On December 11th, 2024 the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) issued an Aquatic Resource Alteration Permit to CSX Transportation Inc. for the repair of railroad infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Helene along 2.5 miles of track adjacent to the Nolichucky.   The Scope of work includes borrow of rock above the ordinary high-water elevation from depositional point bars along the Nolichucky River, removal of other track material, and installation of rail piles to form a ...

There is a concerning bill regarding baiting of wildlife in the State of Tennessee we want to bring to your attention. HB1618/SB1942 would allow a person to hunt deer and hogs on private property where bait is present, essentially allow you to use bait to hunt. This can be detrimental to both hunters and for wildlife throughout Tennessee!  Currently, the law allows for supplemental feeding of wildlife with a requirement that the feed be removed prior to hunting the property.    HB1618/SB1942 ...

Throughout 2023, the Volunteer State BHA chapter had a ton of fun while making an exceptional impact on conservation! We hunted hard together, but more importantly spent time cleaning up our shared woods and waters. We partnered more extensively than ever before with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and other conservation groups in the state to create a wide spread impact! We look forward to hosting more habitat-focused volunteering events, more frequent get-togethers and expanding ...