NWTF, BFC Sign MOU on Improving Forest Health
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NWTF, BFC Sign MOU on Improving Forest Health

The National Wild Turkey Federation and Blue Forest Conservation signed a memorandum of understanding with the goal of improving the health of America’s National Forest System during the 43rd annual NWTF Convention and Sport Show. […]

North Carolina Turkey Trap and Release Efforts Will Boost Texas Turkey Populations
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North Carolina Turkey Trap and Release Efforts Will Boost Texas Turkey Populations

A turkey trap-and-release effort originating in North Carolina is helping boost wild turkey populations in Texas. The effort, a joint venture involving the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department<https://tpwd.texas.gov/>, USDA APHIS Wildlife […]

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World Record Turkey Taken

Chicago Now Reported 1st. It was confirmed today by the National Wild Turkey Federation that Cody Guess’ 37.6 pound wild turkey is the world’s largest wild turkey ever harvested.  It was taken in the State […]

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114 Sportsmen’s Groups Call on Congress to Reject All Efforts to Sell or Transfer Public Lands

More than 100 hunting, fishing, and conservation organizations, including the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, the National Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever, Trout Unlimited, Dallas Safari Club, Pope & Young Club, the American Fly […]

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NWTF’s Still Target World Record Broken

National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) staff and event shooters watched the 12-gauge Hunter Division record get broken three times this past weekend at the 21st annual NWTF World Still Target Championships. By the end of […]

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Score Your Wild Turkey

You can calculate the score of your turkey with our scoring calculator. Before you begin to score your turkey, be sure to note that all measurements are taken in 1/16-inch increments and converted to decimal […]

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Save The Habitat

The National Wild Turkey Federation’s (NWTF) Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt. initiative was implemented just over one year ago and its already making a difference. The Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt. initiative is […]

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Fully Fund Land/Water Conservation Fund

The nation’s leading hunting and fishing conservation organizations are calling on the United States Congress to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund, a critical tool for conserving valuable fish and wildlife habitat and […]

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Youth Enjoy Weekend of Turkey Hunting

The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center (CEWC) recently hosted nine youth hunters for the 4th annual Turkey Hunt and Learn Weekend. (An Augusta, Georgia, youth bagged this turkey with […]

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More Turkeys to East Texas

Eastern wild turkeys from Alabama, Missouri, Kansas, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia will call parts of eastern Texas home over the next few weeks, thanks to the efforts of the National Wild Turkey Federation […]

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NWTF: Agricultural Act of 2014

The National Wild Turkey Federation urges Congress to support the bipartisan Agricultural Act of 2014, also known as the Farm Bill. The Farm Bill (H.R.2642/S.954) is the largest piece of legislation that directs conservation and […]

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MAJOR MILESTONE FOR FAMILIES AFIELD

Families Afield, a model of cooperative effort, was launched in 2004 to increase the numbers of hunters, thus ensuring a promising future for the tradition of hunting and conservation. The initiative, founded by the National […]

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Families Afield Helps Boost Hunter Numbers

As hunters anticipate autumn’s first trips afield, a national effort to remove barriers for youth and novice hunters, Families Afield, has helped reverse a decade-long decline in hunting participation. The Department of the Interior recently […]

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Conservation Seed Program

The NWTF’s Conservation Seed Program, started in 1997, helps seed companies unload outdated seed that can be used for conservation purposes. 34 million pounds of corn, soybeans, milo and wheat have been purchased and planted […]