Animals Tennessee

It is illegal to shoot any game other than whales from a moving automobile.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

Though Tennessee is completely landlocked, this infamous hunting law seemingly makes an exception for whales. The law was originally designed to prevent poaching from the comfort of a car, but lawmakers supposedly added the whale exception as a joke. Unfortunately for aspiring Ahabs, finding a whale in the Mississippi River is highly unlikely.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: T.C.A. § 70-4-108

Where to look:

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Hunting Regulations

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