Renovations of the boat ramp and dock at the Winchester City Park on Tims Ford Lake are nearing completion. Currently, the new sixty-foot-wide ramp is open for use. Placement of courtesy docks and bank armoring began the week of April 6 and is slated to be completed by May 1, 2026.
KNOXVILLE --- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission set the state’s 2026-27 hunting and trapping seasons at its two-day April meeting, which concluded Friday at the UT Institute of Agriculture Plant Biotechnology Building.
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) announces the availability of grant dollars to assist cities, schools, community organizations, civic groups, watershed organizations, conservation groups, and similar groups with stream clean-up projects during the 2026-27 fiscal year.
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has released the 2024-2025 Annual Report, highlighting a strengthened commitment to conserving Tennessee’s outdoor traditions through expanded habitat restoration, improved access to public lands, and enhanced enforcement of boating and wildlife laws.
NASHVILLE --- The 2026 Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Workshop will be held June 27-28 at Buffalo Ridge Refuge in Humphreys County. Registration starts on Wednesday, April 15, on a first-come, first-served basis. However, priority will be given to first-time participants.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) Wildlife and Forestry Division will present recommendations for the 2026-27 hunting and trapping seasons to the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission for review and approval at its April 16-17 (Thursday-Friday) meeting at the UT Institute of Agriculture Plant Biotechnology Building in Knoxville. Committee meetings begin at 1 p.m. (EDT) on Thursday, with full Commission proceedings starting at 9 a.m. on Friday. To watch both days of the meeting, visit the TWRA YouTube Channel.
JACKSON, Tenn. --- Five hunters from West Tennessee and one Mississippi hunter recently pleaded guilty to various violations related to turkey hunting. As part of their penalties, they were ordered to pay $16,000 in restitution, along with potential fines and costs that could amount to $6,000. Furthermore, the hunters have forfeited 79 turkey beards, 17 turkey fans, one white turkey, four shotguns, and one compound bow.
Tennessee’s statewide spring turkey hunting season opens Saturday, April 11, and will continue through Sunday, May 24. The Young Sportsman Hunt precedes the statewide season the weekend of April 4-5.
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. --- Riverdale High School, Rockvale Middle School, and Christiana Elementary School claimed titles in their respective divisions at the 2026 Tennessee National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Championships held at Tennessee Miller Coliseum.
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is partnering with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to replace vital fish habitat in Watauga Reservoir following widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helene. TVA contributed $100,000 to support the project, as both agencies work together to restore habitat essential to the health of the reservoir’s fisheries.
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will host the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) 18th State Championships, March 18-20 (Wednesday-Friday) in Murfreesboro.
NASHVILLE --- A public comment period is now open for the 2026-27 hunting and trapping seasons proposals presented by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) at the March 6-7 meeting of the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC). The public can provide comments on all proposals through April 2.
NASHVILLE --- The deadline to enter the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) 2026-27 photo contest for publication in the Tennessee Wildlife annual calendar is quickly approaching on March 20. All interested photographers are invited to submit up to 10 of their best photos of wildlife species native to the Volunteer State. Hunting, fishing, and boating photos are also welcome. The selected winning entries will appear in the 2026-27 calendar, which begins in August and runs through July.
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will present its recommendations for the 2026-27 hunting and trapping seasons at the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission’s (TFWC) March 5-6 (Thursday-Friday) meeting at Buffalo Ridge Refuge in Humphreys County. Committee meetings start at 1 p.m. on Thursday, and full Commission proceedings begin at 9 a.m. on Friday. To watch both meetings, visit the TWRA YouTube Channel.
TELLICO PLAINS, Tenn. --- The renovations at the popular trout fishing destination, Green Cove Pond, near Tellico Plains in the Cherokee National Forest, have been completed after a multi-year improvement process. Green Cove Pond will officially open on March 1, 2026, for all licensed anglers to fish this beautiful location stocked with rainbow trout.