Latest News from Tennessee Wildlife Federation

2025 Conservation Achievement Award Winners

Tennessee’s newest state forest, Wolf River State Forest, was one of many exciting conservation projects highlighted at Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s 60th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards.

Nest Box Tips to Attract Birds to Your Yard

Providing a safe and inviting nesting space is a rewarding way to support native birds while enjoying more wildlife activity in your yard.

A Record-Breaking Season of Giving

In the 2024-25 deer season, deer hunters, processors, and food banks came together yet again to make a lasting impact across the state.

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.

Parker Hired as Director of Development

Tennessee Wildlife Federation is excited to welcome Darren Parker as its Director of Development. Darren brings two decades of experience in fundraising and development and has a keen eye for donor engagement.

Types of Wetlands in Tennessee

A wetland is an area of land that is covered by water for part or all of the year. Specifically, wetlands are the result of the interaction between three main components: hydrology, biology and soils.

2024 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.

Reviving Tennessee: West Fork Drakes Creek

In Sumner County, a collaborative restoration project has transformed 50 acres of less productive farmland into a healthy, functioning stream and wetland ecosystem which includes 4,400 feet of stream in the West Fork Drakes Creek watershed.

Response to Recent Report about CWD

Making policy decisions around good science and data is how conservationists throughout the 20th century brought back many of our wildlife species—and is a big reason we can all enjoy the outdoors today.

Types of Forests in Tennessee

More than 50% of the Tennessee landscape is forested—but not all forests are the same. Keep reading to learn about some common (and uncommon) forest types and where you can find them in Tennessee.

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.