TWRA reports Deer tests Positive for CWD in Crockett County, Hardin County, Dyer County now High-Risk
December 12, 2021
Nashville, TN – A deer harvested in Crockett County has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD), according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
The CWD-positive deer was a 3 1/2 -year-old buck and changes Crockett County from high-risk to positive for CWD and Dyer County changes to high-risk due to its proximity.
Transportation Map, Rules for CWD
TWRA Reports Two Boating-Related Fatalities Over Labor Day Weekend
September 9, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) reports there were two boating-related fatalities over the 2020 Labor Day holiday period from September 4th-7th, 2020.
The fatal incidents occurred on Watts Bar Lake and Old Hickory Lake. TWRA officers were dispatched to a third fatal incident on the Hatchie River but it was reported to be medical related.
TWRA boating officers made four boating under the influence (BUI) arrests during the Labor Day weekend.
