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Texas State Chapter

National Wild Turkey Federation

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Connect with the Texas 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 Texas.

  • 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.

Texas is part of America’s Western Wildlands, America’s Great Open Spaces and America’s Southern Piney Woods in the NWTF’s America’s Big Six of Wildlife Conservation. NWTF Texas is committed to improve forest health and water quality, stop habitat loss, increase habitat diversity and restore native prairies.

close up photo of a male turkey

We’re making Texas 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 Texas.

Conservation

Annie Farrell
District Biologist
Jared McJunkin
Director of Conservation Operations Central
Tom Spezze
National Director of Conservation Programs

Fundraising

Robby Taylor
Regional Director
Kody Van Pelt
Regional Director
Barnabas Koka
Director of Field Operations West
Barry Woods
National Director of Event Fundraising

Development

Vacant
Director of Annual Giving

Education and Outreach

Mike Shouse
State Save the Hunt Coordinator

Technical Committee

Jason Hardin
Wild Turkey Program Leader
Forge Ahead
  • wild turkey feather in the grass

    Conservation

    Piecing Together the Wild Turkey Puzzle: A Nationwide Look at Diet, Disease and Decline

    Jul 17, 2025

    ○ 3 min

  • Drone image of restored habitat

    Conservation

    Educate and Inspire: NWTF Louisiana Hosts Conservation Field Days to Boost Wildlife Habitat in the Pelican State

    Jul 08, 2025

    ○ 2 min

  • Lead researcher looking through samples

    Conservation

    Are Insecticides Impacting Wild Turkeys?

    Jul 02, 2025

    ○ 3 min

  • Attendees gather for the Western Governors Association Meeting

    Policy and Advocacy

    NWTF Joins Western Governors’ Association, Discusses Conservation Priorities

    Jun 30, 2025

    ○ 2 min

Keep in Touch

Location:

Texas State Chapter

New Baden, TX 77870

Contact:

Kody Van Pelt

Email
(501) 743-6566

More People. More Impact.