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Roots to Roost

The Roots to Roost Initiative is a bold, cross-boundary conservation effort aimed at restoring and enhancing critical wildlife habitat on public and private lands across Midwestern states.

The mission of the National Wild Turkey Federation is the

conservation of the wild turkey

and the preservation of our hunting heritage.

Our Mission & Plan
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  • General Outdoors

    Gratitude in the Field: A Hunter’s Thanksgiving

    Nov 27, 2025

    ○ 1 min

  • Press Releases

    NWTF Biologist Connects Community to Utah’s Wild Turkey Heritage

    Nov 26, 2025

    ○ 2 min

  • Dylann Bakner trapping wild turkeys

    Press Releases

    NWTF Supports New Rhode Island Research Project Focused on Wild Turkey Disease

    Nov 25, 2025

    ○ 3 min

  • Conservation

    NWTF Minnesota, Partners Invest Over $3.9 Million in Conservation and Education and Outreach for 2026

    Nov 25, 2025

    ○ 2 min

NWTF Convention and Sport Show

What to expect in 2026

  • 3

    Action Packed Days

  • 82K+

    Annual Attendees

  • 500+

    Exhibitors

  • Many

    Raffle and Auction Opportunities

Ask A Biologist Booth

Register for the 2026 Convention and Sport Show

By the Numbers

The NWTF continues to make a difference for the wildlife and scenic lands that enrich our hunting lifestyle.

  • 22M+

    acres of wildlife habitat conserved or enhanced

  • 1.5M+

    hunters recruited (since 2012)

  • 700K+

    acres opened for hunting (since 2012)

  • 90%

    of expenses invested in mission-related activities

NWTF By the Numbers
a man in hunting gear walking in a creek.

Our achievements today will be felt for generations to come—a lasting legacy to be proud of.

Dr. James Earl Kennamer Scholarship Program Opens November 1, 2025.

The purpose of the academic scholarship program is to recognize and reward an NWTF member, who is currently a senior in high school, for their outstanding academic achievement, community involvement and leadership roles.

The national scholarship winner will receive a $10,000 scholarship.

For eligibility requirements, visit the JAKES Program.

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