NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency is warning lawmakers about potential financial trouble that could force cuts to wildlife officers and public land acquisition programs.

Leaders of the TWRA testified this week at the state capitol, asking legislators to develop a more permanent funding solution as the agency faces a potential $12 million deficit. More than 1 million Tennesseans enjoy hunting and fishing, including Matt Carey, who values the outdoor experience. "For me, it's a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle, chance to be quiet," Carey said in an interview late last year.

We spoke to Carey back in December, when TWRA first announced a plan to raise hunting and fishing license fees by nearly 30%. "I think a lot of hunters are going to be really

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