When Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris began offering customers the option to round up their purchases for conservation, no one could have foretold just how impactful contributions from the sportsmen and women who shop at the outdoor icon would become. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gNuhNc2Q
The National Wild Turkey Federation
Non-profit Organizations
Edgefield, South Carolina 16,776 followers
The NWTF is dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of our hunting heritage.
About us
In 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation was founded in Fredericksburg, Va., as a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit conservation and education organization with a mission dedicated to conservation of the wild turkey and preservation of our hunting heritage. Shortly thereafter the NWTF relocated to Edgefield, S.C., where it's still headquartered today. At the time the NWTF was established, there were only 1.3 million wild turkeys. Today that number stands at more than 6.2 million birds throughout North America, thanks to the efforts of state, federal and provincial wildlife agencies, the NWTF and its members and partners. Growth and progress define the NWTF as it has expanded from 1,300 members in 1973 to more than 230,000 today. With that growth has come impressive strides in wildlife management as the NWTF has forged dynamic partnerships across the country to further its conservation mission. Together, the NWTF's partners, sponsors and grassroots members have raised and spent more than $500 million upholding hunting traditions and conserving more than 23 million acres of wildlife habitat. While wild turkey restoration is nearing completion, the NWTF still has much work to do. Across North America, supporters are working to enhance habitat for wild turkeys and other wildlife while providing hunters with more opportunities and access to public and private land. In addition, NWTF volunteers and partners are introducing youth, women and people with disabilities to the outdoors through special educational events.
- Website
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http://www.nwtf.org
External link for The National Wild Turkey Federation
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Edgefield, South Carolina
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1973
- Specialties
- Advocacy, Hunting Education, Outreach, Habitat Conservation, Wildlife Conservation, Forestry Work, and Wild Turkey Research
Locations
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Primary
770 Augusta Rd
Edgefield, South Carolina 29824, US
Employees at The National Wild Turkey Federation
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Alex Chalmers
Founder & Managing Partner | Material Capital Partners | Build-for-rent single family home development communities throughout the Southeast.
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Susan Blankenship
Technical Support Administrator
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Eugene Heathman
Commercial Investment Property Specialist REALTOR
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Aaron Shaughnessy
Regional Director - National Wild Turkey Federation
Updates
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The famed U.S. Open Turkey Calling Contest returned July 12-13, this time in Hammond, Louisiana, and saw turkey callers from around the country travel for a weekend full of quality calling. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gD4haGrN
U.S. Open Turkey Calling Contest Returns - The National Wild Turkey Federation
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Via its largest single annual investment in wild turkey research, the NWTF recently distributed $655,447 to nine wild turkey research projects for the organization’s 2024 allocation. Between NWTF funding and partner support, about $6 million will support the nine wild turkey research projects. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/g-MdTQmd
NWTF, Partners Allocate Nearly $6 Million to Wild Turkey Research Projects for 2024 - The National Wild Turkey Federation
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"The guys sit down with Barry Woods of the NWTF to discuss the mission of the organization, how we can get involved, and why it is so important for future generations of hunters! + a few surprises as well! We hope you enjoy!" https://lnkd.in/gwimpcyr
Between The Brows: Episode 14: The NWTF is SAVING Hunting! This is IMPORTANT! on Apple Podcasts
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Many factors can impact turkey populations, including suitable habitat, weather events, disease, harvest and predation. Of these factors, state wildlife agencies have the most control over how and when turkeys are harvested. A goal of many state wildlife agencies in managing turkey harvest is to maximize hunter opportunities for harvest while ensuring wild turkey populations can sustain that level of harvest through time. This requires balancing hunter opportunities, population trends and harvest metrics. An understanding of the hunting culture and traditions within a state and advances in the understanding of factors impacting wild turkey populations is essential in managing wild turkey harvest. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gm5rNQYz
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Thanks to the efforts of the Pennsylvania NWTF State Chapter's volunteer leaders, the NWTF's 50-plus years of conservation success and the broader history of the wild turkey are now cemented in the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Conservation Heritage Museum in Stevens, Pennsylvania, which sees over 100,000 visitors every year. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gQwkNHDu
NWTF Legacy Cemented in Pennsylvania Game Commission Conservation Heritage Museum - The National Wild Turkey Federation
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Hosted at the Escondido Fish and Game Association in San Diego County, about 85 children participated in this year’s festivities, making it a memorable day filled with excitement and learning. Read More: https://lnkd.in/grPsWVss
15th Annual San Diego JAKES Day Celebrates Outdoor Fun - The National Wild Turkey Federation
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The EXPLORE Act is the first-ever outdoor-recreation-specific bill package to pass the House, and it achieves this without cost to taxpayers. The bipartisan legislation, introduced by Congressman Bruce Westerman, R-AR, is poised to stimulate local and national economies, enhance access for Americans — including those in underserved communities — to green spaces and modernize policies to bolster the recreation businesses that bridge people with nature. The bill complements the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s America’s Outdoor Recreation Act. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dFKZtwVp
EXPLORE Act Impact - The National Wild Turkey Federation
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Do you want to be a biologist? Washington residents have an excellent opportunity to contribute to the management of Washington's game bird populations by helping Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife with brood surveys this July and August. Outdoor enthusiasts’ observations of wild turkeys and upland birds provide valuable data that helps monitor population growth and informs conservation efforts. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gacsHvWi
Help Manage Washington's Game Bird Populations: Participate in Brood Surveys - The National Wild Turkey Federation
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Thanks to the efforts of the Pennsylvania NWTF State Chapter's volunteer leaders, the NWTF's 50-plus years of conservation success and the broader history of the wild turkey are now cemented in the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Conservation Heritage Museum in Stevens, Pennsylvania, which sees over 100,000 visitors every year. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gQwkNHDu
NWTF Legacy Cemented in Pennsylvania Game Commission Conservation Heritage Museum - The National Wild Turkey Federation
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