It’s a myth that you can’t hunt in wilderness! Designated wilderness actually makes hunting better by securing large intact areas of habitat that bears and other animals need for the populations to thrive. The Cherokee Wildlife Management area and private inholdings lying north of Hwy. This tract has a nice stand of pine and hardwoods and will make a great timber investment. Thread starter timberjack86; Start date Oct 21, 2014; Oct 21, 2014 #1 timberjack86 Well-Known Member. Overnight camping may be permitted on designated areas by permission from area manager, park ranger, lake manager, park superintendent or national forest supervisor. HUNTING ADJOINING CHEROKEE WMA 40 +/- Acres Conway County, AR SOLD Address: 0 Cow Ford Rd. … hunting, uses the footprint of the Citico Creek Wilderness as a ‘bear sanctuary’, a place where no bear hunting is allowed. Use, possession or transportation of firearms, bows and arrows or other arms and ammunition is expressly prohibited except when authorized. Area I'd scouted on the topo's was junk. The release of pen-raised game birds on WMAs is prohibited unless otherwise specified. Individuals wishing to compete in the drawing must appear in person at the designated location, with the appropriate licenses and permits and submit an application between 7:00 am and 10:00 am. When available, you can obtain an instruction sheet at any TWRA license agent, TWRA regional office, or online. Oct 21, 2014 #2 fredfred Active Member. Driving off roads into woods, fields or utility right-of-ways is prohibited for all motorized vehicles. South Cherokee WMA. LICENSE/TAGS. WMA - Unit 1: STATE A small game permit is also required for trapping. The drawing will be held immediately after the last person signs up. Maps that are available: Bear Hollow Mountain, Bridgestone/Firestone, Catoosa, Cheatham, Chuck Swan, North Cumberland OHV Riding Area, Foot Hills, Prentice Cooper, and Tigrett. In nearly every case bears had been absent for decades due to loss of habitat by human development and unregulated hunting. Feral hogs are considered big game but are not required … Permanent registered and permanent draw blinds. Anyone going in November? Rum Creek WMA. Nonresidents, however, must have either a Type 091 or Type 092 in addition to their license. When floating blinds are moved to designated blind stakes, the number must be immediately transferred from the stake to the blind. 91. Youths, ages 6-16, must be accompanied by a permitted adult, 21 years of age or older, who must remain in a position to take immediate control of the hunting device except as otherwise noted. On wheelchair-bound deer hunts, each wheelchair-bound hunter must be accompanied by a non-hunting assistant (age 16 years or older), except on Cordell Hull WMA and Yuchi WMA, where the assistant may also participate in hunting. 62 at Zeb, Oklahoma. South Cherokee WMA. Muzzleloaders are legal on all gun hunts except where indicated under the individual WMA listings. Two types of property are included in the Wildlife Management Area Program: “specific” named WMAs and “other” unnamed WMAs. 107 and north of Hwys. Resident: $18 . Is the Sportsmans liscense enough to hunt bear at other Wma as well? On areas where overnight camping is permitted, weapons must remain in camp except during legal hunting hours. The hunting seasons for each zone are detailed out to the right. … A hand drawing will be held on the first Saturday in August for permanent waterfowl draw blind sites on Barkley Unit I, Big Sandy (including Gin Creek Unit), Camden Units I and II, Cheatham Lake, Cordell Hull, Gooch Unit A, Harmon Creek, Haynes Bottom, Old Hickory Units I and II, Tigrett, AEDC (Woods Reservoir), West Sandy, and Reelfoot. Feral hogs are defined as any wild hog found in Tennessee except on Catoosa, South Cherokee, and Foothills WMA’s. Hunting Covering a combined 298,456 acres, the South Cherokee Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Region III is open for hunting small and large game, including wild hog, black bear, whitetail deer, turkey, and grouse. WMA - Big Game Only: STATE A.E.D.C. No blind may be constructed or repaired or any floating blinds moved onto the area that have not met the deadlines for registering the blind and displaying the registration number. I used to hunt the back part of Cherokee WMA running around Greers Ferry lake, (Drip Creek and Taunenbaum) back when I had a cabin on the lake. Individuals authorized to carry handguns (those with handgun permits) may not carry their sidearms within Wildlife Management Areas except on authorized hunts and then only during specified hunting hours. Anyone going in November? The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is