Tennessee Kids in the Outdoors (TKO)
 Tennessee Kids in the Outdoors (TKO) is one of TWRF's newest mission driven initiatives. TKO brings outdoor education to youth all over Middle Tennessee. Through a grant that we received, TWRF is able to assist with funding for outdoor related events in Middle Tennessee counties. TKO will expand on existing outdoor related programs (i.e. free fishing day, hunter’s safety courses, youth hunts, and other events) that wildlife officers and volunteers are conducting at the county level across Middle Tennessee so that youth who might not be exposed to the outdoors through their families have a chance to find out more about our natural resources. TWRF has a strong desire to see Tennessee's strong hunting and fishing heritage passed on to the youth of today. In a world where more and more young people are inside "plugged in" to their computers, video games, and TV sets, TKO strives to show them how much good clean fun can be had outside in the woods and waters of this great state.
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Montgomery County Shooting Complex
 The Montgomery County Shooting Complex is Tennessee’s premier shooting facility for archery, clay targets, pistol and rifle shooting. The complex is located just south of Clarksville at 4201 Southside Rd. in Southside, TN. Currently the range is open to the public from Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. until sunset and Sunday, 1 p.m. until sunset. The range is owned by TWRF and operated through a joint agreement with TWRA and the Montgomery County Sportsmen Association. Visit the complex’s website at http://shoottn.org
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Tennessee Hunter Education Program
 TWRF is proud to partner with TWRA and its great volunteers in the Tennessee Hunter Education Program. Tennessee’s hunter education program is taught by a highly dedicated corps of volunteer instructors. These devoted individuals volunteer over 15,000 hours per year and personal resources in an effort to produce safe, ethical hunters.
Tennessee’s Hunter Education program works. The number of firearm related hunting accidents in Tennessee has declined dramatically over the past 30 years. In the 1970’s, firearm accidents occurred at a rate of 4.4 accidents per 100,000 licensed hunters in Tennessee. During the last five years that accident rate has declined to 2.05 accidents per 100,000 licensed hunters. We know that Tennessee’s Hunter Education program has reduced hunting accidents and saved lives.
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National Archery in the Schools Program
 The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) is a joint venture between state departments of Education and Wildlife. Several archery equipment manufacturers and organizations are also partners. The program promotes student education, physical education and participation in the life long sport of Archery. The program’s focus is to provide International Style Target Archery training in physical education classes grades 4 – 12.
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Wounded Warrior Weekend
 Please join the TWRA and TWRF in supporting the Annual Wounded Warrior Weekend. Each year the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency hosts a Wounded Warriors Weekend in Humphreys County, TN. Soldiers with the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell who have been wounded in the war participate. This weekend consists of deer hunting, great food and fellowship. Hunters who kill a deer will also have their animals processed at no charge to them.
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After School Archery Program (ASAP)
 TWRF is partnering with TWRA to promote this great program. ASAP (After School Archery Program) was first conceived by the National Field Archery Association (NFAA) to serve as a next-step youth activity for all the youth in the USA who wanted more than just a first-peek at this fun sport. As the program was developed, other leading archery associations joined forces to create a complete activity that helps new archers gain confidence and experience in a wide variety of archery styles. This program works great with scouts, churches, schools, county and/or city parks and recreation departments, etc…
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Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW)
 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) is an award winning outdoors skills program that welcomes women from all backgrounds to enjoy camaraderie with other women in a supportive, non-competitive learning environment. Participants span the ages of 18 to 80+. The weekend-long workshops offer over 20 different activities balanced between hunting and shooting, fishing, and non-harvest sports like canoeing and camping. In addition to learning new activities, BOW participants are also treated to a variety of evening entertainment including outdoor clothing fashion shows, live music and educational seminars.
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Tennessee River 600
 The Tennessee River 600, which began in 1997 as a pleasure event for personal watercraft (PWC) enthusiasts, has now evolved into an annual event with participants representing as many as 19 states. The participants raise money benefiting two children's hospitals and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). Funds raised from participants and sponsors are divided equally among T.C. Thompson Children's Hospital, Chattanooga, TN; The Children's Hospital, Birmingham, AL; and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. We are proud to have raised a total of $156,476 for these wonderful organizations.
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