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TWRA: 3 bears 'lethally removed,' including 2 yearlings, after report of Tennessee woman bitten and dragged from porch
The woman did not have any injuries or bite marks, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn.
Three bears killed after woman bitten, dragged from porch in Sevier County, TWRA says
Cameron said wildlife officers received a report that a woman had been bitten by a black bear and dragged from her porch just ...
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Dangerous invasive fish found in Tennessee lake — after it jumps into a man’s boat
according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. “The angler, Dustin Hinkle, said the invasive fish ‘jumped into the boat as I deployed my trolling motor,’ ” the agency posted Jan. 10 ...
Spring arrives and with it, the chances of bear encounters in East Tennessee
Bears are most active in the spring and summer, meaning you're most likely to encounter a bear in Gatlinburg between April and August, according to the National Park Service website. During these ...
Wildlife officers kill 3 bears after woman reports being bitten, dragged from porch
According to Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency representative Matthew Cameron, wildlife officers received a report that a ...
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Rare Tennessee Salamander Gets Another Chance at Endangered Species Act Protections
The rare salamanders are only found in a handful of east Tennessee caves. “This agreement is an important step toward securing long-overdue protections for the Berry Cave salamander and correcting a ...
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TWRA Assessing Potential Wildlife Impacts From Changes To Cherokee Dam Aeration System
Hamilton County Parks and Recreation will host a planting party for National Gardening Day. Here are the details: Monday, April 14 4–6 pm CFP Shelter #4, 305 Causeway Road, Hixson, ... more ...