TAP which is approximately 12 miles away and has an elevation of 1,110 feet (836 feet lower than Cherokee Wildlife Management Area). Elk Park is situated 4½ miles south of Cherokee Wildlife Management Area. © 2019 Go Outdoors Tennessee, LLC - Privacy Policy. It's fair to say that a majority of the state's duck hunters that hunt on public land have had at least one hunt at this old-time property. Violators shall be removed from the area and/or prosecuted. Both adult and youth must wear 500-square inches of fluorescent orange. Valid 1 year from date of purchase. Partial Counties included in Game Zone 2. I know--I'm one of them. On wheelchair-bound waterfowl hunts, each wheelchair-bound hunter must be accompanied by at least one, but not more than three assistants (at least one of whom must be age 16 years or older), who may also participate in hunting. With careful management and enforcement by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and ecological conditions in their favor, their populations have responded dramatically.”. Sapelo Island WMA. In 2018, another illegal bear baiting site was located that was almost identical to the one documented in 2016. Firearms Hunt: April 19-May 9, 2021. See the Waterfowl Hunting section for more information. South Carolina is divided into four game zones. Land Between The Lakes WMA: FEDERAL Nolichucky WMA: FEDERAL North Cherokee NF & WMA: FEDERAL South Cherokee NF & WMA: FEDERAL Watts Bar WMA - Long Island: FEDERAL Watts Bar WMA - Thief Neck Island: LOCAL Amnicola Refuge: STATE A.E.D.C. Boar. Land Between The Lakes WMA: FEDERAL Nolichucky WMA: FEDERAL North Cherokee NF & WMA: FEDERAL South Cherokee NF & WMA: FEDERAL Watts Bar WMA - Long Island: FEDERAL Watts Bar WMA - Thief Neck Island: LOCAL Amnicola Refuge: STATE A.E.D.C. All decoys must be removed by the owner of the blind within ten days after the close of waterfowl season. There's a Cherokee legend that tells of one Cherokee clan who called themselves the Ani Tsa'gu hi. 421, east of South Holston Lake, south of the Tennessee-Virginia line, and west of Hwy. West Sandy blind sites must be registered at the designated location on the first Saturday in August by 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Hunting is prohibited in safety zones except where provided. The wildlife management focus is to provide archery deer and bear hunting during the fall, season long dove hunting on the 22 acres of managed dove fields, and spring turkey hunting. Scotland Road VPA . We killed one or more deer every year. If you see potential errors please contact the appropriate regional office. The refuge portion of Cherokee is decent for deer but is only open a short period of time early archery and gun and muzzle loader are draw only. Back To Top It was incorrectly stated in Proclamation 17-05, and included in the 2017 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide, that the bear hunting season on North Cherokee WMA … On the Cherokee WMA, a Type 094, Type 095, or Type 167 permit is required to hunt big game and is valid for all non-quota Cherokee WMA big game hunts. The wildlife management focus is to provide archery deer and bear hunting during the fall, season long dove hunting on the 22 acres of managed dove fields, and spring turkey hunting. South Carolina is divided into four game zones. NP - No permit required. McGraw Ford Wildlife Management Area is located in Cherokee County on the Etowah River. All hunting areas are managed in cooperation with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and all hunters are subject to TWRA rules and regulations. WMA permits are not transferable. In FACT: Hunting is absolutely allowed in the Cherokee National Forest wilderness areas – as is fishing, hiking, camping, horseback riding, paddling, and many, other forms of non-mechanized recreation.. One legal turkey. On Big Sandy, Camden Unit II, Cordell Hull, Harmon Creek, Barkley Unit II, Reelfoot, and West Sandy hunting is permitted from registered blinds and from temporary blinds or hides. Click here for details. No person shall damage or remove any trees or other plants, dirt, gravel or sod from any Wildlife Management Area or other Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency-controlled lands without specific authorization. I used to hunt the back part of Cherokee WMA running around Greers Ferry lake, (Drip Creek and Taunenbaum) back when I had a cabin on the lake. Jerusalem, AR 72080 Location: From Jerusalem: Go South on Hwy 124 for approximately 1.5 Miles then turn left on Cow Ford Rd. WMA - Archery Only: STATE A.E.D.C. Other Wildlife Management Area Map ID (Adobe PDF) Cliff Pitts WMA: 2-I: James L. Mason WMA: 2-B: Landsford Canal Forest Legacy Area: 2-F: McConnells Tract (Turkey Creek) WMA: 2-E: Stevens Creek HP-WMA: 2-A: Thurmond Tract WMA: 2-G: Turkey Creek WMA: 2-D The map is intended to reflect the approximate boundaries of the TWRA Huntable Lands generally available for the use of  sportsmen/sportswomen with proper licenses. 