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 new people to “come with” us to experience the great outdoors! N.onT.ypical Outdoorsman TV - NTOTV.com...
Jun 05, 2023•30 min
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
May 28, 2023•30 min
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 #gooutdoorstennessee #tnwildcast Looking for Tennessee WildCast swag? Visit: http://bit.ly/3ZUmZPJ
May 22, 2023•30 min
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 #tnwildcast
May 12, 2023•30 min
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 experiences. Learn more about both programs as we chat with Kate and Wildlife Education Program Coordi...
May 06, 2023•30 min
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 priceless. To learn more and find help near you, visit https://www.tn.gov/twra/wildlife/find-a-rehabili...
Apr 28, 2023•29 min
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
Apr 21, 2023•29 min
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
Apr 17, 2023•29 min
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 tnwildlife.org
Apr 10, 2023•29 min
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 tnwildlife.org
Apr 01, 2023•29 min
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
Mar 24, 2023•29 min
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 possible product in the hands of hunters who demand high performance and functional garments. It just ...
Mar 17, 2023•29 min
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 and learn how the Outdoor Stewards of Conservation plays a part in conservation education. #fillabagw...
Mar 02, 2023•29 min
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.
Feb 28, 2023•29 min
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
Feb 17, 2023•29 min
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 WildCast swag? Visit: https://license.gooutdoorstennessee.com/Shop/Inventory/Detail?inventoryId=137&li...
Feb 10, 2023•29 min
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
Feb 03, 2023•29 min
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: https://license.gooutdoorstennessee.com/Shop/Inventory/Detail?inventoryId=137&licenseTypeId=2288&...
Jan 26, 2023•29 min
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.gooutdoorstennessee.com/Shop/Inventory/Detail?inventoryId=137&licenseTypeId=2288&groupId=24 #tnwildl...
Jan 19, 2023•29 min
This week we stopped by the Cumberland River Aquatic Center(CRAC) in Gallatin, TN to meet up with David Sims. David, TWRA personnel and many partners played a huge role in the transformation of this facility and what it has become today. Don’t miss this inside look! Looking for Tennessee WildCast swag? Visit: https://license.gooutdoorstennessee.com/Shop/Inventory/Detail?inventoryId=137&licenseTypeId=2288&groupId=24 #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tnwildcast tnwildlife.org
Jan 13, 2023•29 min
Streams and Rivers Biologist Sally Petre brings the creek to us this week. We will learn about some of the smaller fish of Tennessee that you may never see. Sally’s excitement for the biodiversity of our state is infectious and it’s always a fun conversation. You don’t want to miss this episode! #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tnwildcast tnwildlife.org
Jan 06, 2023•29 min
Join in this week to learn all about the Tennessee Angler Recognition Program, aka TARP. We will meet Andrew Paducah, the first person to reach TARP Level V. He will share some big fish stories from his adventures to reach this milestone! We will also be joined by Streams and Rivers Biologist Sally Petre. You don’t want to miss this one! #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tnwildcast tnwildlife.org
Dec 29, 2022•29 min
This week we are chattin’ with David and Glenda Phillips, and their hunting buddy Itzy Bitzy. This show is all about squirrel hunting with dogs! It’s a great sport for all ages and so much more fun when hunting with mans best friend. Don’t miss this episode and Merry Christmas from the WildCast crew! #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tnwildcast #squirrelhunting tnwildlife.org
Dec 22, 2022•29 min
Tethrd Nation has moved to Columbia, TN! This week, the WildCast crew is “saddled” up and “hanging” out with co-founder Ernie Power and Wholesale Coordinator Adrian Wilson to learn more about their products and talk late season deer hunting. You don't want to miss it! #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tnwildcast #tethrdnation #saddlehunting tnwildlife.org
Dec 16, 2022•29 min
The new and improved elk viewing tower is up and ready for visitors. Earlier this year TWRA and partners came together to make improvements and reconstruct the Viewing Tower in honor of Terry and Jane Lewis. In this episode, we will visit with Terry and Jane to learn about the history of this tower and its location. Don't miss it! #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tnwildcast tnwildlife.org
Dec 10, 2022•29 min
This week on Tennessee WildCast we are visiting with OHV Manager, Rusty Dunn and OHV Sargent, Dustin Burke to learn more about the off-highway riding opportunities on North Cumberland WMA. Don't miss it! #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tnwildcast tnwildlife.org
Dec 01, 2022•29 min
Dr. Brad Miller, Tennessee Elk Program Leader, joins us this week for another WildCast from Hatfield Knob. Brad and the crew on North Cumberland work all year long to help grow and keep Tennessee’s elk herd strong. Tune in to learn more about elk studies and all opportunities on North Cumberland WMA. #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tnwildcast tnwildlife.org
Nov 23, 2022•29 min
This week we join Statewide Black Bear Coordinator Dan Gibbs and Black Bear Support Biologist Janelle Musser to discuss bear activity this time of year. Our guests recently attended a workshop focused on human-bear conflict. They came back with a lot of great information and were able to put it into practice moments after their plane landed because a black bear found its way into a cabin in the Smokies. Hear the story and learn some tips for living in bear country this week on Tennessee WildCast...
Nov 18, 2022•29 min
Healing Motion, Casting For Recovery – TN WildCast 317 This week we join Casting for Recovery-East TN Program Coordinators Lindsay Long and Denise Remkus to learn how the fly fishing program has impacted so many breast cancer survivors in Tennessee. We will also visit with District 41 Lt. Andy Collins to learn how a hobby for patch collecting led to the idea of the pink TWRA patch created to support the participants of Casting for Recovery. Don’t miss it. #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #flyfis...
Nov 11, 2022•29 min
We are excited to join Tony Smotherman this week to cover all things muzzleloading. This is one of the best times of the year to be in the deer woods. Tony’s background and experience in the world of muzzleloading will have you on the edge of your seat this whole episode. Don’t miss it. #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #deerhunting #wildlifemanagement #tnhunting #muzzleloader tnwildlife.org
Nov 03, 2022•29 min
