NWTF Education Programs

JAKES for Educators

Whether you teach in a classroom, nature center, or youth program - the NWTF has something for you. The comeback story of the wild turkey is a great and FUN vehicle for teaching wildlife, conservation, forestry and natural resource management principles to students young and old. And with wild turkey populations expanding, the Thanksgiving holiday and turkey seasons in most states - there are many teachable turkey moments at your fingertips! Click here for more information.

Scholarships

There are more benefits going out to youth than just the pride of conserving the American wild turkey. Scholarship money is also available. Students can now compete at the local level for college scholarships sponsored by the NWTF. Click here for more information.

NWTF Wild Turkey Center & Winchester Museum

The Winchester Museum is the only museum in the world dedicated to the restoration, management and hunting of the wild turkey. The amazing comeback story of the American wild turkey unfolds through exciting displays in the 7,200-square-foot museum, which welcomes more than 10,000 visitors annually. Click here for more information.