2020-21 Quail. The nine leased land wildlife management areas total about 275,000 acres. Deer taken on antlered deer-only hunts male or female deer must have antler protruding above the hairline. No species of wildlife may be harassed except those authorized for the hunt and no animal killed shall be dismembered to the extent that its species and sex cannot be identified before checking out of the area. Leaving any personal property, including tree stands, unattended for more than 24 hours is prohibited without prior approval of the area manager. On the Cherokee WMA, a Type 094, Type 095, or Type 167 permit is required to hunt big game and is valid for all non-quota Cherokee WMA big game hunts. 2021 Turkey. A bear baiting site was located and documented in 2016 in the Cherokee National Forest, South Cherokee WMA. WMAs with a "WF" after the name require either an Annual Small Game and Waterfowl permit (Type 091); or a 1-Day Small Game and Waterfowl permit (Type 092) in addition to a regular hunting license (Type 001) and Waterfowl license (Type 005). Owner of Blue Ridge Outfitters, Casey Woody, was born and raised in Bakersville, NC, a small town that sits at an elevation around 3000 feet in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. Vacancy permits, if any, will be announced and sold on a first come, first served basis by TWRA license agents or online. by Nsghunter » Mon Dec 11, 2017 3:12 pm . TWRA sets … after the name require a Big Game WMA Permit in order to hunt big game, in addition to the regular hunting and big game licenses. West Sandy (Springville Bottoms) and Reelfoot registered blinds. Youths age 6-16 must be accompanied by an adult, 21 years of age or older, who must remain in a position to take immediate control of the hunting device, who is not required to have a license (if not hunting) but must wear 500 square inches of fluorescent orange. TWRA's approach was to look at the current structure of the Tellico and Ocoee unit hunts and fit the most liberal season for each species to a season option for the whole South Cherokee WMA. Hunting seasons, bag limits and license & permit requirements are set by the TWRA for the Cherokee WMA (National Forest). Young Sportsman's deer hunts are for youths 6 through 16 unless otherwise noted. Quota Permits must be obtained by application to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, and are allocated based upon a computer random drawing. Cherokee Wildlife Management Area Cherokee Wildlife Management Area is a park in Tennessee and has an elevation of 2884 feet. Resident: $6 | Nonresident: $100 . WMAs with a "BG" after the name require a Big Game WMA Permit in order to hunt big game, in addition to the regular hunting and big game licenses. Silver Lake WMA. Spirit Creek Forest WMA. Sprewell Bluff WMA: East. Annual Non-quota Special Season/WMA Big Game Permits (Type 094) or Type 167 permits are available at all license agents and offices of the TWRA and are valid for all non-quota big game hunts, including the Cherokee WMA, for the entire license year. . Section II. Bobcat may be taken on any hunt that coincides with the statewide bobcat season except Oak Ridge WMA. No WMA … I plan on being there the 5-7. There are two types of big game WMA permits for all WMAs depending upon the hunt: Quota and Annual Non-quota Special Season/WMA Big Game. All dogs must be detained by chain or leash if not being legally used for hunting. An appropriate hunting license and proof of Hunter Education certification is required if 10 years or older. Kettlefoot Bear Reserve. (The exception: Lifetime Sportsman, Sportsman License holders or youths age 6-16 who are accompanied by an adult with a valid permit). WMA - Unit 1: STATE Firearms loaded with ammunition in either the chamber or magazine may not be transported in vehicles. About B.R.O. Recent legislative changes provide that individuals who possess a carry permit may possess their handgun while on TWRA wildlife management areas, public hunting areas or refuges open to hunter access. Falconry open with statewide falconry seasons. SG - Small game WMA permit or combination waterfowl and small game WMA permit. One application is permitted per person and no one may apply for more than one area. DO NOT MAIL THE INSTRUCTION SHEET. for approximately 2 miles and the