Every year, hunters across Tennessee wait for the same thing — word from the state on what next season is going to look like.

A University of Tennessee study tracked bears relocated from Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Cherokee National Forest.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is conducting a photo contest for the "Tennessee Wildlife" magazine's annual calendar. A winning photographer can receive a cash stipend of $60. Winning entries ...

As the legislative session continues to move forward, several bills affecting Tennessee’s fish and wildlife, water resources, ...

Gatlinburg ramps up efforts to reduce human-bear encounters with continued education and infrastructure investments as spring brings bears out of hibernation.

Owners must secure a Class I permit to house specific, inherently dangerous mammals. Interestingly, it’s legal to own a zebra, while possessing a native skunk is strictly prohibited. Submitting a ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A species of woodpecker that has not been seen in Tennessee since the 1990s may soon return to the state. In partnership with the Tennessee Department of Environment and ...

A plan to help the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency overcome an $18 million budget shortfall has the backing of two famous ...

Chattanooga's connection to the outdoors is more than a point of pride — it's a defining economic advantage. The Tennessee River and the public lands surrounding our region fuel a thriving culture of ...

A bill sparked by a controversial duck hunting case in Sweetwater has cleared the Tennessee State Senate and now heads to the ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Wildlife Federation announced the winners of its 11th Annual Wildlife and Nature Photo contest on Friday. The Tennessee Wildlife Federation said it received more than ...

Tennessee’s exotic pet laws can be confusing for anyone considering owning an animal more unusual than a Chihuahua or a parakeet. The state divides wildlife into legal, permit-only, and prohibited ...