ONEIDA, TN — The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and the Obed Wild and Scenic River are two of only a few National Park Service units legislated to allow hunting within their boundaries. Wild hogs may be hunted from September 24, 2016, through February 28, 2017, in Tennessee and from September 3, 2016, through February 28, 2017, in Kentucky. A permit is required to hunt hogs during these seasons and may be purchased at one of the visitor centers or online at www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/hog-hunting.htm or www.nps.gov/obed/planyourvisit/permits.htm. Permits go on sale starting Saturday, September 3. The permit costs $5.00 and is good for both Big South Fork and Obed Wild and Scenic River; those who purchase the permit will be requested to participate in a survey later. A valid hunting license is required to purchase the permit. Dogs may not be used to hunt hogs.

For further information, contact the Bandy Creek Visitor Center at (423) 286-7275 or the Obed Wild and Scenic River Visitor Center at (423) 346-6294.