property is access via 30' easement on the right side of the road. From the TWRA Black Bear Management – “… bear populations benefited from the maturation and increased productivity of key oak forest species in protected areas. Temporary blinds and decoys must be removed at the end of shooting hours each day. or at least it seems that way. All blind sites will be given a registration number, which must be displayed, using lettering 2 inches or larger inside the blind, or on a stake at floating blind sites. Acts of disorderly, obnoxious or boisterous conduct, including acts which interfere with the orderly process of hunting, are prohibited. BG - Big game quota trip permit or non-quota WMA annual permit. On Cherokee and LBL management areas, dogs allowed on improved roads and in permitted camping areas. Game Zone 2 consists of all properties south of the main line of the Norfolk Southern Railroad for Oconee, Pickens and Greenville counties. South Carolina is divided up into four distinct hunting zones (in the past, the state was divided into six areas). I was considering a bear hunt during the last rifle season but had a questions.If you have a Sportsmans liscense do you need any additional tags or permits for the WMA? TWRA has made a reasonable effort to assure the accuracy of the map; nevertheless, some information contained therein may not be accurate. Such camping is subject to the limitation prescribed in the permit, if required. Open Thursdays through Mondays. 25-70. I was considering a bear hunt during the last rifle season but had a questions.If you have a Sportsmans liscense do you need any additional tags or permits for the WMA? The WMA is a complex of former rice fields that are now managed primarily for waterfowl. South Cherokee is a hidden gem that is avoided by many hunters due to the challenge of its topography, providing enough land to hunt without seeing another soul. In addition, a Cherokee WMA Nonquota Big Game Permit (Type 095, Type 167 or Type 94) or Sportsman License is required to hunt the nonquota big game and turkey hunts in the Cherokee NF. The permittee, who is the person to whom the TWRA issued the permit, must occupy his/her blind by the legal daily opening shooting time on days he/she wishes to hunt, and if the blind is unoccupied at that time by the permittee, the first person or party occupying the blind shall be entitled to the privilege of its exclusive and uninterrupted use until the end of shooting hours that day. Proper licenses and permits are required. In 2004, TWRA participated in the forest plan revision, and recommended. BEAR ISLAND WMA. Quota Permits must be obtained by application to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, and are allocated based upon a computer random drawing. During the 2002-03 season, it averaged only 1.7 ducks per hunter. WF - Combination waterfowl and small game WMA permit. See specific WMAs for regulations if applicable. One legal turkey. During youth hunt, youths may take two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one antlerless. Only thing using that stuff was a maybe a rabbit or a determined bear. . ** The following areas within BHZ4 are closed to bear hunting: Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Obed Wild and Scenic River Corridor, Scott State Forest, Catoosa WMA, Mt … Fox, groundhog, and striped skunk hunting permitted on all Wildlife Management Areas during any scheduled small game hunt unless special exception is indicated. Hunting in Wilderness – Cherokee National Forest, http://www.state.tn.us/twra/gis/wmapdf/SCherokee.pdf. Is the Sportsmans liscense enough to hunt bear … Generations of Americans have been hunting in Cherokee National Forest wilderness areas for and will continue to do so upon passage of the Tennessee Wilderness Act. No more than 8 individuals age 16 or older may occupy a permanent draw blind at any time. Calling or attempting to call wild turkeys using any sound that mimics those made by a wild turkey is prohibited from March 1 to the opening day of the spring turkey hunts on all WMAs. Nsghunter 8 Point Posts: 1013 Joined: Fri Jan 03, 2014 4:42 am Location: Blount co tn. If you have been hunting on SCDNR WMAs for any length of time, Bear Island WMA is no stranger. The layer, Current Weather Conditions, Weather Warning Service, cannot be added to … OHV Trails - North Cumberland WMA; Special Events; Hunting Allowed; Esri World Geocoder + – Home +-85.362 35.445 Degrees. A Lifetime Sportsman License, Sportsman License, or an Annual Small Game and Waterfowl Permit (Type 091) or Type 167 is required at registration except Reelfoot where a Reelfoot Duck Blind Permit is required. Unauthorized