. Rather than the restaurant thing, take the old man fishing or shooting for a change.
n For those who know a disabled hunter or angler, here is a new all-terrain wheelchair worth looking into: The Outbounder. Maker Outbound Mobility spent three years of development and patented technology on this vehicle.
The company claims the wheelchair will easily navigate logs, curbs and other obstacles. It will maneuver silently through snow, mud, sand, and other rough terrain for able access to lakes, beaches and hunting properties. There's power enough to haul firewood, pack camping gear and transport game. It can be used for yard work and other domestic chores.
The Outbounder's battery can last all day. It has a near-zero turning radius; it can spin around inside a hunting blind or a tent. For more information go to http://out boundmobility.com.
n Ethanol gasoline for boaters is not as carefree as it is for automobiles. Recently I reported that the popular fuel blend of ten percent ethanol (E10) can damage fiberglass fuel tanks and that ethanol can extract moisture (water) from the air during storage time. There's more.
Most fiberglass fuel tanks can react to E10. The ethanol can break down the resin and create a sludge that bypasses the filter and wrecks the engine. Most marine manufacturers warranty engines for E10, but the fuel tanks may not be safe. Check with the boat's manufacturer to be sure.
Ethanol is a solvent and it will loosen and dissolve engine gunk and residue, which can clog the fuel filters. Take along one or two replacement filters (10-micron filters work well) for the first two tanks of E10. Don't forget the necessary tools.
Not all fuel hoses are compatible with ethanol, especially pre-1990 fuel systems. Boaters need to check hoses and make sure they are marked "J-1527."
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