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2025 NWTF Spring Hunt Guide

The guide compiles spring hunting season information from across the country.

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The mission of the National Wild Turkey Federation is the

conservation of the wild turkey

and the preservation of our hunting heritage.

Our Mission & Plan
The Lifestyle Hub: Engage, Entertain and Educate
  • Wild Game Cuisine

    Wild Turkey and Waffles

    May 22, 2025

    ○ 2 min

  • Northeastern Minnesota forested landscape bordering a large body of water

    Conservation

    NWTF Supports Landmark Conservation Project in Minnesota to Protect the Mississippi River’s Headwaters

    May 22, 2025

    ○ 2 min

  • Turkey Hunting

    Turkey Call All Access Ep. 106 — The Merriam’s Wild Turkey with Jesse Warner, Jason Phelps and Chuck Carpenter

    May 22, 2025

    ○ 1 min

  • A hunter uses a box call .

    Turkey Hunting

    Self-Critiquing Your Calling: How the Pros Do It

    May 21, 2025

    ○ 2 min

NWTF Convention and Sport Show

2025 NWTF Convention and Sport Show

  • 3

    Action Packed Days

  • 82K+

    Annual Attendees

  • 500+

    Exhibitors

  • Many

    Raffle and Auction Opportunities

Relive the 2025 Convention and Sport Show

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By the Numbers

The NWTF continues to make a difference for the wildlife and scenic lands that enrich our hunting lifestyle.

  • 22M+

    acres of wildlife habitat conserved or enhanced

  • 1.5M+

    hunters recruited (since 2012)

  • 700K+

    acres opened for hunting (since 2012)

  • 90%

    of expenses invested in mission-related activities

NWTF By the Numbers
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Our achievements today will be felt for generations to come—a lasting legacy to be proud of.

Dr. James Earl Kennamer Scholarship Program Opens November 1, 2025.

The purpose of the academic scholarship program is to recognize and reward an NWTF member, who is currently a senior in high school, for their outstanding academic achievement, community involvement and leadership roles.

The national scholarship winner will receive a $10,000 scholarship, sponsored by Mossy Oak.

For eligibility requirements, visit the JAKES Program.

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