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Indiana State Chapter

National Wild Turkey Federation

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Connect with the Indiana 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 Indiana.

  • 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.

Indiana is part of America’s Crossroads in the NWTF’s America’s Big Six of Wildlife Conservation. NWTF Indiana is committed to improve water quality and forest health and restore grasslands.

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We’re making Indiana 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 Indiana.

Conservation

Ryan Boyer
District Biologist
Amy Oehlman
NFI Forester South-Central
Cole Scherzinger
NFI Forester Southeast Indiana
Jared McJunkin
Director of Conservation Operations Central
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Fundraising

Grant Schimmele
Regional Director
Phil Ferrare
Director of Field Operations Northeast
Nick Golias
Regional Director
Chad Franklin
Director of Field Operations
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Development

Paul Campbell
Director of Annual Giving

Education and Outreach

Pat Navarre
State Outreach Coordinator

Technical Committee

Steve Backs
Wildlife Research Turkey/Grouse Biologist
Forge Ahead
  • Southern Illinois prescribed burn association rx burn

    Conservation

    Lighting the Way for Wild Turkeys: Southern Illinois Prescribed Burn Association Expands Capacity with Support from NWTF

    Jul 03, 2025

    ○ 3 min

  • Group photo of youth master naturalist group

    Press Releases

    NWTF Indiana and DNR Offer Wild Turkey Master Naturalist Courses

    Jul 02, 2025

    ○ 3 min

  • Jon Gray tabeling at the Festival

    Conservation

    NWTF Michigan Joins Kirtland’s Warbler Festival, Uniting for Conservation

    Jun 20, 2025

    ○ 4 min

  • Policy and Advocacy

    New Indiana House Bill Promotes Prescribed Fire for Conservation

    Jun 04, 2025

    ○ 2 min

Keep in Touch

Location:

Indiana State Chapter

Howe, IN 46746

Contact:

Grant Schimmele

Email
(260) 704-3116

More People. More Impact.