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Georgia State Chapter

National Wild Turkey Federation

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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.

Georgia's Conserved or Enhanced Acres of Wildlife Habitat
152,458
7 Year total (2018-2025)
Georgia's Influenced Acres of Wildlife Habitat
0
7 Year total (2018-2025)
Georgia's Conservation Projects
34
23 Active, 11 Completed
Georgia's Acres Opened to Hunting
7,736
7 Year total (2018-2025)
Georgia's Hunters Recruited
157
7 Year total (2018-2025)
Accomplished Thanks to the Support of Georgia
8,992
Active Members

Georgia's Conservation Projects

Active Projects
Project Name
Habitat Objective
Management Practices
Total Acres
Prescribed Burns - Georgia Wildlife Resources
Early Successional Health/Restoration
Prescribed Burning
1,632
NWTF State Challenge Grant
Early Successional Health/Restoration, Forest Health/Restoration, Grassland Health/Restoration, Riparian Health/Restoration, Water Source Health Cleanup, Winter Forage
Brush Mowing/Mulching, Brush Removal, Food Plot Planting, Native Invasive Species Control: Mechanical, Native Warm Season Grass Planting, Non-Native Invasive Species Control: Chemical, Prescribed Burning, Thinning, Timber Stand Improvement: Mechanical, Water Source/ Guzzler Creation
73
Timber Stand Improvement-Georgia DNR, Region 4 Game Management
Forest Health/Restoration
Timber Stand Improvement: Chemical
225
Prescribed Burns- Georgia DNR, Game Management Section
Forest Health/Restoration
Brush Mowing/Mulching
9,558
Timber Stand Improvement - Georgia Forestry Commission
Forest Health/Restoration
Brush Mowing/Mulching
64
Wildlife Openings/Brood Habitat
Early Successional Health/Restoration
Brush Mowing/Mulching
30
Wildlife Openings/Brood Habitat - Georgia Wildlife Resources
Early Successional Health/Restoration
Brush Mowing/Mulching
42
Timber Stand Improvement-Georgia Wildlife Resource Division
Early Successional Health/Restoration
Timber Stand Improvement: Chemical
150
Invasive/Exotic Control-GA DNR, Game Management Section
Forest Health/Restoration
Timber Stand Improvement: Chemical
516
Turkey Management Activities- USDA, Forest Service
Forest Health/Restoration
Prescribed Burning
20,600
Habitat Equipment- Georgia DNR, Region 4 Game Management
Early Successional Health/Restoration, Forest Health/Restoration
Prescribed Burning
7,640
Prescribed Burns/Habitat Enhancement- GA DNR- Sonja Daniels
Forest Health/Restoration
Prescribed Burning
11,650
TSI/Habitat Enhancement- GA DNR, WLD
Early Successional Health/Restoration
Timber Stand Improvement: Chemical
157
Winter Assistance/TSI/Habitat Enhancement- GA DNR
Early Successional Health/Restoration
Timber Stand Improvement: Chemical
50
Private Lands/TSI/Habitat Enhancement- GA DNR
Forest Health/Restoration
Timber Stand Improvement: Chemical
76
Riparian Restoration/Habitat Enhancement- The Nature Conservancy- Bryn Pipes
Forest Health/Restoration
Prescribed Burning
9,413
Invasive Exotic Control/WL Enhancement- GA DNR- Miranda McLendon
Forest Health/Restoration
Non-Native Invasive Species Control: Chemical
25,000
Supplement Cost Share/TSI/Water Developent- GA DNR_Region 3_Game Management
Forest Health/Restoration
Timber Stand Improvement: Chemical
55
Private Lands/TSI- GA DNR- Theron Menken
Forest Health/Restoration
Timber Stand Improvement: Chemical
305
Habitat Enhancement/Prescribed Burns- GA DNR- Miranda McLendon
Forest Health/Restoration
Firebreak Establishment
300
NWTF Miscellaneous Conserved/Enhanced
Early Successional Health/Restoration, Forest Health/Restoration, Grassland Health/Restoration, Riparian Health/Restoration, Winter Forage, Young Forest Health/Restoration
Brush Mowing/Mulching, Equipment Purchase Acres, Firebreak Establishment, Food Plot Planting, Native Invasive Species Control: Chemical , Native Invasive Species Control: Mechanical, Native Warm Season Grass Planting, Non-Native Invasive Species Control: Chemical, Non-Native Invasive Species Control: Mechanical, Prescribed Burning, Shrub Planting, Thinning, Timber Harvest, Timber Stand Improvement: Chemical, Timber Stand Improvement: Mechanical, Tree Planting- Hardwood, Tree Planting- Softwood
17,357
NWTF Miscellaneous Access/Acquisition
Forest Health/Restoration, Grassland Health/Restoration, Hunter Access, Riparian Health/Restoration
Enclosure/Exclosure Installed, Hunter Access Acres: Land Acquisition or Conservation Easement, Hunter Access Acres: ROW Lease or Acquisition, Prescribed Burning
200
Completed Projects
Project Name
Habitat Objective
Management Practices
Total Acres
GA-C117 RCW Habitat Improvement
Forest Health/Restoration
Timber Stand Improvement: Chemical
615.00
Prescribed Burns - Tiller Backhoe and Dozer Service, Inc.
Forest Health/Restoration
Firebreak Establishment
230.00
Prescribed Burns - USDA Forest Service
Forest Health/Restoration
Prescribed Burning
504.00
Prescribed Burns - Georgia Wildlife Resources
Forest Health/Restoration
Prescribed Burning
8423.00
Timber Stand Improvement - Georgia Wildlife Resources
Early Successional Health/Restoration
Native Invasive Species Control: Chemical
7.00
Prescribed Burns - USDA, Forest Service
Early Successional Health/Restoration
Prescribed Burning
1000.00
Wildlife Openings/Brood Habitat - USDA, Forest Service
Early Successional Health/Restoration
Equipment Purchase Acres
554.00
Invasive/Exotic Control - Georgia Wildlife Resources
Early Successional Health/Restoration
Native Invasive Species Control: Chemical , Prescribed Burning
1305.00
Prescribed Burns - Georgia Forestry Commission
Early Successional Health/Restoration
Prescribed Burning
1603.00
Sugar Hill SPA (08-81)
Early Successional Health/Restoration
Timber Stand Improvement: Mechanical
439.00

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 Georgia.

  • 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.

Georgia is part of America’s Southern Piney Woods and America’s Mid-South Rebirth in the NWTF’s America’s Big Six of Wildlife Conservation. NWTF Georgia is committed to stop habitat loss, improve forest management and water quality and increase habitat diversity.

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We’re making Georgia 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 Georgia.

Conservation

Ricky Lackey
District Biologist
Doug Little
Director of Conservation Operations East
Tom Spezze
National Director of Conservation Programs

Fundraising

Tyler Reeves
Regional Director
Coy Holloway
Regional Director
Luke Davis
Regional Director
Chance Wiggins
Habitat for the Hatch Collegiate Ambassador
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Development

Ryder Leary
Director of Annual Giving

Education and Outreach

Wes Dorsey
State Outreach Coordinator

Technical Committee

Emily Rushton
Wild Turkey Project Coordinator
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

  • Carson, his dad, Joe and Mark with the Tom.

    NWTF Success Stories

    Tennessee Volunteer Leaders Mentor Youth, Help Raise Funds for St. Jude

    May 29, 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

Keep in Touch

Location:

Georgia State Chapter

Howard, GA 31039

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