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Pan-fried stuffed trout wrapped in bacon beautifully garnished and ready for dinner.

Cooking Wild Game: Pan-Fried Stuffed Trout

January 25, 2023
The hard part is over now that you’ve landed the trout…it's…
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Blackened Catfish

Cooking Wild Game: Blackened Catfish

January 25, 2023
You’ve just caught the largest catfish of your fishing career,…
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Nominations Open for 58th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards

January 10, 2023
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest nonprofits…
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The Art of Duck Calling

January 6, 2023
One critical aspect of hunting is learning how to mimic wildlife…
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Cooking Wild Game: Wild Turkey Nuggets

January 5, 2023
It’s time to clear the freezer of last year’s wild turkey…
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Charlie Curry

Tennessee Needs More Outdoor Writers

December 27, 2022
As one of the largest organizations in Tennessee dedicated…
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deer

Chronic Wasting Disease Secures Needed Support; Expected Passage for CWD Management Act

December 20, 2022
Congress is expected to pass the CWD Research and Management…
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Demystifying Public Hunting Land Access

December 1, 2022
Through the Federation’s various educational opportunities…
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Cooking Wild Game: Jalapeno Duck Poppers

November 14, 2022
Don't let that successful weekend in the blind go to waste. Sometimes…
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Cooking Wild Game: Spaghetti and Venison Meatballs

November 1, 2022
You've got the venison in your freezer, now what? Sometimes preparing…
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Like a Duck to Water: Waterfowl Hunting Gear Everyone Needs to Start

October 28, 2022
If you have ever been hunting, you know what a special connection…
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Sleeping red fox

2023 Calendar Winners Announced

October 27, 2022
The 2023 Tennessee Wildlife Federation Photo Contest has…
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Federation to Restore Forest and Grassland Habitats in Tennessee

October 18, 2022
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest…
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Scholastic Clay Target Program 2021-2022 Season Wrap Up

September 28, 2022
That’s a wrap for the 2021-2022 Tennessee Scholastic Clay…
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Free Opportunity for Youth to Try Busting Clay Targets

September 22, 2022
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Scholastic Clay Target…
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Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry Celebrates 25 Years

September 19, 2022
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest…
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Patagonia storefront with mural

Tennessee CLEAN Coalition Member Highlights Tennessee CLEAN Through Art

August 24, 2022
A new mural encouraging people to support Tennessee CLEAN,…
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Michael Butler with fish

Michael Butler Looks Back On 20 Years as CEO

August 17, 2022
In 2002, after a five-year stint as a technical advisor,…
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Grasslands Conservation Legislation Will Strengthen Collaboration, Save Endangered Landscapes

August 9, 2022
The North American Grasslands Conservation Act will help…
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Tennessee Wildlife Federation Provides Convenient Access to Outdoor Recreation Skills: New Virtual Classes Announced

July 22, 2022
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest…
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New Bill Would Gut Conservation Funding

July 6, 2022
The 1937 Pittman-Robertson (PR) Wildlife Restoration and…
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Athletes Win Big Among Challenging State Championships

June 29, 2022
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest…
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RAWA Inches Closer to Passage; House Votes “Yes” on Conservation

June 15, 2022
On June 14, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the…
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river, waterway

Teaming up with State, Army Corps to Ensure Clean Water

June 10, 2022
On April 28, Federation policy staff participated in a day-long…
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wetland restoration

Largest Wetland Restoration to Date Completed

June 7, 2022
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest…
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duck riverMichael Hicks

Settlement Protects Duck River from Impacts of Tennessee’s Growth

May 31, 2022
The Duck River is North America’s most biodiverse river.…
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Squirrel with acornsDagmar Robertson

Support Conservation While You Shop at Amazon and Kroger

May 31, 2022
Did you know that you can support conservation while you…
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Tennessee Wildlife Federation Honors State’s Top Conservationists

May 20, 2022
Tennessee Wildlife Federation celebrated its 57th annual…
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Hunters for the Hungry Distributes 500,000+ Servings of Protein to Those in Need

May 2, 2022
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest…
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Raccoon ThinkingLindy Stem

Looking for a Tax-smart Giving Strategy in 2022?

April 18, 2022
If you have an individual retirement account (IRA) and are…
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Marcy Wielfaert

Federation Clinches A Win for Public Lands

April 18, 2022
Public Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) managed by the state…
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Headshots of new board members

Tennessee Wildlife Federation Adds Four to Board of Directors

April 11, 2022
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest…
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Eastern Spotted Skunk

Tennessee’s Eastern Spotted Skunk is Getting Harder to Spot

April 1, 2022
Whether you’re driving down the road or walking through…
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Bluebirds preparing nest

Tips for Successful Spring Nesting

March 28, 2022
As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, our fine…
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Federation Helps Secure Much-Needed Federal Funds for Invasive Carp Control

March 18, 2022
Since 2019, the Federation has been integral to the efforts to…
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Ironman athletes competing

Pre-Season Shoot Showcases This Year’s Talent

March 17, 2022
On March 6th, Tennessee Wildlife Federation held its first…
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Golden-winged WarblerMark Peck

Proposed Legislation Could Keep This Warbler in Song

March 15, 2022
Golden-winged warblers (Vermivora chrysoptera) are slim,…
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Blackberry Farm Executive Joins Tennessee Wildlife Federation Advisory Board

March 10, 2022
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest…
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Tennessee Capitol building | The Federation is tracking more than fifty pieces of legislation

Tennessee General Assembly Session Begins 2022

March 7, 2022
The 112th Tennessee General Assembly reconvened on January 11.…
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Conservation x Crypto: Tennessee Wildlife Federation Now Accepting Cryptocurrency Donations

March 1, 2022
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest…
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Little brown batUSFWS/Ann Froschauer

The Little Brown Bat with Big Problems

February 25, 2022
Recovering America’s Wildlife Act needed to restore little…
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Swimming for Survival: Meet the Endangered Minnow Found Only in a Few Tennessee Streams

February 18, 2022
The laurel dace (Chrosomus saylori) is an endangered and rare…
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Marcy Wielfaert

New Bill Aims to Transfer WMA Away From State

February 4, 2022
Public wildlife management areas (WMAs) managed by the state…
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Jamie Gilliam

Tennessee Shows Up in Strong Support For CWD Research and Management Act!

