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On many occasions I have mentioned that I live on Suck Creek Mountain within the Prentice Cooper State Forest. I have posted several videos and photos making mention of this beautiful place atop a mountain near to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Today, I made the journey to Suck Creek from where I live and as you will see the view is quiet enjoyable.
It rained hard for a total of 16 hours and so much that Hamilton County Schools were closed today along with several other surrounding counties. With all of this rain, it has over-filled all creeks and streams, flooding many rivers and lakes. I had to take a trip down the side of the mountain to see the effects it made to Suck Creek. It was awesome to find the raging waters.
I hope you will take the time to view Parts 1 and 2 of Journey To Suck Creek.
Suck Creek is located at the crossing over from Hamilton County to Marion County in Tennessee.On many occasions I have mentioned that I live on Suck Creek Mountain within the... more
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On many occasions I have mentioned that I live on Suck Creek Mountain within the Prentice Cooper State Forest. I have posted several videos and photos making mention of this beautiful place atop a mountain near to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Today, I made the journey to Suck Creek from where I live and as you will see the view is quiet enjoyable.
It rained hard for a total of 16 hours and so much that Hamilton County Schools were closed today along with several other surrounding counties. With all of this rain, it has over-filled all creeks and streams, flooding many rivers and lakes. I had to take a trip down the side of the mountain to see the effects it made to Suck Creek. It was awesome to find the raging waters.
I hope you will take the time to view Parts 1 and 2 of Journey To Suck Creek.
Suck Creek is located at the crossing over from Hamilton County to Marion County in Tennessee.On many occasions I have mentioned that I live on Suck Creek Mountain within the... more
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Living within the Prentice Cooper State Forest, I have nature at my front and back doors. More than just leaves on the ground or creeks flowing. I walked out on my deck the other day and there were 8 to 10 hawks circling above moving north with every circle. It is beautiful and peaceful. I hope you will come visit this awesome forest.
Prentice Cooper State Forest
Whitetail Deer muzzleloader season began this week at Prentice Cooper State Forest and other state natural areas. Gun season runs Nov. 22 – Dec. 7. If you’re out hiking or mountain biking, please wear bright colors and be aware and considerate of hunters. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency now offers a downloadable calendar card that profiles all Tennessee yearly hunt dates.
Prentice Cooper State Forest is located in Marion County and covers approximately 27,000 acres. The State Forest lies atop Suck Creek Mountain overlooking the Tennessee River Gorge.
PRENTICE COOPER HOLDS MANAGED DEER AND TURKEY HUNTS EACH FALL AND SPRING
Each spring and fall, Prentice Cooper State Forest and Wildlife Management Area holds managed turkey and deer hunts for licensed and permitted hunters. The area west of State Highway 27 (Suck Creek Road) will be closed to visitors, except hunters, on the following dates:
April 1-6, 2008
April 8-10, 2008
April 17-19, 2008
April 22-27, 2008
The area east of State Highway 27, including Edwards Point, will still be open to the public during these hunts. As a courtesy to hunters, we STRONGLY recommend that hikers wear hunter orange during the fall and spring in ALL Wildlife Management Areas.
Related Activities: hiking, mountain biking, wildlife viewing
Address: Marion County, TN
Distance from Outdoor Chattanooga HQ: 30 minute drive
Map(s) and directions: Located in Marion County on Hwy 27 five miles east of Powell's Crossroads
Map
Activity type: permit only
Dates/Hours: Check with Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency for dates - TWRA
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Call TWRA at 1-800-262-6704, or visit their website at TWRA
Call the Tennessee Division of Forestry at 423-634-3091
Call the Cumberland Trail Conference at 931-456-6259
ACREAGE
27,000 acres
TYPE
Wildlife Management & Wilderness Areas
GAME
Birds: Dove, Grouse, Quail
Small Game: Rabbit, Snipe, Squirrel, Woodcock
Big Game: Deer (Archery), Deer (muzzleloader), Deer (gun)
SEASON DATES
seeTWRA for complete details
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Yes, however a permit is required to hunt property
ACCESS ISSUES
Permits are required
RESTROOMS
Yes
OVERNIGHT CAMPING
yes, in designated areas
Map: http://www.outdoorchattanooga.com/458.htmLiving within the Prentice Cooper State Forest, I have nature at my front and back... more
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Prentice Cooper State Forest is located in Marion County and covers approximately 27,000 acres. The State Forest lies atop Suck Creek Mountain overlooking the Tennessee River Gorge.
