Tuesday, May 21, 2013 · 8:25 a.m.
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Riverwalk Bird of the Week: Mourning dove

A graceful, slender-tailed, small-headed dove that’s common across the continent. ...

Alexander brokers deal to save trout hatcheries

Sen. Lamar Alexander today announced an agreement between TVA and federal and state wildlife agencies that he said will keep open hatcheries that produce 60 percent of the trout stocked in Tennessee rivers and lakes. ...

Trout Unlimited fly casting session attracts experts and beginners alike

There are a few better fly fishermen (or women) in the Chattanooga area today after the Appalachian chapter of Trout Unlimited held an informal fly casting class at Greenway Farms Thursday night. ...

Tennessee turkey harvest slightly down

Tennessee turkey hunters surpassed the 30,000 mark for the 11th straight year during the spring season, although the harvest was slightly down from the 2012 season. ...

Successful Wounded Warrior turkey hunt in Campbell County

Sportsmen in Campbell County, Tenn., recently held their ninth successful Wounded Warrior turkey hunt on land owned by Terry Lewis, an avid conservationist. ...

Riverwalk Bird of the Week: House sparrow

The folks in the Riverwalk Bird Club don't just watch birds. The group includes some excellent photographers. ...
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