Tennessee Wildcast

Tennessee Honors Veterans in State Government

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:12:34 -0600

On November 10, Governor Bredesen joined officials from the Departments of Human Resources, Military and Veterans Affairs and members of the Tennessee Army and Air National Guard to honor Tennessee's veterans working in state government. The observance paid special tribute to the veterans who have served in every conflict since the nation's founding, as well as the service of soldiers currently serving at home and abroad.

Governor Bredesen also paid special tribute to those veterans who continue to serve by working in state government. Four current state employees, from the departments of Military, Correction, Safety and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency were recognized for their service. Remarks were also made by Major General Gus Hargett, Adjutant General of the Tennessee Department of Military and John Keys, Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner. Gov. Bredesen and Deborah Story, Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources, presented certificates to the four honorees. The 129th Army Band of the Tennessee National Guard performed. Please take a moment to view some highlights from the event.

Chuck Copeland Memorial Fishing Rodeo 2009

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:10:37 -0500

This week we are in Spring City, TN for the Chuck Copeland Memorial Fishing Rodeo. There were close to 600 kids fishing for about 4,000 pounds of catfish, and they were having a great time. This event is one of many that the TWRA and their partners host in June of every year on free fishing day. It is a great opportunity to introduce kids or anyone to the outdoors. So sit back and enjoy as we take a look at this years event and we hope to see you at a free fishing day rodeo next year.

NASP State 2009

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:57:12 -0500

In this edition of Tennessee Wildcast we'll be taking a look back at the National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament for 2009. This years event was held at the Hyder-Burks Agricultural Pavilion on the Campus of Tennessee Tech University. There were over 500 students competing in this years tournament which doubled last years numbers. It was a great event and we are already looking forward to next years tournament. So sit back and enjoy a few highlight from this years event.

If your school would like to be a part of Tennessee's National Archery in the Schools Program visit http://www.state.tn.us/twra/nasp.html

Take a look at some of the photos from the event.

Elk Tag Winners For 2009 Hunt

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:02:32 -0500

Well folks, it has been over one hundred fifty years since we have hunted elk in Tennessee and now five individuals will have a chance to harvest a trophy. The North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area has been home to a growing number of elk for the past 9 years. Because of the hard work of TWRA and its partners, Craig Gardner, Charles Ray Flynn, Ronald L. Woodard, and Jeffery L. Moses, will have a shot at a trophy bull elk in October. Congratulations to all and good luck on this once in a lifetime hunt.