Tennessee WildCast

Tennessee WildCast is kicking off the next 500 episodes in style as Jason Harmon and Don King welcome Brian Bird of World Bass Enterprises for an exciting deep dive into one of the biggest fishing events ever headed to Tennessee. Fresh off celebrating WildCast’s 500‑episode milestone, the crew shifts gears to talk all things Champions Tournament—an unprecedented bass fishing showdown set for Octob...

Celebrate a milestone with us— Tennessee WildCast has officially reached its 500th episode! What began as a simple idea back in 2016 has grown into an award‑winning podcast and radio show featured on 36 stations across Tennessee. In this special episode, host Jason Harmon and co‑host Don King welcome every regional information coordinator who has helped shape WildCast through the years. Amy Spence...

Tennessee WildCast hits the road for a special on‑location episode from Henry Horton State Park, where host Jason Harmon sits down with a remarkable group of partners working to protect one of the most biodiverse river systems in North America. This episode dives into the heart of the Tennessee River Basin Network (TRBN), highlighting the collaboration, science, and passion behind efforts to conse...

Take a quick trip into Tennessee’s wild side as Tennessee WildCast brings you the latest updates on the return of the red‑cockaded woodpecker. Host Jason Harmon and co‑host Mimi Barnes welcome guests David Haney (TWRA) and Sam King (TDEC) to break down the progress of this major restoration effort at Savage Gulf. From habitat management to planting future pine forests, the team explains how partne...

Step back into the heart of West Tennessee with this week’s Tennessee WildCast as we explore one of the state’s most iconic landscapes—Shelby Forest. Host Jason Harmon and co‑host Amy Spencer bring listeners inside the stories, challenges, and everyday adventures of the team that manages more than 35,000 acres of wild land stretching from the Mississippi River to the Chickasaw Bluffs. Recorded at...

In this episode of Tennessee WildCast , host Jason Harmon and co‑host Amy Spencer take listeners inside one of Tennessee’s most unique treasures—the National Bird Dog Museum in Grand Junction. This 30,000‑square‑foot facility is home to more than 40 breeds of pointing, flushing, and retrieving dogs, and preserves more than 150 years of bird‑dog history, field‑trial tradition, and sporting‑dog heri...

This week on Tennessee WildCast, hosts Jason and Don welcome Dr. Dan Grove of UT’s School of Natural Resources and Dr. Adam Edge, TWRA’s Deer Program Coordinator, for a deep dive into everything hunters need to know before deer season kicks off. With the new Hunting & Fishing Guide now available, the team breaks down what’s changed, what’s new, and what hunters should expect across Tennessee t...

This week on the award‑winning Tennessee WildCast, we’re taking you straight into the heart of Tennessee’s wild side as we gear up for the second annual Tennessee Biodiversity Summit! Host Jason Harmon is joined by co‑host Ashley Garrison, plus biodiversity experts Josh Campbell and Chris Simpson, for a fast‑paced, energetic dive into one of the most exciting conservation events in the state. Fres...

Step into West Tennessee with the Tennessee WildCast team as we broadcast from the National Bird Dog Museum in Grand Junction. Host Jason Harmon and co‑host Amy Spencer sit down with experts Matt Backus of Ames Plantation and Alex Jackson of Tall Timbers to explore an exciting new chapter in quail restoration and field trial tradition. Ames Plantation has hosted bird dog field trials for 127 years...

In this episode of Tennessee WildCast, we hit the road and land at Bass Pro Shops in Sevierville for a deep dive into one of North America’s largest and most passionate hunting communities: Whitetails Unlimited. Joined by Regional Field Director Josh Assad, the crew explores the mission, growth, and future of an organization dedicated to supporting whitetail conservation, outdoor education, and yo...

This week on Tennessee WildCast, host Jason Harmon and co‑host Don King welcome two special guests to spotlight a critical summer topic: staying safe on Tennessee’s waterways. With boating traffic on the rise since 2020 and more families heading outdoors, now is the perfect time to revisit the rules that keep everyone safe on our lakes and rivers. We’re joined by Aaron Rummage, Director of Legisla...

In this compelling episode of Tennessee WildCast , host Jason Harmon and co‑host Mime Barnes take viewers deep into the heart of Catoosa Ridge Wildlife Management Area for an inside look at the training, dedication, and grit behind Tennessee’s Game Wardens. Joined by Lieutenant Colonel Matt Majors and Major Brandon Selvog, the conversation opens with a candid discussion on boating safety and BUI r...

