The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) popular Tennessee Angler Recognition Program (TARP) has reached the 10,000 entry milestone, from anglers who have recorded trophy-sized catches in Volunteer State waters.
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.
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. --- Otter Creek Road on Catoosa Wildlife Management Area will be closed at Otter Creek for bridge repairs starting March 27, 2026. The closure will impact those planning to hunt in areas along Otter Creek Road and the Hawn Rodge area.
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.
HUMPHREYS COUNTY, Tenn. --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) presented its recommendations for the 2026-27 hunting and trapping seasons at the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission’s March 5-6 meeting held at Buffalo Ridge Refuge in Humphreys County.