Tennessee Wildlife Federation

06/11/2026

Don’t miss out on our Great Outdoors Month match! Give any amount in June and your donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Federation board member Chris Nischan. Donate now >> act.tnwf.org/a/2026-great-outdoors-emails?sourceid=1125445

06/10/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we remember beloved radio host, passionate conservationist, and friend of the Federation—Bill Cody.

06/10/2026

Take a look at this bald eagle pair in Sevierville, TN!

Bald eagles can be found in Tennessee year-round but are most prevalent during the winter nesting season.

📷 Daniel Vineyard

06/09/2026

The connection we have to Tennessee’s outdoors didn’t start with us. It was passed down. And the lands, waters, and wildlife we enjoy today still exist because someone cared enough to protect them.

When you give to Tennessee Wildlife Federation during Great Outdoors Month, you’re not just supporting conservation work. You’re honoring the person who first took you outside, and helping ensure future generations will have the same chance to experience it.

Make your gift today at act.tnwf.org/a/2026-great-outdoors-emails?sourceid=1125445

06/06/2026

It’s National Trails Day! Connect with the people in your community who share your love of being outside. Join the nationwide movement to give back to trails! Find a local event and take the pledge to leave the trails and the outdoor community better than you found them bit.ly/trails-day
American Hiking Society

📷 Hiker on the Appalachian Trail in East Tennessee. Credit: JBees Film

06/04/2026

Outdoor businesses like Blue Bank Resort create jobs, bring visitors to rural communities, support other local businesses, and help keep Tennessee’s outdoor traditions strong.

That is why Tennessee Wildlife Federation is proud to highlight Blue Bank Resort as our June Business Spotlight.

Want to join other Outdoor Businesses who are committed to support conservation, strengthen the outdoor economy, and helping ensure our lands, waters, fish, and wildlife remain healthy for future generations?

Learn more about the Outdoor Business Roundtable here:�tnwf.org/outdoor-business-roundtable/

06/04/2026

Raise your hand if you're ready for summer sunset fishing ✋✋

📷 Wes Huffman

06/03/2026

Think about the person who first took you outside. Maybe they taught you to fish, walked the woods with you, or showed you why wild places matter.

This Great Outdoors Month, honor the people who shaped your love for Tennessee’s lands, waters, and wildlife by helping protect them for the next generation.

Thanks to Tennessee Wildlife Federation board member Chris Nischan, every gift made through June 30 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $25,000.

Give today and carry the legacy forward.
Donate now >> act.tnwf.org/a/2026-great-outdoors-emails?sourceid=1125445

06/02/2026

You can help track Tennessee's turkey population! Find out more at the link below.

The 2026 Wild Turkey Summer Observation Survey is now open through Aug. 31, and we’re asking Tennesseans and visitors to report wild turkey sightings across the state.

Your observations help TWRA track turkey reproduction, population trends, and overall wild turkey health in Tennessee. Last year, participants submitted observations from 94 of 95 counties — let’s make it all 95 in 2026!

Participate in the study by clicking here: www.tn.gov/twra/turkeyobs

Photo credit: Angela Lannom