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Habitat Conservation

Support for State projects to conserve habitats

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Wildlife DNA Research

We are learning interesting details in this field about Wild Turkeys

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Grow with Us

Come hang out with your turkey family!

October 9, 2026
Bellbuckle, TN
National Wild Turkey Federation

MTSU NWTF- Cornhole for Conservation

MTSU NWTF- Cornhole for Conservation

  • Buddy's Cornhole Palace — Bellbuckle, TN
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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
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Available Tickets

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

Ticket options will be posted here soon.

What impact has the NWTF made in Tennessee?

The NWTF has been a leading force for wildlife conservation and the preservation of our hunting heritage in Tennessee. 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 18,085 acres across Tennessee. 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 Tennessee represents a passionate community of hunters, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts united by a common mission. With 20,360 adult members and 2,868 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 purpose of this 10-year initiative is to improve wild turkey nesting and brood-rearing habitat at a landscape scale in the Southeastern states through active management of over 1 million acres by 2033. This will ultimately lead to more robust wild turkey populations and healthier ecosystems across the Southeast.
18,085 Positively Impacted Acres in Tennessee
23,228 New Members in Tennessee
Habitat for the Hatch Initiative in Tennessee

Other Notable Tennessee Achievements

Outreach

Hunting the Cure Benefit Turkey Hunt

The Tennessee State Chapter president and National Board of Directors member partner with Hunting the Cure to help guide in a benefit turkey hunt for St. Jude Children's Hospital. Each year, they guide a youth hunter who has helped raise the most money for the event.

Conservation

Habitat for the Hatch Equipment Support

The state chapter provided support for 12 pieces of equipment that impacted over 1,700 acres of habitat through the Habitat for the Hatch Initiative, enhancing nesting and brooding habitat for wild turkeys.

Funding $113,973.00

State Agency Conservation Activities

The state chapter provided the state agency with $113,973 for conservation activities on 17 projects impacting over 4,700 acres.