EDGEFIELD, S.C. — For anyone new to hunting or curious about how to get started, navigating the process can feel overwhelming. To help make it easier, the National Wild Turkey Federation is hosting a series of free educational webinars this winter.
These sessions are designed to help beginners and those looking to expand their hunting skills by covering foundational and practical aspects of hunting. Each webinar will include a presentation on the week’s topic followed by ample Q&A time. Join Jen Davis, NWTF’s Hunting and Shooting R3 Coordinator, from 3–4:30 p.m. Eastern Time for any or all these sessions.
Dec 19 – Next Steps After Hunter Safety
Dive deeper into hunting fundamentals by exploring various hunting methods and pathways to gaining experience. Whether through personal mentors, guided hunts, classes or self-education, participants will learn how to refine their approach to hunting. This session will also help attendees select a hunting method, species and tools, encouraging participants to align their choices with their values and ethics while considering the skills and time required for mastery.
Jan 2 – Tool Selection and Preparation
This session will delve deeper into choosing your preferred hunting tool and information about all options available, such as archery equipment, rifles and shotguns. Discussion on how to practice with your preferred choice, maintenance and more will be covered.
Participants will also learn about essential hunting gear like camouflage, blinds, decoys, and more to ensure they are fully prepared for the field.
Jan 16 – Scouting Deep Dive
Scouting is a critical part of hunting success, and this webinar covers all the basics. Learn how to evaluate public vs. private lands, e-scout effectively and scout in-person with tips on what to bring and how to identify wildlife signs and hunting pressure. Participants will gain the knowledge they need to locate hunting spots while staying safe.
Feb 6 – Everything Goes Right…Now What?
This webinar will cover the final steps in the hunting process — what to do after you harvest your game. Topics include the rules for handling big vs. small game, field dressing basics, processing options and kitchen preparation. Attendees will learn about butchery practices, cooking techniques and recipes to make the most of their harvest.
For more information or assistance with registration, contact Jen Davis at jdavis@nwtf.net or via text/call at (734) 680-6049.
About the National Wild Turkey Federation
Since 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation has invested over half a billion dollars into wildlife conservation and has positively impacted over 23 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. The NWTF has also invested over $10 million into wild turkey research to guide the management of the wild turkey population and to ensure sustainable populations into perpetuity. The organization continues to deliver its mission by working across boundaries on a landscape scale through its Four Shared Values: clean and abundant water, healthy forests and wildlife habitat, resilient communities, and robust recreational opportunities. With the help of its dedicated members, partners and staff, the NWTF continues its work to provide Healthy Habitats. and Healthy Harvests. for future generations.
