It’s important to stay alert and take extra precautions in the fall, when deer are more active due to breeding season, called the rut. Rut times can vary, but generally, in our area, it is around mid-November to late November. Vehicle accidents involving deer can occur at any time of the year, but most accidents …
The Town of Jasper has announced that ice skating is coming to town. An ice-skating rink will open in downtown Jasper on the square. There will be a soft opening on November 18th from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM. Normal hours will be Monday through Thursday, 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday from 4:00 PM …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee announces its third annual No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities. Last year’s campaign included 95 events with over 1,300 volunteers who collected more than 48,000 pounds of litter from the state’s roadways. “Litter on our public roads is …
Tennesseans are being reminded to keep burn safety measures top of mind as the state heads into its fire season. Starting October 15, debris burn permits for leaf and brush piles are required, and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry (TDF) is observing National Fire Prevention Week from October 8 to 14, 2023, …
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) have announced that $26,501,705.74 has been awarded to 32 communities across Tennessee for local parks and recreation projects as the Governor travels statewide touting conservation investments. In the coming years, the Lee administration is committed to furthering the state’s conservation strategy by …
The Labor Day holiday, Sept. 2-4, is the final major weekend of the 2023 summer boating season. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is emphasizing the use of life jackets while boating in a safe and responsible manner. The TWRA wants all those who visit the waterways to have an enjoyable time. However, TWRA officers will …
Tennessee’s dove season opens Sept. 1 at noon (local time) and is one of the state’s most long-standing outdoor sports traditions. This year’s opening day falls on a Friday. Tennessee’s dove season is once again divided into three segments: Sept. 1-Sept. 28; Oct. 14-Nov. 5; and Dec. 8-Jan. 15, 2024. Hunting times, other than opening …
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) annual “Free Hunting Day,” an event to help create interest in hunting, is this Saturday (August 26). It’s also the start of squirrel season. Residents will be open to hunting without a hunting license and other standard requirements for the day, but hunters are reminded to ask permission if …
Chickamauga Lake Reservoir – 8/10/23 According to TWRA contributor Billy Wheat, Bass in the Chickamauga Lake Reservoir are definitely schooling around the grass edges at the time of this forecast. According to Wheat, The spooks Buzz bait and Pop-Rs are doing some work. Swim Jigs and Chatter baits are also a good bet especially if …
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — A Tracker boat and a $5,000 Academy Sports + Outdoors gift card are just two of the outstanding packages being offered in the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation (TWRF) 2023 Conservation Raffle. The Tracker Pro Team 175 TF is a boat that helps anglers adapt to a variety of fishing situations. Features include …
