EDGEFIELD, S.C. — In December, the Governor of North Carolina, Roy Cooper, ended the year by congratulating the NWTF on its 50 years of conservation success.
In 2023, the National Wild Turkey Federation marked its 50th Anniversary, and the occasion was commemorated with various forms of recognition, including joint resolutions, proclamations, certificates of recognition and other honors.
“It’s an honor to have the NWTF recognized by the Governor of North Carolina for our 50th Anniversary,” said Tim Draughon, NWTF Regional Director in North Carolina. “The NWTF has had a long history of working with the governing agencies in the state and this solidifies those efforts, accomplishments and partnerships our volunteers have worked so passionately for.”
The letter, in part, reads:
“…North Carolina is proud to recognize the National Wild Turkey Federation for its important work towards the conservation of wild turkeys and the preservation of our hunting heritage. I commend the founder’s vision for the National Wild Turkey Federation and applaud the continued partnership of local and national leaders over the past 50 years to make the restoration of the wild turkey one of America’s greatest success stories…”
In 2024, the North Carolina NWTF State Chapter continues its conservation efforts with six ongoing projects aimed at restoring forests and critical wildlife habitats. Over the last six years, the state chapter has successfully conserved or enhanced more than 96,500 acres of wildlife habitat, with an additional 3,500 acres made accessible for hunting across the state.
The NWTF policy team and its volunteer leadership continue to work with state legislatures across the country to influence legislation aimed at bolstering collaborative efforts to conserve the wild turkey and preserve our hunting heritage.
Learn more about the NWTF’s policy and advocacy work.
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 $9 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.
