Celebrate National Shooting Sports Month with TNSCTP. Discover 10 reasons why shooting sports could be your next great hobby!
10 Reasons Why You Should Consider Shooting Sports
read more
Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program
Historic Participation at the 2024 TNSCTP State Championships
All seven disciplines experienced an increase in participation as athletes each engaged in multiple events at the 2024 Tennessee SCTP State Championships.
Athletes Shoot for Success at 2019 State Championships
More than 1,250 youth athletes, from middle school to college, participated in the 2019 Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program State Championships on June 18 through 23 in Nashville. 70+ Title...
Tennessee’s Leaders in Conservation Honored at 54th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards
On Friday, May 10, Tennessee Wildlife Federation hosted its 54th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards at Loveless Cafe Barn, in Nashville. “The diverse group of award winners today serves as a...
Fortitude and Grace
Cleared to travel the day before by her doctors, Emily Ferguson hugs her mom at Nationals in July 2018 after setting a personal best of 195/200 and a new school record. Despite a battle with cancer...
Tennessee Athletes Excel at Nationals
For a full week in July, some of the country’s top young Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) athletes—including more than 350 from Tennessee—descended on Marengo, Ohio to compete for national...
Youth Programs Lead to Dreams of a Career in Conservation
A personal account by Tennessee SCTP athlete and volunteer Rachael Irby. Rachael Irby has grown from a participant in Federation programs to a regular volunteer mentoring future sportsmen and women....
Tennessee Wildlife Federation Named Affiliate of the Year
Tennessee Wildlife Federation has been named Affiliate of the Year by the National Wildlife Federation. The award recognizes the broad work of the organization—from youth engagement to public...
The Top Four Tips for Pursuing a Collegiate Shooting Career
Here are a few simple tips and proactive measures that can make all the difference in your pursuit of joining a team or landing a scholarship at the collegiate level. Keep a Shooting Journal. From...
What Choke Should I Use?
Never argue with friends about politics, religion, or shotgun chokes. Probably the most popular question someone asks after they understand the game we play is "What choke should I use?" This...
The Remington 1100
The semi-automatic cousin of the 870, the Remington 1100, is at the same time probably the best shotgun for youth shooting shoot sports athletes and one of the worst. Pros and Cons They have...
SPEAK OUT
Let your lawmakers know conservation is important to you.
Help lead Tennessee's wildlife and habitat conservation movement by making your voice heard.