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Arizona State Chapter

National Wild Turkey Federation

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Connect with the Arizona NWTF State Chapter.

The information below includes all projects funded by the state and the national Super Fund, as well as any other internal or external funding source.

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About Us

We, along with our partners in conservation, actively manage our precious natural resources for our kids and grandkids and for the future of the wild turkey and all wildlife in Arizona.

  • We recruit all kinds of hunters through our hunter education programs and mentored hunts. We support public hunting access through lease programs. We address legislative issues that impact hunter access and we work with landowners to provide greater access for hunting.
  • We embrace all outdoor enthusiasts of any age and encourage anyone to become a member of our growing family. We believe in knowing where our food comes from and we value what we eat. We work tirelessly to preserve our precious natural resources for all, especially our kids, our grand kids and generations to come.
  • We believe the outdoors is for everyone to enjoy.

Arizona is part of America’s Western Wildlands in the NWTF’s America’s Big Six of Wildlife Conservation. NWTF Arizona is committed to improve forest health and water quality and restore native prairies.

close up photo of a male turkey

We’re making Arizona the best it can be for the people and wildlife who call it home.

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Leadership

We, along with our partners in conservation, actively manage our precious natural resources for our kids and grandkids and for the future of the wild turkey and all wildlife in Arizona.

Conservation

Chuck Carpenter III
District Biologist
Patt Dorsey
Director of Conservation Operations West
Tom Spezze
National Director of Conservation Programs

Fundraising

Justin Watts
Regional Director
Barnabas Koka
Director of Field Operations West
Barry Woods
National Director of Event Fundraising

Education and Outreach

Kirsty Paulsen
Hunting and Shooting R3 Coordinator

Technical Committee

Rick Langley
Game Specialist
Jim Heffelfinger
Science Coordinator
Forge Ahead
  • California JAKES group photo

    General Outdoors

    Introducing the Next Generation to the Outdoors: San Diego NWTF Hosts 2025 JAKES Day at the Range

    Jun 30, 2025

    ○ 3 min

  • Attendees gather for the Western Governors Association Meeting

    Policy and Advocacy

    NWTF Joins Western Governors’ Association, Discusses Conservation Priorities

    Jun 30, 2025

    ○ 2 min

  • The galatin range.

    Conservation

    Restoring Riparian Areas, Reviving Grasslands: How the NWTF’s Work Along Waterways Is Helping Imperiled Prairie Ecosystems

    Jun 25, 2025

    ○ 3 min

  • Conservation

    NWTF and Partners Invest $2.7 Million in Water Conservation for 2025

    Jun 25, 2025

    ○ 2 min

Keep in Touch

Location:

Arizona State Chapter

Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Contact:

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