Tennessee WildCast

Join us this week as we continue to celebrate sandhill cranes and other birds in Tennessee on #TennesseeWildCast. TWRA Bird Conservation Coordinator, David Hanni, joins to help us learn more about the sandhill crane and why they call Hiwassee Refuge home this time of year. We will also dive into other birding opportunities at the Hiwassee Refuge and across the state. Don’t miss this show!

Don’t miss any of the online events scheduled for the rest of the week. Check out the list at https://www.tn.gov/twra/wildlife/birds/sandhill-crane-festival.html. 

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Duck Hunting Basics - Seth Dortch & Final Flight Outfitters

Are you new to ducking hunting? Want to give it a try? Seth Dortch, Marketing Manager for Final Flight Outfitters, shares some of the basics you need to know before heading to the duck blind. We will also learn more about Final Flight Outfitters and their support of the 2020 Conservation Raffle. Don’t miss this great conversation!

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This week, we meet up with Sally Petre and Matt Cameron once again on the South Holston. In their neck of the woods, trout fishing is king, but with wintertime comes special winter trout stockings. Sally gets excited about these times because it provides city centers the opportunity to catch rainbow trout! Don’t miss this fun conversation with Sally all about fishing and the Winter Trout program.

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This week we meet up with Commissioner Tommy Woods in Piney Flats, TN. As you will learn, Commissioner Woods has a passion for the outdoors and providing opportunities for Tennessee hunters and anglers. He has hunted most of his life and can remember when seeing a deer was as much success as harvesting one. We will hear a few stories from his hunting adventures and also learn about being a commissioner. He understands the importance of his role as a commissioner and feels blessed to be in this position.

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Larry Murphy, Commissioner Woods' uncle and hunting mentor.

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This week we meet up with TVA Principal Project Manager of the Boone Dam Project, Sam Vinson, to learn more about the progress of the project and the future of Boone Reservoir. Outreach and Communications Coordinator, Matt Cameron, joins Jason to chat about the history of the Boone Dam project, boating safety, and partnerships between the TWRA and TVA. Vinson said the project remains on track for completion of the underground cutoff wall by spring 2021. He also said fluctuations are going well and the new lake level of 1,360 feet provides greater access to coves for vegetation management.

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Join us this week from Cleveland State Community College. We visit with Cleveland State Associate Professor Robert Brewer and WMA Manager Brian Letner. These guys have had a big impact on future wildlife professionals and the resources we all enjoy as sportsmen. Robert helps us understand how students can be hands on and get real field experience in the program at Cleveland State. Brian has been with the agency for many years and has worn many hats. He shares what improvement and management projects his crews are working on, along with some of the challenges of wildlife management on WMAs.

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Region 4 Rivers and Streams Biologist, Sally Petre joins us this week to talk about hunting...That’s right hunting! Even though Sally’s studies led her down the path of Fisheries Management and a love for fishing, she quickly discovered she had a passion for hunting too. Hear her story of how she was introduced to hunting and the passion she now has to introduce new people to hunting, fishing and the great outdoors.

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This week we meet up with John Dalton of Creek Fishing Adventures and Bradley County Officer Dillon Maynard. John loves to fish! He knows how to find many species of fish in some of the most remote and smallest streams in Tennessee. His following on YouTube has exploded, but we can understand why. He isn’t afraid to share his secrets and help folks find fish. John will share a few of those secrets and tips on his favorite gear. Officer Maynard joins in to remind us to ask permission when accessing streams near private property. He also shares the importance of knowing the regulations, having your license and letting people know where you are going. Don’t miss this show!

Check out John’s channel, @Creek Fishing Adventures, on YouTube!

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This week we are coming to you from Academy Sports + Outdoors in Smyrna. Regional Marketing Specialist, Rick Burleson, joins us with a special presentation to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation. Johnny Allred, TWRF Development Director, is with us to accept this donation and to talk hunting. Brandon Simcox will jump in to show us some gear for trout fishing and reminds us about the winter trout stockings just around the corner. Don’t miss this episode!

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This week on Tennessee WildCast, outdoor collector and duck call maker Howard Harlan invites us to his man cave. He has an amazing collection of boat motors, paddles, hats, canes, minnow buckets, reels, and duck calls, just to name a few. Through the years, Howard has become an accomplished duck call maker and author. His passion for the outdoors started at a very young age and he now enjoys sharing his love for the outdoors with everyone he meets.

If you have questions for Howard about duck calls or collecting you can reach him at [email protected].

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