Tennessee WildCast

Today we are on location in Fall Creek Falls State Park for the Jim Hall Hunt For Warriors. This hunt is a great partnership between the TWRA and many other partners. We will be talking with our very own Ben Layton and Hero Hunt Inc. President, Joe Towers. This hunt provides Men of Service an opportunity to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. We will cover all the details right here on Tennessee WildCast. Thanks for watching. 

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Today we are talking all things waterfowl with Statewide Waterfowl Coordinator Jamie Feddersen. The season is in “full choke” and we are excited about this weekend. For all things waterfowl visit tnwildlife.org. #tnwildlife

This week we welcome Pro Bass Angler Michael Neal in to talk about his new tour and support efforts with the TWRA. Michael has been helping our fisheries division get the word out about Aquatic Nuisance Species, like Asian Carp, and how we can help stop the spread. Fisheries Chief Frank Fiss will also join us to offer up a little insight on the step the Agency is taking to try and slow the movement and spread of Asian Carp. For more info and the latest on ANS visit www.tnwildlife.org. #tnwildlife

Deer season is in full swing and we have TWRA’s Lead Deer Biologist, James Kelly, joining us today to discuss the upcoming rifle season and also TWRA’s efforts in Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) sampling and research. We have crews out each week sampling and folks working around the clock learning all they can about this disease. We are developing plans and procedures just in case we detect this disease here in Tennessee. We want to keep Tennessee CWD Free. You can help by following the cervid importation restriction. Remember to check you Hunting Guide online at www.tnwildlife.org for the latest information.

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The Winter Trout stockings are in full swing and we are excited about the opportunities available to Tennessee sportsmen and women. Today we will here from River and Stream Coordinator, Brandon Simcox. He has been updating the schedule and resources on our website to make it easier for you to keep up with the stocking schedule. David Daniel from Humphreys County will also be with us to fill us in the happening around his neck of the woods.

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This week on Tennessee WildCast, Boating Education Coordinator Betsy Woods and Officer Josh Landrum joins us to recap the past boating season. We will learn how to be safe on the water, prepare for cold weather boating, find a boater education class and steps to prevent accidents on Tennessee Waterways. Remember, TNwildlife.org is the best place to find all the latest information on boating and all things Tennessee Wildlife.

The Tennessee Valley Authority and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have reached a multi-agency agreement to provide continued funding for three federal fish hatcheries that have stocked waters in Georgia and Tennessee with millions of trout. The Clinch River was great place to celebrate this partnership. The river is always among the best tailwaters in the state producing trophy rainbow and brown trout. TWRA, USFWS, and TVA all contribute to this fishery. Funding for trout production comes from TVA and TWRA. The fish are produced at USFWS’s Dale Hollow Hatchery and TWRA’s Buffalo Springs Hatchery. Each year over 240,000 rainbow, brown, and brook trout are stocked in this 12-mile tailwater. Today, Fisheries Chief Frank Fiss will recap yesterdays event and provide more detail on this agreement between agencies. #tnwildlife

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation, Inc. (TWRF) was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 1999 to support the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and to promote habitat conservation, responsible land stewardship, and the preservation of Tennessee's hunting and fishing heritage. TWRF assists TWRA with youth education programs as well as strategic land acquisitions to provide opportunities for habitat conservation/restoration and public hunting. Through our fundraising efforts and support, we provide a synergy to help the TWRA realize its goals. Today on Tennessee WildCast, we are going to visit with the Foundation’s Development Director, Johnny Allred. He will catch us up on the programs and fundraising efforts, as well as how you can be a part of this support organization of the TWRA.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has been fighting to stop aquatic nuisance species for years. The invasion of non-native plants and animals can have a major effect on our waterways. Today we welcome David Roddy, Fisheries Biologist of the Year, to discuss some new steps we are taking to stop the invasion of aquatic nuisance species, especially Asian Carp. We will also welcome new Pro Shop Partner, the McEwen group. This real estate company specializes in the marketing and acquisition of Middle Tennessee’s finest rural properties. Hope you enjoy this weeks edition of Tennessee WildCast. #tnwildlife

This week you will here from Dr. Krysten Schuler of Cornell University. She has been studying and dealing with CWD for many years. She will break down some CWD risk assessment and surveillance strategies for the TWRA.