persons are prohibited from being in the area during big game hunts except when indicated. Hunting (with or without dogs) is absolutely allowed in the CNF wilderness areas and subject to TWRA rules and regulations. Rifles and handguns using center-fire ammunition are prohibited from hunting all small game species on Wildlife Management Areas with only a few exceptions: Rifles and handguns using center-fire ammunition are legal for hunting beaver, bobcat, foxes, coyotes, feral hogs, groundhogs, and crows, only during deer season and the hunter must be a licensed legal deer hunter. I plan on being there the 5-7. The use of any alcoholic beverage is prohibited on these areas year round: Catoosa, Cheatham, Chuck Swan, Forks of the River, Laurel Hill, Pea Ridge, and Prentice Cooper, except in designated camping areas. Dogs are allowed during the spring squirrel season except where noted. Trophy whitetail hunting in South Carolina. Target practice is prohibited except on designated ranges. Big South Fork NRRA and Obed WSR Wild Hog Hunting Permit (NOTICE: Permits are only required from September through the end of February of each year.) Permits are nontransferable and hunt dates may not be changed. The permittee has priority use (exclusive and uninterrupted) only if he/she is at the blind on or before the legal daily opening shooting time, regardless of whether or not the blind is occupied by another person or party, provided the permittee produces identification and his/her blind permit. Hunting seasons, bag limits and license & permit requirements are set by the TWRA for the Cherokee WMA (National Forest). Type 095 permits are not valid for any other WMA. Whitetail . Sheffield WMA. Historical Weather. It is illegal to place bait on a WMA and to hunt any big game over bait anywhere in the state of Tennessee. Youths age 6-16 may also apply for WMA quota hunts. Coyotes and bobcats may be taken by big game hunters while hunting big game with any legal big game weapon or ammunition. Part of the appeal of bear hunting is the adrenaline value. Anyone hunting with a borrowed permit will be prosecuted for hunting during closed season. For nonresidents, licenses can be purchased through the same methods, but expect to pay nonresident fees. Inholdings on Catoosa and South Cherokee WMA's (no dogs allowed). Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Bobby Wilson - Executive Director. In 2018, another illegal bear baiting site was located that was almost identical to the one documented in 2016. If you have questions, call (615) 781-6621 during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time). Sansavilla WMA. Required to hunt bear, deer or turkey, hunting license and tags required. Boar. A permit is required for dog training on areas which require a small game permit. No litter or sewage shall be deposited in the area. Off-road vehicles are restricted to roads open to other motorized traffic (except where prohibited by state or federal statute) and designated trails only. The 2,255-acre property has hunting opportunities for deer, bear, turkey, small game, dove and waterfowl. These are open to hunters who are totally and permanently confined to a wheelchair as certified by a physician. The SCDNR sets and regulates the methods of harvest, bag limits and other requirements for hunting on Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) statewide. Turkey bag limit for spring turkey season is one bearded turkey per day unless otherwise indicated. Wild hogs may be taken on any deer or bear hunt on South Cherokee WMA. 70, east of Hwy. Stay on Cow Ford Rd. Youth Hunt: April 10-11, 2021. Hunters (except raccoon, opossum, turkey, and waterfowl hunters) may not enter prior to one hour before sunrise, and they must be out of the area by one hour after sunset. Closures may apply; see specific WMA listing for those closures. Dogs allowed for small game hunting unless special exception is indicated. This map is intended as a guide only, and its content is subject to change without notice. In addition to a General WMA Use Permit, a Cherokee WMA leased lands permit is required to hunt, trap or camp on the area. Thread starter timberjack86; Start date Oct 21, 2014; Oct 21, 2014 #1 timberjack86 Well-Known Member. All youths 6-16 are required to have a WMA permit (Type 094) or a quota permit where applicable, unless they are hunting with a Lifetime License. The Forest Service manages the lands/wildlife habitat. Sandhills WMA: East. A bear bait site was located and documented in 2016 in the Cherokee National Forest, South Cherokee WMA. No individual may be under the influence of these substances at any time while within a management