Hunting and Fishing Academy
Adult Workshops
Have you ever wanted to learn how to source your own fresh, local protein?
Do you have a desire to become more self-reliant in the outdoors and at home?
Have you ever had an interest in learning how to hunt or fish, but weren’t sure where or how to start?
If so, Tennessee Wildlife Federation invites you to participate in our Hunting and Fishing Academy. We welcome adult, beginner hunters and anglers of all ages, races, and genders to receive hands-on instruction in the art of being an outdoorsman.
Upcoming Workshops
Trout Fishing Workshop in Elizabethton
Saturday, May 4, 2024
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT
This 3-hour workshop will teach you the basics of trout fishing. The first portion of the workshop will be spent learning the skills needed to trout fish successfully. The remainder of the time will be spent fishing! Rods and other fishing equipment will be provided. This event will be rain or shine. Join us for a fantastic day of learning! Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Topics include:
- Common Fish Species
- Trout Fishing Entomology
- Casting
- Knot Tying and More!
Bass Fishing Workshop in Chattanooga
Sunday, May 19, 2024
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT
Bass can be found in all parts of Tennessee. They are a blast to catch and provide a good meal. Join us for this three-hour in-person workshop as we explain where to find bass and the correct tackle for targeting them!
Topics include:
- Bass Habitat
- Tackle Preparation
- Pairing Lures with Rods and Reels
- Patterns and Locations
- Techniques and Strategies
Fly Fishing Workshop near Nashville
Saturday, May 25, 2024
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. CDT
In this 3-hour workshop, we will be teaching you the basics of fly fishing. The first portion of the workshop will be spent learning the skills needed to successfully fly fish. The remainder of the time will be spent fishing in a private pond! Fly rods and other fishing equipment will be provided. This event will be rain or shine. Join us for an amazing day of learning! Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Topics include:
- Common Fish Species
- Fly Fishing Entomology
- Casting
- Knot Tying
Fishing Basics Workshop in Henderson
Saturday, June 29, 2024
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. CDT
In this 3-hour workshop, we will be teaching you the basics of fishing. This event will be rain or shine. Join us for an amazing day of learning! Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Topics include:
- Common Fish Species
- Choosing Rods and Reels
- Casting
- Knot Tying
How it works
Learn everything you need to go hunting or fishing on your own.
Participants learn fundamentals of hunting or fishing—and its conservation impact—from highly trained volunteers and staff.
Each workshop focuses on a different topic, including how to properly use equipment, tracking and locating wild game or fish, ethical harvesting methods, and more.
It’s More Than Just Hunting and Fishing
Ethically harvest your own fresh, local protein for yourself, your friends, and your family.
Gain outdoor skills such as orienteering, wildlife conservation principles, and more.
Become part of the conservation movement that has brought fish and wildlife back from the brink.
Join a proud family that—through licenses and equipment sales—is the single largest funder of wildlife conservation in Tennessee.
Get the benefits of decreased stress from reconnecting with nature.
Begin Your Outdoor Journey
Discover Tennessee’s wilderness by being in it. Live, eat, and wake up underneath the big Tennessee sky while you get to know wildlife from outdoorsmen and women with a lifetime of experience.
No previous experience necessary. We will provide all the equipment and training you’ll need for a great experience.
Hunting and Fishing Academy
Classes and events
More from Hunting and Fishing Academy
Federation Introduces 90 Youth to Waterfowl Hunting
The Davis P. Rice Memorial Youth Waterfowl Hunt marked its 16th anniversary in northwest Tennessee, continuing its legacy of fostering a passion for waterfowl hunting among the younger generation.
Delta Waterfowl Announced as Title Sponsor for 2024 Davis P. Rice Memorial Hunt
For 14 years, Delta Waterfowl has been proudly sponsoring the Davis P. Rice Memorial Youth Waterfowl Hunt which has introduced over 1300 youth across the state to waterfowl hunting since its inception.
How Your Donation Improves Conservation
When you donate to Tennessee Wildlife Federation, you become a catalyst for change through our programs that focus on the perpetual improvement of conservation, wildlife habitat, recreation, and more all across our beautiful state.
Start a new tradition
Family Experiences
Explore one and multiple day hunting and fishing experiences with hands-on instruction for families (youth nine years or older).
Adult Workshops
Our adult workshops work with the busiest schedules and are great for those who want to become self-reliant in the outdoors and source their own local food.
Virtual Classes
Join our free virtual classes to learn new skills and dust off old ones to make your next hunting and fishing adventures even more successful.
Become a Volunteer
Our comprehensive training course will prepare you to help with a hunting or fishing experience or host one from start to finish to pass on your experience.