Tennessee WildCast

In this episode, we explore an amazing salamander know as the Hellbender. The Southeastern Hellbender Conservation Initiative (SEHCI) is a collaboration between Defenders of Wildlife, NRCS, The Nashville Zoo, and other conservation partners to support farmers using conservation practices on their lands that help restore hellbender habitat. The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is working to address recovery of the hellbender in three states: North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Priority watersheds have been identified in a 35-county range of the Upper Cumberland, the Lower Tennessee system, and the western watersheds of North Carolina.  These priority counties are home to some of the last known existing hellbender populations in these systems. Learn about this program and how the TWRA, SEHCI, and The Nashville Zoo team up to work with this amazing animal.

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This week we are coming to you once again from the Crossville Shooting Sports Park. Shooting Sports Park President, Kenny Carey, will bring us up to speed on all that folks can expect when visiting the park. We will also be chatting with shooters Carey Garrison and Gavin Threet. They have competed on many levels including Junior Olympics, All-State Rifle Teams and All-State Pistol Teams. Carey and Gavin are great young men and fun to talk with. Don’t miss this episode of #TennesseeWildCast.

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When we think of the “TWRA Greats”, Jack Murrey is always at the top of the list. Jack dedicated over 30 years of his life to wild turkeys in #Tennessee. He was instrumental in restocking more than 10,000 wild turkeys and returning the thunderous gobble of the wild #turkey for Tennessee’s #outdoor enthusiasts. Join us this week as we meet up with Jack’s son, Sam Murrey, and dive into some of that history and learn what it was like going up in the Murrey home. Sam followed in his father's footsteps and now serves as a Wildlife Manager at Bartlett Range. You don’t want to miss the #TennesseeWildCast.

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When we met up with Chris Ogle a few weeks ago, Matt and I had no idea we were speaking with the future TWRA Wildlife Biologist of the Year! This week we will explore some of the non-game and endangered species we have in Tennessee. Chris knows so much about these critters and works hard managing these species so they can be enjoyed by future generations. From bats to snake to green salamanders, you don’t want to miss this episode of #TennesseeWildCast!

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You may have seen her viral video parody of, “All About That Bass” 🎣 or her tough love song, “Throw Ya Back”, but it is obvious when listening to Liz Moriondo’s music that she is no girly girl. Liz can hunt and fish with the best of them and loves them both. Growing up in Missouri she had plenty of opportunities to be outdoors. She also loved basketball and music, but after a difficult scholarship decision, Liz found herself in Nashville writing, performing and loving every minute of it. You don’t want to miss this episode of #TennesseeWildCast!

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Today we visit with Commissioner Brian McLerran and his daughter Ella. Ella will give us an inside look at what it takes to be a #championship shooter and juggle everything else that’s happening in her life. Commissioner McLerran has been by Ella’s side as a coach, father, and cheerleader. He is very proud of her accomplishments. Brian will share his excitement for the #shootingsports and also tell us what it is like to be a Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commissioner. All this and more right here on #TennesseeWildCast.

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Live from “It’s All About Me”, Admiral Greg Boles invites us abroad for a look inside the #VOLNavy. Don’t miss this episode as we go #sailgating with the Admiral and Boating Officer Jeff Webb to learn how the #TWRA is a crucial part of a Tennessee Football weekend.

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The Crossville Shooting Sports Park, located just north of I-40 on Albert Frye Road, is now OPEN. This shooting park was a joint effort between the #TWRA and the #CrossvilleShootingSportsPark, a nonprofit organization promoting shooting sports for all ages. Join us this week as we visit the park and chat with Cumberland County Mayor, Kenneth Carey, and Regional Captain, Matt Clarey, TWRA Hunter Education and Boating Safety Coordinator. They both played an important part in this project and are passionate about introducing folks to the shooting sports.

Park hours of operations, range fees and more information can be found Crossville Shooting Sports Park. Thanks for tuning in!

You don’t want to miss this one! This week we are visiting the Jackson Kayak plant in Sparta Tennessee to meet Jaeger and his master Damon Bungard, Product and Brand Manager for Jackson Kayak, Orion Coolers and Kennels. Barrett (Jaeger) vom Mountain Creek is a 'teckel’, a hunting dachshund, trained to assist in the ethical recovery of big game. Damon and Jaeger are always on an adventure and have many stories to tell. Hear those stories, learn about Damon's passion for the outdoors and the training and preparation this team goes through to track big game.

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With #deer season quickly approaching, the #TWRA wants you to be in the know about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). A new unit, Unit CWD, is in place this year and it has some special regulations and additional harvest opportunities. We will be chatting with Jeremy Dennison, Regional Deer Biologist, and Daniel Stanfield, Regional Biodiversity Manager, to review the new #CWD regulations for Unit CWD. These guys, along with everyone at the TWRA, are working hard to contain this disease and we do not want it to spread. Watch this week’s #WildCast to learn everything you need to know before hunting in Unit CWD.

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