The Tennessee Court of Appeals released a decision in Terry Rainwaters, et al. v. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, et al. on Thursday, holding a previous ruling that found a state statute that allows TWRA to patrol private properties without warrants or consent to be unconstitutional.
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Kentucky Man Who Operated Boat that Collided and Killed a Tennessee Child Sentenced to Eight Years in Jail
A man who pled guilty to vehicular homicide by intoxication and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon in connection with a boating collision on Norris Lake last year that resulted in the death of a child has been sentenced to eight years in prison, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
On the evening of July 22, 2023, Norman Sturgill, 62, of Grayson, Kentucky, was operating a 19-foot Triton bass boat that collided with a 24-foot Chaparral open motorboat in front of Norris Landing Marina.
Read the full storyFree Hunting Day Set for Today in Tennessee
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) announced that the state’s Free Hunting Day this year will be today- coinciding with the opening day of squirrel season.
The Volunteer State’s Free Hunting Day is a yearly event by the TWRA with the goal of increasing interest in hunting and “for people to experience the enjoyment of the sport.”
Read the full storyOver 25 Million Pounds of Invasive Carp Removed from Tennessee Reservoirs Through Commercial Harvest
Over 25 million pounds of invasive carp have been removed by commercial harvest since 2018 in five Tennessee reservoirs, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
Read the full story10-Year-Old Catches New Tennessee Record Fish
A 10-year-old boy has caught the new state record Cutthroat Trout in the Boone tailwater of the Holston River, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
“Can we get some love for 10-year-old Palmer Tipton who caught the NEW STATE RECORD Cutthroat Trout?!?! Palmer’s 4 lbs. 12 oz. fish was caught in the Boone tailwater,” the TWRA announced in a social media post.
Read the full storyU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Help Recovery Efforts for Fish That Resides in Tennessee Rivers
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced a $5.1 million investment initiative for endangered species recovery implementation efforts for four focal species groups.
Read the full storyFree Fishing Day in Tennessee Set for This Saturday
All state residents and visitors of any age may fish this Saturday without a license in Tennessee’s public waters for this year’s Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
Furthermore, from Saturday through Friday, June 16th, anyone 15 years of age and younger can fish for free.
Read the full storyTennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Biologists Investigating Hundreds of Dead Catfish on Chickamauga Lake
In response to several recent calls concerning deceased fish on Chickamauga Lake, biologists with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) announced they found approximately 300 dead channel catfish.
Read the full storyRegistration Underway for Buffalo Ridge Young Sportsman Squirrel Hunt
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) recently announced that it is holding another free Young Sportsman Squirrel Hunt at Buffalo Ridge Refuge in Humphreys County on December 17th.
Read the full storyDeer Hunting Season Begins November 19th
Deer hunting season in Tennessee opens November 19, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) announced in a press release. Traditionally, the season begins the Saturday before Thanksgiving, which is November 24.
Read the full storyTennessee Residents Can Hunt Without a License This Saturday
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) announced that the state’s Free Hunting Day this year will be on Saturday. Free Hunting Day is a yearly event with a goal of increasing interest in hunting and “for people to experience the enjoyment of the sport.”
Read the full storyRetiring State Senator Mike Bell Looks Forward to Serving Tennessee with Wildlife Resources Agency
Monday morning on The Tennessee Star Report, host Leahy welcomed retiring State Senator Mike Bell (R-TN-09) to the newsmaker line to discuss retiring from the Tennessee General Assembly and his new role at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
Read the full storyTennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Announces Multiple Personnel Changes
A new general counsel, a senior advisor, and two deputy directors have been appointed to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
The agency announced on recently that Frank Fiss has been named deputy director of business operations. In his new role as deputy director, he will oversee administrative responsibilities including TWRA’s budget, marketing, and human resources, the agency notes.
Read the full storyState Senator Mike Bell Named Senior Advisor at Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) named retiring State Senator Mike Bell (R-Riceville) as the agency’s new senior advisor for legislative affairs and policy.
Bell announced in November that he was retiring after over 15 years in the Tennessee General Assembly.
Read the full storyTennessee Agency Seeks Landowners with Fields for Upcoming Dove Hunting Season
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency recently announced that it is looking for landowners interested in leasing their fields for the upcoming 2022 dove season.
Read the full storyJason Maxedon Named New Executive Director of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Jason Maxedon was named executive director of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), the department announced Thursday in a press release. As executive director, Maxedon has exclusive supervisory control of the agency and is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating its activities. The commission serves as the governing body of the TWRA, the department notes.
Read the full storySpeaker-Elect Glen Casada Will Dive Into Solutions for Problem of Invasive Asian Carp In Tennessee Rivers
Speaker-Elect Glen Casada will convene an open forum this week to discuss the invasive Asian carp problem in Tennessee waters, according to a press release. The forum, scheduled for Thursday, December 20 at 12:45 p.m., will include several current and newly elected State Representatives who will attend the forum along with current TWRA Commission Chair Kurt Holbert as well as other TWRA officials and experts. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA), there are four species of Asian carp, originating in China, now in Tennessee and throughout the United States. The carp, brought to the U.S. for aquaculture purposes as far back as the 1970s, escaped into the delta areas of the Mississippi River during extreme floods in the late 80’s and early 90’s. While all four species of Asian carp can impact fish and other aquatic life in a number of ways, TWRAs most immediate concern is for the safety of boaters. Some species of carp are known for jumping when encountered by a boat. When they jump, the carp colliding with a passenger can cause serious injury. A number and variety of efforts are underway to control the spread not only in Tennessee, but nationwide. While controlling…
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