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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.
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.
Youth Invited to Try Busting Clay Targets for Free
Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) invites youth in grades 4 through 12 to come try their hand at shotgun shooting sports.
Keeping Water Flowing at Cordell Hull
Cordell Hull Lake, on the Cumberland River just northeast of Carthage, features a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The dam’s tailwater is considered one of the top fisheries in the nation...
Public Lands Duck Hunting Access Increases
Statewide polling showed a large majority of waterfowl hunters were unsatisfied with the methods for selecting who could use a given duck blind on public land. Always in favor of more and equitable...
Corporate Council Strengthens Federation’s Work Statewide
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is proud to partner with businesses and organizations across the state that want to see Tennessee’s natural places thrive today and for years to come. Members of the...
Senator Lamar Alexander | 75 years of Tennessee Wildlife Federation
As a two-term governor turned U.S. Senator, Alexander found Tennessee Wildlife Federation to be a critical part of advancing the conservation of our natural world.
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