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Mississippi State Chapter

National Wild Turkey Federation

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Connect with the Mississippi 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 Mississippi.

  • 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.

Mississippi 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 Mississippi is committed to stop habitat loss, improve forest management, increase habitat diversity, improve water quality and maintain healthy hardwood forests.

close up photo of a male turkey

We’re making Mississippi 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 Mississippi.

Conservation

Kacie Bauman
District Biologist
Bradley Bishop
NFI Forester - NE Mississippi
Doug Little
Director of Conservation Operations East
Tom Spezze
National Director of Conservation Programs

Fundraising

Johnny McKinion
Regional Director
Chase Davidson
Regional Director
Gage Trahan
Regional Director
Chance Wiggins
Habitat for the Hatch Collegiate Ambassador
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Development

Jonaathan Ahern
Director of Annual Giving

Technical Committee

Adam Butler
Biologist, Wild Turkey Program
Forge Ahead
  • 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

  • Donated turkey vests and calls for the JAKES banquet

    Turkey Hunting

    NWTF Mississippi Oxford Chapter Hosts 9th Annual JAKES Mentored Youth Turkey Hunt

    Apr 01, 2025

    ○ 3 min

  • A hen tends to her poults

    Policy and Advocacy

    Mississippi Wild Turkey Stamp Becomes Law, Securing Major Win for Conservation

    Mar 25, 2025

    ○ 2 min

  • 2025 Arkansas Turkey Stamp

    Conservation

    Where Art Meets Conservation: Arkansas Quail and Turkey Stamp Art Competition Unites Creativity and Habitat Restoration

    Mar 25, 2025

    ○ 3 min

Keep in Touch

Location:

Mississippi State Chapter

Pelahatchie, MS 39145

Contact:

Johnny McKinion

Email
(601) 540-7860

More People. More Impact.