Tennessee Wildcast

This week we are coming to you once again from the Crossville Shooting Sports Park. Shooting Sports Park President, Kenny Carey, will bring us up to speed on all that folks can expect when visiting the park. We will also be chatting with shooters Carey Garrison and Gavin Threet. They have competed on many levels including Junior Olympics, All-State Rifle Teams and All-State Pistol Teams. Carey and Gavin are great young men and fun to talk with. Don’t miss this episode of #TennesseeWildCast. #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo www.tnwildlife.org

When we think of the “TWRA Greats”, Jack Murrey is always at the top of the list. Jack dedicated over 30 years of his life to wild turkeys in #Tennessee. He was instrumental in restocking more than 10,000 wild turkeys and returning the thunderous gobble of the wild #turkey for Tennessee’s #outdoor enthusiasts. Join us this week as we meet up with Jack’s son, Sam Murrey, and dive into some of that history and learn what it was like going up in the Murrey home. Sam followed in his father's footsteps and now serves as a Wildlife Manager at Bartlett Range. You don’t want to miss the #TennesseeWildCast. #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo www.tnwildlife.org

When we met up with Chris Ogle a few weeks ago, Matt and I had no idea we were speaking with the future TWRA Wildlife Biologist of the Year! This week we will explore some of the non-game and endangered species we have in Tennessee. Chris knows so much about these critters and works hard managing these species so they can be enjoyed by future generations. From bats to snake to green salamanders, you don’t want to miss this episode of #TennesseeWildCast! #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo www.tnwildlife.org

You may have seen her viral video parody of, “All About That Bass”

Today we visit with Commissioner Brian McLerran and his daughter Ella. Ella will give us an inside look at what it takes to be a #championship shooter and juggle everything else that’s happening in her life. Commissioner McLerran has been by Ella’s side as a coach, father, and cheerleader. He is very proud of her accomplishments. Brian will share his excitement for the #shootingsports and also tell us what it is like to be a Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commissioner. All this and more right here on #TennesseeWildCast. #tnwildlife

Live from “It’s All About Me”, Admiral Greg Boles invites us abroad for a look inside the #VOLNavy. Don’t miss this episode as we go #sailgating with the Admiral and Boating Officer Jeff Webb to learn how the #TWRA is a crucial part of a Tennessee Football weekend. #tnwildlife #govols

The Crossville Shooting Sports Park, located just north of I-40 on Albert Frye Road, is now OPEN. This shooting park was a joint effort between the #TWRA and the #CrossvilleShootingSportsPark, a nonprofit organization promoting shooting sports for all ages. Join us this week as we visit the park and chat with Cumberland County Mayor, Kenneth Carey, and Regional Captain, Matt Clarey, TWRA Hunter Education and Boating Safety Coordinator. They both played an important part in this project and are passionate about introducing folks to the shooting sports. Park hours of operations, range fees and more information can be found Crossville Shooting Sports Park. Thanks for tuning in!

You don’t want to miss this one! This week we are visiting the Jackson Kayak plant in Sparta Tennessee to meet Jaeger and his master Damon Bungard, Product and Brand Manager for Jackson Kayak, Orion Coolers and Kennels. Barrett (Jaeger) vom Mountain Creek is a 'teckel’, a hunting dachshund, trained to assist in the ethical recovery of big game. Damon and Jaeger are always on an adventure and have many stories to tell. Hear those stories, learn about Damon's passion for the outdoors and the training and preparation this team goes through to track big game. #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee

With #deer season quickly approaching, the #TWRA wants you to be in the know about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). A new unit, Unit CWD, is in place this year and it has some special regulations and additional harvest opportunities. We will be chatting with Jeremy Dennison, Regional Deer Biologist, and Daniel Stanfield, Regional Biodiversity Manager, to review the new #CWD regulations for Unit CWD. These guys, along with everyone at the TWRA, are working hard to contain this disease and we do not want it to spread. Watch this week’s #WildCast to learn everything you need to know before hunting in Unit CWD. #tnwildlife #FightCWD

Tune in this week as we chat with Dr. Books Tiller about Nature Deficit Disorder, learn about some of his outdoor adventures and get tips on being physically ready for the upcoming deer season. Dr. Tiller combines faith in God, outdoor survival and hunting wisdom passed down for generations, along with his expertise in human movement, medical knowledge of the human body, and a champion’s mindset to help men become the full real man that God needs them to be. To dig deep and help each man find their true self and live out their purpose! Dr. Brooks Tiller has not only trained and rehabbed athletes of the highest caliber but is himself a competitive athlete. Brooks has been blessed to be sought out and work with Olympic medal winners, World Series Champs, MVP’s, NFL Pro-Bowl players, CrossFit champions, and American Ninja Warrior elite. He has also be known to hang out around the circus. Find out what that is all about right here, this week on Tennessee Wildcast. #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo #PassItOn

Songwriter and #CountryMusic Superstar Bryan White joins us for this episode of #TennesseeWildCast. Bryan is known for some of his hits like, “God Gave Me You”, “Someone Else’s Star”, and duet with Shania Twain titled “From This Moment On”. He loves music but he also loves the outdoors. Bryan has a cool new contest call Tennessee Giants that will be happening this year and has also started an online community to connect people and share the passion of the outdoors. Also joining us is Johnny Allred, Development Director for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation. Johnny and Bryan have hunted together for many years and have some stories to share! Don’t miss this interview and be sure to visit tnoutdoorcommunity.com for all the details from todays show. #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo

