Tennessee Wildcast

Have you heard? Alabama bass are on the move and can ruin our native fisheries. These fish are easily confused with our spotted bass and an hybridize with our native species. Help stop the movement of fish in Tennessee. Tune in and learn how you can help! #outdoors #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #hunting #fishing #tennesseewildcast #rivers #streams #bass #largemouth #smallmouth #alabamabass #alabama www.tnwildlife.org

Turkey season has come to a close but the work doesn’t stop! The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission has set next year's regulations and the biologist are still collecting data. Join us as we recap next year's changes and learn about new ways YOU can help contribute to data collection. Don’t miss it! Contribute to the survey: tn.gov/twra/turkeyobs #outdoors #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tennesseewildcast #wildlife #nongame #watchablewildlife #nature #habitat #conservation #wildturkey #turkeyhunting www.tnwildlife.org

This week Biodiversity Wildlife Survey Managers Mallory Tate and Jesse Eaker join us to cover all things snakes! One snake, in particular, needs extra attention and is sometimes hard to find. Join us as we learn all about the Pine Snake. #outdoors #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tennesseewildcast #pinesnake #wildlife #nongame #watchablewildlife #snakes #nature #habitat #conservation www.tnwildlife.org

Jason Holland Fishing joins us this week with tips for catching bass deep this summer. Don’t miss it! #outdoors #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #hunting #fishing #tennesseewildcast #rivers #streams #bass #largemouth #smallmouth www.tnwildlife.org

MasterCraft Production Manager, LeAna Warner, and Dan Tremaine, Product Manager joins us to introduce a new partnership between TWRA and MasterCraft Boat Manufacturing. Together we are helping spread the word about safe boating in Tennessee. Don’t miss it! #outdoors #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tennesseewildcast #tnboating #theyfloatyoudont #operationdrywater #boating #wakesurfing #wakeboarding www.tnwildlife.org

It is #NationalSafeBoatingWeek, and we want to remind everyone hitting the water this season to be safe, don’t drink and boat, and wear your life jacket. Officers Jeff Roberson and David Holt join us for a lakeside chat to remind us about the basics of safe boating. They will also update us about changes in laws regarding wake surfing and boarding. MasterCraft Production Manager, LeAna Warner, will join us to introduce a new partnership between TWRA and MasterCraft Boat Manufacturing. Together we are helping spread the word about safe boating in Tennessee. Don’t miss it! #outdoors #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tennesseewildcast #tnboating #theyfloatyoudont #operationdrywater #boating #wakesurfing #wakeboarding tnwildlife.org

Tune in this week as we chat with TWRA’s new Communications and Outreach Director, Emily Buck. Emily is no stranger to Tennessee and is excited to be home after serving as Washington News Bureau chief for RFD-TV. She will lead effort’s in renewing TWRA’s focus on development, youth engagement, and media relations. We will cover all this and so much more. Don’t miss it! #outdoors #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tennesseewildcast www.tnwildlife.org

This week we are back in Springville, TN to visit with Refuge Ranger Joan Howe at the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge. We will learn more about the refuge and all there is to see and do when visiting. This is a must-see for the whole family and a great stop for school field trips. #outdoors #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tennesseewildcast #tennesseenationalwildliferefuge https://www.fws.gov/refuge/tennessee www.tnwildlife.org

This week Biodiversity Chief Josh Campbell and Wildlife Survey Manager Mallory Tate join us once again as we explore and learn more about the Hellbender! These are really cool creatures. Don’t miss it. #outdoors #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tennesseewildcast www.tnwildlife.org

Join us this week as we stop by the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge to visit with Refuge Ranger Joan Howe to learn about the Tennessee State Junior Duck Stamp contest. This art competition is the culmination of students' study of waterfowl and wetlands conservation, often using the Junior Duck Stamp Program educational curriculum. The winning stamp is produced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to recognize the conservation efforts of young people and support environmental and conservation education programs in the United States. #outdoors #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tennesseewildcast #jrduckstamp #ducks #tennesseenationalwildliferefuge https://www.fws.gov/program/junior-duck-stamp/about-us https://www.fws.gov/refuge/tennessee www.tnwildlife.org

