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ThursdayDecember 1, 2022

Hunting season in Middle Tennessee

Magnolia McKayWPLN
George Mattena and his father Lou carry their compound bows home after hunting
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All over Middle Tennessee people are waking up before dawn and heading to fields and forests. Yes, hunting season is here.

So who is hunting these days? How do folks get started? What are the best tips for hunting ethically? We’ll talk to local wildlife officials and hunters about the sport.

But first, host Khalil Ekulona and digital lead Anna Gallegos-Cannon respond to listener feedback and talk about what didn’t make earlier episodes.

Guests:

  • George Mattena, long time hunter
  • Ashley Chance, southeast program coordinator for Artemis sportswomen’s organization
  • Barry Cross, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Region 2 outreach & communications coordinator
  • Taylor Martin, associate director of programs for Tennessee Wildlife Federation

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