In the 2024-25 deer season, deer hunters, processors, and food banks came together yet again to make a lasting impact across the state.
A Record-Breaking Season of Giving
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2,000 and Counting: A Duck Hunter’s Legacy Lives On
The Federation celebrated a milestone at the 17th annual Davis P. Rice Memorial Youth Waterfowl Hunt, surpassing 2,000 youth participants since the event’s inception.
Fight Hunger This Fall
With the help of outdoorsmen and women and other community supporters, Hunters for the Hungry will continue to make lasting impacts on local food banks and the Tennesseans they serve.
Tennessee’s Unique River Systems
Conserving all of Tennessee’s water resources, no matter how large, is important for managing the health of these major waterway ecosystems and maintaining the unique qualities of Tennessee’s abundant freshwater resources.
Habitats We Restore
Tennessee Wildlife Federation works with private landowners and public agencies to conserve and restore the four major habitat types in Tennessee: forests, grasslands, rivers, and wetlands.
2025 Wildlife Photo Contest Open
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s 2025 Wildlife and Landscape Photo Contest is open for submissions until Aug. 31, 2024.
Corporate Partners Driving Conservation Forward
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Corporate Council is a group of businesses and organizations across the state whose dedication to conservation helps safeguard our natural resources. The...
Types of Grasslands in Tennessee
Grasslands are a critical habitat for wildlife! They were once widespread in Tennessee, but more than 90% of those grasslands are now gone.
Reviving Tennessee: Savage Gulf State Natural Area
As part of a multi-state grant in 2018, Tennessee Wildlife Federation facilitated the restoration of more than 3,000 acres of shortleaf pine habitat within Savage Gulf State Natural Area
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.
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.