Learn to Hunt

Mossy Oak’s Cuz Strickland knows a thing or two about training up a child.

For turkey hunters, it is all the motivation we need to get ready for the season. Most of us have been planning spring hunts since last year. However, if you find that you are now ready to make plans to travel for wild turkeys this spring, the following state-by-state guide will help you put your plans into motion.

Key takeaways for the outdoors community from How to Talk About Hunting, a collaborative industry publication.

What does the next generation of hunters look like? Here are some of the aspects we need to consider:

State parks can offer a suite of resources for hosting Learn to Hunt and Learn to Fish events.

Tips for staying safe and enjoying deer season before the cool weather arrives.

NWTF’s Oklahoma WITO chapter hosted their first annual noodling event that gave women in the area the opportunity to try out a new and exciting outdoor experience.

R3 is an important part of the NWTF mission and was especially exemplified in the 2021 Oklahoma Deer Conference and Expo, hosted by the NWTF and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.

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.

You can never start too early to craft the next generation of hunters. A little goes a long way, but could add up quickly to fill future ranks.

In some situations, you must reach out to turkeys with extra-loud calling. Here’s how the author brings the noise.

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.

I got up at 1 a.m., ate a quick breakfast and packed my car. By 2 a.m., I pulled out of the driveway — this was really happening.

Trivia nights, socials and the search for mentors in Arizona.

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.

Mentoring new hunters, young or old, requires patience and understanding. It wasn’t so long ago you were in the same situation.

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.

If you are passionate about the outdoors, there are many opportunities to live your passion.

The term locavore is relatively new, and its popularity amongst adults has skyrocketed.

Michigan’s outdoors should be accessible for all people to enjoy. All too often, that isn’t the case.

I enjoy the fresh air, time spent away from electronics and social media, and I want my kids to appreciate the outdoors as well.

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.

Thanks to the NWTF’s adult mentored hunt, I’ve gotten a pretty good handle on dove hunting.

We want to help direct you to some outdoor content that is uplifting, engaging, entertaining or includes turkeys.

NWTF Missouri chapters helped conduct 16 mentored dove hunts, introducing hunting to numerous area youth, men and women.

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.

Whether its birdwatching, handgun shooting or turkey hunting, we all need a start in the outdoors. Amy McKenzie helps make the introduction in Ohio

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.

We're taking it back to the basics with the ABC's of turkey hunting.

Ohio’s NWTF State Chapter provides a unique hunting opportunity for statewide scholarship recipients.

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.

Jennifer Foster, Kansas’ WITO coordinator, is spreading a contagious fever for hunting.

From bushy-tails to white-tails, lessons learned hunting squirrels easily carry over into the deer stands and other hunting venues.

Aaron Warbritton talks with Scott Vance of the NWTF about possible threats to turkey hunting and tips on taking new hunters to the field.

First-time programs make long-time hunters.

How turkey hunting has changed through the eyes of hunting icons Harold Knight and David Hale.

Leave a hunting trip plan with a friend or family member to expect for the unexpected.

Not sure where to start? We provide contact information to people who can help!

Keep these tips in mind come opening day.

Watch all three parts of this web series to learn insider knowledge on how you can harvest the birds you haven't been able to kill, until now.

Take it from the pros so you don't have to learn the lessons the hard way.

Forget the traditional hunting madness and try a new method.

Expose a friend or child to wild turkey hunting and mentor them along the way.

A love for hunting begins with a love for the outdoors, get a child you know involved now!