“ The NWTF is dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of our hunting heritage”
Our JAKES (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics, and Sportsmanship) program works with youth 17 and under to introduce them to the outdoors by informing, educating and involving youth in wildlife conservation and the wise stewardship of our natural resources. We have several events around the state each year, check this web page for more information. For $10 a year your child will receive 4 issues of JAKES Country magazine, a chance to win a hunt of a lifetime, a membership card and decal. Check out the bragging board for pictures of our events.
Our WITO (Women in the Outdoors) program is our NWTF sponsored female-focused outdoor skills training programs. Women who seek more quality time with family and friends will find that connection through our Women In The Outdoors events hosted by NWTF chapters around the state. Activities from hand to hand self defense, archery, fishing, to scrapbooking are offered at these events as well as introductions to hunting. Again check out the bragging board for pictures of some of the WITO events.
In closing I would like to thank all of our volunteers and our national personnel for the opportunities I have had to interact with such passionate, dedicated people as those who get involved with the National Wild Turkey Federation! Everyone works hard for wildlife and conservation unselfishly and with no expectations of payment or special treatment. They do it for the satisfaction of seeing the results of their hard work pay off for generations to come! The more you get involved, the more satisfying the work is!