MeatEater personality and Director of Conservation, Ryan Callaghan “Cal”, joins us this week to chat about conservation, hunting, fishing and so much more. We will hear stories from MeatEater, learn about his new podcast “Cal’s Week In Review” and chat about his recent visit to Tennessee to learn about the problems we are facing with Asian Carp. All this and more right here on Tennessee WildCast. #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo #meateater

Lynne McCoy is a hero to both #wildlife and the wildlife professional. Lynne cares for wildlife like none other and it shows in her knowledge and enthusiasm. Join us this week as we learn about and meet a few special critters Lynne has helped along the way. Wildlife rehabilitators, like Lynne, are invaluable by giving #TWRA and the public a place to take sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals for a second chance. If you would like to help Lynne in anyway, you can reach her on Facebook @Lynne McCoy. To find a rehabilitator near you visit https://www.tn.gov/twra/law-enforcement#rehabilitators. Thanks for tuning in! #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo

What is Meet The Mountains? This free festival serves as an annual coming together of Northeast Tennessee's outdoor recreation community. It’s a one-stop shop to experience all of our region’s outdoor opportunities. By increasing awareness of our natural assets and encouraging residents to live healthy lifestyles, the Meet the Mountains Committee hopes this festival increases opportunities for growth of our outdoor recreation economy. The committee invites you to come be a part of making a positive impact in our region by participating in some or all of the activities bundled together for this event. Their mission is to enrich the region’s quality of life, health, and well-being by increasing awareness and use of our outdoor recreation resources. The TWRA will have a booth at the festival. Make sure to stop by to chat and take aim in our shooting booths. We are happy to have Kayla Carter with us this week to chat about the festival and partner organization, like guest Jonathan Simerly’s with The Backcountry

This week the Woman Angler and Adventurer, Angie Scott, invites us aboard her new Quest pontoon. We will learn about her Podcast “The Woman Angler and Adventurer, her experiences as the only female on 
Team Nashville Bassmasters and chat about the growing number of women getting outside to fish and hunt. Angie has a strong passion to share her love of the outdoors and introduce more women to the sport of fishing. Check out her website at www.thewomanangler.com and make sure to tune into her show, “The Women Angler & Adventurer Podcast”, on iTunes and other podcasting platforms. #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo

Wildlife rehabilitation is no walk in the park. It takes a lot of time, money and energy to maintain a top notch facility. This week we meet up with Union University’s Dr. Huggins and Dr. Kerfoot once again to learn more about the how a facility operates and some of the struggles. We will also hear from a Union University graduate, who studied under these great professors and helped maintain the rehab facility for almost 2 years. Discover more info about wildlife rehabilitation and how you can help in Tennessee by visiting https://www.tn.gov/twra/law-enforcement#rehabilitators. #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo

The #Elk Hunt Raffle deadline is August 2nd! Don't miss the opportunity to get your name in the hat for the grand prize hunt package and other awesome prizes. To purchase tickets visit www.twrf.net. This week on #TennesseeWildCast we visit with Elk Program Leader, Brad Miller, at the #HatfieldKnob Viewing Tower. We will cover the details of the raffle, the prizes, and how to enter. Brad will also give us an update on the elk herd and hard work happening on North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area that benefits all wildlife. To learn more about Elk in Tennessee or view the live elk cam visit: https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/twra/wildlife/mammals/large/elk.html #tnwildlife

As summer fades, folks are preparing for the 2019-2020 hunting seasons. This week we visit with Jamie Feddersen, Waterfowl Program Leader, to discuss changes to the duck blind drawing procedure. We will cover draw locations, procedures and touch on other opportunities including the sandhill crane draw. The 2019-20 season dates can be found on our website at http://www.eregulations.com/tennessee/hunting/duck-sandhill-crane-seasons-bag-limits/. #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo

15-year-old Jack Ladd is a “Jack of all trades.” At the young age of 15, he has been involved in collecting & selling coins, making jewelry from recycled bullets and cartridges, building custom bows from Osage Orange trees, flintknapping (making arrowheads) and now enjoying his current trade of Bladesmithing (making knives). In Jack’s spare time, he is active in his church, cross county running, rock climbing & bouldering, soccer, Beta Club, welding, and FFA all while being on the Honor Roll in high school. Meet Jack and see his unique skills right here on Tennessee WildCast. www.tnwildlife.org #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo

A few weeks ago we had a chance to visit with the 2019 Bassmaster Classic Champion, Ott DeFoe. Ott takes us through each day of the Classic, his ups, downs and challenges on that final day of the tournament. Also, get the inside scoop during a new segment we like to call “According to Ott DeFoe”. Learn what you ‘Ott’ to do and where you ‘Ott’ to go when fishing in Tennessee. We will also be giving away some Ott DeFoe autographed gear if you can guess the weight of his trophy. Watch and guess the weight by commenting below the show. www.tnwildlife.org #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo