Sep 29, 2026
It's been two spring wild turkey seasons since Wild Turkey Lab, The NWTF, Ducks Unlimited, UTEP and Low Country Gamebird Foundation launched wildturkeyDNA — a collaborative project designed to initially uncover the genetics behind unique plumage variations in harvested wild turkeys. And, it has been a little more than...
Sep 22, 2026
Research Continues to Expand What We Know About Wild Turkey Nest Predators
When the National Wild Turkey Federation invested in research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln three years ago, researchers set out to answer a relatively straightforward question: Are predators more active around areas where wild...
Mar 19, 2026
While many hunters believe that turkeys were meant to be solely hunted with shotguns, hunters are picking up bowhunting for turkeys to experience something new and challenging. From having to draw birds especially close, to limiting movements while drawing back on the bow, archery for turkeys can surely test your skills...
Feb 25, 2026
Brent Rogers is a wild turkey hunter, historian, author, podcast guest, collector and more. And, he was the recent recipient of the NWTF Tom Kelly Communicator of the Year Award at the 2026 Convention and Sport Show for his communication effort that share the organization's mission to conserve the wild turkey and...
Feb 14, 2026
Realtree and the National Wild Turkey Federation recently announced a landmark partnership with Realtree supporting the NWTF's Habitat for the Hatch initiative in the Southeast. Now, during the NWTF's 50th Convention and Sport Show, Realtree is celebrating it's 40th anniversary.
During the final day of the annual...