- Promote outdoor recreational activity and to preserve the right of the public to use and enjoy the great outdoors.
- Acquire by purchase, lease, or any other legal means outdoor recreation rights for the public.
- Promote and foster proper legislation for the conservation, protection, propagation, and management of outdoor resources and to encourage reasonable public use of such areas.
- Affiliate with other like-minded organizations to promote achieving common goals.
- To champion the conservation, sound management, and enjoyment of Tennessee's wildlife and natural resources for current and future generations through stewardship and advocacy.
Historical Accomplishments
- Formation of CORA more than 20 years ago;
- Leasing of 50,000 acres, known as the Koppers property for 5 years, raising more than $250,000, and holding that property for the State of Tennessee’s purchase;
- Koppers property becoming The Royal Blue Wildlife Management Area;
- Champion and Tackett Creek properties named as Public Hunting Areas;
- Sundquist Wildlife Management Area land acquisition;
- Elk reintroduction after a 150 year absence from the State of Tennessee;
- The acquisition of the Brimstone property with the North Cumberland Plateau Land Conservation Initiative;
- The creation of Tennessee’s First Elk Viewing area named the “Hatfield Knob Wildlife Viewing Area” and
- Many other contributions.
Directors
Campbell Outdoor Recreation Association is a non-profit organization governed by a board of directors. If you have any questions, please contact Terry Lewis at terry@t-lewis.com.
Click on the link below for a list of our board members.
Board of Directors
