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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
NFI Forester - Western New York
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
  • Two turkey hunter silhouetted

    Press Releases

    Pennsylvania Celebrates New Law Opening Sunday Hunting Access

    Jul 09, 2025

    ○ 2 min

  • NWTF Success Stories

    NWTF New York Hardwood Strutters Chapter Hosts Annual JAKES Day

    Jul 09, 2025

    ○ 3 min

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    Press Releases

    Local NWTF Pennsylvania Chapter Revives Annual WITO Event

    Jun 23, 2025

    ○ 3 min

  • Denny Horn with his harvested gobbler

    NWTF Success Stories

    NWTF Volunteer Completes Third Grand Slam, Reflects on Decades of Service to the Wild Turkey

    Jun 18, 2025

    ○ 3 min

Keep in Touch

Location:

New York State Chapter

Lacona, NY 13083

Contact:

Austin Zweck

Email

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