Latest News from Tennessee Wildlife Federation

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.

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.

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.

Record-Breaking 25th Year for Hunters for the Hungry

A milestone for the program was met this deer season with historic numbers from generous hunters who donated—an all-time high—3,116 deer.

Sold Out Competition Kickstarts the 2023 Tennessee Shooting Sports Season

Selling out in under four minutes, the competition is one of the most successful events in the program’s 22-year history.

Conservation Groups File to Defend Longstanding Clean Water Protections

Clearer, more consistent clean water protections for streams, fisheries, and wetlands that provide habitat and protect communities from storms are at stake.

Wildlife Crossing Efforts in Great Smoky Mountains

On average, more than 28,000 vehicles travel on I-40 between Tennessee and North Carolina every day. This interstate cuts through incredible wildlife habitat in the Great Smoky Mountains. Wildlife are either restricted to one side of the highway or have to find a way to cross it to access essential resources such as food, water, mating sites, and cover.