January 14, 2022
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the CWD Research...
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Spring PeeperJenna Crovo

Tennessee Frogs Are Ready for Spring

January 14, 2022
Though much cold weather looms ahead, the winter solstice…
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Nominations Open for 57th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards

January 7, 2022
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest…
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Colleen Dolan Headshot

Federation Welcomes New Director of Communications, Colleen Dolan

January 4, 2022
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest…
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Hunters for the Hungry Aids in Tornado Relief

December 17, 2021
This week, thanks to the generosity of hunters and processors…
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Angling for Some Fun: Bill Dance Lends Legacy to Support Tennessee’s Lakes

December 16, 2021
Iconic sportsman Bill Dance might be redubbed Saint Nick…
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Blocking and Tackling To Stop Invasive Carp on a National Scale

December 8, 2021
Football and the national effort to stop invasive carp have a lot in common...
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75 Years of Conservation: Conservation Is Collaborative

December 7, 2021
Conservation is no single approach or method. It’s a collaborative…
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Federation Collaborating With Wildlife Agency To Get More Families Outside Hunting and Fishing

December 7, 2021
Ryan Bachor has had a passion for the outdoors since he can…
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Christina Anderson

Tennessee Wildlife Federation To Restore 6,800 Acres of Cumberland Plateau Habitat

December 7, 2021
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is partnering with Ruffed Grouse…
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Deer Processors: The Heart Behind Hunters for the Hungry

November 19, 2021
Deer season is here and Hunters for the Hungry is once again…
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Senator Hagerty Supports Bipartisan Bill To Help At-Risk Wildlife

November 15, 2021
Senator Bill Hagerty has signed onto a bipartisan wildlife conservation bill...
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Brandon McDowell

2022 Wildlife and Landscape Photo Contest winners

November 4, 2021
Thank you to everyone who entered Tennessee Wildlife Federation's…
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Collaborating with Tennessee’s Science Teachers to Tackle Litter!

November 1, 2021
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s policy staff was honored to…
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Svend Brooks Joins Federation Advisory Board

October 25, 2021
Knoxville resident with an international upbringing adds a new…
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Garden Spiders

October 22, 2021
Garden spiders, those large yellow-and-black ones that create those intricate webs with the zigzag pattern in the center...
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SCTP Athlete Shoots 375 Straight, Wins World Championship

October 20, 2021
Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program athlete goes up…
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The Federation Weighs in on Waters of the U.S. Rule

October 20, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps…
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Mississippi River Facing Severe Ecological Decline

October 19, 2021
Tennessee’s western border and one of the nation’s most…
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Addressing Tennessee’s Litter Problem at the General Assembly

October 4, 2021
On September 16, expert panelists organized by the Tennessee…
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Hunters Can Donate Their Deer to Feed Tennessee Families in Need

September 29, 2021
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry…
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Tennessee Wildlife Federation Promotes Rebeca Bell as Director of Development

September 29, 2021
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest…
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Youth Invited to Try Busting Clay Targets for Free

September 20, 2021
Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) invites youth…
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Keeping Water Flowing at Cordell Hull

August 25, 2021
Cordell Hull Lake, on the Cumberland River just northeast of…
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Public Lands Duck Hunting Access Increases

August 25, 2021
Statewide polling showed a large majority of waterfowl hunters…
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Corporate Council Strengthens Federation’s Work Statewide

August 20, 2021
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is proud to partner with businesses…
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Michael Butler Tennessee Wildlife Federation

Collaborate Our Way to No Litter

August 18, 2021
Opinion article by Michael Butler, CEO of Tennessee Wildlife…
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Sen. Lamar Alexander | 75 years of Tennessee Wildlife Federation

August 16, 2021
In celebration of Tennessee Wildlife Federation's 75th year,…
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Summer Sun Creates Winter Habitats

August 16, 2021
As the blazing summer sun begins to bake your flowers and shrubs,…
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Conserving the Duck River for All Uses

August 4, 2021
On July 14, at a public meeting on the Duck River, the Federation…
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Athletes Bust Targets at State Championships

July 28, 2021
This June, the Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program 2021…
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Conservation Wins at the Tennessee General Assembly

July 28, 2021
This past legislative session, Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s…
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Experts Hosting Free Virtual Classes on Outdoor Skills

July 26, 2021
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunting and Fishing Academy…
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75 Years of Conservation: Celebrating Others

July 13, 2021
For 75 years, Tennessee Wildlife Federation has been dedicated…
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Athletes Earn Titles at State Championships

July 13, 2021
More than 2,000 youth athletes, from middle school to college,…
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Gary Myers

America’s Longest Serving Wildlife Chief, Gary Myers

July 13, 2021
In celebration of Tennessee Wildlife Federation's 75th year,…
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Help Native Species Stay Hydrated

July 8, 2021
As the heat intensifies during the peak of summer, many small…
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How to Keep Hummingbirds Happy and Healthy

June 22, 2021
Feeding hummingbirds is an incredibly popular activity and…
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Comprehensive, Statewide Litter Pollution Study Underway

June 10, 2021
The Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations…
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Federation Celebrates 75 Years: Some Things Never Change

May 28, 2021
Since our founding in 1946, Tennessee Wildlife Federation has…
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Federation Honors Tennessee’s Top Conservationists