Step back into the Smokies with this week’s episode of Tennessee WildCast as host Jason Harmon and Matt Cameron bring you a conversation all about trout fishing in the mountains of East Tennessee. Broadcasting from Bass Pro Shops, the crew welcomes special guest Wes Farragut of Smoky Mountain Guides—a lifelong Sevier County local who has spent decades exploring, fishing, and guiding in these legen...

This week on Tennessee WildCast, we’re coming to you from the Bass Pro Shops in Sevierville for an episode packed with East Tennessee fishing insight, hometown pride, and some incredible stories from the waters of Jefferson County. Host Jason Harmon and co‑host Matt Cameron welcome special guests Lee Rose Koza and Skylar Hamilton from Jefferson County Tourism—two lifelong anglers who turned their...

This episode of Tennessee WildCast takes listeners to Crossville for a deep dive into the story of Catoosa Ridge, one of the state’s newest and most exciting wildlife management properties. Host Jason Harmon sits down with co-host Mime Barnes and TWRA Wildlife Manager Don Chance to explore how this remarkable 1,700‑acre property went from a planned neighborhood—with paved roads, fire hydrants, and...

This week on Tennessee WildCast, we are in the Crossville office for a unique behind‑the‑scenes look at a role many listeners rarely get to hear about: TWRA’s dispatchers. Hosts Jason Harmon and Mime Barnes visit with Lieutenant Mike Beaty and Region 3 dispatcher Lynn Lehman to explore the critical work happening on the other end of the radio. From boating accidents to wildlife calls, missing boat...

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Tennessee WildCast, host Jason Harmon and co‑host Matt Cameron welcome Matt’s longtime friend and fellow outdoorsman, DJ Raley, and his son, Hunter, for a conversation that is both emotional and inspiring. Filmed at Bass Pro Shops in Kodak, Tennessee, this episode tackles a difficult topic with honesty, courage, and deep gratitude for the outdoors. DJ shar...

In this on‑location episode of Tennessee WildCast, hosts Jason Harmon and Matt Cameron join TWRA’s Captain Roy Smith and TVA’s Harrison Strickland at Bass Pro Shops in Kodak to talk about one of the most important topics in outdoor recreation: boating safety. With water levels dropping across East Tennessee and dams presenting unseen risks, this conversation digs into what every boater needs to kn...

Tennessee WildCast is back with another great episode, and this week we’re diving deep into the world of private lands habitat management with longtime friend of the show, Clint Borum. Co‑host Don King joins Jason Harmon as they highlight one of Tennessee’s most valuable resources—its private landowners—and the dedicated biologists who help them enhance wildlife habitat across the state. Clint sha...

Tennessee WildCast is back with another great episode, and this week Don King steps in for host Jason Harmon, who’s out on a special assignment.  Don is joined by Region 2 Public Relations Coordinator Barry Cross, who previews an exciting new event coming up May 30: Wilderness Day in the Glade at Cedars of Lebanon State Park. Born from a simple deer‑scoring day, the event has grown into a full fam...

Join host Jason Harmon and co‑host Mime Barnes on this on‑location episode of Tennessee WildCast as they explore Catoosa Ridge Wildlife Management Area and take you inside the world of law enforcement training with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Surrounded by thousands of newly added acres of prime wildlife habitat, Jason and Mime welcome Lieutenant Colonel Matt Majors and Region 3 Major...

Take a trip back to Tennessee with this lively new episode of Tennessee WildCast ! Jason Harmon and Don King are in the studio, and they’re bringing the energy — plus a whole lot of wildlife wisdom — thanks to special guest and longtime habitat biologist Clint Borum. Clint covers 26 counties across Middle Tennessee, and he’s spent nearly two decades helping landowners transform their properties in...

A brand‑new episode of Tennessee WildCast is on the air, and Jason and Don are back together in the studio to break down everything you need to know from the latest Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting—plus a whole lot more! This week, your WildCast hosts dig into the big topics shaping hunting, fishing, boating, and wildlife watching across the Volunteer State. From spring turkey season...

Tennessee WildCast is back with a unique episode as Jason takes the mic solo to bring you the latest updates from across the Volunteer State’s outdoors. From turkey season to boater education, hunter education, and what to do when you spot young wildlife around your home, this episode is packed with timely information for spring. Jason opens the show with a shout‑out to our radio partners and to e...

Spring is here, and that means one thing… the bite is ON! In this episode of Tennessee WildCast, host Jason Harmon is joined by longtime friends of the agency and true legends of the water, Joey and Debbie Monteleone. These two spend well over 100 days a year on the water and have reeled in everything from lake‑record bass to surprise catfish that can tow a kayak like a pontoon. If there’s a bette...