Judging Underway for NWTF’s 2025 Wild Game Recipe Contest
EDGEFIELD, S.C. — From wild turkey ramen to Kung Pao frog legs, the NWTF’s 2025 Wild Game Recipe Contest brought in an array of creative, mouthwatering dishes that reflect the spirit of the outdoors and the field-to-fork lifestyle.
Judging of the many creative wild game recipe submissions is now underway, with a panel of wild game aficionados evaluating entries based on creativity, use of wild game as the featured ingredient, visual appeal and the personal stories behind each dish.
The top 10 recipes will be recreated and further judged on flavor and the accuracy of instructions.
Sponsored by MEAT! Your Maker and Grilla Grills, the NWTF's 2025 Recipe Contest celebrates the passion of America’s hunting community and showcases their culinary skills on a national stage.
Winners will be announced Oct. 17, 2025, with over $3,500 in prizes awarded to the top five entries — including a Grilla Chimp 2.0 Tailgate Grill, MEAT! grinders, premium knife sets and more.
For questions, contact recipe@nwtf.net.
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 positively impacted over 24 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. The NWTF has also invested over $10 million into wild turkey research to guide the management of the wild turkey population and to ensure sustainable populations into perpetuity. The organization continues to deliver its mission by working across boundaries on a landscape scale through its Four Shared Values: clean and abundant water, healthy forests and wildlife habitat, resilient communities, and robust recreational opportunities. With the help of its dedicated members, partners and staff, the NWTF continues its work to provide Healthy Habitats. and Healthy Harvests. for future generations.