Wildlife Resources
Big Sandy, Gin Creek, Lake Barkley WMAs Now Being Planted; Camden and West Sandy WMAs Still Underwater
Released on Wed, Jul 01, 2009 - 12:25 pm underJACKSON, Tenn. --- Heavy rains this spring have re
TWRA Stresses Safety for July 4th Weekened
Released on Tue, Jun 30, 2009 - 10:08 am underNASHVILLE --- Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officials remind all those who visit the state’s waterways for the July Fourth holiday to be safe for what is annually one of the busiest weekends of the year.
TWRA officials emphasize the use of personal floatation devices (PFDs) while boating in a safe and responsible manner. The TWRA wants all those who visit the waterways to have an enjoyable time. However, TWRA officers will be on the watch for dangerous boating behavior, such as boating under the influence (BUI) and other reckless operation.
TWRA Completes Comprehensive Assessment of Potential Impacts to Wildlife from Changing Climate
Released on Wed, Jun 24, 2009 - 12:47 pm underNASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has released a report entitled “Climate Change and Potential Impacts to Wildlife in Tennessee,” a comprehensive review of the scientific literature on climate change and its expected impacts on fish and wildlife and the habitats that they occupy. For the remainder of this century, Tennessee’s climate is projected to get warmer, and precipitation patterns could also change dramatically.
Special USDA Signups for Bobwhite Quail and Pollinator Habitat in 28 Counties
Released on Wed, Jun 24, 2009 - 6:00 am underNASHVILLE --- A special enrollment period for certain practices in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Wildlife Incentives Program in a 28-county priority area is now underway as announced by the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation (NRCS). The signup period began June 15 and will continue through July 15.
TWRA to Participate in "Operation Drywater," June 26-28
Released on Mon, Jun 22, 2009 - 5:54 am under
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is teaming with the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) for “Operation Dry Water” the weekend of June 26-28.
TWRA boating officers will saturate in high traffic areas on reservoirs across the state. Along with the use of life jackets and other safety practices, officers want boaters to be aware of the effects and ramifications of alcohol use.
Four Winners Announced During TWRC Meeting for State's First Managed Elk Hunt
Released on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 - 8:44 am under
NASHVILLE --- Four persons have won the right to participate in Tennessee’s first-ever managed elk hunt. The winners were announced Thursday during the June meeting of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Region II Ray Bell Building in Nashville.
The four winners, all Tennessee residents, were selected in a computer drawing from almost 13,000 entries for the elk hunt scheduled Oct. 19-23 at the North Cumberland Wildlife Area.
The participants in the historic hunt will be Craig Gardner, of Parrotsville, Charles Ray Flynn of Rockford, Ronald L. Woodard, of Oak Ridge, and Jeffrey L. Moses, of Cleveland. Greg Wathen, Chief, TWRA Wildlife Division, announced the winners. (View a podcast by going to the following link:)
TWRA Announces Changes in Statewide Season Deer and Fall Turkey Quota Hunt Systems
Released on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 - 5:53 am underNASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has announced a significant change in the statewide special season antlerless deer and fall turkey quota hunts this year.
The statewide special season antlerless deer and fall turkey quota hunts will become a first come, first served system, a shift from the traditional drawn quota hunt. There will still be a quota for each hunt, but instead of applying and being drawn or not drawn, hunters will be able to get their permits immediately. Below are critical dates and information about this change.
Application Period Now Underway for 2009 WMA Big Game Quota Hunts
Released on Wed, Jun 17, 2009 - 5:29 pm underNASHVILLE --- Hunters may start applying for the 2009 Wildlife Management Area Big Game Quota Hunts, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
Participants Still Being Accepted for Saturday’s Becoming An Outdoors-Woman Field Day in Knoxville
Released on Tue, Jun 16, 2009 - 1:53 pm underNASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is still accepting participants for the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Field Day on Saturday, June 20 in Knoxville at the John Sevier Hunter Education Facility.
The BOW Field Day comes after another successful BOW Workshop that was held last weekend in Crossville. The relaxed atmosphere of the BOW Field Day is primarily aimed at women, but is an opportunity for anyone 18 or older to learn outdoor skills usually associated with hunting and fishing, however it is useful for many outdoor pursuits. Workshop participants will have a chance to take two classes during the event.
Elk Hunt Winners to Be Announced at June Commission Meeting
Released on Thu, Jun 11, 2009 - 7:10 am underNASHVILLE --- The four winners selected to participate in Tennessee’s first managed elk hunt will be announced during the June meeting of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission. The TWRC will meet June 17-18 at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Region II Ray Bell Building in Nashville.
The total number of applicants reached almost 13,000 for the elk hunt scheduled Oct. 19-23 at North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area. A computer drawing will decide the participants. In addition to the announcements of the winners, plans will also be discussed for the hunt.
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