Conservation Week Starts Today!
EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The National Wild Turkey Federation is inviting you to connect with the life-changing power of the outdoors for its 5th Annual Conservation Week, kicking off today and running through Sept. 27, 2025. This weeklong event will spotlight the NWTF’s nationwide conservation impact and celebrate the unique landscapes across our nation — from the hardwood forests of the Northeast to the open country of the West.
“While the NWTF delivers its mission across the country, each region is uniquely distinct — from the conservation challenges our initiatives address to the terrain and the tactics required to hunt wild turkeys,” said Pete Muller, NWTF communications director. “For our 5th Annual Conservation Week, we’re excited to highlight our efforts and the rich culture of these regions. From the majestic Merriam’s wild turkey in Washington State to the cunning Osceola wild turkey in peninsular Florida, we’re showcasing how our national mission to conserve the wild turkey and preserve our hunting heritage is carried out through targeted, regional efforts across the country.”
Throughout the week, the NWTF will shine a spotlight on a different region each day — Northeast on Monday, Southeast on Tuesday, Great Plains on Wednesday, Midwest on Thursday and the West on Friday — bringing stories of habitat restoration, education and outreach, research and regional successes in conservation and hunting heritage to the forefront. The NWTF will conclude its Conservation Week on Friday — which is National Hunting and Fishing Day — with an emphasis on its Education and Outreach efforts, focusing on how the NWTF is working to unite a nation through the life-changing power of the outdoors.
Highlights include:
- Behind-the-scenes conservation efforts
- Research projects driving wild turkey management
- Collector's edition t-shirts
- Regional turkey hunting tips and tactics
- Wild game recipes inspired by local flavors
- Stories of volunteers and partners making an impact
- And more!
Whether it is the longleaf pine ecosystems of the Southeast or the wide-open grassland prairies of the Great Plains, the NWTF’s 5th Annual Conservation Week celebrates the unique landscapes and natural resources that are our national treasures.
The NWTF is also calling on its community of members, partners and supporters to join in. Share how you’re making a difference by using #NWTFConservationWeek on your social channels throughout the week.
Join the Celebration
Follow the NWTF all week at NWTF.org and across its Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), YouTube and email newsletters for exclusive content, regional highlights and inspiration straight from the field.
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 24 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.