Crossbows sold at major sporting goods retailers are being recalled because they have the potential to fire unexpectedly even though the safety is engaged. TenPoint Crossbow Technologies, of Mogadore, Ohio, is recalling TenPoint and Wicked Ridge brand crossbows for repair after receiving 19 reports that arrows released from the crossbows when the consumer pulled the trigger under certain circumstances after ...
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Free Classes offered during Mountain Prepper Expo in Sevierville
You can learn about preparedness, survival, self-defense and self-sufficiency at the upcoming Mountain Prepper Expo in Sevierville. The 2nd Annual Mountain Prepper Expo will be held at May 16-17, 2015 at the Sevierville Convention Center. One of the largest emergency preparedness events in the country, the event will feature a wide range of exhibitors and offer free classes. Franklin, N.C. ...
Read More »TWRA to host Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop
Women wanting to learn outdoor skills useful in hunting, fishing, boating and nature exploration can enroll in the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop offered by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. TWRA will hold the 2015 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop June 5-7, 2015 at the Clyde M. York 4-H Center in Crossville, Tenn. The BOW workshop is primarily aimed at women ...
Read More »TWRA Proposes Increases to Hunting and Fishing License Fees, New Fees for Recreational Users
Sportsmen and sportswomen may soon be paying higher fees for hunting and fishing licenses under a new proposal by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). Citing increases in operating costs, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announced Monday that it is seeking to change the structure and fees for hunting and fishing licenses in the state, as well as adding new ...
Read More »Deadline Approaching for Sevierville Police Department Citizens Police Academy
If you have ever wondered what it is like to be a police officer, the Citizens Police Academy is for you. But hurry, space is limited and time is running out to register. The Sevierville Police Department is offering a Citizens Police Academy to give citizens the opportunity to learn basic police skills and experience police work in a safe, ...
Read More »Sevierville Police Department Schedules Police Camp for Kids
The Sevierville Police Department has scheduled a Police Camp for kids from Monday, June 23, 2014 through Friday, June 27, 2014. Camp will take place daily from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and the fee is $75.00 for the week. The purpose of Police Camp is to provide the opportunity for young men and women, 12-14 years of age, to ...
Read More »Workshop Teaches Women Outdoors Skills
If you want to learn outdoor skills such as firearm use, nature photography or campfire cooking, this upcoming workshop is for you. On June 14, 2014, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will hold a Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Field Day at the John Sevier Hunter Education Facility in Knoxville, TN. This BOW workshop will offer a morning and afternoon ...
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