May 19, 2021
Each year, the Federation recognizes individuals and companies…
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Hunting and Fishing Academy Offers Virtual Classes

May 12, 2021
In addition to hosting hands-on outdoor experiences for novice…
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Prescribed Burns Completed At Savage Gulf Natural Area

May 12, 2021
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation—in…
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Hunters for the Hungry Provides 569,000 Servings of Protein to Neighbors in Need

May 6, 2021
For more than two decades, Hunters for the Hungry has fed Tennesseans…
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Tennessee Wildlife Federation Adds Development Coordinator

April 28, 2021
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest…
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Tennessee CLEAN: Cleaner Landscapes for the Economy, Agriculture, and Nature

Why We’re Tackling Litter in Tennessee

April 26, 2021
When we think about the great state of Tennessee we envision…
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Gov. Phil Bredesen | 75 years of Tennessee Wildlife Federation

April 22, 2021
In celebration of Tennessee Wildlife Federation's 75th year,…
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Nature Note: Native Bees

April 16, 2021
Everyone wants to save the bees. That’s a laudable idea,…
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Tennessee Wildlife Federation Adds Gifts Manager

March 31, 2021
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest…
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Woodcocks Signal the Coming of Spring

March 9, 2021
Along with the calls of spring peepers, nothing says spring…
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Tennessee Wildlife Federation Adds Director of Policy

March 9, 2021
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest…
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Athlete Finds Community on All-Girls Trap Team

March 2, 2021
A senior in high school, Olivia Longsworth, is one of the…
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Former TWRA Director Ed Carter Shares his Views About the Federation’s Work

March 2, 2021
Ed Carter retired in May 2020 from his position as executive…
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A Letter From Chairman of the Board of Directors, Bruce Fox

February 26, 2021
Last week marked my first as chairman of the board for Tennessee…
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112 Teens Spend Weekend Duck Hunting at 13th Annual Waterfowl Hunt

February 15, 2021
Last weekend in duck blinds across northwest Tennessee, 112…
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Sheriff’s Office Teams Up With Hunters for the Hungry

February 15, 2021
This February, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office teamed up…
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Nominations Open for 56th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards

January 18, 2021
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest…
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$25M Authorized to Erect Asian Carp Barriers on Tennessee, Cumberland Rivers

December 30, 2020
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest…
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Funding, Time Remains for Hunters to Donate Deer to Feed Those Out of Work

December 15, 2020
During the holidays, there’s still time and funding for…
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Prescribed Burns Being Used at Savage Gulf Natural Area to Restore Native Habitat for Wildlife

November 24, 2020
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is partnering with the Tennessee…
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Federation Supporters Help Secure Passage of Two Conservation Bills

November 23, 2020
This year two landmark conservation bills were passed—the…
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Federation, Nature Conservancy Collaboration Generates National Support

November 23, 2020
Late this summer, Tennessee Wildlife Federation and The Nature…
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Donor Shares About Impacting Wildlife—Today and for Future Generations

November 23, 2020
When we talk about wildlife conservation, we are rarely talking…
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Families Can Learn To Hunt From Experts with Hunting and Fishing Academy

November 16, 2020
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest…
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Bob Howdeshell

Hunters for the Hungry Accepting Donations

November 12, 2020
Hunters for the Hungry provided more than 561,600 servings…
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Federation Monitoring Water and Wetland Protections

November 12, 2020
For nearly five decades, the nation’s waterways have been…
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2021 Calendar Winners Announced

November 9, 2020
Thank you to everyone who entered Tennessee Wildlife Federation's…
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This Thanksgiving, Hunters Can Donate Deer to Help Others Give Thanks

November 2, 2020
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry…
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Athletes Score High At Unusual State Championships, Program Welcomes New Recruits

November 2, 2020
Due to the pandemic, the 2020 Tennessee SCTP State Championships…
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No Need to Imagine ‘Day Without Water’

October 20, 2020
Opinion article by Michael Butler, CEO of Tennessee Wildlife…
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Hunters Asked to Donate Their Deer to Feed Tennesseans in Need During COVID-19

October 9, 2020
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry…
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Brenda Walker

America’s Conservation Enhancement Act Passed!

October 1, 2020
On Oct. 1, the U.S. House followed the Senate’s example…
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U.S. Senate Candidates Share Their Opinion on Conservation in Tennessee

September 28, 2020
In an exclusive interview with Tennessee Wildlife Federation,…
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Bird Lovers, Music Lovers, Conservation Groups Donate $27,000+ to Nashville Symphony

September 14, 2020
Tennessee Wildlife Federation and The Nature Conservancy in…
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Youth Invited to Try The Shotgun Shooting Sports For Free

September 3, 2020
Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) invites 4th…
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Bird lovers and music lovers unite for Tennessee’s purple martins and the Nashville Symphony

August 27, 2020
In a campaign launched by Tennessee Wildlife Federation,…
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A Huge Win for Tennessee’s Wildlife, Public Lands, Economy

August 25, 2020
Opinion article by Michael Butler, CEO of Tennessee Wildlife…
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6th Annual Wildlife and Landscape Photo Contest Taking Submissions

August 19, 2020
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest…
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Leave a Legacy That Lasts

August 4, 2020
Ric Wolbrecht first learned about Tennessee Wildlife Federation…
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55th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards

August 4, 2020
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest…
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Candidates for U.S. Senate Talk Conservation

July 30, 2020
Know Candidates’ Views Before Voting November 3 With the…
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Conservation Wins at General Assembly

July 28, 2020
Engaged supporters like you make all the difference for conservation…
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The Great American Outdoors Act Passed!

