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Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency Press Releases

449 Press Releases
  • Published on February 21, 2025 - 22:43 GMT

    Fishing Regulations Set, Outgoing Commissioners Honored, New Officers Elected

    NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission voted on the 2025-26 Sport Fish and Commercial Fishing proclamations at its February 20-21 meeting which concluded Friday at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Ray Bell Building.  It was also …

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  • Published on February 14, 2025 - 23:46 GMT

    Fishing Regulations to Be Set at February Commission Meeting

    NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission will vote on the 2025-26 Sport Fish and Commercial Fishing proclamations at its February 20-21 meeting at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Ray Bell Building. Committee meetings begin at 1 p. …

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  • Published on February 14, 2025 - 17:09 GMT

    New 2024 Collectible Waterfowl Stamp Available Through TWRA

    NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is taking orders for the collectible state waterfowl stamp that is produced annually and sold for habitat improvement. The Best of Show painting from the 2024 Tennessee Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest is …

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  • Published on February 5, 2025 - 00:14 GMT

    Herb Parsons Lake to Close Temporarily for Construction

    FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be temporarily closing Herb Parsons Lake beginning on Feb. 10 for construction. The closure is for further improvements included in the Bill Dance Signature Lake project and is planned to …

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  • Published on January 31, 2025 - 21:38 GMT

    Leftover 2025 Spring Turkey WMA Permits Available February 5

    NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is announcing leftover permits for 2025 Wildlife Management Area (WMA) spring turkey hunts. They will be available on a first come, first serve basis beginning at 8 a.m. (CST) on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The …

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  • Published on January 31, 2025 - 21:38 GMT

    Shelley Hammonds to Serve as Boating and Law Enforcement Colonel

    NASHVILLE --- Shelley Hammonds has been promoted to serve as a lieutenant colonel in the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Boating and Law Enforcement Division. Lt. Col. Hammonds had been serving as TWRA’s Region IV (East Tennessee) major since early …

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  • Published on January 27, 2025 - 15:12 GMT

    Elk Quota Hunt Application Period February 5-26

    NASHVILLE --- The application period for the 2025 Tennessee Elk Quota Hunts is open February 5-26. Applications are available and accepted at any Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency regional office, TWRA license agent, online at gooutdoorstennessee.com or …

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  • Published on January 24, 2025 - 21:17 GMT

    Youth Wildlife Artwork Contest Now Open

    NASHVILLE --- Tennessee youth are invited to submit their original art of native fish for to Tennessee Art of Conservation contest. The contest was created by national nonprofit Wildlife Forever to inspire and connect youth to the outdoors. The Fish Art …

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  • Published on January 24, 2025 - 21:17 GMT

    Commission Approves Rules at January Meeting

    NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission voted to approve Rules Governing the Commercial Use of Wildlife, Rules and Regulations for Fish Farming, Catch-Out Operations, Bait Dealers, and for Rules Governing Equipment Required on Vessels and …

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  • Published on January 17, 2025 - 23:22 GMT

    Comment Period Open for Sport Fish Regulation Changes

    NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Fisheries Division is soliciting comments on the proposed sport fish regulations through Feb. 15. The proposals were presented at the January meeting of the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission. The …

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  • Published on January 17, 2025 - 21:57 GMT

    Commission to Hold January Meeting

    NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a meeting on Jan. 24 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Region II office in Nashville. The meeting was originally scheduled for Jan. 10 in Dyersburg but was …

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  • Published on January 9, 2025 - 22:27 GMT

    Commission Hears Fishing Proposals at Abbreviated January Meeting

    DYERSBURG, Tenn. --- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission held its first meeting of 2025 and heard a preview of the proposed changes to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Sport Fish and Commercial Fishing proclamations on Thursday (Jan. 9). The …

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  • Published on January 8, 2025 - 17:17 GMT

    **UPDATED** Commission Returns to Dyersburg for First 2025 Meeting

    NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold its first 2025 meeting in Dyersburg at the Lenox Event & Golf Co. at the Farms beginning at 1.p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9 with committee meetings. Due to the forecast of inclement weather, …

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  • Published on January 8, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

    2025 Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival. January 18-19

    NASHVILLE --- The 34th Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival is set for Jan. 18-19, 2025 (Saturday-Sunday) at the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge, Cherokee Removal Memorial Park, and Birchwood Community Center. The festival celebrates the thousands of sandhill cranes …

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  • Published on January 7, 2025 - 21:20 GMT

    Commission Returns to Dyersburg for First 2025 Meeting

    NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold its first 2025 meeting in Dyersburg at the Lenox Event & Golf Co. at the Farms beginning at 1.p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9 with committee meetings. Full Commission proceedings start on …

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  • Published on December 14, 2024 - 03:13 GMT

    Multi-Agency Effort Emphasizes Safety for Boaters and Anglers Near Dams

    NASHVILLE —The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is leading a multi-agency effort to remind all boaters and anglers to prioritize safety when boating or fishing near hydroelectric dams across Tennessee’s rivers and lakes. New video assets are …

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  • Published on December 14, 2024 - 03:13 GMT

    TWRA Detects CWD in Carroll County

    NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has received a positive chronic wasting disease (CWD) test result in a hunter-harvested deer in Carroll County, the first positive CWD case for Carroll County. Since Carroll County is within the …

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  • Published on December 14, 2024 - 03:13 GMT

    TWRA Winter Trout Stocking Program Underway

    NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has begun its 2024-25 winter rainbow trout stocking schedule. The program provides numerous close-to-home trout fishing opportunities for anglers during the winter months. Many of the locations are in …

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  • Published on December 7, 2024 - 15:59 GMT

    Commission Approves Rules Changes at Final 2024 Commission Meeting

    MEMPHIS --- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) voted to approve rule changes to adjust license prices and simplify license structure among other business at its final 2024 meeting held at the Ducks Unlimited National Headquarters. More than …

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  • Published on December 3, 2024 - 21:18 GMT

    2024-25 TWRA Winer Trout Stocking Program Underway

    NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has begun its 2024-25 winter rainbow trout stocking schedule. The program provides numerous close to home trout fishing opportunities for anglers during the winter months. Many of the locations are in …

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