Tennessee WildCast

This week, TWRA Region 3 Fisheries Program Manager Mark Thurman joins us to talk about musky in Tennessee. Folks from all over the country come to Tennessee to chase these fish. Because of the size and fight of these fish, they are a blast to catch. Today Mark will share about the work TWRA is doing to improve this fishery, the economic impact of this fish, where you can catch them and so much more. Don’t miss it!

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This week, TWRA Aquatic Nuisance Species Coordinator Cole Harty and Regional Invasive Carp Manager Kristen Chestnut-Faull join us for an update on the fight against invasive carp. We will learn where these fish came from, how they got here, and their impact on our native fisheries. These guys are on the water all the time. They will share about the research and work taking place to slow the movement and better understand these fish. Don’t miss it!

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This week, our new TWRA Executive Director, Jason Maxedon, joins us for Tennessee WildCast episode 300! We are taking the show on the road to visit Gooch WMA, one of the areas in west Tennessee Jason hunted at an early age and worked on during his 22 year career in the field. Jason has now taken the reins to lead the agency and is excited to share his passion and vision for the future. We will also cover some of the work we are doing to prepare for Waterfowl season and answer some of the questions we have received recently. Don’t miss it!

Join us this week as we discuss the importance of boating sober. We are joined by representatives from NASBLA, the creators of the Operation Dry Water campaign, and TWRA Boating Investigator, Captain Matt Major. Tennessee Wildlife officers are on the water every weekend looking for impaired boaters, but they can’t find them all. Help educate and do your part to make boating in Tennessee safer by having a designated driver or just leaving the booze at home.

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Have you heard? Alabama bass are on the move and can ruin our native fisheries. These fish are easily confused with our spotted bass and an hybridize with our native species. Help stop the movement of fish in Tennessee. Tune in and learn how you can help!

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Turkey season has come to a close but the work doesn’t stop! The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission has set next year's regulations and the biologist are still collecting data. Join us as we recap next year's changes and learn about new ways YOU can help contribute to data collection. Don’t miss it!

Contribute to the survey: tn.gov/twra/turkeyobs

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This week Biodiversity Wildlife Survey Managers Mallory Tate and Jesse Eaker join us to cover all things snakes! One snake, in particular, needs extra attention and is sometimes hard to find. Join us as we learn all about the Pine Snake.

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Jason Holland Fishing joins us this week with tips for catching bass deep this summer. Don’t miss it!

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MasterCraft Production Manager, LeAna Warner, and Dan Tremaine, Product Manager joins us to introduce a new partnership between TWRA and MasterCraft Boat Manufacturing. Together we are helping spread the word about safe boating in Tennessee. Don’t miss it!

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It is #NationalSafeBoatingWeek, and we want to remind everyone hitting the water this season to be safe, don’t drink and boat, and wear your life jacket. Officers Jeff Roberson and David Holt join us for a lakeside chat to remind us about the basics of safe boating. They will also update us about changes in laws regarding wake surfing and boarding. MasterCraft Production Manager, LeAna Warner, will join us to introduce a new partnership between TWRA and MasterCraft Boat Manufacturing. Together we are helping spread the word about safe boating in Tennessee. Don’t miss it!

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