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The Voice For Tennessee's Wildlife

The Voice For Tennessee's Wildlife

Photo credit: Toby Cantrell

Tennessee is the most biologically diverse inland state. But many threats to wildlife and the great outdoors put our natural heritage at risk.

Hunters and anglers fund the majority of conservation work in Tennessee, but for every 10 sportsmen only 7 are growing up to replace them.

The Tennessee River contains more microplastics than any other studied river in the world.

Invasive Asian carp devastate Tennessee’s fisheries and local economies at unprecedented speed.

We’re dedicated to conserving Tennessee’s wildlife, water, and wild places.

Photo credit: Kalley Cook

An independent nonprofit, Tennessee Wildlife Federation brings together hunters, anglers, wildlife watchers, and other outdoor enthusiasts committed to conserving our state’s wildlife and natural resources. We take a full-spectrum approach to conservation that can be seen in our policy work and strategic blend of programs.

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Our Efforts Are Working

engaged in outdoor recreation that funds conservation

in federal funding secured to combat Asian carp, including in Southern states

of venison donated to local hunger relief organizations this year alone

of conserved or restored habitat benefiting wildlife in Tennessee

What We’re Working On

Quinn Strother

Federation Supporters Help Secure Passage of Two Conservation Bills

November 23, 2020

This year two landmark conservation bills were passed—the…

Adam Whitman

Federation Monitoring Water and Wetland Protections

November 12, 2020

For nearly five decades, the nation’s waterways have been…

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Join the Fight Against Asian Carp

June 17, 2020

Asian carp are a serious threat to our aquatic ecosystems, recreation, and economy.

Create and Certify Your Own Backyard Habitat to Help Wildlife

April 30, 2019

When it comes to making your yard wildlife friendly, sometimes…

Conserving our wildlife and great outdoors is big, complicated work. Join the thousands of Tennesseans supporting conservation.

Make a Monthly Donation

Make a tax-deductible monthly donation and help conserve the wildlife and outdoors we love.

DONATE NOW

Take Action

Use your voice. Let lawmakers know what you think about the issues affecting our natural resources.

ACT NOW

Fundraise for Wildlife

Have an event coming up? Turn it into a fundraiser for Tennessee’s wildlife and wild places.

LEARN MORE

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Nashville, Tennessee 37209
(615) 353-1133

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Tennessee is the most biologically diverse inland state. But many threats to wildlife and the great outdoors put our natural heritage at risk.

Tennessee is the most biologically diverse inland state. But many threats to wildlife and the great outdoors put our natural heritage at risk.

Hunters and anglers fund the majority of conservation work in Tennessee, but for every 10 sportsmen only 7 are growing up to replace them.

The Tennessee River contains more microplastics than any other studied river in the world.

Invasive Asian carp devastate Tennessee’s fisheries and local economies at unprecedented speed.

We’re dedicated to conserving Tennessee’s wildlife, water, and wild places.

Our Efforts Are Working

engaged in outdoor recreation that funds conservation

in federal funding secured to combat Asian carp, including in Southern states

of venison donated to local hunger relief organizations this year alone

of conserved or restored habitat benefiting wildlife in Tennessee

What We’re Working On

Federation Supporters Help Secure Passage of Two Conservation Bills

Federation Monitoring Water and Wetland Protections

Join the Fight Against Asian Carp

Create and Certify Your Own Backyard Habitat to Help Wildlife

Take A Stand For Wildlife

Conserving our wildlife and great outdoors is big, complicated work. Join the thousands of Tennesseans supporting conservation.

Make a Monthly Donation

Make a tax-deductible monthly donation and help conserve the wildlife and outdoors we love.

Take Action

Use your voice. Let lawmakers know what you think about the issues affecting our natural resources.

Fundraise for Wildlife

Have an event coming up? Turn it into a fundraiser for Tennessee’s wildlife and wild places.

Donate for Wildlife

Take Action

Volunteer for Wildlife

Create a Wildlife Habitat

Fundraise for Wildlife

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