NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announces the availability of $10,000 in grant funding to assist cities, schools, community organizations, civic groups, watershed organizations, conservation groups, or other relevant organizations …
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) presented changes to the current Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) license and permit rule to include a new OHV permit system and fee structure that will better support Tennessee’s OHV program …
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is seeking information related to a bull elk that was illegally poached in Anderson County on Sunday, October 8. TWRA was notified on Sunday that a bull elk that had been killed. Upon …
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will host a series of four public meetings across the state in late October to discuss new deer and turkey management plans. The TWRA is in the process of developing new deer and turkey hunting units …
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced the grant recipients of the 2024 aquatic stream clean-up projects across the state. The grants were awarded to various organizations for 19 projects. The program is designed to assist …
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission will return to Shelby County for a one-day meeting on Friday, Oct. 13 starting at 9 a.m. It will be held at the Marriott Courtyard Collierville. Mark McBride, Forestry and Wildlife Assistant Chief, …
MARYVILLE, Tenn.---The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is stressing the importance of being BearWise after removing a plastic pet feeder from a bear cub’s head this week. TWRA received the first report on Aug.14, when a resident near Chilhowee Lake …
HUMPHREYS COUNTY, Tenn. --- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission approved the 2024-25 sportfish and commercial fishing regulations at a one-day meeting held at Buffalo Ridge Refuge. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency presented a preview of …
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be celebrating 2023 National Hunting and Fishing Day on Saturday, Sept. 23. On this special day, the rich tradition of fishing, hunting, and target shooting is observed to recognize the …
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Fur Harvesters Association and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will host a free trapper training camp, Sept. 29-30 at the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge. Course material will include live trapline, fur handling, set making, …
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission will set sportfish and commercial fishing regulations at a one-day meeting starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 22 at Buffalo Ridge Refuge in Humphreys County. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency …
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced the application period for the 2023 Statewide Sandhill Crane Quota Hunt is open thru Sept. 20. The sandhill crane hunting season is Dec. 2-Jan 30, 2024, except in the southeast zone, …
NASHVILLE --- For the second consecutive year, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is happy to report there were no boating-related fatalities over the 2023 Labor Day holiday period from Sept. 2-4. There was one incident involving an injury which …
Chattanooga, Tenn. --- The first-ever “Bill Dance Giant Bass Open” will take place at Lake Chickamauga in Dayton, Tenn. on Oct. 21-22, Klear Digital has announced. Presented by Bill Dance Signature Lakes, the tournament at Bluewater Marina in Dayton …
NASHVILLE --- A new handgun program has been implemented at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s John Sevier Range in Knoxville. The public is invited to experience the enhanced handgun carry permits classes. Cost for the class is $8 per person. If …
NASHVILLE --- The Labor Day holiday, Sept. 2-4 is the final major weekend of the 2023 summer boating season. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is emphasizing the use of life jackets while boating in a safe and responsible manner. The TWRA wants all …
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Fisheries Division presented its 2024 fishing regulation proposals during the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission’s August meeting held at Pickwick Landing State Park. The public is invited to …
CARYVILLE, Tenn.---The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is announcing additional management for Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) use on the North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area (NCWMA) including new trails, safety regulations, and mapping initiatives. The …
NASHVILLE --- Tennessee’s dove season opens Sept. 1 at noon (local time) and is one of the state’s most long-standing outdoor sports traditions. This year’s opening day falls on a Friday. Tennessee’s dove season is once again divided into three segments: …
PICKWICK, Tenn. --- A preview of sportfish and commercial fishing regulations were presented, and the winners of the 2023 Tennessee Conservation Raffle were announced at the August meeting of the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting. The two day …
