Jake & Snoodly

Jake
Jake came on board with the National Wild Turkey Federation in 1999 to help promote the NWTF’s JAKES Program. Jake is an eastern wild turkey that refuses to grow up. He loves to fish, hike, mountain bike, kayak, hunt and hang out with his number one pal, Snoodly. Jake’s favorite outdoor activities are strutting and gobbling, since his mom won’t let him gobble in the house. Jake is an avid flier and travels all over the country going to JAKES events held by local NWTF chapters. He’s also a regular at the NWTF’s National Convention and Sports Show. Jake’s favorite television show is “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turkeys,” his favorite music group is “The Toms,” and his favorite book is “101 Ways to Prepare Chufa.”

Snoodly
Snoodly is Jake’s best friend. Being a grasshopper, which is also one of a turkey’s favorite foods, Snoodly spends a lot of his time convincing Jake that eating him would mean the end of their friendship. Snoodly loves to hike and ski, but hates fishing. He’s been mistaken for bait one too many times, he said. Snoodly’s favorite outdoor activity is camping. He’s always prepared with a knapsack stuffed with camping and survival gear over his shoulder. Snoodly’s favorite television series is “The Swarm,” his favorite music group is “The Crickets,” and his favorite book is “101 Ways to Avoid Being Eaten.”