Tennessee WildCast

This week we are still hanging out at Humboldt Hatchery and Davy Crockett Lake. Our Family Fishing Lakes offer a lot of great opportunities to get outside and enjoy time with families. Davy Crockett Lake has been doing this for a long time. Today we will be chatting with Lake Manager, Hunter Henley and his dad O’Neal. This is will be a fun conversation and look back on some of the history of this...

TWRA, once again, is setting the bar with our new Florida Largemouth Bass Hatchery in Humboldt TN. This facility is one of kind and helping us meet our managements goals. Due to success at Chickamauga and the new demand for more FLM bass across the state, this facility was built and has been able to reach the goals for waterbodies across the state. Join us as we meet with Hatchery Manager, Tom Pra...

Matt Dale is back this week with a few secrets to help you find the hidden gems of public land hunting. Matt is a great teacher! We learned a lot from him in just a short amount of time. Check out Matt's stuff at daleoutdoors.com. #tnwildlife #tennesseewildcast #gooutdoors

@JasonHollandFishing is back for another episode of #tennesseewildcast. This week we will dive into the world of hard baits. Jason will show us styles, colors, and ways to fish some of the most popular crankbaits on the market. It is never a dull moment and you don’t want to miss this show! 🎣 #tnwildlife #gooutdoors #bass #crankbaits

You don’t want to miss this episode of #TennesseeWildCast. Matt Dale of Dale Outdoors joins us this week following the harvest of his first Tennessee gobbler. We will hear all about the hunt, but Matt will also share a few tips for calling and show us a few of his favorites. Check out Matt's stuff at daleoutdoors.com. #tnwildlife #turkeyhunting #gobblegobble #tntrophyroom #turkey #hunting

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. #tnw...

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 wit...

@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 lear...

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 m...

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 expl...

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 #itswhatw...

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. #tnwildl...

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 #its...

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...

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 a...

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 mi...

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! #tnwild...

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....

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 commiss...

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...

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 w...

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...

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...