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Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission approves FY27 budget after hearing finance options
Summary
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission approved the agency's FY27 budget by voice vote after staff described cuts made following a failed license-fee increase and commissioners asked staff to explore bond-earnings and investment options.
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission approved the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's fiscal year 2027 budget by voice vote on Aug. 22, 2025, after agency staff described spending reductions taken after a proposed license-fee increase failed in the General Assembly.
The vote came after Frank (last name not specified), deputy director of budget, summarized the condensed FY27 budget and took questions from commissioners. Director Maxedon told commissioners the agency had “taken a hard look at our operations” and tightened spending after the General Assembly did not approve the proposed license-fee increase.
The commission's approval keeps agency programs running while…
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