National Wild Turkey Federation Sponsors National Hunting and Fishing Day
National Wild Turkey Federation 09.26.14
The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) encourages everyone to participate in National Hunting and Fishing Day by introducing new individuals to the variety of outdoor opportunities available this weekend.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, NWTF-sponsored National Hunting and Fishing Day events will take place across the country allowing the general public to experience hunting, fishing and shooting sports while learning about America’s conservation successes.
“Our country has a rich heritage of hunting and fishing and National Hunting and Fishing Day helps celebrate the tradition,” said George Thornton, NWTF CEO. “Invite someone to join you. If you have no experience in the outdoors, step outside your comfort zone and find an event near you. You may be surprised to find out the important role that hunters and anglers play in the conservation of our wildlife and other natural resources.”
The NWTF Hunting Heritage Programs — JAKES, Women in the Outdoors and Wheelin’ Sportsmen — host events throughout the year to help people of all ages and experience levels enjoy a day outdoors. NWTF events feature expert instructors who guide participants in the safe participation of a wide range of activities, including shooting, archery and fishing. To find an NWTF Hunting Heritage event in your area, visit www.nwtf.org/in_your_state.
Outdoorsmen and women are responsible for the majority of conservation funding. The NWTF realizes the introduction and creation of hunters through National Hunting and Fishing Day events and NWTF Hunting Heritage Programs will ensure the future of our habitat and wildlife.
Contact
Pete Muller at (803) 637-7698.
The National Wild Turkey Federation is the leader in upland wildlife habitat conservation in North America. The NWTF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving the wild turkey and preserving our hunting heritage.
Through dynamic partnerships with state, federal and provincial wildlife agencies, the NWTF and its members have helped restore wild turkey populations throughout North America, spending more than $331 million to conserve nearly 16 million acres of habitat. Wild turkeys and hundreds of other species of upland wildlife, including quail, deer, grouse, pheasant and songbirds, benefit from this improved habitat.
The NWTF also brings new conservationists and hunters into the fold through outdoor education events and its Women in the Outdoors, Wheelin' Sportsmen, JAKES and Xtreme JAKES youth outreach programs. Our dedicated NWTF volunteers introduce about 100,000 people to the outdoors through these programs every year.
Founded in 1973, the NWTF is headquartered in Edgefield, S.C., and has local chapters in every state and Canada. According to many state and federal agencies, the restoration of the wild turkey is arguably the greatest conservation success story in North America's wildlife history.