July 22, 2020
Biggest Conservation Win for Public Lands in Decades A national…
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Cradle of Southern Appalachia Initiative: A conservation blueprint for regional livability

July 22, 2020
People don’t just enjoy nature, we need it. Thrive Regional…
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Athletes Bring Their A-Game to State Championships

July 14, 2020
Due to the pandemic, the 2020 Tennessee SCTP State Championships…
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Timeline of Work to Better Share Our Rivers

July 8, 2020
Tennessee Wildlife Federation has heard from anglers and private paddlers...
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Why We Need A 21st Century Civilian Conservation Corps

June 9, 2020
Opinion article by Michael Butler, CEO of Tennessee Wildlife…
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Focusing on the Next Asian Carp Funding

May 13, 2020
Up and down the Tennessee and Cumberland River Basins, Asian…
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Native Grasses Offer Great Addition to Your Certified Wildlife Habitat

May 12, 2020
By Tony Lance, the Federation’s in-house certified wildlife…
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In Memory of J. Clark Akers, III

May 12, 2020
Trailblazing conservationist passes On February 20, Tennessee…
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Federation Program Inspires Athlete to Pursue a Career in Conservation

April 23, 2020
Growing up in an outdoor family, Minmay Pup was no stranger…
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Tennessee’s Underfunded State Parks

April 23, 2020
Most Tennesseans live within an hour drive of at least one…
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Hunters for the Hungry Experiences Funding Cut Due to COVID-19

April 6, 2020
In March, Hunters for the Hungry experienced the brunt of…
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Federation Welcomes New Board Member Bobby Pidgeon

April 3, 2020
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is honored to welcome Bobby…
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Tennessee Wildlife Federation Adds Jill Hanggi to Board of Directors

April 3, 2020
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is pleased to welcome Jill Hanggi…
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Habitat Conservation Program Plants 96,000 Shortleaf Pine Seedlings

April 2, 2020
In partnership with the Forest Stewards Guild and Tennessee Department…
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Gaining Support for America’s Conservation Act

March 23, 2020
The bi-partisan America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act…
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Tennesseans Staying at Home Encouraged to Create Wildlife Habitats in Their Yards

March 10, 2020
TennesseeWildlife Federation—in partnership with National…
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Mark Shull

Informing Tennessee’s Wildlife Professionals

March 2, 2020
The Federation presented a public policy update about issues…
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Father and Son Hunt For The First Time—Begin Lifelong Tradition

February 26, 2020
Conservation work is often a slow and steady process that…
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Lori Hailey

Talking Carp in D.C. Congressional Briefing

February 25, 2020
Fishing and recreational boating generate $7.2 billion in economic output and support more than 27,500 Tennessee jobs.
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Secured $25M to Fight Asian Carp

February 19, 2020
This winter, efforts by Tennessee Wildlife Federation and its supporters paid off big!
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150,000 Trees Planted By Habitat Conservation Program

February 14, 2020
Forest or field, stream or river—habitat is where conservation…
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The Conservation Funding Crisis

February 14, 2020
The next time you venture out in Tennessee’s great outdoors,…
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Looking Back On A Year of Certifying Wildlife Habitats

February 14, 2020
Last year—as part of Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s…
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12th Annual Davis P. Rice Memorial Youth Waterfowl Hunt

February 14, 2020
Last weekend in duck blinds across northwest Tennessee, 115…
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Federation Program Unlocks College Scholarships

February 5, 2020
Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP), one of the…
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Billy Gibbs

Representing Fish & Anglers on State Water Plan

January 15, 2020
Tennessee Wildlife Federation was instrumental in Governor Haslam’s…
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Deb Campbell

Pushing Back on Exemptions to Aquatic Protections

January 15, 2020
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s conservation policy team regularly…
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Harriet Godsey

Modernizing the Endangered Species Act

January 15, 2020
There are efforts underway to modernize the Endangered Species…
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Leading a Multi-State Response to Asian Carp

January 15, 2020
Asian carp are invading our waters—harming native fisheries…
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Federation Led Effort To Secure Millions for Asian Carp Fight

January 10, 2020
Asian carp are one of the largest threats facing Tennessee’s…
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Federation Welcomes New Director of Finance

January 10, 2020
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest…
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John Ray

Combating CWD with Landowner Alliance

January 8, 2020
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is here and is a major threat to…
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Drew Senter

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

January 8, 2020
From national and state parks to community trails and historic…
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Roger Trentham

Supporting Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA)

January 8, 2020
Tennessee Wildlife Federation continues to advocate for dedicated…
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Securing Funding for Asian Carp Control

January 8, 2020
For nearly a year, Tennessee Wildlife Federation has been focused…
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Nominations Open for 55th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards

January 6, 2020
Tennessee Wildlife Federation has opened nominations for…
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Tony Lance

Winter Birding in Tennessee: What to Look For

November 30, 2019
While it’s fun to casually watch birds at your feeder, learning to...
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Megan Hall and Dylan Owens

Federation Adds New Staff Members

November 20, 2019
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest…
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Hunters for the Hungry Ready for New Season

November 19, 2019
Hunters for the Hungry had its second-best year in 2018—providing…
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Land and Water Conservation Fund Receives Partial Funding

November 18, 2019
This March, the president signed into law the permanent reauthorization…
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Federation to Restore 5,400 Acres of Cumberland Plateau Habitat

November 5, 2019
Through a recently awarded grant, more than 5,400 acres of…
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Tennessee SCTP All-State 2019

Student-Athletes Named to Scholastic All-State Team

November 5, 2019
Each year, the Federation’s Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target…
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Corporate Council Supports Conservation in Tennessee

November 5, 2019
Seventy-three years ago, the Federation was founded by an…
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LISTEN: October Asian Carp Grassroots Action Call

October 31, 2019
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is a consistent voice for our…
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How You Can Feed the Hungry This Deer Season

October 29, 2019
Depending on how you like to hunt, deer season is here or…
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Funding the Fight Against Asian Carp

October 22, 2019
Since 1946, Tennessee Wildlife Federation has been a consistent…
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2020 Calendar Winners Announced

