TWRA Covid-19 Hunting/Fishing FAQ’s

Covid-19 has created an enormous amount of questions surrounding our ability to hunt and fish in Tennessee during this crazy time. The Governor, the Tennessee Wildlife Commission, and your TWRA believe that the outdoors plays an integral role in the health of all Tennesseans. Below are some answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions thatContinue reading “TWRA Covid-19 Hunting/Fishing FAQ’s”

Council Encourages Outdoor Enthusiasts to Respect COVID-19 Recommendations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 6, 2020 Media Contact:Samantha Peddersamantha@cahss.org (Washington, D.C) – As the COVID-19 crisis continues to impact public health, the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports (Council) and its partners are committed to preventing the spread of the virus by following federal guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in additionContinue reading “Council Encourages Outdoor Enthusiasts to Respect COVID-19 Recommendations”

Guide to Quarantine: Outdoor Checklist

WRITTEN BY: Council to Advance Hunting and The Shooting Sports Outdoor Checklist: Target shoot (if you can do so safely on private land) Practive your game calling (your neighbors will love this one) Get some extra training in with your hunting dog Go shed hunting Go turkey hunting Go fishing Go kayaking, canoeing, or paddleContinue reading “Guide to Quarantine: Outdoor Checklist”

How target shooters can vote on which states receive the most USFWS conservation funding

In the early 1900s, sportsmen’s organizations and state wildlife agencies were terrified with their unprecedented declines in U.S. wildlife populations. In order to generate funds to support state wildlife conservation efforts, the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act was passed in 1937. This act put an excise tax on firearms, ammunition, and archery equipment toContinue reading “How target shooters can vote on which states receive the most USFWS conservation funding”