Each spring and fall, Prentice Cooper State Forest and Wildlife Management Area holds managed turkey and deer hunts for licensed and permitted hunters. The area west of State Highway 27 (Suck Creek Road) will be closed to visitors, except hunters, on the following dates:
April 1-6, 2008
April 8-10, 2008
April 17-19, 2008
April 22-27, 2008
The area east of State Highway 27, including Edwards Point, will still be open to the public during these hunts. As a courtesy to hunters, we STRONGLY recommend that hikers wear hunter orange during the fall and spring in ALL Wildlife Management Areas.
Related Activities: hiking, mountain biking, wildlife viewing
Address: Marion County, TN
Distance from Outdoor Chattanooga HQ: 30 minute drive
Map(s) and directions: Located in Marion County on Hwy 27 five miles east of Powell's Crossroads
Map
Activity type: permit only
Dates/Hours: Check with Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency for dates - TWRA
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Call TWRA at 1-800-262-6704, or visit their website at TWRA
Call the Tennessee Division of Forestry at 423-634-3091
Call the Cumberland Trail Conference at 931-456-6259
ACREAGE
27,000 acres
TYPE
Wildlife Management & Wilderness Areas
GAME
Birds: Dove, Grouse, Quail
Small Game: Rabbit, Snipe, Squirrel, Woodcock
Big Game: Deer (Archery), Deer (muzzleloader), Deer (gun)
SEASON DATES
seeTWRA for complete details
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Yes, however a permit is required to hunt property
ACCESS ISSUES
Permits are required
RESTROOMS
Yes
OVERNIGHT CAMPING
yes, in designated areasPrentice Cooper State Forest is located in Marion County and covers approximately... more
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Prentice Cooper State Forest is blanketed with bright orange, yellow, red, and violet colors and still some green left as well.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is brimming with fall colors.
At the highest elevations, the colors are now near peak.
At the lower and middle elevations, tuliptree, birch, and sourwood are creating a patchwork of brilliant red, yellow and orange. The color is expected to peak below 4,000 feet near the end of October.
Bears, chipmunks, and squirrels, are busily gathering acorns, walnuts, and other wild foods.
Suggested scenic drives are: Foothills Parkway East and West, Cataloochee Valley,and Lakeview Drive
Every trail in the park is perfect for hiking right now. Fall foliage and abundant late wildflowers await discovery around every bend.
In Southeast Tennessee, touches of color are beginning show in the valleys and lower elevations. The color changes are moving rapidly on the Cherohala Skyway. This week provided a rare occurrence of ice & snow at 4,000 feet with fall colors peeping through the winter blanket.
Middle and West Tennessee are just beginning to see splashes of color across the landscape with predictions of peak color to occur the first and second weeks of November.Prentice Cooper State Forest is blanketed with bright orange, yellow, red, and violet... more
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This beautiful little song bird lands in the crab apple tree and lets his voice be heard as he lifts up his head to the sky and sings to the world. I kept the video going as long as he wanted to stay put and sing. It is a beautiful little bird and I am not sure of what kind he is. The markings are not those of the common sparrow, but he may be some kin to one. Enjoy this lovely tune from this beautiful little bird.This beautiful little song bird lands in the crab apple tree and lets his voice be... more
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I had laid out some sunflower seeds and peanuts in this area to attract birds, however when I came back there was this little chipmunk gathering seeds. I attempted to video him and he was spooked and ran off. In just a few minutes the air conditioning unit came on and was running loud and the chipmunk reappeared and I was making my video of him hurriedly gathering as many seeds as he could, however, when the motor of the air conditioning unit goes off, he is scared and runs away in a flash.I had laid out some sunflower seeds and peanuts in this area to attract birds, however... more
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From the rain that falls out of the clouds, upon the ground , into the stream, out of the stream into the creek, into the river, out the river into the ocean, out of the ocean and back into the clouds.From the rain that falls out of the clouds, upon the ground , into the stream, out of... more
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