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New York State Chapter

National Wild Turkey Federation

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Connect with the New York NWTF State Chapter.

The information below includes all projects funded by the state and the national Super Fund, as well as any other internal or external funding source.

New York's Conserved or Enhanced Acres of Wildlife Habitat
23,604
7 Year total (2018-2025)
New York's Influenced Acres of Wildlife Habitat
33,204
7 Year total (2018-2025)
New York's Conservation Projects
20
16 Active, 4 Completed
New York's Acres Opened to Hunting
0
7 Year total (2018-2025)
New York's Hunters Recruited
366
7 Year total (2018-2025)
Accomplished Thanks to the Support of New York
10,715
Active Members
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About Us

We, along with our partners in conservation, actively manage our precious natural resources for our kids and grandkids and for the future of the wild turkey and all wildlife in New York.

  • We recruit all kinds of hunters through our hunter education programs and mentored hunts. We support public hunting access through lease programs. We address legislative issues that impact hunter access and we work with landowners to provide greater access for hunting.
  • We embrace all outdoor enthusiasts of any age and encourage anyone to become a member of our growing family. We believe in knowing where our food comes from and we value what we eat. We work tirelessly to preserve our precious natural resources for all, especially our kids, our grand kids and generations to come.
  • We believe the outdoors is for everyone to enjoy.

New York is part of America’s Colonial Forests in the NWTF’s America’s Big Six of Wildlife Conservation. NWTF New York is committed to maintain healthy hardwood forests, stop habitat loss, increase habitat diversity and winter wildlife survival.

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We’re making New York the best it can be for the people and wildlife who call it home.

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Leadership

We, along with our partners in conservation, actively manage our precious natural resources for our kids and grandkids and for the future of the wild turkey and all wildlife in New York.

Conservation

Mitchell Blake
District Biologist
Curtis Shaffer
Forester
James Bagley
NFI Forester West
Doug Little
Director of Conservation Operations East
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Fundraising

Austin Zweck
Regional Director
Martin Motts
Regional Director
Phil Ferrare
Director of Field Operations Northeast
Barry Woods
National Director of Event Fundraising

Development

Sean Langevin
Director of Annual Giving

Education and Outreach

Jesse Warner
Hunting and Shooting R3 Coordinator - Northeast
Bill Wilbur
State Outreach Coordinator

Technical Committee

Michael Schiavone
Wildlife Biologist I
Forge Ahead
  • Press Releases

    NWTF and NYDEC Bolster Forests and Flocks with Habitat Enhancement Project

    Apr 09, 2025

    ○ 2 min

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    Apr 04, 2025

    ○ 2 min

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    NWTF WITO Chapter Breaks Attendance Record, Sets Sights on the Future

    Mar 18, 2025

    ○ 2 min

  • Press Releases

    The Importance of Mentorship

    Feb 27, 2025

    ○ 3 min

Keep in Touch

Location:

New York State Chapter

Allegany, NY 14706

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