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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.
Recognizing Outstanding Sportsmanship: 2023 Academic All-State Team
This year 108 athletes were named to the 2023 Academic All-State Team and were honored on Saturday, September 16th at Maury County Gun Club.
Unlocking New and Old Passions: Hunting and Fishing Workshops for All Tennesseans
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is reconnecting residents with the Tennessee outdoors through its hands-on hunting and fishing workshops.
Free Access to Outdoor Expertise: 2023 Virtual Classes Announced
The 2023–2024 virtual classes will consist of topics ranging from habitat management to deer hunting to wild game cooking and more.
Tennessee Athletes Excel at National Championships
The 42 Tennessee teams brought home an impressive 77 National Titles, the second-highest amount out of all the states.
Tipton Hired as Director of Conservation Policy
Horace Tipton, outdoorsman and former legislative liaison, is the newest member of Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Conservation Policy team.
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.
Tennessee Youth State Championships Draws Thousands to Nashville
There were almost 3,000 individual entries at the 2023 Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) State Championships.
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.
Federation Surpasses 1,000 Acres of Wetland Restored
Tennessee Wildlife Federation completed its 12th wetland restoration project in March on 50 acres in the floodplain of the Buffalo River, bringing the total wetlands restored to more than 1,000 acres.
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