UPDATED MARCH 14 AT 8:00 AM: 

THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER WILL BE HELD AS PLANNED.  WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.

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 Plan now to attend our largest event of the year

NIGHT OF THE HUNTER

March 14, 2020
18th Annual ​Banquet
​Chattanooga Convention Center

​Doors open on Saturday at 5:00
Dinner and Live Auction at 7:00
​'Hunts for Warriors' Heals the Soul 
Richard Simms, October 17, 2018
When you sit shoulder-to-shoulder with any man for two straight days, you learn a lot about him without even trying too hard. But spend two days with a man who carries life-long injuries incurred in battle and you will learn more than you would ever imagine about yourself and the freedom you enjoy.

Long before sunrise on the first day there is a lot of excitement among the combat-wounded veterans invited to take part in this special deer hunt. (Photo: Richard Simms)Led by the folks with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and the Tennessee Valley Chapter of Safari Club International, twenty-five lucky guides got to do just that. We spent two days this week, each of us in the company of a combat-wounded veteran, on a special deer hunt at the Enterprise South Nature Park.
​See complete article 

TN Valley Chapter hosted
"Hunts for Warriors"
in October 2019
 (future link t0 slide show)

WILDLIFE ON WHEELS TRAILER IS TRAVELING!  

A long time dream of Tennessee Valley SCI members, the Wildlife on Wheels trailer was finished and  ready for travel early 2014.  With schools starting we are excited about the many request we are receiving to bring the trailer for exhibit.   Inside there are mounts, and other educational materials so children from all over the Tennessee valley will have the opportunity to experience wildlife hands on.  

 The trailer can travel to your school or event (within a 50 mile radius of Chattanooga) courtesy of TNSCI and there is no charge to your organization. Outside of a 50 mile radius there will be a small fee for gas.   A leading member of our organization will be there to explain the wonders of wildlife to your group.  Click below to Schedule the trailer to come to your school or event.  
A Non-Profit Organization 
Dedicated to Wildlife Conservation, Education and Hunting
Mike McDowel and Chase Jolander caught up with GDNR Mike Barr at Wes Hixon's open house in January to present three cameras purchased by our chapter.  These cameras will be used to investigate illegal poaching and other activities in north Georgia.  Three cameras were also presented to TWRA earlier.

Purple Heart "Hunts for Warriors"
​on the Outdoor Channel

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TN Valley SCI was a founding supporter of the Str8 Shooters Clay Team several years ago and continues to support youth shotgun and archery sports with this presentation.  SCI board member Keith Watson caught up with some of the team and coaches to present a check during their first practice of 2018 at Dead Zero Shooting Park.
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Chapter President Mike McDowell presents a check to Kirk Miles, Wildlife Program Manager for Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to be used for projects at Johnson Bottoms Wildlife Management Area.  This check will be matched with Federal Pittman Robertson funds for much needed repairs and enhancements on the WMA.

Pictured left to right are SCI Treasurer Chris Willmore,  Mike McDowell, Kirk Miles, TWRA Johnson Bottoms WMA Land Manager Jason Jackson, Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commissioner and SCI director Tony Sanders, and SCI director Keith Watson.
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Ben Layton, TWRA Region III Biologist accepts a cellular trail camera.  This tool will be used in our region in conservation efforts that benefit all hunters.  Ben was also recognized at the 2017 banquet as the TWRA employee of the year for his outstanding contributions to conservation and community service.  

Pictured left to right are SCI Treasurer Chris Willmore, Ben Layton, SCI President Mike McDowell, and SCI Secretary Taylor Massingill.
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