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.

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.

Habitats We Restore

Tennessee Wildlife Federation works with private landowners and public agencies to conserve and restore the four major habitat types in Tennessee: forests, grasslands, rivers, and wetlands.

Angling for Some Fun: Bill Dance Lends Legacy to Support Tennessee’s Lakes

Governor Bill Lee and iconic sportsman, Bill Dance announced a new program in partnership with Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD), Tennessee State Parks and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) to improve infrastructure at select lakes and increase angler visitation statewide.

Tennessee Wildlife Federation to Restore 6,800 Acres of Cumberland Plateau Habitat

Tennessee Wildlife Federation is partnering with Ruffed Grouse Society/American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) and others to enhance more than 6,800 acres of wildlife habitat in Tennessee and...

Senator Hagerty Supports Bipartisan Bill To Help At-Risk Wildlife

By National Wildlife Federation Senator Bill Hagerty has signed onto a bipartisan wildlife conservation bill, the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, that will dedicate $1.4 billion annually to...

2022 Wildlife and Landscape Photo Contest Winners

Thank you to everyone who entered Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s 2022 calendar contest and to the thousands who cast votes. From wetlands to mountains, Tennessee’s diverse wildlife and beautiful...

SCTP Athlete Shoots 375 Straight, Wins World Championship

Tennessee SCTP Luke Johnson is one of many athletes doing remarkable things on and off the field.

The Federation Weighs in on Waters of the U.S. Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recently voiced concerns about how Waters of the United States (WOTUS) were defined under a 2020...

Svend Brooks Joins Federation Advisory Board

Knoxville resident with an international upbringing adds a new perspective to the organization. Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest nonprofits dedicated to conserving the...

Hunters Can Donate Their Deer to Feed Tennessee Families in Need

Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program is now accepting deer donations for the 2021 deer season. More than 55 deer processors across the state are accepting donations of deer to feed Tennessee families in need.