Hunters for the Hungry

Hunters Rally to Aid Storm-Stricken Communities

When Hurricane Helene damaged East Tennessee communities, Tennesseans rallied to help those in need—including local deer hunters.

Fight Hunger This Fall

With the help of outdoorsmen and women and other community supporters, Hunters for the Hungry will continue to make lasting impacts on local food banks and the Tennesseans they serve.

TN Hunters Give Back: 589,688 Servings of Venison Donated

Through Hunters for the Hungry, 9,904,376 servings of venison have been donated to Tennesseans in need since the program’s 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.

3 Ways to Help Tennesseans in Fall 2023

Did you know you can give back to Tennesseans in need just by taking part in the age-old tradition of deer hunting?

Bass Pro Shops Joins Corporate Council

The Bass Pro Shops store in Kodak, TN, recently presented Tennessee Wildlife Federation with a check for $6,211 from the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund.

2023 Conservation Achievement Award Winners

This year, the Federation celebrated 17 individuals and companies from across the state who are conserving our wildlife and wild places.

Record-Breaking 25th Year for Hunters for the Hungry

A milestone for the program was met this deer season with historic numbers from generous hunters who donated—an all-time high—3,116 deer.

Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry Celebrates 25 Years

The Federation is celebrating a quarter of a century of the program as the 2022 deer season opens this weekend.

Michael Butler Looks Back On 20 Years as CEO

It’s been an eventful 20 years for Michael, and he is nowhere near done with his work in conservation.

Hunters for the Hungry Distributes 500,000+ Servings of Protein to Those in Need

Tennessee Wildlife Federation received more than 2,500 deer donations to its Hunters for the Hungry program during the 2021–2022 season. These donations provided Tennesseans in need with more than half a million servings of fresh venison.

Hunters for the Hungry Aids in Tornado Relief

This week, thanks to the generosity of hunters and processors who participate in Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry and our own Matt Simcox and Amy Hall, we were able to support Tennessee tornado relief efforts.