Carry at TWRA fishing piers?

[Bassoneer]

I have been looking at the site and the Tennessee/Knox County government web sites...looks like I can carry in State Parks and in Knox County Parks. My question is about the TWRA fishing piers...are those considered Tennessee State Parks (I would think so)...I don't want to go out there at dusk/evening if I'm not carrying. So, Can I carry at TWRA fishing piers?

Also, if I go out on my boat, can I take the gun? I have had folks tell me the TVA police say yes, but TWRA or others may say something else. Who is in charge of Fort Loudon (Tennessee River)?...is that governed by TVA, TWRA or somebody else? What about Tellico and Norris?

Thanks, B

[Fallguy]

Regardless of if they are state parks or not, not sure why TWRA piers would be off-limits.

If it helps...the law has changed to allow you to carry while hunting on TWRA land....so don't see any reason it would prevent it while fishing.

Yes you can carry in your boat.

See the letter in this post

[Bassoneer]

Regardless of if they are state parks or not, not sure why TWRA piers would be off-limits.

If it helps...the law has changed to allow you to carry while hunting on TWRA land....so don't see any reason it would prevent it while fishing.

Yes you can carry in your boat.

See the letter in this post

That is absolutely awesome. I have asked that question to many folks over the last year or two and everybody had different input. I'm glad that somebody just came out with the answer...I appreciate that link.

I agree, it makes sense the fishing piers should be OK. I have been out fishing before at midnight with a lantern and no gun...but these days there's no way I would be out there unarmed...

Thanks again, B

[Fallguy]

Glad to help...

[GLOCKMEISTER]

Yep ur good to go.