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Submit Nominations by March 6th for April 18th Event.

Tennessee Wildlife Federation

Tennessee --(Ammoland.com)- Each year since 1965, the Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Conservation Achievement Awards have recognized the efforts of those Tennesseans who make outstanding contributions to wildlife and natural resource conservation.

Any Tennessee citizen, organization or industry who deserves statewide recognition for extraordinary conservation work is eligible for an award.

Winners will be honored at the Federation’s 47th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards & Legislative Reception, to be held April 18th at the War Memorial Auditorium in Nashville. The deadline for submitting nominations is March 6th, 2012.

Please click here to access the nomination packet, and here to see previous winners.

2011 Conservationist of the Year Kathleen Williams of the Tennessee Parks & Greenways Foundation

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The Purpose of the Tennessee Wildlife Federation is to champion the conservation, sound management and enjoyment of Tennessee’s wildlife and natural resources for current and future generations through stewardship, advocacy and education. Visit: www.tnwf.org

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The Specialty Arms II gun shop was heavily damaged by fire early Sunday morning. Law enforcement officials have deemed the fire as an arson.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

NASHVILLE, Tenn. --(Ammoland.com)- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Nashville Field Division and the Tennessee State Bomb and Arson Section announced a combined reward of $5,000 for anyone who has information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person or persons responsible for the arson fire on Dec. 25, 2011 at Specialty Arms II, 184 Old Nashville Highway in LaVergne, Tenn.

The fire at the federal firearms licensee was reported to police at approximately 2:15 a.m. Christmas morning.

The fire has been determined to be arson following fire scene examination and other investigative efforts. The ongoing criminal investigation is being conducted by ATF, the Tennessee Bomb and Arson Section and the LaVergne Police Department. Anyone with information should call ATF at 615–565–1410 or the Tennessee Arson Hotline at 1–800–762–3017 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All caller identities will be kept confidential and remain anonymous.

ATF is the federal agency with jurisdiction for investigating fires and crimes of arson. For more information about ATF and its programs, please visit www.atf.gov. ATF can also be followed on Twitter at http:twitter.com/ATFHQ.

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