Latest News from Tennessee Wildlife Federation

2025 Calendar Photo Contest Winners

We’re thrilled to announce the winners of Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s 2025 Photo Contest!

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.

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.