Tennessee Farms Offer Safe, Outdoor Fun This Fall
September 27, 2020
Nashville, TN – Are you looking for a way to get outside and enjoy fall fun with family and friends? A trip to a Tennessee farm this season will bring smiling faces, family entertainment, and unforgettable memories.
In response to the COVID-19 Coornavirus pandemic, agritourism operators have implemented health measures to make sure your visit is safe and enjoyable.
Tennessee Farms offer plenty of Fall Activities. (Tennessee Department of Agriculture)
TWRA announces 2020 Deer Archery Hunting Season starts September 26th
September 23, 2020
Nashville, TN – The 2020 deer archery-only hunting season opens statewide in Tennessee on Saturday, September 26th, 2020. The archery-only season dates are the same statewide September 26th-October 30th and November 2nd-6th.
You can use archery equipment at any time during the statewide deer season that runs through January 3rd, 2021.
There are ample opportunities for deer hunters in Tennessee looking for public land to hunt.
2020 Tennessee Deer Archery Hunting Season Opens September 26th
TWRA announces Tennessee Hunter Education giving option for Online Completion during COVID-19
September 20, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is offering an option to complete Tennessee Hunter Education all online during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. The course can be completed by using the online course, Hunter-Ed.com, with no in-person portion required.
The online course found at https://www.hunter-ed.com/tennessee/ allows Tennessee students (ages 9 and up), who satisfactorily complete this online course to become certified Tennessee Hunter Education graduates.
TWRA says Go Boating, Have Fun, Stay Safe this Labor Day Holiday Weekend
September 2, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Labor Day holiday, the final major weekend of the 2020 summer boating season is September 5th-7th, 2020. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) wants to emphasize the use of life jackets while boating in a safe and responsible manner.
The TWRA wants all those who visit the waterways to have an enjoyable time. However, TWRA officers will be on the watch for dangerous boating behavior, such as boating under the influence (BUI) and other reckless operation.
Boat in a safe and responsible manner this Labor Day Weekend
Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission announces 2020 Elk Hunt Participants, Conservation Raffle Winners at August meeting
August 23, 2020
Kingsport, TN – The 15 persons who will participate in the 2020 Tennessee Elk Hunts and the seven winners of the Tennessee Conservation Raffle were announced Friday during the August meeting of the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission held at the Marriott Meadowview Conference Center.
A total of 9,603 persons registered for the opportunity to participate in this year’s Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s elk quota hunts. Tennessee began its elk hunt in 2009 with the participants selected from a computer draw.
Tennessee Elk Hunts and the seven winners of the Tennessee Conservation Raffle were announced Friday
Tennessee Free Hunting Day happens Saturday, Squirrel Season to Open
August 19, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on Saturday, August 22nd, 2020, which coincides with the opening day of squirrel season.
Free Hunting Day is an event the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency annually provides in hopes of increasing interest in hunting. Squirrel hunting is one of Tennessee’s oldest and favorite traditions. The day serves as an excellent opportunity for persons to experience the enjoyment of the sport.
Squirrel Season opens, Saturday.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency looks to Lease Dove Fields for 2020 Season
August 11, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is seeking fields to lease for the upcoming 2020 dove season. The first segment of dove season opens at noon on Tuesday, September 1st, 2020.
Landowners can earn up to $3,600 for providing a dove field for public hunting. These fields must be available for a minimum of three priority hunt dates in September.
Mourning doves are a popular game bird and one of the most widely distributed and abundant birds in North America.
More mourning doves are harvested than all other migratory bird species combined in 39 of the continental states.
Time to Start Leasing Fields for 2020 Dove Season.
Just a few days remain to Purchase Tickets for Tennessee Conservation Raffle
August 9, 2020
Nashville, TN – It’s the home stretch to purchase your tickets for an opportunity to win one of the seven priceless, outdoor experience packages in the 2020 Tennessee Conservation Raffle. A single ticket is $20.00, three tickets for $50.00, and 10 for $100.00 and are available online at https://raffle.twrf.net/ until August 16th, 2020
Formerly known as the Elk Tag Raffle, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation 2020 Conservation Raffle has opportunities for everyone whether a hunter, fisherman, camper, or lover of the outdoors.
U.S. Postal Service Produces New Forever Stamps
July 20, 2020
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has released its newest Forever stamps, honoring the wholesome beauty of American produce, captured in still lifes. The Fruits & Vegetables stamps were dedicated in a virtual ceremony and are now being sold at Post Office locations nationwide and online at usps.com/fruits&vegetables.
“These Forever stamps will add elegance to any correspondence,” said dedicating official Isaac Cronkhite, USPS chief human resources officer and executive vice president. “The artwork is beautiful and there is a nice variety of fruits and vegetables featured on the stamps, including some of my favorites, like strawberries and heirloom tomatoes.”
Savor the Flavor with new USPS stamps
Tennessee Conservation Raffle’s Turkey Hunting Package includes spot in Governor’s One Shot
July 19, 2020
Nashville, TN – A spot in the prestigious Tennessee Governor’s One-Shot Turkey Hunt in 2021 is among the prizes in the turkey hunting package for a lucky winner in the 2020 Tennessee Conservation Raffle sponsored by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation.
The turkey hunting package is one of the seven, priceless outdoor experiences available to win this year. The winner of this package will have the opportunity to hunt in the annual Governor’s One-Shot at a private farm in Middle Tennessee and will be competing with about 100 other hunters and guides.
2020 Tennessee Conservation Raffle
