Tennessee – The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission will vote on the 2025-26 Sport Fish and Commercial Fishing proclamations at its February 20-21 meeting at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Ray Bell Building. Committee meetings will begin at 1 p.m. on February 20, with full Commission proceedings starting at 9 a.m. on February 21.
TWRA Fisheries Division staff previewed the proposed regulation changes at the January meeting in Dyersburg. The proposals were posted on the TWRA website, and a public comment period was held from January 15 through February 15.
This meeting will also mark the conclusion of service for five commissioners: Chairman Jimmy Granbery (Nashville), Wally Childress (Bogota), Bill Cox (Collierville), Tommy Woods (Piney Flats), and Hank Wright (Germantown). Chairman Granbery appointed a nominating committee to present candidates for the 2025-26 TFWC officer positions, with the full Commission set to elect a new chairman, vice chairman, and secretary.
Several awards will also be presented, including the Legacy Award, R3 Award, and recognitions for TWRA’s Biodiversity Biologist of the Year, Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, Fisheries Division Biologist of the Year, and Fisheries Technician of the Year.