NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is once again participating in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a year-round boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement campaign. ODW’s heightened awareness and enforcement annually takes place around the July 4th holiday and this year is July 4-6.
TWRA WITHDRAWS LICENSE FEE INCREASE – LEGISLATURE COMMITS TO ALTERNATIVE FUNDING
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) compiled statistics from the state’s recently completed 2025 spring wild turkey hunting season. The total reported harvest is 29,037, down 2,610 (8 percent decrease) from 2024 and a 13 percent decrease over the previous 5-year average (33,304).
NASHVILLE --- The application period for the 2025-26 season long Waterfowl WMA hunts is open June 25 through July 16. The successful applicants will be notified by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) through email (sent to the email on their account) when the drawing is finalized.
James Askins, Wildlife Tech 2 at Buffalo Ridge, was thanked for assisting the Fisheries Division in developing a kayak and canoe access point on the Buffalo River off Highway 13, between Lobelville and Interstate 40. James played a key role in a partnership project involving TWRA, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), and the Tennessee Scenic River Partnership (TSRP).
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will start accepting applications for wildlife officer positions June 2-23.