Tennessee WildCast

Step into the fascinating world of Tony Childress, an avid collector of antique duck calls and Game & Fish Commission memorabilia. Join us as he shares his favorite pieces and the stories behind them. #Antiques #DuckCalls #HuntingGear #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tnwildcast 🦆

County artist and songwriter, Jordan Rowe, joins us this week to talk hunting, fishing and music. Jordan is a Georgia native but now calls Nashville home. He harvested his first Tennessee turkey this year and had a great season in Kentucky and Georgia as well. Stick around as we share hunting stories and play a few tunes on this episode of Tennessee WildCast. #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tnwi...

This week wraps up our visit to Discovery Park Of America. John Parr joins us to share more detail about the wild side of the park and the work that goes into taking care of the wild critters you can see while visiting. From native West Tennessee animals to the depths of Reelfoot Lake, the park has it all! #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tnwildcast Looking for Tennessee WildCast swag? Visit: htt...

As we continue our series of episodes from the Discovery Park of America, Keith Paluso stops in to talk about birding and share exciting news about his book. We are excited to be outside on the grounds of Discovery Park in Keith’s element listening for some birds and playing a few songs on the porch. Don’t miss this one! #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tnwildcast Looking for Tennessee WildCast s...

This week, we are back at Discovery Park of America, where we will meet up with Eric Rosenthal. Eric is a wildlife educator for the park and loves to share his passion for snakes, turtles and other wildlife with everyone he meets. His passion for these critters shines once the conversation gets started. Don’t miss this one! LIVE NOW on #YouTube 📺: https://youtu.be/Z1A_t9Hpq5E Looking for Tennesse...

Rising above Union City Tennessee is an amazing, one-of-a-kind attraction for young and old. Discovery Park of America was the vision of Union City native Robert Kirkland. Kirkland's goal was to inspire children and adults to see beyond. With exhibits and interactive, hands-on experiences focused on science, transportation, technology, history, art and more, you never know what inspiration you’ll...

In Tennessee, the outdoors is for everyone. This week the host of N.onT.ypical Outdoorsman TV, Eric Morris, will share his passion for introducing a diversity of folks to hunting and fishing who may never have the opportunity to get outdoors or just don’t know how to start. Jim Curcuruto from Outdoor Stewards of Conservation will join us as well. He has teamed up with Eric on his show to invite ne...

Are you looking for fun activities for the kids this summer? Look no further! The WildCast team has a few suggestions to keep the kids active and exploring the great outdoors. #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tnwildcast Looking for Tennessee WildCast swag? Visit: http://bit.ly/3ZUmZPJ

The days are getting warmer, which means more and more people are hitting Tennessee waterways. A day on the water can be fun if safety is the top priority. Coming home to your family at the end of the day is most important. Boating Officer Josh Landrum joins us this week to talk about safety, the new BUI laws, and what it takes to pursue a career in the outdoors. Don’t miss it! #tnwildlife #gooutd...

Fishing Pro and Author Joey Montelone stop by this week for another episode of Tennessee WildCast. He will dive into fishing tips, boating safety, and his new book, 60 Seasons - A Fishing Guide. You don’t want to miss this episode! To find Joey’s new book visit https://illbetennesseanya.com/?fbclid=IwAR1iAAl9KDP5BsJFYfxm0vQkR522u-ZHkZNohXCxnIR3StVOrcdnZqYFNrQ #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tnwi...

Calling all ladies! The annual Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) weekend is scheduled for June 3-4. This program is a great introduction to hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities for ladies. Kate Joiner was introduced to BOW many years ago. As Kate’s passion for the outdoors grew, she founded Outdoor Women of Nashville to provide another avenue for women to come together and share outdoor ex...

It’s that time of year again when you may come across baby wildlife in your backyard. This week we are teaming up with Harmony Wildlife to learn more about what to do if you have an orphaned, injured or flat-out healthy young critter out back. Stasia and Melody are always excited to help when needed. Care provided by the many rehab partners across the state for injured and orphaned wildlife is pri...

