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Hunting News
Patrick Wightman, NWTF’s New National Director of Turkey Research and Science, Talks Turkey Behavior on “The Michael Waddell Podcast”
Dr. Patrick Wightman joins The Michael Waddell Podcast to discuss his new leadership role at the NWTF, cutting-edge turkey research,…
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Conservation News
Trading Turkeys for the Future: How a Multi-State Effort Is Strengthening Utah’s Flocks
Rio Grande wild turkeys were flown from Texas to Utah through a multi-state conservation partnership. The effort supports population restoration…
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Turkeys on the Move: Arizona Relocation Effort Aims to Strengthen Merriam’s Population
Arizona wildlife agencies relocated ~25 Merriam’s wild turkeys as part of a multi-year conservation project using GPS tracking and habitat…
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Conservation News
Ron Regan Honored as the Recipient of the 2026 C.B. McLeod Award
Ron Regan, Executive Director of the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, received the 2026 C.B. McLeod Award from the…
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Hunting News
Strapped to the Max
Wild turkey conservation sparked modern turkey hunting, but gear—especially vests—became bulky and overcomplicated. Today’s hunters want lightweight, simple, comfortable designs,…
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Conservation News
Realtree Joins as Presenting Partner of NWTF’s Habitat for the Hatch Initiative
The National Wild Turkey Federation and Realtree have formed a new partnership to strengthen wild turkey conservation, protect hunting heritage,…
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Hunting News
Unity Shapes the Future of the Wild Turkey at 13th National Symposium
Experts and conservation leaders opened the 13th National Wild Turkey Symposium with a strong call for collaboration. NWTF co-CEO Kurt…
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Hunting News
A Decade of Healing: NWTF Arkansas Celebrates 10 Years of the Disabled Veterans Hunt
The NWTF Arkansas Chapter marks 10 years of its Disabled Veterans Hunt, a once-small idea that grew into a powerful…
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Conservation News
Science Today, Gobbles Tomorrow: NWTF, Partners Allocate $4.5 Million to Wild Turkey Research Projects for 2025
The NWTF reinforces its leadership in wild turkey conservation, investing $503K in 2025 research. Total funding now tops $2.1M in…
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Conservation News
Partners Unveil New Asset to Boost Wildlife Habitat in the Show Me State
The Habitat Association partnered with the National Wild Turkey Federation to enhance wild turkey conservation in Missouri, donating funds for…
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