TWRA biologists not only work with game animals but play a major role in protecting all of Tennessee’s critters. This week Biodiversity Chief Josh Campbell and Wildlife Survey Manager Mallory Tate take us on an educational journey about bats in Tennessee. Don’t miss it! #outdoors #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tennesseewildcast www.tnwildlife.org

This week, we welcome back Debbie Sykes, Director of Nashville Wildlife Conservation Center and Devon Blackburn, Owner of Lillie Birds Wildlife to learn more about what a wildlife rehabilitation facility does. There is so much more involved in wildlife rehab than keeping animals alive and putting them back into the wild. Join us as we dive into some of the details of wildlife rehabbers. Don’t miss it! #outdoors #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tennesseewildcast www.tnwildlife.org

The TWRA is looking for new recruits. Today, Col. Darren Rider and his son, Officer Slate Rider, join us to help spread the word about what it takes to become an officer. We will cover everything from education to training to boots on the ground. These guys also share a special bond being able to serve together in the field as a father and son team. Don’t miss it! #outdoors #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #hunting #fishing #tennesseewildcast #gamewarden www.tnwildlife.org

This week we welcome back Jason Holland Fishing. Jason takes us on a deep dive into shallow water bass fishing. He loves the bite and thump at the end of the line this time of year. Get ready for a tackle box full of tips and tricks. Don’t miss it! #outdoors #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #hunting #fishing #tennesseewildcast #rivers #streams www.tnwildlife.org

Debbie Sykes, Director of Nashville Wildlife Conservation Center and Devon Blackburn, Owner of Lillie Birds Wildlife, join us this week to talk about orphaned wildlife.  This is the time of year you will start seeing young wildlife around your property. It is often alone, but rarely is it injured or orphaned. Debbie and Devon, along with Captain Rusty Boles of the TWRA, help us understand why you should always “call before you kidnap.”  Don’t miss it! #outdoors #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tennesseewildcast #spring www.tnwildlife.org

John Dalton from Creek Fishing Adventures joins us this week to share stories from his winter fishing adventures. On top of that, John has brought along some of his favorite gear to discuss and has some tips for finding a fishing hole. Don’t miss it! #outdoors #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tennesseewildcast #fishing www.tnwildlife.org

This week Lieutenant Jereme Odom joins us to talk trapping. Jereme was introduced at a young age and it has been a passion of his ever since. We will learn ways to get started, the easiest traps to set, why we trap and changes in the fur market. Don’t miss it! #outdoors #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #hunting #tennesseewildcast #trapping www.tnwildlife.org

When most people see or hear the acronym TWRA, they immediately think of the wildlife officer. Many times a wildlife officer is the first person hunters and anglers meet in the wild side of Tennessee. This week we get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to complete the Tennessee Wildlife Officers Training Academy and become a TWRA Wildlife Officer. Special thanks to Captain Andy Rush and Sergeant Dustin Deaton for taking the time to join us this week. Don’t miss it! #outdoors #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #hunting #fishing #tennesseewildcast #boating #lawenforcement #wildlifeofficer www.tnwildlife.org

Ever wanted to chase monster catfish and big rock bass? Not sure how to get started? Join us this week as TopKnoxFishing stops by to share a few tips and tricks on catching these huge fish. Marc loves to share his passion for catfish fishing and we are excited to have him join us in the studio. Don’t miss it! Check out his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/TopKnoxFishing. #outdoors #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #hunting #fishing #tennesseewildcast #rivers #streams #catfish #stripedbass #rockbass www.tnwildlife.org

The Hunting Roots Turkey Camp is a pre-season teach-n-train weekend event designed to prepare and hone your child's turkey hunting skills for the spring season. This week Brodie Swisher joins us with all the details about the camp and we will learn more about the Hunting Roots brand. Don’t miss it! Sign up for camp: https://www.huntingroots.com/turkeycamps #outdoors #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #hunting #shootingsports #tennesseewildcast #huntingroots www.tnwildlife.org HuntingRoots.com