Providing a safe and inviting nesting space is a rewarding way to support native birds while enjoying more wildlife activity in your yard.
Nest Box Tips to Attract Birds to Your Yard
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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.
Nominations Open for 2025 Conservation Achievement Awards
Nominate the conservationists in your community for a Conservation Achievement Award! Nominations are accepted in nearly 20 categories, including Conservation Educator, Wildlife Conservationist, and Conservation Organization.
Can You Guess the Wildlife Trivia?
Whether you’re a lifelong nature enthusiast or you’re new to the outdoors, put your Tennessee wildlife knowledge to the test!
2025 Calendar Photo Contest Winners
We’re thrilled to announce the winners of Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s 2025 Photo Contest!
A Commitment to Revitalize Hunting and Fishing in Tennessee
Hunting and Fishing Academy’s goal is to recruit, reactivate, and retain hunters and anglers in Tennessee, ensuring the tradition continues.
2025 General Assembly Preview
Conservation will be a big topic again in the 2025 session of the Tennessee General Assembly. Join our Action Alert email list now to be notified when your voice is needed to speak up for conservation.
Reviving Tennessee: Cane Creek
In 2017, Tennessee Wildlife Federation began its first wetland restoration project—a 12 acre site in the Cane Creek watershed in Putnam County. As of 2024, the site has undergone an amazing transformation and is now permanently protected under a conservation easement.
Cooksey Hired as Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships
Bill will be connecting with sportsmen and women and outdoor industry experts, organizing them to take action when Tennessee’s natural resources are under threat.
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.
Tennessee’s Unique River Systems
Conserving all of Tennessee’s water resources, no matter how large, is important for managing the health of these major waterway ecosystems and maintaining the unique qualities of Tennessee’s abundant freshwater resources.
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