Jun 2, 2023 | Featured, Hunting and Fishing Academy, Outdoor Pursuits, River Recreation
“If you can use a hammer, you can learn to fly fish.” Chris Nischan, Experienced Hunting and Fishing Guide and Tennessee Wildlife Federation Board Member When you peer into the world of fly fishing, that statement seems to oversimplify the art form of fly casting. But...
Jan 10, 2023 | Press Releases
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest nonprofits dedicated to conserving the state’s wildlife and natural resources, is taking nominations for its 58th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards. Details and nomination materials can be found...
Aug 17, 2022 | Fish & Wildlife, Hunters for the Hungry, Hunting and Fishing Academy, Land & Habitat, Outdoor Pursuits, Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program
In 2002, after a five-year stint as a technical advisor, a young Michael Butler was named Interim Executive Director of the Tennessee Conservation League. While it was a big promotion, it was also a big risk. The well-established nonprofit was in a world of pain due...
Jun 10, 2022 | Press Releases, Streams, Rivers, & Wetlands
On April 28, Federation policy staff participated in a day-long collaborative, partnering workshop hosted by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Recognizing that resilient partnerships are the...
May 20, 2022 | Press Releases
Tennessee Wildlife Federation celebrated its 57th annual Conservation Achievement Awards. Each year, the Federation honors individuals and companies from across the state who are working to conserve our wildlife and wild places. “The Conservation Achievement...
