TN Hunters Give Back: 589,688 Servings of Venison Donated

Through Hunters for the Hungry, 9,904,376 servings of venison have been donated to Tennesseans in need since the program’s inception.

Nominations Open for 2024 Conservation Achievement Awards

Every year, Tennessee Wildlife Federation celebrates members of Tennessee communities who have improved conservation, wildlife, and natural resources in the state. Nominations are accepted in nearly 20 categories, including Forest Conservationist, Conservation by Business, Conservation Educator, and Youth Conservationist.

How Your Donation Improves Conservation

How Your Donation Improves Conservation

When you donate to Tennessee Wildlife Federation, you become a catalyst for change through our programs that focus on the perpetual improvement of conservation, wildlife habitat, recreation, and more all across our beautiful state. 

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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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Water Planning Requires a Regional Approach

Water Planning Requires a Regional Approach

Imagine: it’s early fall. The sun is shining. You’re driving west from Middle Tennessee. As you get beyond the cities, you look out the window at the landscape. Trees, a mix of greens and yellows and oranges, are all around. The trees begin to give way to openings with towering stalks of corn and vast fields of soybeans. The land is at its most fruitful—and it brings you a sense of peace. 

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The Art of Duck Calling

The Art of Duck Calling

There are numerous calls one can master such as the feed call and the lonesome hen. However, experienced hunters understand that less is more.

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Tennessee Needs More Outdoor Writers

Tennessee Needs More Outdoor Writers

As one of the largest organizations in Tennessee dedicated to the conservation of the state’s wildlife and natural resources, Tennessee Wildlife Federation has seen the impact a dedicated outdoor journalist can have on conservation. 

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Act On Issues

The Little Brown Bat with Big Problems

The Little Brown Bat with Big Problems

Populations of the little brown bat in Tennessee have taken such a hit in the last few decades that the little brown bat has been designated as a species of greatest conservation need. Recovering America’s Wildlife Act can help these bats and other endangered species.

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