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Range Estimation Made Easy
Planting Seed Blends of Different Sizes
Seed mixes are popular with hunters, but various seed sizes can cause trouble. Lime in the Food Plot
Lime your soil according to DeltAg President Johnny McRight's recommendations. Feed Your Soil
DeltAg President Johnny McRight discussing how to prepare soil for wildlife food plots. Dogwoods Offer Flowers and More
Flowering dogwood trees hold their bright red berries through late fall and into early winter, providing nutritious forage to small mammals and birds, including wild turkeys. For a limited time, the NWTF is offering flowering dogwood seedlings through its Project HELP program. Canadian Provinces Helping Expand NWTF Programs
We've all heard of the NWTF's successes in Ontario, Canada. Its wild turkey population has increased dramatically in recent years. But NWTF chapters are also making a difference in Canada's other provinces. Click here to read more about NWTF Canada. How to Plant a Tree
Planting a tree requires more than digging a hole, putting a tree in and refilling the hole. Turkey Hunting's Top Ten States
Turkey hunters searching for an out-of-state adventure can get a head start by figuring out which states account for the most number of turkeys tagged. We make it easy for you with this top ten list! The NWTF in New Mexico is Creating New Opportunities for Turkey Hunters
With Merriam's turkeys in its mountains, Rio Grande turkeys along its river bottoms and Gould's turkeys in its southwest corner, New Mexico offers hunters the chance to see three of the five wild turkey subspecies. Sportsmen’s Groups Boost Conservation Agenda
President Bush canceled plans to dilute the Clean Water Act after meeting with leaders of America's top sportsmen's organizations. Click here to learn how sportsmen and women are gaining recognition as a force for conservation. Sport Hunting Helping the Ocellated Turkey
This colorful Central American turkey species lives in the tropical rainforests of Guatemala, Belize and southern Mexico. Click here to learn how the ocellated turkey benefits from regulated sport hunting. Conservation Spotlight: Ontario, Canada
Eighteen years after its first reintroduction efforts, Ontario offers hunters a premier destination for chasing the Eastern subspecies. Fall Land Management Tips You Can’t Ignore
Break out the chainsaw and roto-tiller and head for your hunting woods with these fall season land improvement suggestions from NWTF's conservation biologists. NWTF Conservation Spotlight: Nebraska
Hunters looking to bag Eastern and Merriam's turkeys need look no further than the state of Nebraska. Click here to learn more about the Turkey Federation's efforts to help bring North America's largest game bird back to Nebraska. Double Duty Dressing
Aloha, From the NWTF
Michigan Stars in NWTF Conservation Efforts
Pumping Up the Economy
Archery Academics
What makes a turkey gobble?
Study shows chufa not a threat
Thanksgiving the old way – Fall turkey season tips
Bring Wildlife to You: Tips for getting your food plots right
Many believe that Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer. That means hunting season is coming, and it's time to plant fall food plots. National Forests Nationwide Improve Due to Healthy Forest Initiative
As the largest wildfire in Colorado history devoured more than 137,000 acres of forestland, Mike Storey's concern for the wildlife and land quickly grew into concern for his family and neighbors. As president of the National Wild Turkey Federation's Colorado State Chapter, Storey had a long history of working to improve natural areas for wild turkeys and other animals that thrive there. But as the rampaging wildfire served to destroy the habitat Storey and others like him had worked to protect, it also threatened their own homes. Dog care for the field
For many hunters, watching their favorite dog perform a classic flush or retrieve is the best part of their upland, waterfowl or turkey hunting experience. In fact, many feel that a hunt without their dog isn't much of a hunt at all. To make sure your dog is ready to go hunting, remember that dogs--as tough, ready and willing as they are--are susceptible to the same injuries and stresses in the field that we are. Concealment is Key
Blending in with nature is key anytime you enter the woods to hunt, particularly for turkeys. When choosing a camouflage pattern to match the terrain you'll be hunting, pay special attention to the time of year you'll be in the woods. NWTF reveals big picture on hunter numbers
Richard Abernethy, of Atlanta, Ga., loves his Thanksgiving retreat to North Carolina each year to deer hunt with his sons and brother. Pattern your shotgun
Prior to the start of hunting season, many hunters head to the range, set up a turkey target at 40 yards, pull the trigger and are satisfied that their pattern is more than adequate. So they put their shotgun back in its case until opening morning. NWTF offers easy-to-create Web sites for chapters
The NWTF has a handle on Internet technology and Jim Russell of Tulsa, Okla., is happy about it. Slate call maintenance
Pot and peg calls, also known as slate calls because of the primary material they were once made of, now come in a variety of surfaces. Whether your call is made of glass, aluminum, slate or some other material, using some general maintenance rules can make them last for many hunting seasons. NWTF board member honored with Women’s Freedom Award
Suzie Brewster, a three-year member of the NWTF national board of directors, was recently named the ninth recipient of the distinguished 2003 Sybil Ludington Women's Freedom Award. NWTF landowners urged to check out WHIP
Most landowners will agree that managing their property is tough work. For NWTF member Tracey Weems of Louisiana, his wildlife management projects just became a whole lot easier. NWTF Reaches Out to U.S. Soldiers Around the World
For most of us, e-mail has become a part of daily life, but for NWTF member Army Sgt. Michael Smoak, an e-mail from family or friends can be that little something extra that keeps him going. Box call maintenance
A good box call can be one of the most costly calls to buy, but proper care in the field and maintenance will turn that crafted piece of wood into a loyal companion in the turkey woods for many years. Mouth call maintenance
As the season comes to a close, one way to get a jump on next year is to make sure you keep your calls in good working order. This is particularly true of your mouth calls, which can dry out if not properly stored. Late-season tactics
Though it may be late in the season for many turkey hunters, hope is not lost on harvesting a big gobbler. All that is required is a few changes in strategy. Cleaning your wild turkey
If you're a turkey hunter, you're used to making decisions. And, after choosing the right turkey loads, camouflage, decoys and calls before entering the spring woods, it's a relief when the final decision of the hunt is how to care for and cook your bird. Choosing the Right Shotgun This Turkey Season
The level of sophistication in shotguns available to the turkey hunter has followed the same path as turkey calls. As more hunters have joined the sport, manufacturers have responded to their needs by making shotguns with features ideally matched to the turkey woods. Court rules to allow dove hunting in Wisconsin
An appeals court has ruled in favor of sportsmen in a decision that will make Wisconsin the 39th state with a season to hunt mourning dove. New NWTF web page offers support to our troops
The NWTF was built on a foundation of faith, family, flag and conservation. In a show of support for our military, the NWTF web site is offering a patriotic shout-out to our service men and women. Setups for Success
Fields and planted wildlife openings figure prominently into any turkey hunter's strategy. Agricultural fields and food plots act as natural feeding and strutting areas where turkeys can be found throughout the day, and because most of them are planted with equipment such as tractors, they are often easily accessible--a bonus when hunting with physically-challenged or older, less agile hunters. Washington state releases profitable findings
The latest release from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shows spending by hunters, anglers and wildlife viewers totaled an astronomical $2.18 billion in 2001. This is despite a struggling economy.
