Hunters Rally to Aid Storm-Stricken Communities

When Hurricane Helene damaged East Tennessee communities, Tennesseans rallied to help those in need—including local deer hunters.

Reviving Tennessee: West Fork Drakes Creek

Reviving Tennessee: West Fork Drakes Creek

In Sumner County, a collaborative restoration project has transformed 50 acres of less productive farmland into a healthy, functioning stream and wetland ecosystem which includes 4,400 feet of stream in the West Fork Drakes Creek watershed.

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Response to Recent Report about CWD

Making policy decisions around good science and data is how conservationists throughout the 20th century brought back many of our wildlife species—and is a big reason we can all enjoy the outdoors today.

Types of Forests in Tennessee

Types of Forests in Tennessee

More than 50% of the Tennessee landscape is forested—but not all forests are the same. Keep reading to learn about some common (and uncommon) forest types and where you can find them in Tennessee.

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Modernizing the Endangered Species Act

Modernizing the Endangered Species Act

There are efforts underway to modernize the Endangered Species Act, which was originally written in 1973. Because only 3 percent of listed species have recovered during the past 45 years, changes...

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Combating CWD with Landowner Alliance

Combating CWD with Landowner Alliance

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is here and is a major threat to Tennessee’s deer and elk populations, as well as the conservation funding they generate for all wildlife. It has a negative impact on...

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