2025 Calendar Photo Contest Winners

We’re thrilled to announce the winners of Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s 2025 Photo Contest!

Tennessee’s Unique River Systems

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.

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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.

Turkey Hunting: To Decoy or Not to Decoy?

Turkey Hunting: To Decoy or Not to Decoy?

A simple question that all turkey hunters ask themselves. Depending on the outcome of the hunt, we hunters may mull over the “shoulda, coulda, woulda’s” with turkey decoys for days after the hunt.

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Wildlife Crossing Efforts in Great Smoky Mountains

Wildlife Crossing Efforts in Great Smoky Mountains

On average, more than 28,000 vehicles travel on I-40 between Tennessee and North Carolina every day. This interstate cuts through incredible wildlife habitat in the Great Smoky Mountains. Wildlife are either restricted to one side of the highway or have to find a way to cross it to access essential resources such as food, water, mating sites, and cover.

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