NWTF State Chapter Sponsors New York TWS Meeting
EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The New York State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation sponsored the New York State Chapter of The Wildlife Society’s annual state meeting. NWTF staff attended the meeting, which had a focus on human dimensions, specifically how politics, stakeholder relations and public perception influence wildlife management.
In development of its Northeastern Forests and Flocks Initiative, the NWTF ensured that policy, social license and human dimensions were clear priorities for the initiative because of their importance in the Northeast. NWTF staff members in the Northeast attended the TWS meeting to join in conversations and discuss some of the organization’s areas of focus for the region.
“The NWTF could not continue with our conservation efforts without the support of residents in the region,” said Doug Little, NWTF director of conservation operations for the East. “That is why the NWTF made policy and education and outreach priorities within the Forests and Flocks Initiative. Attending the TWS meeting was time well spent sharing the NWTF’s story with attendees while taking in great presentations along with a panel discussion on the important topic of policy and wildlife management. The theme of the meeting resonated with staff and volunteers in New York, and we were grateful the New York NWTF State Chapter had the opportunity to be one of the event’s sponsors.”
The New York State Chapter of The Wildlife Society invited wildlife professionals and students to present current research projects, which was why Jackson Mabon, NWTF Forests and Flocks collegiate ambassador, was happy to attend and engage college students working on important research, conservation projects and policy.
“Forests and Flocks is really special because it prioritizes conservation, policy, and education and outreach efforts in the Northeast,” Mabon said. “Being in a room surrounded by young science professionals who share the same goals as our organization was important for idea-sharing. Not only that, but being able to spread the NWTF’s mission and support in this space will hopefully lead to future collaborations, whether that’s through new collegiate chapters, new events or even new research.”
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 25 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. Since 2022, the NWTF has also invested over $2.3 million in critical wild turkey research that, when leveraged with partner contributions, has resulted in more than $22 million to guide the management of the wild turkey and to ensure sustainable populations. The organization continues to deliver its mission by working across boundaries on a landscape scale to deliver healthy forests and wildlife habitats, clean and abundant water, resilient communities and robust recreational opportunities. With the help of its dedicated members, partners and staff, the NWTF is committed to creating a nation united by the life-changing power of the outdoors.