Tony Sanders is a lifelong Chattanooga resident and has spent most of his life in the field hunting or fishing, with a love of bird hunting instilled by trips afield with his dad.
On April 21, 2007, Tony Sanders Outdoors hit the airwaves on Talk Radio 102.3. The show was billed as an electronic campfire where hunters and fishermen could call in and share their stories about the outdoors. Airing Saturday mornings, the show became a staple for hunters and fishermen, with Tony and his co-host Rob Prytula, the Trout Professor.
In 2010 Tony was named the Tennessee Wildlife Federation Conservation Communicator of the Year and the Tennessee Friends of NRA Volunteer of the Year. He is a member of the South Eastern Outdoor Press Association (SEOPA) and the Tennessee Outdoor Writers Association (TOWA).
Beyond the radio show, Tony is involved in many activities related to the outdoors. He has served as a volunteer on boards or committees for:
He is also a volunteer Hunter Education Instructor for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and an NRA Recruiter, and spends a great deal of time in the shooting community.
Tony, his co-host Rob, and the Tony Sanders Outdoors show were consistently recognized by various groups for their efforts promoting the outdoor and firearm lifestyle. The show was a positive spin in an environment of negativity related to what we love. Its tag line stated its purpose: the fusion of outdoor information, education and entertainment.
The show has since come off the air, but every recording we still have is in the episode archive.