A snapping turtle in West Tennessee's Hatchie River, which is home to 250 species of birds and more than 100 species of fish. (Photo: Rob Colvin)

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is potentially a few months away from purchasing about 7,500 acres of land along the Hatchie River for conservation and outdoor recreation.

The property spans Haywood, Hardeman and Madison counties in West Tennessee and includes ecologically valuable wetlands marked as a priority for conservation.

“This acquisition will secure the protection of sensitive wetlands and unique wildlife habitat while adding a large amount of huntable land, according to information presented to the State Building Commissions’ executive subcommittee.

While this property is a longstanding area of interest for wildlife conserva

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