Meet the man behind the lens. Professional photographer, Kerry Wix, joins us this week to share his passion for outdoor photography and reflect on the honor of his work being chosen for the Tennessee Wildlife Calendar and collectible hard card license. #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tnwildcast #turkey #wildlifephotography

Boating is a yearlong season in Tennessee, but now is the busiest time of year as the days get warmer. Today, Lt Col Matt Majors joins us to share some boating tips, regulations, and updates. We will also learn a little about Matt’s career, his passion for boating and the great outdoors people of Tennessee. #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tnwildcast #boatingintennessee

This week Jason Holland joins us again to chat about the Bait Finesse System or BFS. If you like fishing lighter tackle but prefer throwing a baitcasting reel, then you will love this. Don’t miss it! Looking for Tennessee WildCast swag?  Visit: http://bit.ly/3ZUmZPJ   #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee  #tnwildcast 
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Jason Holland is back!  This week we dive into the world of Cashion Fishing Rods to learn more about the science behind this made in the USA company. We will highlight the John Crews Icon Series Big Bait Rod and some of the baits best suited for this style of fishing. Don’t miss it. Looking for Tennessee WildCast swag?  Visit: http://bit.ly/3ZUmZPJ   #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee  #tnwildcast 
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The new fishing regulations have been released! Today we will dive into what’s new this year. TWRA’s new Fisheries Chief, Mark Thurman, joins us to highlight some of the improvements to family fishing lakes, Bill Dance Signature Lakes and the hard work our fisheries teams implement statewide. Don’t miss it. #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tnwildcast #gofishtennessee

We are all looking for the perfect camo for our outdoor adventures. The WildCast crew may have found exactly what you need and this company calls Tennessee home. Join us this week as we chat with THLETE Camo Owner William Spalding and Digital Content Creator Gabe Stoll. The THLETE team are hunters! This aids in the design process and fuels their drive to make better equipment. They put the best po...

TROY Industries now calls Tennessee home and is known worldwide as the foremost specialist in reliable, innovative, top-quality small arms components, accessories and complete weapon upgrades.  Because of companies like these, fish and wildlife agencies like he TWRA benefit from the excise taxes on products like TROY produces.  Join us as we explore the products Steve and Tracy Troy have developed...

It's that time of year again! Now is the best time to search for antler sheds, scout for the next deer season and prepare for turkey hunting. Join us for our annual visit with Lt. Col. Dale Grandstaff. He will share a few of his shed hunting stories, tips for finding them and how to scout for future seasons.

The TWRA is blessed to have a foundation partner to ride shotgun on many conservation efforts across the state. Today, Mark Moore and Johnny Allred join us for a detailed look into the work they do at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundations. We will also learn about Mark’s new role on the board and how he got involved. Don’t miss this one! #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tnwildcast

Tennessee’s Rivers and Streams Program Coordinator, Brandon Simcox, joins us this week to “dive” into the depths of sturgeon. This torpedo-shaped fish is no stranger to Tennessee, but overfishing caused it to disappear many years ago. Brandon and the Fisheries Crews have been working hard to reintroduce this very cool fish back to Tennessee waters. Don’t miss this one! Looking for Tennessee WildCa...

Captain Jake Davis and TWRA’s David Lowrie join us this week! We will highlight the Friends of Reservoirs Award presented to Jake last month and dive into the work he leads through Tennessee BASS Nation and partners. You will be amazed at the amount of habitat going in the water and the clean-up happening across the state. #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tnwildcast tnwildlife.org

Mussels are one of the most important species in our ecosystem. In an effort to protect and keep a healthy population across Tennessee, Dan, Jason and many TWRA biologists are growing and producing mussels in a controlled hatchery environment to introduce more back into our rivers and streams. Don’t miss this episode to learn more about how they do it! Looking for Tennessee WildCast swag? Visit: h...

We are back at the Cumberland River Aquatic Center this week to meet up with TWRA Senior Scientist, Dan Hua, and Mussel Conservation Coordinator, Jason Wisniewski. We will dive into the life of freshwater mussels, how they reproduce, their diversity and why they are so important to ecosystems of streams and rivers. Don’t miss it! Looking for Tennessee WildCast swag? Visit: https://license.gooutdoo...