October 16, 2019
Tennessee Wildlife Federation's 2020 calendar contest was…
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LISTEN: September Asian Carp Grassroots Action Call

September 26, 2019
Asian carp pose the greatest threat to our freshwater rivers…
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Ayers Foundation Joins Asian Carp Fight

September 20, 2019
The Ayers Foundation, created in 1999 to sustain and significantly…
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Hunting and Fishing Academy Adds Staff and More Hunting Opportunities

September 19, 2019
Tennessee Wildlife Federation's Hunting and Fishing Academy is…
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Try the Loudest Sport You’ve Never Heard of

September 11, 2019
Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program invites 4th through…
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Hunters Can Donate Deer Now to Feed Hungry Tennesseans

September 6, 2019
Hunters for the Hungry program is now open for the 2019 deer…
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Tennessee Wildlife Federation Adds New Grant Writer

August 26, 2019
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest…
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Hunters for the Hungry Tennessee Wildlife Federation

Hunters For The Hungry Donors Win Knight Rifle Muzzleloaders

August 19, 2019
“Every Hunters for the Hungry season, we’re impressed…
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Grant to Restore 5,400 Acres of Cumberland Plateau Habitat

August 19, 2019
Through a recently awarded grant, more than 5,400 acres of…
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Emily Ferguson sctop

Tennessee SCTP Athlete Impresses at National Competition

August 6, 2019
After a battle with cancer forced her to sit out of the competition…
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wetlands Tennessee

Hardin County Wetland Restoration Wraps Up

July 25, 2019
In Hardin County, 50-acres of low-productivity agricultural…
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Being The Voice For Wildlife And Sportsmen on The Hill

July 23, 2019
We work to ensure the concerns of sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts…
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Tennessee Valley Authority Joins Corporate Council

July 23, 2019
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is honored to announce one of its…
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Federation Family Member, Mitchell Parks Passes

July 22, 2019
Hunter, angler, and conservationist leaves lasting legacy In…
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Hunters Key to Tracking, Fighting CWD

July 22, 2019
Hunters asked to act now to help the future of deer hunting…
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Athletes Shoot for Success at 2019 State Championships

June 26, 2019
More than 1,250 youth athletes, from middle school to college,…
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Trashing America the Beautiful

June 26, 2019
Opinion article by Michael Butler, CEO of Tennessee Wildlife…
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Federation Welcomes Bobby Goode to Board of Directors

June 26, 2019
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is pleased to welcome former…
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Hunters for the Hungry Tennessee Wildlife Federation

Hunters for the Hungry Reports Second Best Year in Tennessee

May 30, 2019
The final numbers are in and, thanks to the generosity of Tennessee…
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duck litter tennessee wildlife federation

A Little Litter Adds Up To Big Problems For Wildlife

May 21, 2019
Decades-old problem only getting worse for habitats, wildlife Litter…
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Butterfly Milkweed

3 Plants You Need in Your Garden Right Now

May 20, 2019
Whether you have a few porch pots or acres of land to work with, a few small changes can make your yard more wildlife-friendly.
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54th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards

Tennessee’s Leaders in Conservation Honored at 54th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards

May 13, 2019
On Friday, May 10, Tennessee Wildlife Federation hosted its…
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Christian Brothers High School Hunger Challenge 2019

2019 Hunger Challenge State and Regional Winners Help Feed Thousands

May 7, 2019
Hunger Challenge is an initiative of the Federation’s Hunters…
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Create and Certify Your Own Backyard Habitat to Help Wildlife

April 30, 2019
When it comes to making your yard wildlife friendly, sometimes…
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Noah Hollingsworth ready to hunt with dog.

Mother And Son Bond With New Found Love Of Hunting

April 18, 2019
For Melissa Hinson and her son Noah Hollingsworth, finding ways to spend quality time together isn’t an easy task. Melissa is a single mother working long...
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Trail To Harvard Blazed By Conservation, Hunger Challenge

April 18, 2019
Experience in the great outdoors inspires admissions essay Freshman…
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Emily FergusonChrista Ferguson

Fortitude and Grace

February 22, 2019
Despite a battle with cancer that took her eye, 17-year-old…
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Commercial Paddlecraft Rental Rules Pass

February 20, 2019
Permits and safety briefings now required Last month, the…
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Chronic Wasting Disease is Here

February 20, 2019
Why is a deer disease bad news for all wildlife? Chronic Wasting…
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Davis P. Rice Memorial Youth Waterfowl Hunt Marks 11th Year

February 12, 2019
Youth from across the state flock to northwest Tennessee…
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In Memory of Chairman Emeritus John O. “Jack” Gayden

February 11, 2019
Friend, mentor, and conservationist On October 5, 2018, the…
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Federation Brings Conservationists Together, Leads to Natural Area Addition

February 11, 2019
Acquisition protects rare dragonfly habitat Tennessee Wildlife…
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Sportsmen United

We’re almost 75. Share your memories.

November 15, 2018
If you’ve been active with the Federation over the years…
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Hunters for the Hungry Kicks-Off with Velvet Buck Donations

November 9, 2018
For the first time in Tennessee, a velvet hunt was offered…
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Needs Mount For Nongame Species

October 20, 2018
In Tennessee, more than 1,400 species are identified as being…
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Governor Bill Lee

Hear from Candidate Bill Lee on Conservation

October 17, 2018
The Race for Governor is in its final stretch. And Tennessee…
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Hear from Candidate Karl Dean on Conservation

October 17, 2018
The Race for Governor is in its final stretch. And Tennessee…
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Asian Carp

Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Could Stop Asian Carp

October 16, 2018
Opinion article by Michael Butler, CEO of Tennessee Wildlife…
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archery tennessee

Hunting and Fishing Academy launches

October 12, 2018
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is excited to announce our…
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Albert Menefee, III

Albert Menefee, Longtime Federation Supporter Passes

October 11, 2018
Board member leaves legacy On Sept. 2, Albert Menefee, III,…
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Barred Owl

Congratulations 2019 Calendar Contest Winners!

