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TWRA praises staff awards and announces Hatchie Bottom conservation purchase, partner gifts
Summary
At its Chattanooga meeting the commission recognized fisheries employees (biologist and technician of the year, lifetime achievement) and Director Maxedon announced the state's acquisition of more than 7,400 acres at Hatchie Bottom with partner funding, including a $170,000 contribution from the Tennessee chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation.
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission used part of Tuesday's meeting to recognize agency staff and highlight a major land‑conservation milestone.
Fisheries chief Jason Heniger introduced Aaron Burch as Fisheries Technician of the Year and Alex Bible as Fisheries Biologist of the Year, citing achievements including hatchery operations, new fish‑attractor designs, survey work, outreach and a…
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