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Time Nearing for Start of Historic Tennessee Elk Hunt

Released on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 - 11:09 am under
NASHVILLE --- After much anticipation, the time is near for Tennessee’s first-ever managed elk hunt. Set for the North Cumberland Wildlife Management area, the hunt officially begins Oct. 19 and five hunters will have through Oct. 23 to harvest the first elk in the state since the 1860s.

Kids To Help Kids With Participation In Annual “Cure” Hunt

Released on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 - 8:31 am under
 FAYETTEVILLE--- Adult mentors and excited young hunters will gather Oct. 30-31 in Lincoln County to once again hold a fundraising hunt to benefit children that most of the gathering sportsmen have never met, yet all have a desire to help.

"Fish With a Pro" Contest Winners Announced

Released on Mon, Oct 12, 2009 - 10:49 am under
NASHVILLE --- The three winners have been chosen for the “Fish With A Pro” contest as part of the Wear It! Tennessee campaign. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency teamed with the Professional Anglers Association and Boat U.S. Foundation to sponsor the contest.

TWRA Retired Director Gary Myers Receives NASBLA Bonner Award

Released on Fri, Oct 09, 2009 - 6:48 am under
NASHVILLE --- The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) has announced that Gary Myers, the recently retired executive director of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, is the recipient of its prestigious Bonner Award.
 
The announcement for the latest honor for Myers came at the 50th annual meeting of the NASBLA held in Corpus Christi, Texas. Presented since 1971, the Bonner Award is presented to a state or federal boating official who exemplifies the leadership qualities displayed by former Congressman Herbert C. Bonner of North Carolina, author of the Bonner Act (better known as the Federal Boating Safety Act of 1958). The award has been presented to numerous United States Senators and Congressmen, state boating law administrators and Coast Guard personnel over the years.
 
Gary Myers, one of the longest serving leaders of a state conservation agency in United States history, began his career with TWRA in 1974, following 11 years with the Colorado Game and Fish Department. During his tenure as Tennessee’s boating law administrator, he served a term as NASBLA’s president. He was named as TWRA Executive Director in 1978. Myers is widely recognized by his peers and conservation organizations throughout the country. The NASBLA Bonner Award is the latest of the numerous honors he has received for his acclaimed career.

Bear Harvest on Track for New Record

Released on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 - 11:34 am under

MORRISTOWN --- Less than two weeks into the 2009 bear hunting season, hunters have already reported the harvest of 187 bears in East Tennessee, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).  

Beyond BOW Muzzleloader Workshop Scheduled Nov. 6-8 in Humphreys County

Released on Mon, Oct 05, 2009 - 6:35 am under

NASHVILLE --- A Beyond Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Muzzleloader Workshop will be sponsored by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) Nov. 6-8 at a private farm in Humphreys County. 

Female hunters 18 and older will have the opportunity to learn about hunting deer over a weekend with like-minded individuals. The farm for the event incorporates a variety of wildlife management practices and totals more than 2,000 acres of prime private deer habitat. A variety of topics such as deer biology and management, ethics, and Dutch oven cooking will also be covered along with the hunts.

TWRA Will Auction Confiscated Ammunition at Maury County Courthouse

Released on Mon, Oct 05, 2009 - 6:16 am under

MT. PLEASANT --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will hold an auction for numerous boxes of ammunition (primarily rifle/handgun loads) in front of the Maury County Part II Courthouse in Mt. Pleasant starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17.

TWRC to Vote on 2010 Sportfishing Regulations at October Meeting

Released on Fri, Oct 02, 2009 - 7:03 am under

NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission will vote on the proposed 2010 sportfishing regulations at its October meeting. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) Fisheries Division made its initial proposals for 2010 at the August meeting of the TWRC which was held at Paris Landing State Park.

Free Youth Deer Hunt Contest Underway

Released on Mon, Sep 28, 2009 - 7:42 am under

NASHVILLE --- Youth between the ages of 10-15, who are hunter safety certified and who have never harvested a deer, are eligible to win a special hunt for the opening day of the Tennessee’s Young Sportsman Deer Hunt on Oct. 31, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced.

TWRA Soliciting Comments Concerning Proposed Live Bait Regulation Changes

Released on Fri, Sep 25, 2009 - 5:55 am under

NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency proposed a suite of regulation changes pertaining to the sale and use of live bait in the state to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission during its Sept. 17 meeting.

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