TWRA and Tennessee Tech present multi‑year mallard telemetry findings; partners detail habitat investments Researchers and conservation partners told the commission the agency’s multi‑year mallard telemetry project shows many ducks winter in Tennessee and that modest, distributed water and refuge areas (≈4–5% of the landscape) most reliably attract and retain mallards. Ducks Unlimited partners described matching funds that leveraged state dollars into habitat work in Canada and Tennessee.

A groundbreaking study reveals that 25% of mallards return to the same spot in Tennessee, highlighting the critical need for habitat management to support these wintering ducks.

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Tennessee General Assembly approves new guide license for Reelfoot Lake waterfowl services Tennessee enacts law for waterfowl guide licenses at Reelfoot Lake enhancing safety for hunters.

Tennessee just took a major step to ensure safer hunting experiences at Reelfoot Lake with new waterfowl guide licenses!

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Tennessee enacts waterfowl guide licensing for Reelfoot Lake guides Tennessee establishes licensing requirements for waterfowl guides at Reelfoot Lake.

Tennessee is setting the stage for safer hunting experiences by introducing licensing requirements for waterfowl guides at Reelfoot Lake!

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