Tennessee Wildcast

Join us as we visit with Alex Collier and David Isaacs of Columbia Powersports Supercenter. They have been great supporters of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation and the TWRA. In this episode, we will cover sales, service and how the equipment they sell can be a great tool for hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation. Visit columbiatnpowersports.com to learn more about all they offer. #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #columbiapowersports #hunting #turkey #deer #fishing #outdoors #atv #utv #outdoorrecreation

County Music Artist, Bryan White, joins us this week to talk about an exciting update to the TN Outdoor Community. Bryan has a passion for sharing his love for the outdoors. This community is one way he is trying to help educate about the outdoors and encourage folks to get outside. He hopes anyone that visits this community will be inspired to try something new or share what they have learned with others. Visit tnoutdoorcommunity.com for the updates coming soon. #tnwildlife #fishing #tennesseewildcast #gooutdoors #hunting #goutdoorstennessee #passiton #readysetgooutdoors #tnoutdoorcommunity www.tnwildlife.org

@JasonHollandFishing is back for another episode to walk us through some of his favorite rigs for chasing big bass. Spring is here and now is the time to be on the water. Join us as we talk about the Texas Rig, Carolina Rig, Tokyo Rig and so much more! #tnwildlife #gofishing #jasonhollandfishing #tennesseewildcast #gooutdoors #fishing #bass www.tnwildlife.org

Artemis, a National Wildlife Federation program, is a group of bold, impassioned sportswomen out to change the face of conservation. Join us this week as we chat with Southeast Program Coordinator, Ashley Chance. Ashley’s role is to extend the work of Artemis to southern states by supporting sportswomen as conservation leaders and helping them to build community. Don’t miss this episode as we learn more about Artemis, the NWF and a new virtual series of workshops teaching the skills of turkey hunting. #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo #GoOutdoors #conservation #turkeyhunting #hunting #wildlife #turkey #passiton www.tnwildlife.org

Turkey season is right around the corner! This week on #TennesseeWildCast, Logan White from The Archery Den joins us to discuss bow hunting for turkeys. Turkey hunting is a challenging sport, add a bow to the mix and it gets even harder. Logan will share a few of his tips and tricks, help us pick out the right bow, explain which broadheads work best and where to place the shot. You don’t want to miss this one. #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo #GoOutdoors #conservation #turkeyhunting #hunting #wildlife #turkey #archeryden #passiton www.tnwildlife.org

Did you know 90% of Tennessee is privately owned? TWRA is charged with managing all Tennessee’s wildlife but it is hard to do so when only 10% of the land is available for public agencies to manage. Working with private landowners is very important and the only way to manage the other 90%. This week we talk with Habitat Program Manager Mark Gudlin and Wildlife Habitat Biologist Clint Borum to explore just how important it is to help landowners implement a plan to make improvements for wildlife. It is free to have them come out and write you a plan. You can’t beat that! #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo #GoOutdoors #Habitat www.tnwildlife.org

This week, Commissioner Angie Box invites us to her home for a fun and relaxing conversation on the farm. It is often fascinating to learn about our commission and who they are outside of the wildlife role. Work, family and the outdoors keep Angie busy. It is never a dull moment for her family. Join us as we dive in with Commissioner Box on this episode of #TennesseeWildCast. #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo #GoOutdoors www.tnwildlife.org

Jason Holland is back this week for another great episode of #TennesseeWildCast. We will continue our discussion on baitcasting rigs by diving even deeper to learn about rod choice and the best line to be successful on the water. Don’t miss this episode! #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo #GoOutdoors www.tnwildlife.org

This week we are hanging out with Darryl Worley at a place he likes to call “Worley World”.  This was a fun visit with a great artist, musician and even better person.  We will chat about hunting, fishing, and music!  Darryl will share some of his favorite memories in the outdoors. You'll learn a few things about him that might surprise you.  Don’t miss this episode of #TennesseeWildCast. #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo #GoOutdoors www.tnwildlife.org

We are excited to visit with Commission Chairman Kurt Holbert this week on Tennessee WildCast. Don’t miss this fun conversation as we reflect on his time as a commissioner, learn about some of his favorite outdoor activities, and his commitments to educate his kids and other young people about the outdoors. We will also learn about his line of work and fun facts about his company. #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo #GoOutdoors www.tnwildlife.org

The Northern Bobwhite Quail Management Plan for Tennessee has recently been updated. The team of TWRA professionals and partner organizations have put a tremendous about of work into this plan and are excited to start implementing it. We are excited to talk with the team leader, Dr. Roger Applegate, about the plan's goals and objectives. Don’t miss this episode, but in the meantime, you can check out the plan at https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/twra/wildlife/habitat.html#quail. #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo #GoOutdoors www.tnwildlife.org

