Tennessee
Volunteer State traditions, Cumberland Plateau hardwood ridges, restored elk viewing/tag lottery, and bobwhite quail.
Tennessee Regulatory Agency
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA)
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) manages fish, wildlife, and boating resources across Tennessee's Appalachian mountains, Cumberland Plateau, and Mississippi river bottoms.
Tennessee offers long deer seasons, Eastern wild turkey hunting, Appalachian black bear, quota elk hunts, and Reelfoot Lake waterfowl.
policyMission
To preserve, conserve, manage, protect, and enhance Tennessee's wildlife and their habitats for the use, benefit, and enjoyment of the public.
assignmentResponsibilities
- Issues resident and non-resident hunting licenses, big game tags, and elk lottery draws
- Manages Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and public hunting lands
- Establishes annual deer, turkey, bear, and waterfowl hunting seasons
- Conducts CWD surveillance, habitat management, and biological research
- Enforces state wildlife and boating safety laws through Wildlife Officers
starCore Values
- Volunteer Heritage: Honoring Tennessee's rich outdoor hunting traditions.
- Public Access: Providing accessible WMAs across mountains and river valleys.
- Scientific Stewardship: Managing wildlife herds with rigorous biology.