Endangered Bat Species Detected During Blitz
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA)’s Division of Biodiversity held the 2026 Bat Blitz in late September.
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TWRA Announces Official Naming of Bill Dance Lake and Herb Parsons Wildlife Refuge
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is proud to announce the official naming of Bill Dance Lake at the newly established Herb Parsons Wildlife Refuge.
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TWRA Youth Fish Art Contest Now Open
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is encouraging youth across the state in grades K-12 to submit their original artwork of any Tennessee native fish for the 2026-2027 National Art of Conservation: Fish Art Contest.
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TWRA Issues 2026 Labor Day Boating Report
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is pleased to report no boating-related fatalities over the Labor Day holiday weekend. The TWRA Boating
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TWRA License Fee Increases and License Structure Proposals Approved
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission unanimously approved the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) operational budget for 2027-28 during its August meetings. The
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TWRA Leasing Fields for 2026 Dove Season
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is seeking fields to lease for the upcoming 2026 dove hunting.
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New Deer Bait Privilege License Available July 22
The new Deer Bait Privilege License will be available on GoOutdoorsTennessee.com and in the TWRA On the Go App, starting July 22, 2026.
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TWRA Requests Public Input for 2027-28 Fishing Regulations
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is seeking public comments on the 2027-28 fishing regulations. This comment period, open from Wednesday, July
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TWRA Issues 2026 July 4th Weekend Holiday Boating Report
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is pleased to report there were no boating-related fatalities over the Operation Dry Water (ODW)-July 4th holiday
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Black Bear Confirmed Sighting Along the Carroll and Henderson County Line
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has confirmed a sighting of a black bear near the borders of Carroll and
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