Advocating for Sound Policy at the 2023 General Assembly

Every year, Tennessee Wildlife Federation tracks the legislation at state and federal levels to advocate for bills that will advance conservation and against those that will negatively impact wildlife, lands, outdoor recreation, and more.

New Bill Would Gut Conservation Funding

The 1937 Pittman-Robertson (PR) Wildlife Restoration and the 1952 Dingell-Johnson (DJ) Sport Fish Restoration Acts provide for a “user pays” American System of Conservation Funding.

Outdoor Recreation Pays Dividends

Outdoor Recreation Pays Dividends

In all that we do, Tennessee Wildlife Federation serves to champion the great outdoors while taking a comprehensive, science-based approach to sound conservation and management policy and...

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Tennessee’s Top 20 Fishing Destinations

Tennessee’s Top 20 Fishing Destinations

Tennessee is lined with countless streams and rivers that run into more than 1,000 lakes. The square mileage of water accounts for a little more than two percent of the state’s total surface area....

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Help lead Tennessee's wildlife and habitat conservation movement by making your voice heard.

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Tennessee's wildlife, water, and wild places are under more pressure than any time in decades. Conservationists like you make all the difference.