Angling

Fishing is one of Tennessee’s most popular outdoor pursuits. And it’s easy to see why. Tennessee is home to some of the best bass fishing in the country and has hundreds of thousands of miles of river banks and shoreline. Every year, fishing generates $1.2 billion in direct economic impact and supports more than 7,500 jobs—all in our great state.

But there are many threats to angling in Tennessee. Only by coming together around these challenges can sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts can continue their legacy of conservation.

Take Action on Angling Issues

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Join the Fight Against Asian Carp

Asian carp are a serious threat to our aquatic ecosystems, recreation, and economy.
Patrick Lewis

Join the Share Our Rivers Coalition

Commercial boat rentals have crowded individual users off public waters and are damaging our natural resources.

Request Better Conservation Funding

The current funding model has reached its limit. New leadership for adequate conservation funding is needed.
Cal Calloway

Follow Tennessee’s Roadmap to Better Water

Tennessee is among the last to have a statewide water plan. Tell leaders you support TN H2O’s recommendations!
Eddie Johnson

Solve Tennessee’s Litter Problem

Litter has a high cost to wildlife, water, and people—and it can be solved.
Rebecca Johnson

Recovering Tennessee’s World-Class Fisheries

Our waters and fisheries are world class but competing needs can quickly damage them.
Kellie Sharpe

Stop Selling and Transferring Public Lands

Your national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, wildlife management areas, and other public lands are at risk.

Notable Policy Activity on Angling

Brenda Walker

America’s Conservation Enhancement Act Passed!

On Oct. 1, the U.S. House followed the Senate’s example…

Speaking to Community Groups About Asian Carp

Tennessee Wildlife Federation CEO, Michael Butler, traveled to…
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Candidates for U.S. Senate Talk Conservation

Know Candidates’ Views Before Voting November 3 With the…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Natisha Brooks

With the retirement of Senator Alexander, the race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Tom Emerson

With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Yomi Faparusi

With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Bill Hagerty

With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Ronnie Henley

With the retirement of Senator Alexander, the race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Jon Henry

With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Dean Hill

With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate James Mackler

With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Kacey Morgan

With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Aaron Pettigrew

With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Manny Sethi

With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

The Great American Outdoors Act Passed!

Biggest Conservation Win for Public Lands in Decades A national…

Timeline of Work to Better Share Our Rivers

Tennessee Wildlife Federation has heard from anglers and private paddlers...
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Focusing on the Next Asian Carp Funding

Up and down the Tennessee and Cumberland River Basins, Asian…
Mark Shull

Informing Tennessee’s Wildlife Professionals

The Federation presented a public policy update about issues…
Lori Hailey

Talking Carp in D.C. Congressional Briefing

Fishing and recreational boating generate $7.2 billion in economic output and support more than 27,500 Tennessee jobs.
flying asian carpU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Secured $25M to Fight Asian Carp

This winter, efforts by Tennessee Wildlife Federation and its supporters paid off big!
Billy Gibbs

Representing Fish & Anglers on State Water Plan

Tennessee Wildlife Federation was instrumental in Governor Haslam’s…
asian carp tnU.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Leading a Multi-State Response to Asian Carp

Asian carp are invading our waters—harming native fisheries…
Drew Senter

Advancing Funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)

From national and state parks to community trails and historic…

Securing Funding for Asian Carp Control

For nearly a year, Tennessee Wildlife Federation has been focused…
75 years of conservation-Tennessee Wildlife Federation


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