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Florida State Chapter

National Wild Turkey Federation

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Connect with the Florida 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 Florida.

  • 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.

Florida is part of

in the NWTF’s America’s Big Six of Wildlife Conservation. NWTF Florida is committed to increase habitat diversity, improve forest management and stop habitat loss.

close up photo of a male turkey

We’re making Florida 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 Florida.

Conservation

Ricky Lackey
District Biologist
Forrest Pettay
NFI Forester — Western Florida Panhandle
Doug Little
Director of Conservation Operations East
Tom Spezze
National Director of Conservation Programs

Fundraising

Chase Davidson
Regional Director
Colton Miller
Regional Director
Chance Wiggins
Habitat for the Hatch Collegiate Ambassador
Tyler Briggs
Director of Field Operations Southeast
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Development

Ryder Leary
Director of Annual Giving

Technical Committee

Buddy Welch
Forge Ahead
  • Matthew Presley, 22, of Front Royal, Virginia ,won the World Open Championship as the best all-around turkey calling championship during the National Wild Turkey Federation sanctioned 2025 World Turkey Calling Championships, held June 6-7 in in Mobile, Alabama. Photo Credit: John N. Felsher

    Turkey Hunting

    World Turkey Calling Championship Brings Fierce Talent

    Jun 24, 2025

    ○ 5 min

  • NWTF Success Stories

    The Greenwood Gene

    Jun 16, 2025

    ○ 2 min

  • A turkey gobbles and his breath is seen in the cold morning air.

    Turkey Hunting

    A Look Back at “Original” Wild Turkeys

    May 28, 2025

    ○ 4 min

  • Two Osceola wild turkeys strutting

    Press Releases

    Florida Deputy Cited for Out-of-Season Turkey Hunting on Wildlife Management Area

    May 28, 2025

    ○ 2 min

Keep in Touch

Location:

Florida State Chapter

Mulberry, FL 33860

Contact:

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