Families Can Learn To Hunt From Experts with Hunting and Fishing Academy

Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest nonprofits dedicated to conserving our state’s wildlife and natural resources, invites parents and youth to learn how to hunt.

First-time or novice hunters can sign up at tnwf.org/interest.

The Federation’s Hunting and Fishing Academy program provides engaging, hands-on instruction in the art of being an outdoorsman through multi-day, immersive experiences.

For hunters, this includes practical sessions about reading the land and understanding the species to pick the best location, how to create a blind, what to consider to ensure ethical harvesting, safely field dressing the harvest, and more.

Participants are mentored by volunteer Hunt Masters, who are highly-trained, sportsmen and women and Academy staff.

Dates, times and locations for upcoming hunting experiences in Tennessee:
Near Clarksville, Tenn.on Jan. 9, 10:30 a.m. – Jan. 10, 12 p.m.
Near Crossville, Tenn. on Jan. 8, 5:30 p.m. – Jan. 10, 12 p.m.
Near Dunlap, Tenn. on Jan. 8, 5:30 p.m. – Jan. 10, 12 p.m.
Near Greenfield, Tenn. on Jan. 8, 5:30 p.m. – Jan. 10, 12 p.m.
Near Jackson, Tenn. on Jan. 8, 5:30 p.m. – Jan. 10, 12 p.m.
Near Jackson, Tenn. on Jan. 8, 5:30 p.m. – Jan. 10, 12 p.m.
Near Vanleer, Tenn. on Jan. 8, 5:30 p.m. – Jan. 10, 12 p.m.
Near Dyersburg, Tenn. on Feb. 5, 5:30 p.m. – Feb. 6, 12 p.m.
Near Camden, Tenn. on Feb. 12, 5:30 p.m. – Feb. 13, 12 p.m.
Near Greenback, Tenn. on Feb. 13 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Participants will leave the experience with all of the basic skills and knowledge needed to go again on their own.

The cost to attend a Hunting and Fishing Academy experience depends on the duration and covers all of the equipment you will need, meals, and lodging. Scholarships are available for participants who wish to attend an Academy experience but are unable to pay the full amount.

Get started at tnwf.org/interest.