Join in Conservation Week at an NWTF Event
EDGEFIELD, S.C. — NWTF chapters in 12 states will be hosting events during the organization’s Conservation Week, Sept. 17-23, including habitat restoration projects and education and outreach events, bringing awareness and emphasis to the critical role hunters play in creating Healthy Habitats and Health Harvests, as well as encouraging people to participate in National Hunting and Fishing Day.
“Whether it is taking one of your kids to our JAKES events or getting in the field yourself, our volunteer-led events are a great way to participate in our Conservation Week and National Hunting and Fishing Day,” said Mandy Harling, NWTF national director of Education and Outreach programs. “If there isn’t an event near you during Conservation Week, our chapters host events all year long that are sure to provide you a fulfilling experience.”
NWTF Conservation Week Events include:
- Radisson, Wisconsin; RC Gobblers SHOT Hunt of a Lifetime; 9/18/2023
- South Fork, Colorado; Coller State Wildlife Area Habitat Enhancement; 9/19/23
- Logansport, Indiana; Freedom Hunt, 9/23/2023
- New Lexington, Ohio; Perry County JAKES Day Family Event; 9/23/23
- Kennard, Texas; Pineywoods Local JAKES Event; 9/23/23
- Jamestown, Ohio; Tecumseh Territory Chapter Wheelin’ Sportsmen Dove Hunt; 9/23/23
- Parsons, Tennessee; JAKES Day at TRAE; 9/23/23
- Cumming, Georgia; Free Fishing Event; 9/23/23
- Hallstead, Pennsylvania; Family Field Day; 9/23/23
- Brooklyn, New York; Family Workshop: Archery for Beginners; 9/23/23
- Warsaw, Virginia; Sabine Hall Ultimate Dove Hunt; 9/23/23
- Summer, Illinois; JAKES Day Field Day; 9/23/23
- Leetonia, Ohio; JAKES Day; 9/23/23
- Fairfield County, Ohio; Rock Mill Wildlife Area Trash Pick-Up; 9/23/23
- Kittery, Maine; Rachel Carson NWR Habitat Enhancements; 9/23/23 (in partnership with National Environmental Education Foundation)
To learn more of these above NWTF events, get in contact with your NWTF state chapter here.
Want to help spread the word? Download the NWTF’s 2023 Conservation Week media kit, which includes social graphics, press release templates and more.
Across the country, the NWTF offers a wide variety of education and outreach programming all year long. If you are unable to participate during the NWTF’s Conservation Week, be sure to check NWTF Events regularly to find an event near you.
Learn more about NWTF’s Education and Outreach programs.
About the National Wild Turkey Federation
Since 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation has invested over half a billion dollars into wildlife conservation and has conserved or enhanced over 22 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. The organization continues to drive wildlife conservation, forest resiliency and robust recreational opportunities throughout the U.S. by working across boundaries on a landscape scale.
2023 is the NWTF's 50th Anniversary and an opportunity to propel the organization's mission into the future while honoring its rich history. For its 50th Anniversary, the NWTF has set six ambitious goals: positively impact 1 million acres of wildlife habitat; raise $500,000 for wild turkey research; increase membership to 250,000 members; dedicate $1 million to education and outreach programs; raise $5 million to invest in technology and NWTF's people; and raise $5 million to build toward a $50 million endowment for the future. Learn how you can help us reach these lofty goals.