Rainy weather didn’t stop more than 1,100 athletes from 79 teams across the state from gathering in Nashville for six days of exciting competition at the 2025 TNSCTP State Championships.
Storms and Standouts at the 2025 State Championships
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2025 Legislative Outcomes
As the 2025 Legislative Session and the season setting period for the Fish and Wildlife Commission have wrapped up, here is where things stand on the bills and regulations of interest that Tennessee Wildlife Federation has been tracking.
2025 Conservation Achievement Award Winners
Tennessee’s newest state forest, Wolf River State Forest, was one of many exciting conservation projects highlighted at Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s 60th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards.
Hummingbird Feeding 101
With summer on the way, hummingbird nesting season isn’t far behind. If you want to see more of these quick, curious birds in your yard, now’s the time to set up your feeder. Here are a few simple tips to get started.
Rebuilding Habitats One Tree at a Time
Whether revitalizing forests, stabilizing riverbanks, or creating wildlife corridors, planting trees helps rebuild ecosystems and support a diverse array of wildlife species.
Nest Box Tips to Attract Birds to Your Yard
Providing a safe and inviting nesting space is a rewarding way to support native birds while enjoying more wildlife activity in your yard.
A Record-Breaking Season of Giving
In the 2024-25 deer season, deer hunters, processors, and food banks came together yet again to make a lasting impact across the state.
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.
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.
Leaders Unite to Advance Conservation in Tennessee
Tennessee Wildlife Federation brought together more than 50 sportsmen and outdoor leaders to discuss the future of conservation in Tennessee.
Nominations Open for 2025 Conservation Achievement Awards
Nominate the conservationists in your community for a Conservation Achievement Award! Nominations are accepted in nearly 20 categories, including Conservation Educator, Wildlife Conservationist, and Conservation Organization.