This week we meet Jason Holland of @Jason Holland Fishing. In this episode, we will dive into the baitcasting reel and the basics of bass fishing. Jason will explain how to practice with and set up a baitcasting reel to make you more successful on the water. This is his first visit on #TennesseeWildCast and we look forward to having him back for more how-to, tips, and tricks to make you a better angler. #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo #GoOutdoors www.tnwildlife.org

Join us this week as we continue to celebrate sandhill cranes and other birds in Tennessee on #TennesseeWildCast. TWRA Bird Conservation Coordinator, David Hanni, joins to help us learn more about the sandhill crane and why they call Hiwassee Refuge home this time of year. We will also dive into other birding opportunities at the Hiwassee Refuge and across the state. Don’t miss this show! Don’t miss any of the online events scheduled for the rest of the week. Check out the list at https://www.tn.gov/twra/wildlife/birds/sandhill-crane-festival.html.  #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo #GoOutdoors www.tnwildlife.org

Duck Hunting Basics - Seth Dortch & Final Flight Outfitters Are you new to ducking hunting? Want to give it a try? Seth Dortch, Marketing Manager for Final Flight Outfitters, shares some of the basics you need to know before heading to the duck blind. We will also learn more about Final Flight Outfitters and their support of the 2020 Conservation Raffle. Don’t miss this great conversation! #tnwildlife #TennesseeWildCast #itswhatwedo #GoOutdoors www.tnwildlife.org

This week, we meet up with Sally Petre and Matt Cameron once again on the South Holston. In their neck of the woods, trout fishing is king, but with wintertime comes special winter trout stockings. Sally gets excited about these times because it provides city centers the opportunity to catch rainbow trout! Don’t miss this fun conversation with Sally all about fishing and the Winter Trout program. #tnwildlife #TennesseeWildCast #itswhatwedo #GoOutdoors www.tnwildlife.org

This week we meet up with Commissioner Tommy Woods in Piney Flats, TN. As you will learn, Commissioner Woods has a passion for the outdoors and providing opportunities for Tennessee hunters and anglers. He has hunted most of his life and can remember when seeing a deer was as much success as harvesting one. We will hear a few stories from his hunting adventures and also learn about being a commissioner. He understands the importance of his role as a commissioner and feels blessed to be in this position. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Larry Murphy, Commissioner Woods' uncle and hunting mentor. #tnwildlife #TennesseeWildCast #itswhatwedo #GoOutdoors www.tnwildlife.org

This week we meet up with TVA Principal Project Manager of the Boone Dam Project, Sam Vinson, to learn more about the progress of the project and the future of Boone Reservoir. Outreach and Communications Coordinator, Matt Cameron, joins Jason to chat about the history of the Boone Dam project, boating safety, and partnerships between the TWRA and TVA. Vinson said the project remains on track for completion of the underground cutoff wall by spring 2021. He also said fluctuations are going well and the new lake level of 1,360 feet provides greater access to coves for vegetation management. #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo #GoOutdoors www.tnwildlife.org

Join us this week from Cleveland State Community College. We visit with Cleveland State Associate Professor Robert Brewer and WMA Manager Brian Letner. These guys have had a big impact on future wildlife professionals and the resources we all enjoy as sportsmen. Robert helps us understand how students can be hands on and get real field experience in the program at Cleveland State. Brian has been with the agency for many years and has worn many hats. He shares what improvement and management projects his crews are working on, along with some of the challenges of wildlife management on WMAs. #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo #GoOutdoors www.tnwildlife.org

Region 4 Rivers and Streams Biologist, Sally Petre joins us this week to talk about hunting...That’s right hunting! Even though Sally’s studies led her down the path of Fisheries Management and a love for fishing, she quickly discovered she had a passion for hunting too. Hear her story of how she was introduced to hunting and the passion she now has to introduce new people to hunting, fishing and the great outdoors. #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo #GoOutdoors www.tnwildlife.org

This week we meet up with John Dalton of Creek Fishing Adventures and Bradley County Officer Dillon Maynard. John loves to fish! He knows how to find many species of fish in some of the most remote and smallest streams in Tennessee. His following on YouTube has exploded, but we can understand why. He isn’t afraid to share his secrets and help folks find fish. John will share a few of those secrets and tips on his favorite gear. Officer Maynard joins in to remind us to ask permission when accessing streams near private property. He also shares the importance of knowing the regulations, having your license and letting people know where you are going. Don’t miss this show! Check out John’s channel, @Creek Fishing Adventures, on YouTube! #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo #GoOutdoors www.tnwildlife.org