Richard H. Simms

Chattanooga

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Contributor at WTVC-TV ABC (Chattanooga, TN)

Journalist and Tennessee River Fishing Guide specializing in trophy catfish and other species.

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Let your kids explore

5 days ago | newschannel9.com | Richard H. Simms

Charlie shows off a tiny crawdad captured from a stream. Not long after this picture was taken, Charlie learned that even tiny crawdads can pinch fingers hard. (Photo: Richard Simms)
Tennessee Biodiversity Summit announced

1 week ago | newschannel9.com | Richard H. Simms

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is planning for the first-ever Tennessee Biodiversity Summit. Officials call it, "an event celebrating Tennessee’s rich habitats and multitude of species."The summit is scheduled for Oct. 22, 2025, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Middle Tennessee State University.
Tennessee turkey tally: Citizen scientists asked to report their sightings in the wild

2 weeks ago | newschannel9.com | Richard H. Simms

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is asking folks to count turkeys this summer and share what you see. It is the Agency’s 2025 wild turkey summer observational survey. The survey is open to the public through Aug 31. This flock of turkeys includes two different broods - younger, smaller poults in front and a larger brood toward the rear. However all fall into the Class 3 age category.
Tennessee turkey tally: Citizen scientists asked to report their sightings in the wild

2 weeks ago | chattanoogacw.com | Richard H. Simms

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is asking folks to count turkeys this summer and share what you see. It is the Agency’s 2025 wild turkey summer observational survey. The survey is open to the public through Aug 31. Biologists especially want to know how many young turkeys (poults) you see. They have always done their own poult counts, but they just started asking for the public's help in reporting wild turkey sightings in 2022. You can report your sightings at this website.
Elite Fishing Expo coming to Chattanooga Convention Center June 6

4 weeks ago | newschannel9.com | Richard H. Simms

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — For the first time in many years, Chattanooga will be home to a major fishing show for area anglers. The show begins June 6 at the Chattanooga Convention Center, at 1 Carter Street in Chattanooga.
Elite Fishing Expo coming to Chattanooga Convention Center June 6th

1 month ago | foxchattanooga.com | Richard H. Simms

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — For the first time in many years, Chattanooga will be home to a major fishing show for area anglers. The show begins June 6 at the Chattanooga Convention Center, at 1 Carter Street in Chattanooga.
Clear water redfishing on the beaches of Destin, Fla.

1 month ago | foxchattanooga.com | Richard H. Simms

DESTIN, Fla. — I have fished for redfish a lot over the years (See: Redfish I have known). My standard saying is, "If I lived near redfish, I'd probably be divorced and broke." That is because if I could fish for them every day, that is all I would ever want to do. There is no freshwater fish that can match reds for their powerful fighting ability and refusal to ever give up. Plus, they are fantastic table fare.
Clear water redfishing on the beaches of Destin, Fla.

1 month ago | newschannel9.com | Richard H. Simms

DESTIN, Fla. — I have fished for redfish a lot over the years (See: Redfish I have known). My standard saying is, "If I lived near redfish, I'd probably be divorced and broke." That is because if I could fish for them every day, that is all I would ever want to do. There is no freshwater fish that can match reds for their powerful fighting ability and refusal to ever give up. Plus, they are fantastic table fare.
Clear water redfishing on the beaches of Destin, Fla.

1 month ago | chattanoogacw.com | Richard H. Simms

I have fished for redfish a lot over the years (See: Redfish I have known). My standard saying is, "If I lived near redfish, I'd probably be divorced and broke." That is because if I could fish for them every day, that is all I would ever want to do. There is no freshwater fish that can match reds for their powerful fighting ability and refusal to ever give up. Plus, they are fantastic table fare. I introduced myself to redfish and often fished for them at least 25 years ago in Florida.
Hixson youngster winner in the 2025 Tennessee Junior Duck Stamp Contest

1 month ago | newschannel9.com | Richard H. Simms

HIXSON, Tenn. — Cole Alford, a Hixson 4th grader, is the winner in the prestigious 2025 Tennessee Junior Duck Stamp Contest, 4-6 grade category. Cole's father, Lee Alford, said, It's pretty awesome. He's very talented fellow. He actually got second place last year (in the K-3 Grade Category). He stepped up to the 4-6 grade bracket this year, so being the lowest grade in that bracket, if he got an honorable mention that would have been great. But for him to come in first place, we were really proud.