October 5, 2018
The 2019 Tennessee Wildlife Federation calendar contest was…
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Least Bittern Bird

Senate’s Wildlife Act Meets the Challenge—Almost

September 17, 2018
Opinion article by Michael Butler, CEO of Tennessee Wildlife…
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The War on Asian Carp: Battle Ready

September 14, 2018
As the war against Asian carp rages, state agencies are implementing…
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Working in D.C. for Tennessee’s Wildlife

September 10, 2018
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is engaging in conservation…
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TNSCTP All-State Athletes

Scholastic All-State Banquet Recognizes Best of the Best

August 13, 2018
On Saturday, August 11, the Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target…
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Tennessee Athletes Excel at Nationals

July 27, 2018
For a full week in July, some of the country’s top young…
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Legislative Updates from Tennessee’s Capital

July 24, 2018
Tennessee Wildlife Federation was founded on the principle…
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Asian Carp: A Call to Action

July 24, 2018
The Federation has greatly expanded our ability to affect…
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Hunters for the Hungry processor wins muzzleloader

July 23, 2018
Hunters for the Hungry isn’t possible without generous…
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Green Elementary School students and Tennessee Wildlife Federation CEO, Mike Butler

Elementary Students Make Unexpected Gift

July 23, 2018
In early May, the Federation received an unexpected phone…
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The Federation Leads Affiliates with Collaborative Grant

July 20, 2018
As the National Wildlife Federation Affiliate of the Year,…
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Mike Butler

LISTEN: The Federation about Conservation Today

July 17, 2018
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s CEO Michael Butler sat…
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Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program State Championships

Athletes Complete Season, Begin Lifetime Outdoors

July 3, 2018
During the third week in June, more than 1,300 student athletes…
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53rd Annual Conservation Achievement Awards

53rd Annual Conservation Achievement Awards Recognize Conservation Leaders

May 21, 2018
The Federation hosted its 53rd Annual Conservation Achievement Awards...
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Christian Brothers High School wins statewide Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunger Challenge

May 15, 2018
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is excited to announce that…
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Federation Continues to Spearhead CWD Containment Efforts

April 30, 2018
By following game laws and supporting Tennessee Wildlife…
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You are the Key to Keeping Public Lands in Tennessee

April 16, 2018
Tennessee is home to approximately 2.4 million acres of public…
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Academy Sports + Outdoors Logo

Academy Sports + Outdoors Sponsors Federation Programs

April 16, 2018
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is excited to announce a new…
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Rachael Irby

Youth Programs Lead to Dreams of a Career in Conservation: A personal account by Tennessee SCTP athlete and volunteer Rachael Irby

April 12, 2018
I am currently a student at Mississippi State University,…
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Great Horned owl

Tennessee Wildlife Federation Named Affiliate of the Year

April 10, 2018
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is excited to announce we have…
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Federation proud supporter of Warner Park Nature Center BIRD Program

April 9, 2018
For the past decade, Tennessee Wildlife Federation has been…
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Knoxville Certified Wildlife Habitat

Tennesseans Create NWF Certified Wildlife Habitats

April 6, 2018
This fall, Tennessee Wildlife Federation board member Anker…
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Great blue heron

Knoxville’s Public Lands Leadership

March 12, 2018
Opinion article by Michael Butler, CEO of Tennessee Wildlife…
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Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Conserves Wildlife Before It’s Endangered

March 1, 2018
As the old adage goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a…
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Federation CEO appointed to Tennessee H2O Steering Committee

February 22, 2018
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is excited to announce that…
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Eastern painted turtle

This land is our land, if we protect it

February 13, 2018
Opinion article by Michael Butler, CEO of Tennessee Wildlife…
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Davis P. Rice Memorial Youth Waterfowl Hunt 2018

10th Annual Davis P. Rice Memorial Youth Waterfowl Hunt a Success

February 6, 2018
Tennessee Wildlife Federation was proud to celebrate the…
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A New Year’s Resolution: Invest in an Outdoorsman

January 26, 2018
It’s a few weeks into the New Year. How’s that resolution…
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Former SCTP Athlete Joins Federation Staff

January 25, 2018
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is excited to announce the addition…
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Federation CEO Joins TVA Council

January 8, 2018
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is excited to announce that Michael…
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Pheasant Tennessee

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Keep Wildlife from Becoming Endangered

December 18, 2017
Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Funds Proactive, State-led…
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A Bee Obituary

November 20, 2017
It’s not easy being a bee. You’ve likely heard about…
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Tennessee Wildlife Federation Receives Largest Ever Corporate Gift

November 1, 2017
FedEx supports Tennessee Wildlife…
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Hunters for the Hungry Tennessee Wildlife Federation

Hunters for the Hungry Ready for Another Record Year

October 31, 2017
After back-to-back record breaking seasons in 2015 and 2016,…
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Federation Partners to Restore Cumberland Plateau Forest Habitats

October 31, 2017
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is excited to announce a collaborative…
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Green Heron Tennessee

Habitat Conservation Projects Under Construction

October 31, 2017
Habitat conservation and restoration is a top priority for…
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Outdoor Recreation Pays Dividends

October 16, 2017
In all that we do, Tennessee Wildlife Federation serves to…
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Tennessee Wildlife Federation Welcomes New Board Members

October 10, 2017
The Federation is excited to announce the addition of two…
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CEO Michael Butler Advocates for Sound Conservation Policy in D.C.

