Tennessee WildCast

Dive into an electrifying episode of Tennessee WildCast with hosts Jason Harmon and Don King as they reel in the excitement of the Tennessee Angler Recognition Program (TARP)! Joined by Travis Scott, Assistant Chief of Fisheries, they unpack the thrill of catching trophy fish across Tennessee’s diverse waters, from Dale Hollow’s world-record smallmouth bass to Chickamauga’s largemouth giants. With TARP nearing its 10,000th trophy f...

Get ready for an exciting episode of Tennessee WildCast with host Jason Harmon and co-host Don King, diving into the world of outdoor adventure! This week, they’re joined by Keith Beam, GSM Outdoors’ Director of Product Innovation, to spotlight the legendary Camillus Knives. With a history dating back to 1876, Camillus offers rugged, reliable blades like the Carnivore and Felix, perfect for camping, hunting, or everyday carry. Thre...

Dive into the ultimate fusion of grit and groove on this episode of Tennessee WildCast, where host Jason Harmon and co-host Don King welcome the unstoppable Josh Isenberg—an outdoorsman raised on squirrel hunts and shotgun shells in rural Kentucky, now a Nashville audio wizard mixing for legends like The Time Jumpers and Vince Gill. With deer season just a week away, Josh shares stories of "earning the trigger": that prof...

Get ready for an explosive episode of Tennessee WildCast that every deer hunter needs to hear! Join hosts Jason Harmon and Don King with special guests Dan Grove, Wildlife Veterinarian and Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee, and Tabitha Lavacot, Region 2 Species Biologist, as they dive into the critical topic of hemorrhagic disease impacting Middle Tennessee’s deer population. With deer season just around the corner...

Get ready for an exciting episode of Tennessee Wildcast! Join us as we visit with Joey Woodard, Executive Director of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation, and dive into the thrilling Wildlife Conservation Raffle, closing in just one week on September 14th! With over $10 million raised in eight years, this raffle funds critical conservation efforts, like acquiring thousands of acres for wildlife habitats. Discover incredible...

The Tennessee Biodiversity Summit is a landmark event set for October 22, 2025, at Middle Tennessee State University’s grand ballroom. Hosted by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), it aims to educate the public about Tennessee’s rich biodiversity, one of the most diverse inland states, boasting over 350 fish, 400 birds, 140 mussels, 97 crayfish, 65 reptiles, 75 mammals, 85 amphibians, and 401 snail species. The summit h...

In this exciting episode of Tennessee WildCast, we welcome back Keith Beam, Director of Product Innovation at GSM Outdoors, for a deep dive into archery and the innovative products from NAP (New Archery Products). Keith shares his journey in the outdoor industry where he pioneered the hub-style hunting blind that revolutionized ground blind hunting. Now with GSM Outdoors, Keith discusses NAP’s cutting-edge broadheads, like the Spit...

This week’s episode of Tennessee WildCast dives into the thrill of dove hunting season, kicking off September 1st at noon. With special guest Jason Cruise from Mossberg and Wild & Kingdom, shares tips for a safe and fun dove hunt, from avoiding power lines to mastering shot-swing safety. They also discuss the importance of introducing youth to the outdoors without forcing it—emphasizing fun, comfort, and memorable experiences l...

In this engaging episode of Tennessee WildCast, we dive into the National Wildlife Habitat Education Program at the Clyde M. York 4-H Center in Crossville, Tennessee. Joined by Dr. Jim Byford, the program’s founder and former University of Tennessee Martin Agriculture Professor, and Dr. Craig Harper, a University of Tennessee Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist, the show explores the origins and impact of this transformativ...

Dive into the world of crappie fishing on this episode of Tennessee WildCast, where hosts Jason and Don visit with Travis Scott, Assistant Chief of Fisheries. Travis shares his journey from working at a salmon hatchery in Alaska to leading fisheries management in Tennessee, offering insights into the state’s record-breaking crappie production in 2024. With nearly 1.9 million crappie fingerlings stocked across 14 reservoirs, TWRA’s ...

Get ready for an action-packed episode of Tennessee Wildcast that’s sure to sharpen your outdoor game! This week, we welcome back the ever-enthusiastic Keith Beam from GSM Outdoors to dive deep into the world of SOG knives. Whether you’re a hunter, camper, or just love a reliable everyday carry, this episode is a must-listen. Keith, the Director of Product Innovation at GSM Outdoors, shares his passion for SOG’s high-quality knives...

Get ready for a toe-tapping, rod-casting good time on this week’s Tennessee WildCast! Hosts Jason Harmon and Don King welcome the incredibly talented Leslie Satcher, a Texas-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter who’s penned hits for country legends like George Strait, Willie Nelson, and Martina McBride. In this lively episode, Leslie shares her journey from dreaming of country stardom in 1988 to landing a seat next to Naomi Judd...

Get ready for an exhilarating episode of Tennessee WildCast that’s packed with outdoor adventure and inspiration! This week, we’re diving headfirst into the world of R3—Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation—with special guest Daniel Musslewhite, TWRA’s R3 Coordinator. Tune in to discover how Tennessee is igniting a passion for the outdoors, from hunting and fishing to shooting sports, and connecting people of all backgrounds to ...

Dive into this action-packed Tennessee WildCast episode where we team up with David Lowrie, Tennessee’s Boating and Fishing Education Coordinator, for a dive into outdoor adventures! This episode is a must for fishing and boating enthusiasts. Lowrie, now leading both fishing outreach and boating safety, shares the essentials of staying safe on Tennessee’s waterways. If you were born after January 1, 1989, a boating safety license i...

On this exciting episode of Tennessee WildCast, we dive into the world of outdoor adventure, spotlighting GSM Outdoors and their renowned Cold Steel brand. Joined by Keith Beam, Director of Product Innovation at GSM, this episode explores the legacy and craftsmanship of Cold Steel knives, celebrated for their durability and versatility. Keith, a seasoned innovator with a background in archery and multiple patents, shares the fascin...

Special guest Jason Cruise, a Tullahoma native and outdoor content creator for Mossberg and Wild and Kingdom, joins us this week and shares his journey from a childhood steeped in hunting and fishing to producing captivating outdoor media. Cruise reflects on growing up in his family’s hunting store, checking in deer as a kid, and the thrill of Polaroid bragging boards. 

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Join us at Warriors Path State Park for a sizzling episode of Tennessee Wildcast! Dive into the art of Dutch oven cooking with experts John Mike, Joe Elkins, and Tony Hinkle. From crackling cornbread to pineapple upside-down cake, learn tips, tricks, and recipes to elevate your outdoor culinary game. This episode is packed with outdoor fun, fishing tales, and the warmth of cast-iron cooking! #TennesseeWildcast #DutchOvenCooking #Ou...

The 2025-26 hunting seasons are almost here! Join us for a conversation with Wildlife and Forestry Chief Joe Benedict and Assistant Chief of Habitat Wally Akins as we preview the upcoming season and discuss key changes for this fall. 

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