The NWTF's Wild Turkey Center and Winchester Museum
The Wild Turkey Center, located in Edgefield, S.C., is the national headquarters of the NWTF. It is a first-class work place for more than 168 national staff positions that provide services to the NWTF membership. The NWTF also has a field operations staff of 90 regional directors, 18 Women in the Outdoors® coordinators and 20 regional biologists who have offices located throughout the United States and Canada and work closely with the chapters in their region.
With nearly 60,000 square feet, the Wild Turkey Center includes the NWTF Winchester Museum, a 3,000-square foot conference center sponsored by Federal Cartridge Company, Turkey Shoppe (the NWTF's gift shop), the Outdoor Education Center and 65,000 sq. feet of warehouse space. The Legacy Sculpture, a larger-than-life bronze statue depicting the past and future of our hunting heritage, stands tall in front of the Wild Turkey Center, along with a sculpted bronze turkey. These amazing works of art were created by sculptor Cody Houston.
NWTF Winchester Museum: The NWTF's state-of-the-art museum celebrates the comeback of the wild turkey and features the role hunter/conservationists played in this great wildlife success story. Recently, the museum was expanded to double its original size. New exhibits include: the world's largest box call, wild turkeys in folk art, turkey oddities and a simulated prescribed fire helicopter exhibit.
Outdoor Education Center: The 125-acre Outdoor Education Center includes a series of nature trails, management demonstrations, a wetland habitat site and pavilion. The area provides the perfect setting for JAKES/Xtreme JAKES, Women in the Outdoors events, as well as Wheelin' Sportsmen events, school field trips and other educational opportunities.
Hours Open: The Wild Turkey Center and Winchester Museum are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed on national holidays and weekends. Guided group and weekend tours may be scheduled by calling (803) 637-3106.
