NWTF’s Convention and Sport Show Just a Month Away
EDGEFIELD, S.C. — Conservationists, turkey hunters and outdoor enthusiasts from far and wide are counting down the minutes until the NWTF flock descends upon the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, for the organization’s 49th annual Convention and Sport Show, which is just over one month away. Mossy Oak is the official sponsor.
“As winter wanes and the incoming spring turkey season gets that much closer, our national Convention and Sport Show is the perfect time to get excited for the outdoor obsession that we cherish,” said NWTF co-CEO Jason Burckhalter said. “It is a time for our volunteers, partners and staff from all corners of the country to gather in one place and become energized for delivering on our mission for the rest of the year, ensuring the future of turkey hunting and our nation’s natural resources are conserved into perpetuity. We look forward to you joining us for the celebration. This is a convention you do not want to miss!”
The first 2025 convention event starts Wednesday, Feb. 12, and the last event is tentatively set for Sunday, Feb. 16. The exhibit hall is open Thursday, Feb. 13 – Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.
With over 500 exhibitors and the outdoor industry buzzing about this year’s event, the flock is looking forward to nonstop camaraderie and fellowship as well as breaking last year’s attendance record of 72,000-plus individuals.
Early Convention and Sport Show registration, sponsored by Chêne, begins Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 8 a.m. and runs through Saturday. Sport Show doors open Thursday, Feb. 13 at 9 a.m. The event concludes with the highly anticipated Grand National Auction on Saturday night and a worship service Sunday morning. View the entire action-packed week of events.
In addition to the convention events and the over 500 exhibitor booths set up on the show floor, talented taxidermists, call makers and turkey callers will compete in their respective areas of expertise as part of the NWTF’s coveted Grand National competitions. Attendees are able to witness the talent of these individuals as their skills are put on display throughout the event. Additionally, the NWTF will host its new “Ask a Biologist” event, an opportunity for NWTF wild turkey biologists to engage and interact with turkey hunters and sport show attendees.
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