Tennessee WildCast

Today we are chatting with Andrea White from the American Canoe Association. We will cover topics related to paddlecraft regulations for life jackets and lights, ramp and river etiquette, resources available if you are on the water and you need help and training available across the state for boaters from our boating partners. TWRA Boating Education coordinator, Betsy Woods will also join us to chat about boating education in Tennessee and the Wear It Program. All this and more right here on Tennessee WildCast.

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Check out the most recent post from ACA Tennessee’s Facebook Page about the paddling and rescue training opportunities across the state in 2019. https://www.facebook.com/908672292499853/posts/2499863720047361/

Deer season has passed, and you weren’t able to harvest that monster buck from the trail cam, well you might be able to find his antlers. Shed hunting in Tennessee is becoming more popular each year, and some folks are doing this with the help of mans best friend. Join us this week as we hang out with Greg Griffin and his best bud Tank. You will learn a few tips for your next shed hunting adventure and how you can get started in this sport with dogs. All this and more right here on Tennessee WildCast.

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This week we will be discussing ticks in Tennessee. This is the prime time of the year to find a tick on you after being outdoors and they can be very dangerous. The University of Tennessee is conducting research on Ames Plantation in Grand Junction TN to learn more about these pests. Dr. Allan Houston , Forestry and Wildlife Research Professor for the University of Tennessee and Ames Plantation, will fill us in on the research being conducted, the brains behind the project and how to protect yourself from this small but potentially deadly arachnid.

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We are excited to sit down with Hunting Mentor, Larry Proffitt, and Retired Judge, Arden Hill, to talk turkey hunting. These guys are considered some of the best turkey hunters in Tennessee. They will tell some stories of their adventures in the woods, demonstrate some turkey calls and Arden will share about his time in World War II. All this and more right here on Tennessee WildCast. Thanks for tuning in.

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This week we will chat with Kim Woods and the crew that makes it all happen for East Tennessee Youth Outdoors (ETYO). ETYO is a group of men and women in the Jonesborough, Tennessee area who share a passion for introducing today's youth to the wonders of God's great outdoors. Annually, they host a two-day event centered around the Tennessee young sportsman turkey hunt in the spring. Young hunters will make unforgettable memories while learning about wildlife, conservation, service, responsibility, ethics, safety, and competition. Today we will learn all about this years event and the success of the program, right here on Tennessee WildCast.

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This week we will chat with Wildlife Diversity Coordinator Chris Simpson, while visiting the Hiwassee WMA. Chris’s focus is on the Cumberland Plateau where a lot of work is taking place. From eagles to bats, he knows a lot about that. Chris will fill us in on some of the great work he is a part of and we will also hear from two of the Hiwassee WMA Technicians. They work hard to make the WMA a great place to hunt, fish and watch wildlife. All this and more right here on Tennessee WildCast.

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Today we are hanging out with Brandon Wear. He is the WMA manager on the South Cherokee and Tellico Lake WMAs. We will learn a little bit about Brandon and his history with the agency. He will fill us in on what he and his crew do to improve hunting and fishing on these properties. All this and more right here on Tennessee WildCast.

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Tennessee WildCast is in Knoxville this week, live from Calhoun’s on the River. Fisheries biologists, John Hammonds and Shaun Ramsey, will join us to chat about fishing in East Tennessee. We will also cover the Bassmaster Classic, which is coming to Knoxville in just a few days. Thanks to Calhoun’s on the River for hosting us and thanks for tuning in.

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This week we will learn about a non-profit group called the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. Maintaining access to public hunting and angling opportunities around the country is the group’s main objective, but Tennessee State Chair Joey Bell will fill us in on the efforts on a local level and how you can get involved. All this and more right here on Tennessee WildCast.

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Today we welcome our new Communication and Outreach Chief, Jenifer Wisniewski, to Tennessee. Jenifer is no stranger to the outdoors and comes to us from our friends at Georgia DNR where she served as the Communications Chief for a number of years. We are happy to have her on our team now and she bings a lot of great ideas and strengths to the table. Chris Anderson representing Pro Shop Partner the McEwen Group joins us as well with insight on land only purchases. All this and more right here on Tennessee WildCast.

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