HeyJaredRichard Simms
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 6
- Latest publication
- Sep 22, 2026
- Outlet visibility, for WZTV
- Top 100K sites
- Earliest in this view
- Jul 15, 2026
Latest articles
Gov. Lee proclaims Sept. 26 National Hunting and Fishing Day in Tennessee (opens the original)
Read excerpt
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 as a day for Tennesseans to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD). That day also coincides with the launch of the 2026 statewide fall archery season for deer and the fall archery season for turkey in select counties. Check the 2026-27 Tennessee Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping Guide for season regulations Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Executive Director Jason Maxedon said, “As an avid sportsman, Gov. Lee
Tennessee’s new deer-baiting law is already changing the hunting landscape (opens the original)
Read excerpt
Tennessee's first year of legalized deer baiting is off to an interesting start. In a recent interview, TWRA Wildlife & Forestry Chief Joe Benedict said as of Sept. 8, approximately 5,400 Deer Bait Privilege Licenses have been sold. Benedict says there is little doubt that number will continue to grow as regular deer hunting season kicks off on Sept. 26 with the opening of archery-only season. The new "Bait Privilege" license - which allows hunters to use bait while deer hunting on private land
After rejection from lawmakers, TWRA tries again to raise hunting and fishing license fees (opens the original)
Read excerpt
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Hunters and fishermen in Tennessee may see a substantial increase in hunting and fishing licenses starting next July -- that is, IF the state's wildlife agency can pass a new license increase package. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA)'s license increase proposal, its second such effort in two years, comes on the heels of TWRA Executive Director Jason Maxedon announcing he will be retiring as the head of the agency, effective November 30th of this year. The agenc
TWRA answers biggest questions about Tennessee's new deer baiting permit (opens the original)
Read excerpt
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) officials are responding to a couple of questions numerous hunters have asked regarding the new "Baiting Permit." After the legislature passed a new law on the measure, the permits which allow hunters to use bait while hunting whitetail deer on private land, just went on sale recently. Many hunters are opposed to the use of bait for hunting. The law says those who do not have the required $50 Permit (for TN residents) cannot hunt wi
Appeal filed testing whether cities can restrict lawful hunting in Tennessee (opens the original)
Read excerpt
SWEETWATER, Tenn. — Attorneys have formally filed their brief to the East Tennessee Court of Appeals for six duck hunters, legally hunting in Sweetwater, Tennessee, cited for "discharging firearms inside the city limits." The ultimate outcome of the case could have sweeping impact on hunters all across the Volunteer State. In December 2024, the six duck hunters were cited in Sweetwater’s municipal court for “discharging firearms inside the city limits” while they were hunting on private property
Publishing over time
Last 90 days. Choose a month to open its work.
Recurring subjects
Named in the text we hold. One piece can cover several.
Audience
Top 100K sites
For WZTV, the outlet · Measured Aug 1, 2026
Website popularity band, not a count of readers or article views.
About this data
Counts cover the work we have indexed. Tone needs enough text and a confident classification. Excerpts and episode notes are not full articles or transcripts.
Identity or attribution wrong? Suggest a correction.