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Grow with Us
Come hang out with your turkey family
The Freedom Bash
An evening of food, fun & fellowship
Conservation in action
Every ticket protects Michigan habitat
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October 29, 2026
Unionville, MI
National Wild Turkey Federation

Sebewaing Gobblers, MI

Sebewaing Gobblers, MI

Join us on March 28, 2026, in Unionville, MI, for the Sebewaing Gobblers event—an exciting celebration of hunting heritage and wildlife conservation brought to you by the NWTF. Enjoy the best steak dinner in town while supporting vital efforts to protect wild turkey habitats and promote sustainable hunting traditions. This family-friendly event also features fun activities for kids through the JAKES program, making it a perfect outing for all ages. Come together with your community to honor our outdoors legacy and contribute to the NWTF’s ongoing mission to conserve wildlife for generations to come. Don’t miss this unforgettable day in Unionville!
With gratitude

A big thank you to our sponsors

These generous partners help make this event — and hundreds like it across the country — possible. Their commitment to the NWTF and wildlife conservation is deeply appreciated.

National Partners
Chapter & Event Sponsors
Cindy Jacobs
Event Sponsor
Michelle Weisenbach
Event Sponsor

Interested in sponsoring Sebewaing Gobblers, MI? See sponsor packages above or reach out to Kevin Alley.

Plan your evening

Event Schedule

5:00 PM
Doors Open
7:00 PM
Dinner
8:00 PM
JAKES Activities
Reserve your seat

Available Tickets

Every ticket is a dinner seat and a direct contribution to Michigan conservation. Pick the option that fits — from a JAKES youth seat to a full sponsor table.

Featured Prizes & Images
See the banner prizes up for grabs — and which packages include them — before you reserve your seat.

What impact has the NWTF made in Michigan?

The NWTF has been a leading force for wildlife conservation and the preservation of our hunting heritage in Michigan. Every chapter banquet directly fuels that mission — funds raised through membership and ticket sales support habitat projects, hunter education, and conservation programs that keep our wild turkey populations thriving for generations to come. Your attendance makes all the difference.

Through strategic habitat management, prescribed fire programs, and land stewardship partnerships, the NWTF has positively impacted 4,733 acres across Michigan. These efforts directly improve nesting and brooding habitat for wild turkey populations, while supporting the broader ecosystem health that sustains hunters, wildlife, and future generations.

The NWTF's membership in Michigan represents a passionate community of hunters, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts united by a common mission. With 8,728 adult members and 472 JAKES members, each individual plays a vital role in funding habitat projects, advocating for hunting rights, and inspiring the next generation to carry the torch of conservation.

The Roots to Roost Initiative will help address range-wide declines in many plant and wildlife species, while managing concerns of water quality and forest health and resilience. The initiative will accomplish this by providing needed resources for education, outreach, research, political advocacy and by supporting active habitat management through strengthened conservation partnerships.
4,733 Positively Impacted Acres in Michigan
9,200 New Members in Michigan
Roots to Roost Initiative in Michigan

Other Notable Michigan Achievements

Funding $50,000.00

Roots to Roost and Wild Turkey Research Funding

The state chapter approved $15,000 in financial support to the new Roots to Roost Initiative in the Midwest. The state also approved $25,000 for future wild turkey research in Michigan and $10,000 toward an NWTF Endowed Professorship position.

Outreach

Michigan R3 Events and New Hunter Recruitment

Michigan R3 hosted 176 events that introduced 272 new hunters, 75 shooting sports events with nearly 4,000 participants, and mentored hunting experiences for diverse groups. The Hunt Michigan Collaborative partnership expanded public hunting access, while internships with Michigan State University and the University of Michigan expanded outreach through social media and relevancy programming.

Conservation $248,000.00

Manistee National Forest Stewardship Funding

NWTF secured more than $248,000 in federal funding to support ongoing habitat work under its stewardship agreement on the Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District of the Manistee National Forest. The agreement now exceeds $2.2 million in federal funding and will protect and conserve more than 3,500 acres of wild turkey habitat.