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.
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.
Hunter, angler, and conservationist leaves lasting legacy In April, the Federation lost a friend as well as a former board member and president, Mitchell Parks. His passion for conservation...
With CWD in Tennessee, hunter support is more crucial than ever—from harvesting for data collection to engaging with conservation groups. The Federation continues to be a strong voice for sportsmen...
Opinion article by Michael Butler, CEO of Tennessee Wildlife Federation. Americans marvel at the beauty of our country. We seem blessed to have it all, from arctic mountains to tropical waters....
More than 1,250 youth athletes, from middle school to college, participated in the 2019 Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program State Championships on June 18 through 23 in Nashville. 70+ Title...
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is pleased to welcome former USDA Rural Development Director, Bobby Goode, as the newest member of its board of directors. “Bobby has spent his professional career...
The final numbers are in and, thanks to the generosity of Tennessee hunters, Hunters for the Hungry had its second best season on record. Hunters donated 145,259 pounds of venison that were...
Despite public education efforts, Tennessee’s litter problem hasn’t improved. And studies are finding litter is more harmful to wildlife than we thought—from releasing toxins when it’s eaten to...
It’s springtime in Tennessee and this May is national Garden for Wildlife Month. Whether you have a few porch pots or acres of land to work with, a few small changes can make your yard more...
On Friday, May 10, Tennessee Wildlife Federation hosted its 54th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards at Loveless Cafe Barn, in Nashville. “The diverse group of award winners today serves as a...
