Outreach

The future of conservation and hunting is inherently linked to the number of new hunters entering the sport since hunters pay for conservation and wildlife restoration. NWTF volunteers reach out to women, children and people with disabilities by providing outdoor recreational opportunities through our outreach events.

	JAKES The NWTF started the JAKES (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship) program as a way to give youth 12 years old and younger the chance to explore the outdoors through hundreds of fun, kids-only events called Porter Wagoner JAKES Conservation Field Days. JAKES members also receive a subscription to JAKES Magazine. Click here to check out the JAKES Web site.
	Xtreme JAKES Xtreme JAKES provides opportunities and challenges more in line with older (13 to 17 years) youth abilities and experiences. Xtreme JAKES get to try cool activities such as mountain biking and kayaking, and learn advanced hunting techniques, plant and animal identification and wise stewardship of our natural resources. Xtreme JAKES members also receive a membership to the online Xtreme JAKES Magazine. Click here to check out the Xtreme JAKES Web site.
	Women in the Outdoors The Women in the Outdoors program is home to a growing number of outdoor enthusiasts who take part in events hosted throughout the United States and Canada. Events are taught by expert instructors and a variety of classes are offered including fishing, hunting, outdoor cooking, crafts and so much more! Opportunities for beginner and advanced classes are available. Don't you think it's time to try something different? Women in the Outdoors members also receive a subscription to Turkey Country magazine. Click here to check out the Women in the Outdoors Web site.
	Wheelin' Sportsmen NWTF Wheelin' Sportsmen NWTF helps people with disabilities enjoy outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing and shooting through participating in Wheelin' Sportsmen events and by learning how to continue taking part in these activities independently. Wheelin' Sportsmen members also receive a subscription to Turkey Country magazine. Click here to visit the Wheelin Sportsmen NWTF Web site.
	Education The NWTF believes education is the key to cultivating future stewards and support for the conservation of the wild turkey, our natural resources and the outdoor heritage we treasure. NWTF education resources, scholarships and museum programs are designed to educate and empower students of all ages while also equipping educators with the tools to teach conservation principles through the greatest wildlife conservation success story of all time - the return of the wild turkey! Click here for more information.
	Families Afield The NWTF has led the charge in promoting youth hunting opportunities and has teamed up with the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance and the National Shooting Sports Foundation to remove youth hunting barriers across the nation. While we've made progress through Families Afield, the job is far from done. For this reason, we've developed tools to help others understand the importance of Families Afield. Click here for more information about Families Afield.
	Special Events Find out the latest information on events ranging from Turkey Shoot to the NWTF Convention and Sports Show. Click here for more information about our special events.
	Turkey Hunters Care Turkey Hunters Care is about brightening the holidays for others. NWTF chapters across the country provide frozen, domestic turkeys to less fortunate families in their communities. Click here for more information.
	NWTF Feather Distribution The NWTF collects turkey feathers and gives them to Native American tribes across the nation for their religious ceremonies. We also collect feathers for JAKES workshops and for feather craft workshops held during the NWTF Convention and other events. Click here for more information.