October 10, 2017
Tennessee Wildlife Federation closely monitors local, state,…
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Hunting Season means Youth Hunting & Fishing Program Season

September 28, 2017
Hunting season is upon us which means Tennessee Wildlife…
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Elk Tower Tennessee

Public Lands Large and Small Benefit Tennesseans

September 27, 2017
If you ignore things that don’t have a simple price tag, it is still obvious that public lands benefit everyone.
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Announcing the 2018 Calendar Contest Winners!

September 15, 2017
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s 2018 calendar contest was a…
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Lindsey Gardner

Federation Adds Conservation Veteran to Policy Team

August 21, 2017
Tennessee Wildlife Federation has grown its public policy capacity with the addition of Lindsay Gardner.
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Fireflies Illuminate the Value of Public Lands

July 24, 2017
Last month, The Washington Post wrote a great travel article…
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Athletes Shoot Through the Rain at State Championships

July 10, 2017
More than 1,300 youth athletes, from middle school to college, participated in the 2017 Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program State Championships
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An Update on Our Legislative Work in Tennessee

July 10, 2017
Shaping public policy has always been at the core of Tennessee…
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How to Bee

June 23, 2017
Beekeeping has exploded in popularity in recent years as…
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National Trails Day: From Natchez Trace to Pacific Crest Trail

June 1, 2017
Natchez Trace—the name represents a rich evolution of natural, human, and U.S. histories spanning millennia
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2017 Conservation Achievement Awards

17 Recognized at 52nd Annual Conservation Achievement Awards

May 25, 2017
Tennessee Wildlife Federation recently hosted the 52nd Annual…
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Providing Leadership for our Natural Treasures

May 25, 2017
Opinion article by Michael Butler, CEO of Tennessee Wildlife…
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Dunavant Fishing Classic

Dunavant Fishing Classic Casts for Future Conservationists

May 11, 2017
This weekend, the Dunavant Fishing Classic gave nearly 40…
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Why the West’s Public Lands Battle is Important to Tennessee

May 11, 2017
By Michael Butler, CEO of Tennessee Wildlife Federation If…
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Fighting Hunger in News Ways

April 12, 2017
Established in 1998, Hunters for the Hungry is fighting hunger…
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Youth Engagement: Our Longest Lasting Work

April 12, 2017
Many know that Tennessee Wildlife Federation takes a science-based…
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2017 Hunger Challenge Winners Announced!

April 7, 2017
Hunters for the Hungry connects food banks and soup kitchens…
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TWF Hosts CWD Summit to Develop National Response

February 22, 2017
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, in partnership with National…
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Youth Waterfowl Hunt

Youth Waterfowl Hunt Gets 1,000th Youth into the Great Outdoors

February 10, 2017
Last weekend in Northwest Tennessee, the Davis P. Rice…
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Hunters for the Hungry adds Snack Sticks to Fight Hunger

February 9, 2017
Hunters for the Hungry was formed to connect food banks and…
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Joe McCord

Tennessee Wildlife Federation Adds Joe McCord to Policy Team

January 25, 2017
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is enhancing its Conservation Policy program.
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Nate West

Tennessee Wildlife Federation Adds Director of Communications

January 25, 2017
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is expanding its reach and capabilities with the addition of Nate West as its director of communications.
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Building Lifelong Outdoorsmen and Women through Volunteering

January 20, 2017
During Young Sportsmen Deer Hunt weekend in January, the…
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A Time for Tennessee’s Great Outdoors

January 10, 2017
A Time for Tennessee’s Great Outdoors The Need for a Long…
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Tony Campbell Tennessee Wildlife Federation

National Ecological Foundation Draws to an End, Assets Gifted to the Tennessee Wildlife Federation

December 15, 2016
Funds will Establish the Federation’s First-ever Endowment
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Tony Campbell TWF

Conservation Starter

December 15, 2016
Under Tony Campbell’s leadership, the Tennessee Conservation League became a force on behalf of wildlife and habitat.
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Clark Akers, Dr. Greer Ricketson, Tony Campbell and Dr. Edward Thackston pose for pictures during the National Wildlife Federation’s 1980 annual convention in Miami. Akers received one of the whooping crane statuettes for his success in stopping the West Tennessee Tributaries Project. Thackston accepted the other “Connie” for the Tennessee Conservation League as outstanding NWF affiliate for 1979.

Clark Akers and the Fight for the Obion Basin

December 15, 2016
The following is a classic David and Goliath story and remains one of the greatest grassroots victories in the history of the American conservation movement.
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Inaugural Youth Deer Hunt a Success

December 5, 2016
During three damp, cool December days, the Tennessee Wildlife…
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Floating Houses Tennessee

Floating Houses – The Rest of the Story

November 26, 2016
By Michael Butler, CEO of Tennessee Wildlife Federation The…
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Mayor Barry with Mike Butler

Nashville Mayor Urges Mayors Statewide to Get Involved in Monarch Butterfly Restoration Campaign

November 17, 2016
Nashville Mayor Megan Barry First in Tennessee to Take the…
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Bald Eagle Tennessee

Recovering America’s Wildlife Act

October 27, 2016
By Jay Sheridan Just a few short decades ago, species such…
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Huntmaster Training

Tennessee Wildlife Federation Launches Hunt Master Program

October 25, 2016
The Tennessee Wildlife Federation (TWF) held its first ever…
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CEO Testifies Before Congress

October 25, 2016
Tennessee Wildlife Federation CEO Mike Butler testified in…
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Hunters for the Hungry Ready for Hunting Season

October 25, 2016
The 2016–17 deer season is underway in Tennessee, and Hunters…
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Tennessee SCTP Wins Big at Nationals

October 25, 2016
The Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program (TNSCTP) has proven…
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2017 Wildlife Calendar Contest Winners

October 4, 2016
In just the second year of this now annual competition we had…
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An Examination of a Sandhill Crane Season in Tennessee

July 15, 2016
By Michael Butler, CEO As we approach an August vote by the…
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Crab Orchard Wind Farm — Are we considering ALL the costs?

