Programs & Outreach
NWTF's programs and outreach are essential to the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of our hunting heritage.
Education and Outreach Events
Ensuring the Outdoor Lifestyle Endures
The NWTF’s education and outreach programs are designed to preserve our hunting heritage and ensure Healthy Habitats and Healthy Harvests.
These programs began with the creation of the JAKES, Women in the Outdoors and Wheelin’ Sportsmen programs, and outreach efforts continue to evolve today. The NWTF has expanded programming to include Mentored Hunts, Field to Fork and Learn to Hunt Clinics to ensure the NWTF’s education and outreach programs collectively make the greatest impact on hunter recruitment, retention and reactivation.
Each year NWTF chapters across the United States offer people opportunities to explore the outdoors through local hands-on events and hunts. Events are designed to pass on the traditions of safe, ethical hunting and teach conservation principals.
NWTF Learning Hub
Access free courses for volunteers to enhance learning opportunities, engage in social networking, and access resources
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Turkey Hunting 101 Course
The official NWTF Turkey Hunting Course will teach you turkey hunting tips and tactics, gear needs and much more - $29.99
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Hunt For Good Toolkit
A variety of assets for state and local chapter events, social platforms and websites to promote benefits of hunting
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Event Standard Evaluation
A quick and simple form for event participants to evaluate an event and identify successes or failures within the program
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Outreach Best Practices Manual
Best practices for events providing opportunities for men, women, youth and people with disabilities to try the outdoors
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Event Registration Page
The portal for volunteers looking to register and finalize events in the state
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NWTF Education and Outreach Programs
Learn more about the following outreach opportunities
"Go afield with a good attitude, with respect for the wildlife you hunt and for the forest and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person."
Fred Bear
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Additional Programs and Outreach Opportunities
While the majority of the NWTF’s programs and outreach revolve around the mission to preserve our hunting heritage, programs also are offered that focus on the conservation of the wild turkey and the overall education on the need for Healthy Habitats for all wildlife species.
Conservation programs may include:
- Field days providing opportunities for active involvement in conservation projects
- Landowner workshops on ideal wildlife habitat, management techniques based on Big 6 region and even pond management.
Center for Conservation Excellence
Additionally, the NWTF is committed to offering students, lawyers, judges and additional interested parties the opportunity to learn conservation law concepts.
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