Grasslands are a critical habitat for wildlife! They were once widespread in Tennessee, but more than 90% of those grasslands are now gone.
Types of Grasslands in Tennessee
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Historic Participation at the 2024 TNSCTP State Championships
All seven disciplines experienced an increase in participation as athletes each engaged in multiple events at the 2024 Tennessee SCTP State Championships.
Tennessee Valley Authority Joins Corporate Council
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is honored to announce one of its newest Corporate Council members, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). TVA is the nation’s largest government-owned power provider....
Being The Voice For Wildlife And Sportsmen on The Hill
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is the only wildlife organization with a consistent presence in our state’s capitol. We work to ensure the concerns of sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts are represented...
Federation Family Member, Mitchell Parks, Passes
Hunter, angler, and conservationist leaves lasting legacy In April, the Federation lost a friend as well as a former board member and president, Mitchell Parks. His passion for conservation...
Athletes Shoot for Success at 2019 State Championships
More than 1,250 youth athletes, from middle school to college, participated in the 2019 Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program State Championships on June 18 through 23 in Nashville. 70+ Title...
Federation Welcomes Bobby Goode to Board of Directors
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is pleased to welcome former USDA Rural Development Director, Bobby Goode, as the newest member of its board of directors. “Bobby has spent his professional career...
Hunters for the Hungry Reports Second Best Year in Tennessee
The final numbers are in and, thanks to the generosity of Tennessee hunters, Hunters for the Hungry had its second best season on record. Hunters donated 145,259 pounds of venison that were...
Tennessee’s Leaders in Conservation Honored at 54th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards
On Friday, May 10, Tennessee Wildlife Federation hosted its 54th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards at Loveless Cafe Barn, in Nashville. “The diverse group of award winners today serves as a...
Hunters for the Hungry Kicks-Off with Velvet Buck Donations
For the first time in Tennessee, a velvet hunt was offered to eager outdoorsmen. A Rare Opportunity The special weekend in late August gave archery hunters the opportunity to harvest bucks still in...
Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Could Stop Asian Carp
Opinion article by Michael Butler, CEO of Tennessee Wildlife Federation, as it appeared in the Commercial Appeal. What if Tennessee had the tools to effectively address the Asian carp invasion and...
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