area. The WMA is a mixture of uplands with scattered fields and small stream riparian areas. For WMAs open with the statewide deer season, deer harvested count towards statewide bag limits. Greenville; Oconee; Pickens; Counties in Game Zone 2. Type 095 permits are not valid for any other WMA. Exception: A licensed hunter may accompany a hunter with a valid permit to assist him in calling. A green highway sign marks the turn from US 17 onto Bennett's Point Road. To clarify, let’s start with the basics: The entire Cherokee National Forest is a Wildlife Management Area, co-managed by TWRA and the U.S. Forest Service. River Creek, The Rolf & Alexandra Kauka WMA. A bear baiting site was located and documented in 2016 in the Cherokee National Forest, South Cherokee WMA. Deer Notes: No antler restrictions. To hunt the Cherokee NF, a valid Tennessee hunting license is required. Contact us about our turkey hunts. Operation of motorized vehicles is confined to roads not designated as closed. Exclusive and uninterrupted use entitles the person or party to the right to exclude all others from the blind, at the person's or party's option, except for law enforcement personnel engaged in the performance of their duties. Reelfoot blinds must be registered with the TWRA manager prior to August 1. There are two types of big game WMA permits for all WMAs depending upon the hunt: Quota and Annual Non-quota Special Season/WMA Big Game. Raccoon and opossum hunting is from sunset of the date shown to sunrise of the next day. Hunting Covering a combined 298,456 acres, the South Cherokee Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Region III is open for hunting small and large game, including wild hog, black bear, whitetail deer, turkey, and grouse. The 2,255-acre property has hunting opportunities for deer, bear, turkey, small game, dove and waterfowl. TWRA does not warrant or make any representations as to the accuracy of the content of the map, and TWRA is not liable for any improper or incorrect use of this map or for any direct or indirect damages suffered related to the use of this map. The part of CHK around the lake does have some nice hardwoods given the steep terrain, and some of it touches the White Line area along the lake which also has hardwoods. Numerous ponds dot the landscape. WMA - Archery Only: STATE A.E.D.C. Annual Non-quota Special Season/WMA Big Game Permits (Type 094) or Type 167 permits are available at all license agents and offices of the TWRA and are valid for all non-quota big game hunts, including the Cherokee WMA, for the entire license year. Kick off the brand new year by using the 2021 Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations Guide as you make all your fishing plans says the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Divisio Sept. 1, 2020-Feb. 21, 2021. Reply. Crow may be taken on small game hunt days that coincide with the statewide crow season. The SCDNR sets and regulates the methods of harvest, bag limits and other requirements for hunting on Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) statewide. Annual Senior Citizen Permit (Type 167); Annual Small Game only (Type 093); 1-Day Small Game and Waterfowl (Type 092); or Annual Small Game and Waterfowl (Type 091). GET YOUR UNTAMED GEAR: https://store.theuntamedhunt.com/Follow us on Instagram: @TheUntamed LIKE our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theuntamedhunt It is every user’s responsibility to know the land ownership of and regulations pertaining to the area which he or she intends to use for recreational purposes. SOUTH CHEROKEE. The assisting hunter may not have a firearm in his possession at any time and may not harvest a bird. Public access will be prohibited in the sub-impoundments of Barkley Unit I, Cheatham Lake, Haynes Bottom, Old Hickory Units I and II, Camden Units I and II, Big Sandy, Gooch Unit A, Tigrett, and West Sandy from two hours after legal waterfowl shooting hours have ended until 4:00 a.m. the following day during the late duck season(s). Hopefully the leaves will come off by then. Sparks Cut Off VPA. Sprewell Bluff WMA: West. There are three exceptions: Lifetime Sportsman License and Sportsman License holders, and youths age 6-16 who are accompanied by an adult with a valid permit, do not need a permit. Seasons in each zone may overlap and details for each can be found below. The entire Cherokee National Forest is a Wildlife Management Area, co-managed by TWRA and the U.S. Forest Service. Small game (except raccoon) and retriever field trials permitted year-round with approval of the Area Manager unless otherwise specified. 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