Rinella Honored with NWTF Diamond Life Membership
EDGEFIELD, S.C. — Steven Rinella, founder and host of the MeatEater television series and podcast, was honored by the National Wild Turkey Federation, receiving the prestigious NWTF Diamond Life Membership plaque. This honor recognizes Rinella's significant contributions to the NWTF mission, the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of our hunting heritage.
“I've devoted much of my career to understanding the history of American wildlife management, and one of the clearest lessons I've learned is that turkey hunters owe an enormous debt of gratitude to The National Wild Turkey Federation,” Rinella said. “I don't care where you hunt turkeys, I guarantee that NWTF has made an on-the-ground difference in your life. Becoming a life member was the least I could do to say thanks.”
The award was presented at the MeatEater headquarters in Bozeman, Montana, where Rinella and his team continue to produce engaging content that educates and inspires hunters and conservationists across the globe. Jason Tarwater, NWTF regional director for Montana, Wyoming and Idaho, attended the event to present the award.
“It was an honor to be able to present the Diamond Life Membership plaque to a gentleman with such a strong and respected voice in the hunting and conservation space,” Tarwater said. “Steve has always been such a champion of the NWTF’s conservation efforts across the country through all of his media outlets, but now he can proudly call himself a Life Member of the NWTF.”
While the NWTF has long been at the forefront of conservation efforts, support from major donors such as Rinella play an important role in leaving a lasting legacy for Healthy Habitats and Healthy Harvests. To learn more about Legacy Giving with the NWTF, visit our website, here.
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 23 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. The NWTF has also invested over $9 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.