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Tennessee State Chapter

National Wild Turkey Federation

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Connect with the Tennessee 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 Tennessee.

  • 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.

Tennessee is part of America’s Mid-South Rebirth in the NWTF’s America’s Big Six of Wildlife Conservation. NWTF Tennessee is committed to improve water quality, stop habitat loss and maintain healthy hardwood forests.

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We’re making Tennessee 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 Tennessee.

Conservation

Derek Alkire
District Biologist
Dustin Stutts
NFI Forester East
Jacob Hooker
NFI Forester - Middle Tennessee
Doug Little
Director of Conservation Operations East
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Fundraising

Charlie Tollett
Regional Director
Tim Yates
Regional Director
Chris McDonald
Regional Director
Dillon Williams
Regional Director
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Development

Paul Campbell
Director of Annual Giving

Education and Outreach

Josh Painter
State Outreach Coordinator

Technical Committee

Roger Shields
Wild Turkey Program Coordinator
Forge Ahead
  • North Carolina NWTF State Chapter President Howard Rumfelt is excited to see NWTF-purchased equipment being put to good use.

    Press Releases

    North Carolina NWTF Kicks Off Summer with Conservation

    Jun 25, 2025

    ○ 3 min

  • 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

  • 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:

Tennessee State Chapter

Newport, TN 37821

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