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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 Missouri habitat
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October 3, 2026
Lebanon, MO
National Wild Turkey Federation

Bunt Cumbea Laclede Co Chapter,MO

Bunt Cumbea Laclede Co Chapter,MO

Join us for the 2026 Bunt Cumbea Laclede Co Chapter Annual Banquet in Lebanon, MO, on October 3rd! Doors open at 5:00 PM for an evening filled with fellowship, exciting activities, and a shared passion for conservation. This event is a fantastic opportunity to support the National Wild Turkey Federation’s mission of conserving wild turkeys and preserving our hunting heritage for future generations.

Experience an engaging night that brings together outdoor enthusiasts and community members dedicated to protecting our natural resources. From thrilling raffles and silent auctions to delicious food and great company, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Your participation directly helps fund vital habitat projects and educational programs that ensure wild turkey populations thrive across the country.

We encourage you to register online early to secure your spot at this inspiring event. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a meaningful cause while celebrating the rich traditions of hunting and outdoor stewardship. Come out, connect, and help make a difference—register today and join the Bunt Cumbea Laclede Co Chapter as we work together to safeguard our wildlife and heritage!
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
Keith Vermillion Express Stop Stores
Event Sponsor
Kevin Alley
Event Sponsor
Kevin Smith
Event Sponsor

Interested in sponsoring Bunt Cumbea Laclede Co Chapter,MO? See sponsor packages above or reach out to Cindy Jones.

Plan your evening

Event Schedule

5:00 PM
Doors Open
6:30 PM
Dinner
Reserve your seat

Available Tickets

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

What impact has the NWTF made in Missouri?

The NWTF has been a leading force for wildlife conservation and the preservation of our hunting heritage in Missouri. 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 90,832 acres across Missouri. 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 Missouri represents a passionate community of hunters, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts united by a common mission. With 13,642 adult members and 2,461 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.
90,832 Positively Impacted Acres in Missouri
16,103 New Members in Missouri
Roots to Roost Initiative in Missouri

Other Notable Missouri Achievements

Conservation

Private Lands Forestry and Prescribed Burn Assistance

Conserved and enhanced private lands impacted by three NWTF-affiliated foresters and two private lands cost-share programs in Northeast Missouri and the River Hills. NWTF also assisted with prescribed burn assistance on the Mark Twain National Forest, old field restoration on Fort Crowder Conservation Area, and provided conservation seed and equipment for conservation work.

Initiative Support $15,000.00

Roots to Roost and Turkey Habitat Initiative Support

Contributed $15,000 to the Roots to Roost Initiative and assisted the Missouri Department of Conservation in completing a wild turkey guiding document, wild turkey habitat appraisal guides and nesting and brood-rearing habitat landowner workshops under the collaborative Turkey Habitat Initiative.

Achievement

Neonicotinoid Toxicity Research Participation

Missouri also participated in the national research project studying neonicotinoid toxicity, and staff and volunteers were instrumental in getting samples collected from hunter-harvested birds.

Outreach

Mentored Hunts and Youth Outreach

Missouri volunteers held five mentored hunts impacting 253 participants, including the 16th annual Governor’s Youth Turkey Hunt, the Spring Hunter Apprentice School at Lake Wappapello, the NEMO youth turkey hunt, the Clay Howlett Memorial youth turkey hunt and the Governor’s Mentored Deer Hunt that was recognized nationally.