Latest News from Tennessee Wildlife Federation

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.

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.

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.

2024 Ironman Competition Sets Strong Season Start

The weekend offered perfect conditions for 212 of the program’s top athletes representing 39 different teams to demonstrate their skills for the season ahead.

New Additions to Board of Directors

Tennessee Wildlife Federation is delighted to introduce its newest additions to its esteemed Board of Directors.

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.

Johnson Hired as Director of Communications

Award-winning marketer Jim Johnson has joined the Federation as its Director of Communications. Jim brings several years of experience managing communications and marketing for nonprofit organizations in Nashville.

Congratulations to the 2024 Calendar Photo Contest Winners

We are excited to announce the winning photos that will be featured in the 2024 Tennessee Wildlife Federation calendar.

Discover Your Child’s New Favorite Sport at Recruiting Day

The statewide Recruiting Day provides an opportunity for children, ranging from nine years old through 12th grade, to learn and engage in shotgun sports for free.