The Tennessee Wildlife Federation is seeking input from Moore County hunters to help guide their advocacy work in the year ahead.

The state 501(c)3 organization is an independent organization that focuses on conservation policy, youth engagement, and habitat restoration. Its work spans policy advocacy, habitat restoration, education, and community engagement to protect fish, wildlife, and their environments across the state.

While TWF itself doesn’t directly manage deer populations — that role is primarily carried out by the state’s wildlife agency — the Federation is involved in advocacy and policy efforts that affect how wildlife, including deer, are conserved and managed. They work to support science-based management decisions by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and to ensure there’s long-term, sustainable funding for that work.

By filling out this survey, you will be helping them better understand what Tennessee deer hunters value and want to see prioritized. Your responses are anonymous, and individual responses will not be shared publicly.

If you’d like to participate, fill out their online survey by clicking here. To learn more about their efforts you can visit their website at www.tnwf.org. •

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