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Turkey Hunters Appreciate Wildlife Habitat Preservation at Cumber…
National Parks Traveler | October 7th 2008 by Kurt Repanshek
Though permitted in National Preserves and some other units, sport hunting remains a controversial issue in the National Park System. One area of agreement is the importance of preserving wildlife habitat. The National read more
Women in the Outdoors
Our Little Acre | October 6th 2008 by Kylee Baumle
A few months ago, I was contacted regarding teaching a class about geocaching for a Women in the Outdoors event to be held at Camp Clay near Van Wert. Since it's a hobby of ours that we've enjoyed since early 2004, I felt this was a way of giving ba read more
National Women in the Outdoors Event Full of Surprises for More T…
Desert Rat Blog | October 1st 2008 by Marshall MacFarlane
National Women in the Outdoors Event Full of Surprises for More Than 300 Women Courtesy of the National Wild Turkey Federation: The National Wild Turkey Federation’s three-day event celebrating the NWTF’s 10-year anniversary of its Women in the O read more
Brenda Valentine Named NWTF Spokeswoman
Huntinglife | October 1st 2008 by Kevin C. Paulson
EDGEFIELD, S.C. — Brenda Valentine, the outdoor industry's "First Lady of HuntingTM," has been named the official spokeswoman for the National Wild Turkey Federation. Valentine made her official debut as spokeswoman on Friday, Sep read more
Wild Turkey Federation Shows Support for the National Park Servic…
National Parks Gallery | September 30th 2008
Thanks to a generous donation by the Cumberland Gap Tri State local chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), a mounted turkey is now on display at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park’s headquarters. When presenting the four-bearde read more
NWTF Chapters Throughout U.S. Celebrate National Hunting and Fish…
Huntinglife | September 24th 2008 by Kevin C. Paulson
EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The National Wild Turkey Federation's chapters nationwide are gearing up for their annual Women in the Outdoors, Wheelin' Sportsmen NWTF and JAKES outreach events, many of which are being held in conjunction with Natio read more
NWTF Teams Up With Arkansas Disabled American Veterans
Huntinglife | September 23rd 2008 by Kevin C. Paulson
The Arkansas DAV and the NWTF have strengthened their partnership to help disabled veterans enjoy the outdoors. NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The National Wild Turkey Federation's Wheelin' Sportsmen program and the Arkansas State Chapter o read more
Fun in Store for NWTF Womens Event Attendees
Huntinglife | September 16th 2008 by Kevin C. Paulson
Kayaking is one of many outdoor activities offered during the event EDGEFIELD, S.C. — Only four days remain for women to register for a fun weekend of everything from beekeeping to personal defense during the National Wild Turkey Federation read more
Access for Hunters with Disabilities Improves in Pennsylvania
Huntinglife | September 15th 2008 by Kevin C. Paulson
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Pa. — Sportsmen and women with disabilities now have improved access to more than 650 acres of public hunting land near Woodcock Dam in Crawford County, Pa., thanks to construction of a handicapped-accessible parking lot and a read more
NWTF Names Fountain Vice President of Operational Support
Huntinglife | September 15th 2008 by Kevin C. Paulson
EDGEFIELD, S.C.— The National Wild Turkey Federation recently named Bob Fountain its Vice President of Operational Support. Fountain's work with the NWTF began in July 1996 as a Regional Director in Alabama. In 2007, Fountain was assigned R read more
California Introduces Additional Special Youth Turkey Season
Huntinglife | September 2nd 2008 by Kevin C. Paulson
In 2009, youth hunters in California will have an additional opportunity to harvest a turkey prior to opening weekend. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Fish & Game Commission (CFGC) recently approved an additional special youth turke read more
Cool Weather and Hot Action at NWTF Turkey Shoot
Huntinglife | August 19th 2008 by Kevin C. Paulson
Wendell Cherry was unstoppable in the NSCA division, missing only seven out of 200 clay targets. FORSYTH, Ga. — When the smoke cleared at the National Wild Turkey Federation's 15th annual Turkey Shoot, Wendell Cherry from Red Boiling read more
Families Afield Adds Another Success
Huntinglife | August 13th 2008 by Kevin C. Paulson
Last month another success was obtained through the Families Afield program. New York has become the 27th state to enact legislation lowering age barriers for new big game hunters in the state. [Editor's note: Families Afield is a program develo read more
NWTF Helps Women in Grand River Learn Laugh and Lighten Up
Huntinglife | August 12th 2008 by Kevin C. Paulson
GRAND RIVER, Ohio — The Northcoast Limbhangers chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is hosting a Women in the Outdoors fishing event Saturday, August 16, at Grand River Marina in Grand River, Ohio. Women can enjoy a half-day of perc read more
NWTF Founder Honored with Special Award
Huntinglife | August 11th 2008 by Kevin C. Paulson
National Wild Turkey Federation President Peggy Anne Vallery and CEO George Thornton present NWTF creator Tom Rodgers (center) with a Founder's Award Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, during a special ceremony at the NWTF's Winchester Museum. EDG read more
