While many people know of the word “conservation” and associate it with “reduce, reuse, recycle” and other greener earth campaigns, the majority fail to understand what conservation really means and how it’s tied to hunting.
Dove hunting may be just the ticket as seasons start opening across the country in September, and it’s a prime opportunity to jump into some #ResponsibleRecreation this fall.
The NWTF quickly became a special organization to me because of its work, and because I would not be seeking a career in the outdoor industry or pursuing the outdoors as passionately as I do now if not for the organization.
Introducing a nonhunter to hunting is one of the most important things any conservationist can do to further the efforts of protecting our country’s natural resources and wild spaces.
The actions of a few people have created a false impression that hunting is disrespectful of nature. That perception is not true, as most hunters approach nature, their game and the hunt with respect. If you’re a beginner, consider some of these tips to become a more ethical hunter.
The spring 2020 turkey season is just a week away for some and not too much longer for the rest of us, and with that comes the opportunity to start anew.
NWTF Convention and Sport Show attendees were enthralled when they learned that Will Primos, Jimmy Primos, Troy Ruiz and the rest of Outdoor Channel’s beloved “The Truth About Hunting” cast were giving a seminar about how to bag more gobblers this spring; although, what the gang of hunter-slash-comedians really provided was a seminar with video evidence of what not to do.
“Be the mentor you needed when you first started hunting,” said Cristina McGannon Jones of Oxford, New Jersey. Cristina presented tips and advice for making the most out of a mentored hunt at NWTF’s Annual Convention and Sport Show during its National Leadership Conference.
When Christopher Giummo of Sarasota, Florida, entered a sweepstakes for a guided Wisconsin turkey hunt as he downloaded the GoWild hunting app, he was taking a leap into the unknown.
During the 43rd annual NWTF Convention and Sport Show, NWTF spokesperson and long-time hunter Brenda Valentine gave a talk titled “Why We Hunt.” Valentine listed eight reasons why she engages in the great tradition of hunting to help give the audience a greater confidence in their own justifications for hunting.
For turkey hunters, hearing that first gobble is likely the start to a lifelong obsession, at least it seems to have for our NWTF headquarter staff. Below are the responses from several staff on what interests them most about turkey hunting.
You want your kids or even your grandkids to embrace the outdoors, right? Unfortunately, countless distractions seize their attention. If you want to compete and forward the goals above consider implementing these 10 activities to hook kids on the outdoors.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue welcomed NWTF members, partners, friends and family during the NWTF’s Convention Welcome Dinner and again the next morning at the Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt. Breakfast.
Partnerships are key to helping recruit, retain and reactivate hunters. Outdoor, shooting sports and hunting organizations joined together to create a national plan to tackle this mission: R3. During the Conservation Conference at the Annual Convention, industry leaders presented on success stories and best practices learned related to their R3 outreach efforts.
Becoming one with your surroundings, understanding and reacting to turkey behavior and habits: these are just a taste of the skills needed to match the abilities of this turkey hunter.