June 9, 2016
The truth is that the impacts of wind farms are significant, and they are decidedly not positive for Tennessee’s environment and wildlife.
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51st Annual Conservation Achievement Awards

2016 Conservation Achievement Awards

May 25, 2016
Each year since 1965, Tennessee Wildlife Federation has…
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Happy 70th Birthday, Tennessee Wildlife Federation!

March 10, 2016
As of Feb. 12, 2016, Tennessee Wildlife Federation has been serving as champion of our state’s great outdoors for an amazing 70 years.
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After 30 years, now is the time for Tennessee’s Great Outdoors

March 10, 2016
The last time the state of Tennessee went through a process to…
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Cougars in Tennessee — fact or fiction?

December 8, 2015
Tom Sparks could tell something wasn’t right that day in 1920 high up on Spence Field in the Great Smoky Mountains.
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2016 Tennessee Wildlife Federation Calendar

October 27, 2015
We're thrilled to announce the release of our 2016 TWF Calendar,…
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Blue bird TennesseeDavid Sloas

Five Simple Tips for Cool-Season Birding

October 23, 2015
Here are five simple tips to help you get the most out of your time in the field.
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Cades Cove at dawn by Susan Hay.

The Land and Water Conservation Fund: Is this the end?

October 9, 2015
Congress established the Land and Water Conservation Fund “to protect and enhance our nation’s incomparable array of natural resources and outdoor recreation opportunities.”
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Tennessee’s Top 20 Fishing Destinations

September 16, 2015
Tennessee is lined with countless streams and rivers that run into more than 1,000 lakes.
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Hatchie River Tennessee

Protecting the Hatchie Scenic River

September 8, 2015
By Michael Butler, CEO Over the past ten years, economic…
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Hunters for the Hungry Tennessee Wildlife Federation

Hunters for the Hungry reports strong numbers despite decrease in deer harvest

August 27, 2015
Though Tennessee's deer harvest numbers were down this season…
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Hunters for the Hungry Awards Tennessee Wildlife Federation

Hammonds honored for support of Hunters for the Hungry

August 27, 2015
Over the course of more than a decade, one middle Tennessee family…
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Hatfield Knob Elk Viewing Tower

August 27, 2015
The reintroduction of wild elk in Tennessee and the construction and management of the viewing tower have been big successes
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Hunger Challenge Tennessee Wildlife Federation

Memphis University School Wins Hunger Challenge Competition for 2014-15 Season

August 21, 2015
Staff of the Tennessee Wildlife Federation's Hunters for…
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Does nature really matter in the 21st Century?

August 17, 2015
It happens as we cruise through our 21st-century life, and it’s nobody’s fault in particular.
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Turkey Tennessee Wildlife Federation

The Heart of Wildlife Conservation

August 10, 2015
Tennessee Wildlife Federation embarked on a journey to establish a personal right to hunt and fish for the citizens of Tennessee.
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CTC Tennessee team shines in Colorado

August 6, 2015
As a large contingent of Tennessee student athletes were competing…
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Waco Mammoth National Monument

A quiet but effective conservation tool – the Antiquities Act

July 27, 2015
By Michael Butler, CEO This past week some of our closest…
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Trout Fishery Tennessee

A Hat Trick Win for Tennessee’s Great Outdoors!

July 10, 2015
It's been a busy couple of months in public policy related to…
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Hunter participation infographic

Conservation Non-profits Need You: Here’s Why

July 10, 2015
If anything is worth doing, it's worth doing well.  Here…
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Asian Carp — A Big Fish Problem in Tennessee

July 10, 2015
By Michael Butler, CEO, Tennessee Wildlife Federation Sections…
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Monarch Butterflies: Here’s What You Can Do

June 25, 2015
The monarch, known for its bold orange coloring, rules as…
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Fish Under Fire—Federal Plan Threatens to Abandon Mitigation Hatchery Funding

October 30, 2014
Wading a mountain stream in East Tennessee, a lazy river in the…
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Hummingbirds Take Center Stage

September 17, 2014
Love hummingbirds? You're not alone...
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Wild hogs in Tennessee: The time to take action is now!

August 14, 2014
Produced by the Wild Hog Eradication Action Team, this video…
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TWF Joins Tennessee Nutrition Caucus as Inaugural Member

April 9, 2014
The state’s Senate Majority Leader, Mark Norris (R-Collierville),…
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Water Resources Development Act Passes U.S. House

October 25, 2013
by Office of Sen. Lamar Alexander WASHINGTON,…
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Elk Restoration in Tennessee, 2003

September 26, 2013
Since the Tennessee Wildlife Federation teamed with the Tennessee…
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The Right to Hunt and Fish: An Amendment to the Tennessee Constitution

September 26, 2013
All the way back to Ancient Rome, democratic societies have…
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Deer Farming: Fighting Against the Privatization of our Wildlife

September 26, 2013
One of the most dangerous pieces of legislation in modern…
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Reauthorization of the TWRA/Fish and Wildlife Commission

September 26, 2013
Starting with the 2010 legislative session, a small group…
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Wild Hogs in Tennessee: Controlling an Epidemic

September 26, 2013
In 2011, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency took aggressive…
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Resisting Federal Overreach: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Proposed Ban on Tailwater Fishing

September 26, 2013
More than a million Tennesseans enjoy fishing each year,…
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A Conservation Success Story: Tennessee Establishes A Hunting Season for Sandhill Cranes

September 26, 2013
According to the biologists at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife…
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Development, Land-use Policy, and the Future of Agriculture, Forestry and Hunting in the Southeast Cumberland Plateau

July 20, 2007
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is pleased to present its final…
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Tennessee’s Mining Policies

November 22, 2005
This report contains a three part review of Tennessee’s…
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