From: "fekel" <> Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:57:12 -0600 "We may also tramp through a wet field or two in search of sparrows, so wear appropriate footware." >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Since all these areas and DUCK RIVER are part of the TN NWR. You might take note of Clayton Ferrell's recent post: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> A lot of people also don't understand that walking off the main road, during this closed period, to go out across farm fields to reach the lake, other impoundments, or to search for sparrows in fields is also not allowed after this date. This type of activity still causes disturbance to waterfowl and to the sparrows, which also need to be protected from disturbance the same as the waterfowl. Simply put activities are limited to the roads open to vehicle traffic. The exceptions are the trails leading to observation platforms. Have fun and enjoy watching our feathered friends. Clayton Ferrell >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hoping for a lot of loons over next few weekends. Jeff R. Wilson / TLBA 6300 Memphis-Arlington Rd. Bartlett, TN. 38135_http://WWW.pbase.com/ol_coot/_ (http://www.pbase.com/ol_ coot/) What is this feathered thing that lifts my heart to the heavens.