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TWRA honors staff awards and highlights outreach programs including SCTP and Hunting & Fishing Academy
Summary
Commission recognized employees (biodiversity biologist, wildlife technician and wildlife biologist of the year) and heard partner briefings on the Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program and the Hunting & Fishing Academy, both intended to expand recruitment, retention and reactivation (R3) of outdoor participants.
Commissioners recognized multiple TWRA staff members for their service and heard presentations from partner organizations about youth and newcomer outreach programs aimed at expanding participation in hunting and shooting sports.
TWRA Director Max Don presented brief remembrances for two recently deceased conservation partners and previewed agenda items. Staff awards presented included Dustin Thames (biodiversity biologist of the year), Jake Riggs (wildlife technician of the year) and Pam McDonald (2025 wildlife biologist of the year, Region 2 Laurel Hill). Presenters described nominees’ work in…
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