New TN Regulations To Bait Private Land Now In Effect
TWRA will begin enforcement of the new Deer Bait Privilege License following new state legislation. TWRA Public Relations Director Emily Buck said the new law establishes a $50 fee for residents and a $100 fee for non-residents who wish to use bait for white-tail deer. Buck said the rules include no exemptions for landowners, leaseholders, […]
Crossville Wildlife Photographer Secures TWRA Selection
A Crossville wildlife photographer secured a repeat selection for TWRA’s annual calendar after submitting a photograph of a black bear mother and her cub. Bill Gelsleichter said the winning image was captured just outside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. “I enjoy the wildlife in Tennessee and pretty much anywhere, and it’s just when somebody looks […]
Report About Snake Numbers At Dale Hollow Not Supported
TWRA experts refuting a report this week of snakes overunning Dale Hollow Lake. Region 3 Communications and Outreach Coordinator Mime Barnes said there is no biological evidence to support the idea that the lake is among one of the five most snake-infested bodies of water in the state. Barnes said the presence of snakes is […]
Avian Influenza Migrates Down South, Poultry at Risk
TWRA urging hunters and poultry farmers to stay aware, a lethal avian illness has been noted in Tennessee. Migratory Gamebird Coordinator Jamie Feddersen said Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is a respiratory disease infecting birds at an alarming rate, lethal and highly contagious in many bird populations. Feddersen said the strain he has seen tends to […]
TWRA Survey Shows Varied Turkey Population Statewide
TWRA’s Annual Turkey Survey showed fewer birds than the recent average. Turkey Program Coordinator Rodger Shields said the survey measures turkey reproduction by evaluating how many poults there are relative to hens in an area. Shields said the state average for poults per hen was 2.2 per hen this year. That’s down slightly from the […]
New Public Safety Facility Will Help Lake, Rural Communities
DeKalb County plans to build a public safety building near Center Hill Dam to meet the demand for quicker emergency service response times. County Mayor Matt Adcock said the Wolf Creek Public Safety Building will be placed at the entrance of the dam. Adcock said the building will allow emergency services to address safety risks […]
Youth Sport Deer Hunting, Families Outdoor Bonding
TWRA welcomes young hunters this weekend, as the Young Sportsman Deer Hunt offers kids and parents the chance to bond in nature. Public Relations Regional Coordinator Barry Cross said ages six to 16 participate in the two-day hunt. Cross said age 10 is most prominent, having earned their hunting education certification. “If you’ve never been […]
State Biodiversity Summit Hosts Warren Crayfish Conservationist
Warren County native and state crayfish expert Parker Hildreth will speak Wednesday as part of the state’s first Tennessee Biodiversity Summit. Hildreth said he will present an overview of state crayfish, covering basic biodiversity, research and conservation actions taken by the state in a broad summary of the species. The Tennessee Tech graduate said he […]
TWRA: Wild Hogs Causing Issues Across UC
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is actively trying to reduce the number of wild hogs causing issues in the Upper Cumberland. TWRA Feral Swine Coordinator Michael McCord said wild hogs are an invasive species and have been causing issues in the state for several years. A 2015 report showed wild hogs cause about $26 million […]
TWRA To Hold Free Fishing Day Saturday
TWRA set for its annual Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day Saturday across the Upper Cumberland. You can fish without a license on all public waters statewide Saturday. Free Fishing Day kicks off a week of free fishing for anyone under 15. TWRA Wildlife Information Specialist Mimi Barnes says the goal is to get people to […]
