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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.

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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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  • Conservation

    NWTF and TPWD Complete Wild Turkey Project at Kerr WMA

    Oct 29, 2025

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  • Conservation

    Partnerships Continue to Help Conserve the Finger Lakes National Forest

    Oct 29, 2025

    ○ 2 min

  • Group photo of hunters in camo ready for the deer hunt

    General Outdoors

    Missouri Governor’s Mentored Deer Hunt Inspires a New Generation of Adult Hunters

    Oct 29, 2025

    ○ 3 min

  • NWTF Success Stories

    Mentorship in Action: Surry Longspurs Continue 25-Year Tradition of Inclusive Hunts

    Oct 28, 2025

    ○ 2 min

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NWTF Convention and Sport Show

2025 NWTF Convention and Sport Show

  • 3

    Action Packed Days

  • 82K+

    Annual Attendees

  • 500+

    Exhibitors

  • Many

    Raffle and Auction Opportunities

Relive the 2025 Convention and Sport Show

Our People

Locate your state chapter to find contact info for staff or volunteers in your area

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Getting involved with the NWTF starts with finding a local chapter

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
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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.

Spotted in the Wild

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