TWRA Proposes Changes to Smallmouth Bass Limits in Tennessee for 2025
In January 2025, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) proposed significant changes to smallmouth bass regulations across various reservoirs.
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TWRA to close lake in West Tennessee for construction
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will be temporarily closing Herb Parsons Lake beginning on February 10 for ...
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Animal Encounters: Best places for animal-loving kids in and around Nashville
In the words of the late, great Steve Irwin, “We don’t own the planet Earth, we belong to it. And we must share it with our ...
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Youth and veterans waterfowl hunts extend the season
Although the statewide duck season ended the last day of January, as it does every year, there are a few special folks who get a little extension for their waterfowl ...
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Outdoor Notes: Application period for Elk Quota Hunt opens Feb. 5
Tennessee began its elk hunt in 2009 with just five tags available. Since then, hunting opportunities have grown as the elk ...
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Center for Biological Diversity Statement on Snail Darter’s Taxonomic Status
In January 2025 a paper published in Current Biology (Ghezelayagh et al. 2025) explained that genetic analysis demonstrated that snail darters (Percina tanasi) represented a population of the more ...
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The Fascinating State Park In Tennessee You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Welcome to Big Cypress Tree State Park, where nature’s grandeur meets small-town charm in a delightful Tennessee twist. This ...
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This Picturesque State Park In Tennessee Is So Hidden, It’s Almost Forgotten
Nestled in the heart of Tennessee lies a verdant oasis that time seems to have forgotten. Big Cypress Tree State Park, a ...
Requiem for a groundhog
The origin of Groundhog Day in America traces to the fervent religious beliefs of German-speaking immigrants in the 1800s.
Tennessee wildlife agency’s relationship with Appalachian Bear Rescue on the mend
A spokesperson for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says the rescue is addressing concerns TWRA leadership had about ...