Tennessee, Gone to the birds!

In Tennessee it is illegal to hunt birds from an airplane. This is one law that you don’t need to be a lawyer to decode since it states quite simply the provisions for hunting birds and the types of crafts from which it may not be done.

Most states have hunting laws prohibiting those wishing to go out in search of game from having too much of an unfair advantage, however, none seem to be as extensive as this law in their scope. While in most places they feel it is sufficient to merely not operate vehicles and stay away from houses or buildings, in Tennessee they go to even farther lengths to protect their birds and animals.

The actual law is listed under the heading detailing rules about hunting from aircrafts, watercrafts, or motor vehicles and declaring them all to be unlawful. It reads, “It is unlawful to chase, hunt, or kill any wild birds, wild animals, or wild fowl in the state of Tennessee from any craft propelled by electric, gasoline, steam or sail power, or AIRPLANE or hydroplane or from any automobile or motor vehicle.”

There is so much encompassed here that I almost don’t know where to begin. All of these things are illegal there, so it looks like Tennessee natives will be hunting on foot for now unless they come up with some outlandish type of transportation that gets around all of those explicit and lengthy stipulations.

So, if you ever decide to go hunting ANYWHERE especially Tennessee, please take into account all of the crazy rules and regulations so you don’t get fined or arrested. This is a pretty dumb thing to get punished for and almost embarrassing if you get caught, besides birds are cute and though most seem highly ridiculous, this law was actually written for a valid reason and should be respected.

That is unless your aim is to gain a possible misdemeanor charge or you’re looking for a way to get rid of some money…