Quality Deer Management on 3,500 Acres Since 2002
Welcome to Bullet Hunting Club
Family & friends enjoying some of the best deer and turkey hunting Middle Tennessee has to offer
Quality Deer Management on 3,500 Acres Since 2002
Family & friends enjoying some of the best deer and turkey hunting Middle Tennessee has to offer
We know that Bullet Hunting Club is not for everyone. We are a small group of hunters that have progressed to a stage in our life that reflects a change in values and a desire for a "Quality" hunting experience and good fellowship. When at BHC, we believe that we are sitting on Gods front porch!
Members put in lots of hours of hard work to
We know that Bullet Hunting Club is not for everyone. We are a small group of hunters that have progressed to a stage in our life that reflects a change in values and a desire for a "Quality" hunting experience and good fellowship. When at BHC, we believe that we are sitting on Gods front porch!
Members put in lots of hours of hard work to improve the land and facilities. We do not mind the sweat equity, or financial commitment required to have a unique place to hunt and enjoy the outdoors. Most years we average 40 hours per member working on plots, stands, trails and running cameras. What started out as a hunting endeavor in 2002, has turned into a year round outdoor experience for friends and families. While a cold frosty one may be opened at the end of the day, there will be no excessiveness, as we respect each others values.
In order to keep hunting pressure low, we only offer 15 regular memberships which entitles you to hunt deer, turkey and small game. We also have 4 turkey only memberships which allow for spring hunting only. Spouses and children are welcome and encouraged to hunt and participate in our outdoor lifestyle.
Our 3-1/2 year old bucks, and young hunters are the lifeblood of the club. In order to ensure our quality hunting future, we strive hard to protect and nurture both of them! Many of our shooting houses are 4'x6', to provide ample room for two people to hunt in. We also have several double ladder stands and pop up blinds in the mix, which are great to sit in with a hunting buddy!
Rules Ratified 02/18/2021
Addenda [1]
Bullet Hunting Club Deer Rules
Buck Rules:
Goal is to kill 4 ½+ year old bucks, BHC legal buck minimum criteria shall include two (2) of following:
Ø 16” inside spread.
Ø 19.5” main beam length (bottom of burr to tip)
Ø 175 lbs. (live weight)
Ø 4.5” base circumference (above burr)
Note: all measurements are to be made to the nearest 1/8”
Forfeiture of 1 buck on the hunter (not the membership) for any buck that does not meet the size requirement above, aka 2 for 1. In the event it is the 2nd buck killed during a season, the forfeiture carries over to the next year for that hunter.
If you feel that your buck meets the age goal but misses the physical size criteria, then you have the option to submit teeth to DeerAge.com for verification. They offer several services including an expedited one for $90 - $100, in which results are received within a week. Upon presentation of results indicating a 4 ½ + year old deer, the 2 for 1 penalty will be rescinded. Expense for this service is the responsibility of the hunter.
1. Any buck wounded and not recovered counts the same as a kill on the hunter’s (not membership) buck quota.
2. Pictures showing body, the front and side view of head (antlers) are to be taken prior to hanging buck on skinning rack.
3. Members shall submit the lower two front teeth of all bucks killed to DeerAge.com to validate estimated ages recorded in logbook. BHC will reimburse members for the basic aging service when reports are turned in. Envelopes will be in camp house for submittal, but it is the responsibility of member to complete the process.
4. Per Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) rules, an “antlered deer” is defined as any deer (male or female) with at least one antler that is a minimum of 3” in length. Less than 3” in length are considered antlerless and will not incur the 2 for 1 penalty.
5. Caution shall be exercised when judging young, small bodied “antlerless” deer to preclude the killing of young bucks. Small bucks defined as less than 3” spike & buttons, accidently harvested as antlerless do not count against membership buck quota. The $100 fine is currently suspended, but option open to increase and/or reinstate if needed.
New Hunter Buck Rules:
1. First buck that a new hunter takes is excluded from all size restrictions. If a new hunter has killed a buck(s) before joining BHC, then they will commence wherever they fall in the 3-buck list.
2. Second buck shall be a minimum 6 point with no other restrictions.
3. Third buck shall be a minimum 8 point with no other restrictions.
Doe Rules:
1. Goal is to kill appropriate number of does to maintain a healthy herd and a good buck to doe ratio.
2. The mandatory doe harvest will be adjusted each year based on harvest data, camera surveys and observation log.
3. In addition to the mandatory doe harvest, each membership will kill at least as many does as they do bucks, including small bucks accidently killed as antlerless. Any portion of the doe quota for a membership not filled by the end of season, is added to the following season, aka “being in the doe hole”. With the start of the next season, the doe shortfall from the previous year must be filled first. NO BUCKS can be killed until that shortfall is filled.
4. The BHC standard for a doe shall be a female deer weighing at least 70 lbs. Does killed that weigh less, DO NOT count towards any doe quotas.
5. Does can be killed on food plots from the start of bow season thru both weeks of muzzleloader; the last two days of gun season; and during the five (5) day special private land doe season each January. Two (2) exceptions are shown below.
6. Exception #1 - Youth that do not kill a doe during the early juvenile hunt may kill one on plot during gun season, however they are encouraged to do so as early in season as possible to limit disturbance during the rut.
7. Exception #2 - If a doe appears on plot after shooting a buck, it is permissible to go ahead and shoot the doe during that sit.
[1]Addenda #1 – 2/18/21
Notes:
If you think that you'd like to be a part of BHC, then please download the membership application and send it in. We usually maintain a waiting list and applications are considered based on the order that they are received. Please note that our turnover rate is low, and the only way to get into the club is by submitting an application.
Lutts, Tennessee
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