NASHVILLE -- Tennessee’s long-standing tradition of hand-drawn duck blind drawings will be held at the regular sites across the state on Saturday, Aug. 5. Registration for the 2017 drawings will be held from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. and the drawings will begin at 10 a.m. at most locations... more

A Hunter Education Safety Class is slated for August 7, 8, 10, and 11 at 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Cornersville First Baptist Church, Cornersville, Tenn. If you wish to be a part of these classes, you are required to register on-line at hunter-ed.com/Tennessee. Go to “After the Course” and click on Learn More to sign up for the class... more

Sam Kenton Stopped. The human figure was crouched at the side of the dusty road, with its head looking down between two bare feet that balanced him in an uncomfortable looking position; like two weathered pedestals supporting a wrinkled, handmade doll of an old man. Sam Kenton watched the figure as it studied the ground. He swapped hands with his fishing rod and the stringer of fish, and moved forward toward the wrinkled man sitting awkwardly in the dust at the side of the road... more

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission heard updates on chronic wasting disease (CWD), Tennessee’s In Need of Management, Threatened, and Endangered Wildlife Listing, boating statistics, and budget process during its July meeting. The two-day session concluded Friday and was held at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Region II Ray Bell Building... more

The Old Man closed his eyes ad turned away, but he was not quite quick enough. The thickened smoke from the campfire had changed its course, swirling unexpectedly around his head as he knelt at the fire’s edge to reposition a burned-through log. The Old Man buried his smoke filled eyes in the faded flannel on his left shoulder. From somewhere across the fire, he heard the taunting voice of Henry Jacobs... more

On July 17, 2017, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced over $1 million in grants to 37 states and the District of Columbia to help combat white-nose syndrome (WNS), a fungal disease that has killed millions of North American bats in recent years. Funds will help states find ways to prevent the spread of WNS while increasing survival rates of afflicted species... more

Donald Stockton loosened his tie and scooted back from the long table. He glanced at his watch. His time was okay. It was still two hours before the meeting across town.... The microphone clicked at the podium in front of the tables, and the indiscernible talking in the room automatically lowered to sporadic whispers. As Thomas Lipscombe adjusted the mic, the hundred or so people became quiet... more

While roughly three out of 10 surveyed hunters are actually involved in managing or attracting wildlife on the land where they hunt, of those who do, more than 80 percent of their efforts are spent on creating food plots. In fact, the HunterSurvey.com survey conducted by Southwick Associates found that food plots were the leading practice by nearly double most other practices... more

NASHVILLE -- The application period for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency annual fall quota hunts is open with a deadline of July 26 to apply for the upcoming 2017 Quota Deer hunts. Hunters who enjoy participating in the AEDC quota hunts need to be aware of some slight changes in this year’s drawing of the 900 quota permits on AEDC... more

NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency offers a reminder that the application period for the 2017 Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Big Game Quota Hunts, the regular elk, youth elk, and WMA youth is now underway and will continue through July 26... more

McCullock answered angrily. “It’s a mean, backside biting dog, stupid. What do you think it is? Give me that letter.” Jess threw the letter across to McCullock, who was now sitting up against the wall. He read aloud, “Dear Jess . . . We all have been terribly concerned after hearing of all your run-ins with the poachers... more

The Old Man had just poured the coffee when the table began shaking and the dishes began rattling on their shelves. Suddenly, as the entire house shook, he heard the engine noise. Chimney soot fell to the open hearth of the fireplace, billowing a cloud of black smoke in the den. The Old Man shielded his eyes from the glare and then as the plane climbed in its path back toward the house, he recognized the unmistakable signature on its fuselage – cow manure... more

At the crest of the highest ridge in four counties, the Old Man paused at the trail’s edge. Looking out over the wooded hollow below, he felt the excitement tighten his stomach. He pondered on the rolling creek with its clear cold water that swirled and eddied at every fallen tree and deepened bank. ... more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Ticks and mosquitoes are now out in force and looking for food. The meal of choice for both is blood, creating opportunities to spread a variety of serious illnesses such as Zika Virus Disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever as they move from one bite victim to another... more

The Old Man slowed the truck to a crawl as he neared the edge of the bluff. It was a fine place, he thought, as the truck’s engine stopped and the Old Man opened the door in one motion, allowing the early winds of a summer thunderstorm to hit him full in the face. ... more

DAYTON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission established the state’s 2017-18 hunting and trapping seasons at its May meeting which concluded Wednesday on the campus of Bryan College. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency staff had recommended few changes to the 2017-18 regulations during its season’s preview held at the April meeting... more

New for 2017 in Browning’s tactical knife line-up are the Wihongi Signature knives. These unique knives are adorned with blades etched with a Maori warrior tribal motif. This new line of tactical style knives was co-designed by Jared Wihongi and Russ Kommer. ... more

NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Parks will celebrate National Trails Day with free, guided hikes at all 56 parks on Saturday, June 3. Events will include free, ranger-led hikes through areas with waterfalls and scenic vistas as well as hikes focused on local history and trail clean-ups. ... more

The Old Man stopped at the edge of the clearing overlooking the camp below. He rested the flintlock rifle against a small dogwood tree and lowered his canvas pack to the ground. From his possible bag he retrieved a small clay pipe and tobacco, and after resting his backside beneath a large red oak, he deliberately prepared the pipe. ... more

The Old Man dropped the last floured quail into the hot grease and wiped his whitened hands on a towel. He watched, as the battered bird began its golden-brown transformation, and gently placed the lid on the skillet. Turning toward the large bay window, he noticed that the snow was still falling through the back porch light. ... more