AGFC Executive Director to Take Similar Role in Tennessee
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) announced Thursday, November 5, that Doug Schoenrock has been selected to lead their agency, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
Schoenrock has served as the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission executive director since May 2025.
"I am honored to have the opportunity to join the team at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency," said Schoenrock. "As a young man growing up in rural Tennessee, I fell in love with the woods and waters of this state, and I am excited to return home to my Tennessee roots to advance wildlife conservation."
His conservation experience includes more than 30 years of volunteer work with Ducks Unlimited (DU), where he served as the 45th president in 2020, then chairman of the board until July 2024. While a volunteer with DU, he worked to develop conservation strategies, manage large-scale habitat projects, and foster partnerships with stakeholders.
Schoenrock holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in science from the University of Tennessee. He is a hunter and outdoorsman. He will start his new role at the beginning of the new year.
The Arkansas Game & Fish Commission will begin a search for a new executive director.
The TFWC is a 13-member commission, appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is responsible for protecting, managing, and conserving fish and wildlife species. The agency also maintains public safety through law enforcement and safety education on waterways.