Wildlife Resources
Melton Hill Musky Anglers Asked to Participate in Study
Released on Fri, Feb 05, 2010 - 9:58 am under
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is asking anglers, who fish for musky on Melton Hill Reservoir, to participate in an on-going study aimed at finding out more information about this important fishery.
2010 Spring Turkey Quota Hunts Feb. 10 Application Deadline Nearing
Released on Tue, Feb 02, 2010 - 2:20 pm underNASHVILLE --- The application deadline for the 2010 Spring Turkey Quota Hunts is Feb. 10, 2010, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is reminding all interested sportsmen.
Applications are available and will be accepted at any TWRA license agent, TWRA regional office, or online at the TWRA Web site at www.tnwildlife.org. Applications will not be accepted after 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10. Mailed applications will not be accepted. The application period has been underway since Dec. 16, 2009.
TWRA Requests Public Input For 2010-11 Hunting Regulations
Released on Mon, Feb 01, 2010 - 3:12 pm underNASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is soliciting comments for its 2010-11 hunting seasons’ regulations. This is an opportunity for the public to share ideas and concerns about hunting regulations with TWRA staff.
Friday's Winter Trout Stocking Postponed Until Feb. 2
Released on Fri, Jan 29, 2010 - 9:37 am underNASHVILLE --- Due to the weather, Friday’s (Jan. 29) scheduled winter rainbow trout stockings at two Middle Tennessee locations have been postponed. Shelby Bottoms Park in Nashville and the Harpeth River in Franklin will be stocked on Tuesday, Feb. 2.
First Maury County Small Game Scramble Set Feb. 20 for First 50 Youth Ages 9-15 to Register
Released on Wed, Jan 27, 2010 - 8:54 am underCOLUMBIA --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will host its first Maury County Young Sportsmen’s Small Game Scramble on Saturday, Feb. 20.
The hunt will begin and end at the Yanahli Wildlife Management Area shop located at 1026 Old Lewisburg Highway in Columbia. Registration and breakfast will start the day between 6-7 a.m.
TWRA’s Restructure Plan Introduced at Commission Meeting
Released on Fri, Jan 22, 2010 - 11:48 am underTIPTONVILLE, Tenn. --- Ed Carter, Executive Director of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, presented an overview of a restructure plan of the agency to members of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission during the TWRC’s January meeting which was held at Reelfoot Lake State Park.
TWRC to Hold First Meeting of 2010 at Reelfoot Lake State Park
Released on Fri, Jan 15, 2010 - 8:01 am underNASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission will hold its first meeting of 2010 on Thursday-Friday, Jan. 21-22, at Reelfoot Lake State Park near Tiptonville. It will be the third consecutive year that the TWRC’s January meeting will be held at the Reelfoot Lake State Park.
The TWRC meeting begins at 1 p.m. on Jan. 21 with the committee meetings and starts at 9 a.m. on Jan. 22 with the regular meeting.
TWRA's New Tennessee Watchable Web Site Now Available
Released on Fri, Jan 15, 2010 - 7:53 am under
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has released its new Watchable Wildlife Web site, which was developed in partnership with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation. The address for the Web site is www.tnwatchablewildlife.org The new Web site features a wide range of information on wildlife and wildlife watching. The site was officially launched on Jan. 12.
“Tennessee Watchable Wildlife's website is a valuable educational resource for teachers to use in engaging students when learning about the wildlife within their community,” said Marsha White, a second grade teacher at Fairview Elementary School. “Teachers from the elementary level through the collegiate level can use the site to facilitate learning.”
Steve Patrick Named TWRA Assistant Executive Director, Field Operations
Released on Thu, Jan 14, 2010 - 8:09 am under
NASHVILLE --- Steve Patrick has been named Assistant Executive Director, Field Operations for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Patrick moves to his new position from Regional Manager of TWRA’s Region II.In his Assistant Executive Director’s position, Patrick will be responsible for the coordination of field activities, including all wildlife activities of the four TWRA regional offices and the central office programs pertaining to wildlife management, fisheries management, law enforcement and environmental services.
A native of Athens, Tenn., he resided in several East Tennessee communities as a youth, completing his high school education in Morristown. Patrick is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, receiving his B.S. degree in forestry.
2009-10 Deer Seasons in Final Stage
Released on Thu, Jan 07, 2010 - 8:52 am underNASHVILLE --- Tennessee’s 2009-10 deer hunting seasons are in their final stage. The statewide season for gun, muzzleloader and archery will conclude Jan. 10 while the Young Sportsman Hunt will be held the weekend of Jan. 16-17.
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