Wildlife Resources

New Licenses on Sale Feb. 18; 2009 Fishing Guides Available

Thursday, February 12, 2009 | 03:24 pm
NASHVILLE --- The 2009-10 Tennessee hunting and fishing licenses go on sale Wednesday, Feb. 18. Licenses are available at any Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) regional office, licensing agent, and on the TWRA Web site, www.tnwildlife.org.
 
The new licenses are valid through February, 2010. License sales provide the primary funding for the TWRA, which does not receive any funding from the state's general fund (i.e. state sales tax).
 
In addition, the 2009 Fishing Guide is now available as provided by the TWRA. The guide may also be obtained at any TWRA regional office and anywhere state fishing and hunting licenses are sold. Also, the guide will be available soon on TWRA’s Web site.

February 2009 TWRC Meeting Set for Nashville

Wednesday, February 11, 2009 | 02:11 pm

NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission will hold its scheduled monthly meeting, Feb. 18-19. The session will be held at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Region II Ray Bell Building.

Committee meetings will be held Feb. 18 beginning at 1 p.m. The TWRC regular meeting starts at 9 a.m. on Feb. 19.

Tom Beasley Honored for Efforts with TWRA's Outreach Programs

Monday, February 09, 2009 | 09:07 am

NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has recognized Smith County native and Dickson County resident Tom Beasley for his generosity over the past decade to TWRA outreach programs in Humphreys and Smith counties. Beasley was honored for his contributions during the recently-held meeting of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission at Reelfoot Lake State Park near Tiptonville.

Due to Beasley’s involvement, well over 1,000 individuals have participated in agency outreach efforts on his properties in both counties. These events include Young Sportsman hunts, Beyond BOW Muzzleloader Workshops and the Wounded Warrior Weekend.

Two New Fishing Records Close Calendar Year

Tuesday, February 03, 2009 | 10:20 am

NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports that two new state fishing records were established to close out the calendar year in December, including one that surpasses a mark that was established last April. The new records are for spotted bass and gizzard shad.

Photo Contest Underway for 2009-10 Tennessee Wildlife Calendar Issue

Friday, January 30, 2009 | 08:53 am

NASHVILLE --- Tennessee Wildlife Magazine is now accepting entries for the 2009-10 calendar photo contest. All interested photographers are invited to submit their best photos on fish and wildlife species native to the Volunteer State, and fishing and hunting scenes in Tennessee.           

The photos will be reviewed for publication in the annual calendar edition of Tennessee Wildlife Magazine. If a photo is selected for the calendar edition, the photographer will receive a cash stipend of $60.
 
The format is horizontal 35mm slides or horizontal digital images on disk (no floppies). Only digital images in JPEG format and of high resolution (300 dpi) sized as an 8 x 10 will be accepted.