Congressman Attends Ceremony Honoring NWTF’s Founder
Huntinglife | August 11th 2008 by Kevin C. Paulson
South Carolina Congressman Gresham Barrett (l-r) congratulates NWTF founder Tom Rodgers at a special ceremony hosted by NWTF CEO George Thornton at the NWTF's Winchester Museum Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008. EDGEFIELD, S.C.— U.S. Congressman Gre read more
NWTF and NRCS partner to restore longleaf pine
Huntinglife | August 11th 2008 by Kevin C. Paulson
LOUISIANA— The National Wild Turkey Federation and the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Louisiana recently partnered to restore 500 acres of longleaf pine habitat on private lands in Louisiana. "Partnerships such as this are vi read more
Michael Waddell Named NWTF Spokesman
Huntinglife | August 7th 2008 by Kevin C. Paulson
08/07/2008 Michael Waddell is the NWTF's new spokesman EDGEFIELD, S.C. — Michael Waddell, the outdoor industry's charismatic television show host, has agreed to become the official spokesman for the National Wild Turkey Federa read more
NWTF Turkey Shoot: An Event for Family and Fun
Huntinglife | August 7th 2008 by Kevin C. Paulson
08/07/2008 Six hundred professional and recreational shooters will get the chance to break up to 350 registered targets during the NWTF's 15th annual Turkey Shoot at The Meadows National Gun Club in Forsyth, Ga. Aug. 15 to Aug. 17, 2008.Click read more
Minnesota Hunters Enjoy Outstanding Turkey Season
Huntinglife | August 6th 2008 by Kevin C. Paulson
MINNESOTA — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) reported an excellent wild turkey hunting season this spring, with a record harvest totaling 10,994 gobblers.During the past 30 years, wild turkeys have flourished across the Nort read more
NWTF New York Chapter Releases Strategic Plan
Huntinglife | August 4th 2008 by Kevin C. Paulson
New York — During the last five years, volunteers from the National Wild Turkey Federation's 62 New York chapters have raised and spent more than $490,000 through Hunting Heritage fundraising banquets. These dollars have helped fund habitat read more
NWTF Presents Glenn Sapir 2008 Communicator of the Year Award
Huntinglife | August 4th 2008 by Kevin C. Paulson
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.— Glenn Sapir, of Putnam Valley, N.Y., was recognized as the National Wild Turkey Federation's 2008 Communicator of the Year recipient during a Professional Outdoor Media Association conference luncheon Saturday, Aug. 2, in read more
Top Gun Reveals Secrets To NWTF Turkey Shoot Success
Huntinglife | July 31st 2008 by Kevin C. Paulson
Rick Hemingway has made his career in the sporting clays industry. He runs Back Woods Quail Club in Georgetown, S.C. and has won more than 150 tournaments in his career. FORSYTH, Ga.— Shooters from around the country are chomping at the b read more
Renewed Partnership to Help NWTF Conservation Outreach Efforts
Huntinglife | July 29th 2008 by Kevin C. Paulson
EDGEFIELD, S.C.— The National Wild Turkey Federation's recently renewed agreement with Bank of America will help more than 500,000 NWTF volunteers and staff to continue to improve wildlife habitat and preserve our nation's hunting tradi read more
$5 raffle ticket for chance at rare Gould’s turkey hunt
Desert Rat Blog | July 21st 2008 by Marshall MacFarlane
$5 raffle ticket for chance at rare Gould’s turkey hunt The Arizona State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is hosting a raffle for a chance at a 2008 Arizona Game and Fish Commission’s special turkey hunt permit-tag. The winn read more
NWTF Helps U.S. Olympic Shooting Team Aim for Success
Huntinglife | July 18th 2008 by Kevin C. Paulson
Marvin Hartley, a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation's Board of Directors, presented a check for $10,000 to Haley Dunn, 2008 Women's Olympic Skeet Team alternate, and USA Shooting Director of Marketing Buddy Duvall. COLORADO read more
NWTF Mississippi Chapter Debuts Plan for Continued Success
Huntinglife | July 17th 2008 by Kevin C. Paulson
EDGEFIELD, S.C. — Since 1985, the National Wild Turkey Federation's Mississippi Chapter has raised and spent more than $1.8 million on conservation, hunter education, improving land access, research and many other projects within the state. read more
Turkey Shoot Sporting Clays Tourney Creates Big Dollars
Huntinglife | July 8th 2008 by Kevin C. Paulson
07/08/2008 FORSYTH, Ga. — More than 1,000 sporting clays enthusiasts will pour into Forsyth, Ga., Aug. 14 to Aug. 17, for the National Wild Turkey Federation's Turkey Shoot sporting clays tournament. Over 600 of them will shoot in t read more
NWTF Helps Women in Grand River Learn Laugh and Lighten Up
Huntinglife | July 7th 2008 by Kevin C. Paulson
GRAND RIVER, Ohio - The Northcoast Limbhangers chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is hosting a Women in the Outdoors fishing event Saturday, August 16, at Grand River Marina in Grand River, Ohio.Women can enjoy a half-day of perch fishing read more
Sad News about NWTF Pioneer Sam Crouch SR
Huntinglife | June 24th 2008 by Kevin C. Paulson
Sam Crouch, Sr. and Sam Crouch, Jr. EDGEFIELD, S.C. — National Wild Turkey Federation pioneer Sam Crouch, Sr. of Edgefield, S.C., passed away last Friday. Crouch was an NWTF Life Member and had a long and distinguished history with the Feder read more
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