Cold temperatures and winter weather change how wildlife finds food. In winter, white-tailed deer rely on woody plants and evergreen browse to get through the season. 📷 Jay Huron

Share your input to help shape the future of Tennessee's rivers. Take the BluewaysTN survey at the link below. bluewaystn.com

Meet me at the Place of a Thousand Drips. Located near Gatlinburg, the Place of a Thousand Drips is a low-flow waterfall known for the intricate paths carved in the rock by the streams of flowing water. 📷 Sarah Jane Moore

𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: We are seeking your input to help guide our advocacy work. Your responses are anonymous and will not be shared publicly. Thank you for taking the time to ensure the voices of Tennessee deer hunters are heard! Survey link: surveymonkey.com/r/HK8JVG9

𝘛𝘪𝘯𝘺 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘔𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘺 by Ennette Martin This striking American kestrel, photographed in Cades Cove, was selected as the February feature in our 2026 Photo Contest.

A strong op-ed from Bill Frist, M.D. in the Tennesseean: wildlife supports public health and Tennessee’s economy, but the funding system isn’t fair or sustainable. Dedicated, recurring funding is the responsible way forward. tennessean.com/story/opinion/…

From habitat restoration to conservation leadership, the Conservation Achievement Awards recognize people doing meaningful work across Tennessee. Help us shine a light on their efforts by submitting a nomination. Learn more and submit a nomination at tnwf.org/CAA

This year marks 80 years of conservation, collaboration, and care for Tennessee’s outdoors. We’re proud of how far we’ve come—and excited about what’s ahead. Read more >> tnwf.org/eighty-years-s… 📷 Jennie Barr Kenney

Tennessee is full of incredible natural spaces for people to explore. Here are the top photos of people in nature from our 2026 Photo Contest.

Great horned owls are the earliest nesting species in TN, often laying eggs as early as January. After about a month, owlets hatch and grow quickly—trading soft down for thicker feathers and starting to take on the characteristics of the adults watching over them. 📷 Caren Goode

Big conservation wins often start with dedicated individuals. Nominate someone who’s helping conserve Tennessee’s wildlife and natural spaces for a Conservation Achievement Award. Nominations close tomorrow at midnight. Submit your nomination now >> tnwf.org/CAA

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘶𝘵𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘳 by Rick Malmstrom, March feature of our 2026 wildlife and nature photo contest. A determined eastern gray squirrel clings to the crook of a gnarled, moss-covered tree branch with a prized, spiky seed pod clutched firmly in its paws.