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New York State Chapter

National Wild Turkey Federation

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Connect with the New York 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 New York.

  • 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.

New York is part of America’s Colonial Forests in the NWTF’s America’s Big Six of Wildlife Conservation. NWTF New York is committed to maintain healthy hardwood forests, stop habitat loss, increase habitat diversity and winter wildlife survival.

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We’re making New York 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 New York.

Conservation

Mitchell Blake
District Biologist
Curtis Shaffer
Forester
James Bagley
NFI Forester West
Doug Little
Director of Conservation Operations East
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Fundraising

Austin Zweck
Regional Director
Martin Motts
Regional Director
Phil Ferrare
Director of Field Operations Northeast
Barry Woods
National Director of Event Fundraising

Development

Sean Langevin
Director of Annual Giving

Education and Outreach

Jesse Warner
Hunting and Shooting R3 Coordinator - Northeast
Bill Wilbur
State Outreach Coordinator

Technical Committee

Michael Schiavone
Wildlife Biologist I
Forge Ahead
  • Veterans and mentors pose with their birds

    Press Releases

    NWTF Chapter Hosts Annual Wounded Veteran Hunt

    May 15, 2025

    ○ 2 min

  • Press Releases

    Local Pennsylvania NWTF Chapter Hosts Mentored Hunt, JAKES Event and Pennsylvania Youth Hunt of a Lifetime

    May 08, 2025

    ○ 3 min

  • Youth standing with Prizes

    Press Releases

    Nancy’s Vision Youth Hunt Inspires Hunting Tradition and Nourishes Community

    May 05, 2025

    ○ 2 min

  • Young Attendees pose with harvested birds

    Press Releases

    NWTF Chapter Hosts Two-Day Youth Education and Hunting Event

    May 01, 2025

    ○ 1 min

Keep in Touch

Location:

New York State Chapter

Allegany, NY 14706

Contact:

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