Grasslands are a critical habitat for wildlife! They were once widespread in Tennessee, but more than 90% of those grasslands are now gone.
Types of Grasslands in Tennessee
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Conservation Priorities at the 2024 Tennessee General Assembly
In the 2024 Tennessee General Assembly, the Federation tracked 150+ state bills related to wetlands, outdoor recreation, and more.
Funding, Time Remains for Hunters to Donate Deer to Feed Those Out of Work
The Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program is still accepting, and processing whole deer at no cost to feed families through the holidays.
Prescribed Burns Being Used at Savage Gulf Natural Area to Restore Native Habitat for Wildlife
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is partnering with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Forest Stewards Guild, and the Tennessee Division of Forestry to conduct prescribed burns...
Federation, Nature Conservancy Collaboration Generates National Support
150,000+ purple martins were roosting around the Nashville Symphony, creating an expensive mess. Bird lovers, music lovers, and conservation groups came together and donated tens of thousands,...
Federation Supporters Help Secure Passage of Two Conservation Bills
This year two landmark conservation bills were passed—the Great American Outdoors Act and America’s Conservation Enhancement Act. The Great American Outdoors Act marks the biggest win for the great...
Donor Shares About Impacting Wildlife—Today and for Future Generations
When we talk about wildlife conservation, we are rarely talking about the short term. Though there are many wins on a monthly or yearly basis—such as the purple martin migration success or habitat...
Hunters for the Hungry Accepting Donations
Hunters for the Hungry provided more than 561,600 servings of venison to those in need in 2019. This hunting season, as more Tennessee families experience food insecurity because of the pandemic,...
Families Can Learn To Hunt From Experts with Hunting and Fishing Academy
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunting and Fishing Academy program hosting deer and duck hunting experiences for beginners in the New Year. Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and...
Federation Monitoring Water and Wetland Protections
For nearly five decades, the nation’s waterways have been protected by the federal government under the Clean Water Act. Established in 1972, the Clean Water Act gives the federal government the...
2021 Calendar Winners Announced
Thank you to everyone who entered Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s 2021 calendar contest and to the thousands who cast votes. Tennessee’s diverse wildlife and beautiful landscapes were showcased in...