Free Clay Shoot available to Youth
September 20, 2021
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) invites youth in grades 4 through 12 to come out and try their hand at the shotgun shooting sports. The free Recruiting Days will be held on October 2nd and October 9th at 17 locations across the state and will introduce youth to teams in their area.
To find a location near you and reserve your spot, visit tnwf.org/explore.
“Not only is Tennessee SCTP one of the biggest and best-shooting programs in the nation, it’s a supportive community where new athletes are given the tools to succeed,” said Ashley Tone, Tennessee SCTP manager.
Clays and Cartridges
Tennessee Wildlife Federation asks Public to Vote for Best Nature Photo
September 10, 2021
Nashville, TN – After receiving more than 3,200 wildlife and landscape submissions for its 7th annual photo contest, Tennessee Wildlife Federation is asking the public to vote for the best photograph.
Visit tnwf.org/peoples-choice to vote. Voting closes on September 14th at 11:59pm CT.
A panel of jurors has selected 50 photos to participate in public voting. Now, Tennesseans can cast their vote—and cast another every 24 hours. Each ballot submitted enters the voter to win one of several Federation prize packs.
Tennessee Wildlife Federation asking the public to vote for their favorite wildlife and landscape photo
Collaborate Our Way to No Litter
August 20, 2021
Written by Michael Butler
CEO of Tennessee Wildlife Federation
Nashville, TN – Here’s the least controversial statement you’ll read today: We need to solve Tennessee’s litter pollution problem.
Our roadways, waterways, and wildlife are being absolutely choked by litter. And it all has real, measurable impacts on our wallets, our health, and our natural world.
There’s a lot of good work on litter happening across the state but without a comprehensive solution, we’ll never see the progress Tennesseans expect and deserve.
Michael Butler
Tennessee Wildlife Federation accepting submissions for Wildlife and Landscape Photo Contest
August 2, 2021
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest nonprofits dedicated to conserving the state’s wildlife and natural resources, has opened submissions for its wildlife and landscape photo contest.
Now in its 7th year, the contest collects and selects the most astounding professional and amateur photographs of our state. Photographers are encouraged to submit their best images that capture Tennessee’s stunning natural resources. Submissions can be made from August 1st through August 31st, 2021 at tnwf.org/Photo.
Tennessee Wildlife Federation holds Wildlife and Landscape Photo Contest for 2022 Calendar.
Local Athletes Earn Titles at Clay Target State Championships
July 3, 2021
Nashville, TN – More than 2,000 youth athletes, from middle school to college, participated in the 2021 Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program State Championships on June 21st through 27th in Nashville.
State Championships spanned six full days of co-ed competition in three shotgun shooting sports disciplines: trap, skeet, and sporting clays, as well as doubles skeet, doubles trap, and extended yard line trap. Individuals and teams from all corners of the state competed for titles in more than 160 categories.
Tennessee’s Scholastic Clay Target Program is one of the largest in the nation; it’s State Championships is among the nation’s premier amateur shotgun shooting sport competitions
Comprehensive Study of Tennessee’s Litter Pollution Underway
June 13, 2021
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) voted unanimously, 20 to 0, to begin a comprehensive study of litter pollution in the state. This marks the first fresh progress on statewide litter control in a generation.
The study will address topics such as the sources and composition of litter, financial and environmental costs, economic opportunities of recovering waste, the effectiveness of existing efforts, and proven solutions to recover litter.
Tennessee CLEAN, an anti-litter initiative of Tennessee Wildlife Federation, advocated for the study.
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, invites Youth, Parents to Learn How To Hunt This October
October 12, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest nonprofits dedicated to conserving our state’s wildlife and natural resources, invites Tennessee families to learn how to hunt deer. Six experiences have been announced for October.
First-time or novice deer hunters—or those interested in future experiences around turkey, dove, or fish—can sign up at tnwf.org/interest.
The Federation’s Hunting and Fishing Academy program provides engaging, hands-on instruction in the art of being an outdoorsman through multi-day, immersive experiences.
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunting and Fishing Academy program hosting deer hunting experiences for beginners
Ayers Foundation makes gift to Tennessee Wildlife Federation to fight Asian Carp
September 26, 2019
Nashville, TN – The Ayers Foundation, created in 1999 to sustain and significantly improve the quality of life in Tennessee, has made a notable gift to Tennessee Wildlife Federation in support of its efforts to fight invasive Asian carp in the state’s waters.
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is one of the largest and oldest nonprofits dedicated to conserving the state’s wildlife and natural resources. Its public policy work has increasingly focused on Asian carp as the invasive species, and the damages they cause, spread through Tennessee’s waterways.
Asian Carp
Try shotgun shooting sports with Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program on September 28th
September 14, 2019
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program invites 4th through 12th graders from all corners of the state to come explore the shotgun shooting sports and try hitting a few targets on their own.
The free Recruitment Day is on September 28th from 10:00am to 2:00pm (local time) and will introduce youth to teams in their area. To find a location near you visit tnwf.org/explore.
“We’re always excited to welcome and introduce new athletes to the sport. Whether you’ve handled a firearm before or not, Recruitment Day is a safe and fun way to try the sport for the first time,” said Andrew Peercy, Tennessee SCTP manager.
Tennessee Scholastic Cay Target Program to hold Recruitment Day, September 28th.
Tennessee Wildlife Federation Brings Teens Back to Tradition at Land Between the Lakes
October 12, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Youth Hunting & Fishing Program engaged Tennessee youth in outdoor recreation while building relationships to last a lifetime this past weekend October 4th-6th, 2017, at Brandon Spring Group Center within Land Between the Lakes National Recreational Area.
Five Tennessee youth and their parents shed technology and the comforts of home for a weekend in our nation’s public lands. The youth-parent teams were joined by Tennessee Wildlife Federation staff and volunteers, including Hunt Masters who are trained to engage youth in full immersion camping and introductory hunting experiences.
Youth Hunting and Fishing weekend connects teens to parents, peers, and outdoors on public lands.
