2020 NWTF WMD Chapter Fund Raiser

 April 9, 2020

 

2020 National Wild Turkey Federation 
Western Maryland Chapter Fund Raiser

The National Wild Turkey Federation, Western Maryland Chapter is selling raffle tickets where you have three chances to win!

First prize is a Weatherby Vanguard, bolt action, 26” bbl, in 300 Win. Mag,

Second prize is a Nikon Prostaff scope, 4 – 12 x 40,

Third prize is a Mossberg bolt action 20” bbl, in 17 HMR. 

Tickets are one for $10, or three for $20. Only 600 tickets will be sold. The winning numbers will be drawn August 2020 at the Becoming an Outdoors Woman event. The funds raised from the raffle will go towards chapter activities such as scholarship grants, youth events, etc. If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please contact one of our committee members:

Brian Friend - 301-616-1869

Kevin Smith – 301- 240-500-0933

Joe Mills – 304-590-4300

John Clites – 814-842-6584

Mary Griffin – 301-501-6103

Ernie Metz – 301-616-0016

2020 Banquet Postponed

March 13, 2020

2020 Banquet Postponed

With the current situation concerning the COVID-19 virus, the NWTF, through an abundance of cautions has advised us to abide by our local and state government's recommendation regarding social gatherings.

Yesterday, Gov. Larry Hogan recommended that ALL social gatherings be canceled. With guidance from NWTF National as well as our Regional Director, we are postponing our event for now.

AS SOON as we know of our new date, we will let you all know ASAP!

We thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we all deal with situation.

Please be safe and healthy until we see you all again!

Thank you for your support!
The Western Maryland Committee

NWTF Seed Program - Fall Orders

March 12, 2020

NWTF Seed Program - Fall Orders

It's time to place our order for Winter Wheat again! Price for a 50lb bag of Winter Wheat will be $8 this year. We need to have order submitted by April 10th. Seed will be available sometime in the first two weeks of September. Payment is due at delivery.

Please respond ASAP if you are interested in ordering seed this year.  Text message or email is preferred.

Thank You,

Kevin D. Smith

Western Md. Chapter NWTF 

Surplus Seed Coordinator

Home 301-689-2142 Cell 240-500-0933

2020 Banquet Registration Closed

February 19, 2020

Registration For the 2020 Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet is CLOSED

And just like that, we are full! We have officially closed registrations for our 2020 annual banquet. Thank you to all for the tremendous amount of interest we've had in this and each of our banquets. With that said, we sincerely apologize to any who may have wanted to join us but did not get a ticket this year. We are currently limited with the number of tickets we can sell in a year due to the size of our venue. We will certainly be looking at new venue options in the future to help accommodate everybody who would like to join us.

25th Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet

January 4th, 2020

The 25th Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet

The 25th Annual Western Maryland Chapter Hunting Heritage Banquet will be taking place on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Avilton Community Center located at 8295 Avilton-Lonaconing Rd in Lonaconing, MD. Doors open at 4:30pm and dinner will be served at 6:00pm. This is a family friendly event and children are welcome to attend. Please purchase tickets prior to the event to reserve your seats, as space will be limited this year.

Please join us for an evening of good food and good fun! A locally catered dinner is included in all entry prices and packages. The banquet will be full of opportunities to win great prizes, including firearms. We will host several raffles and games throughout the evening with a large variety of prizes available. We will have a raffle at our Women's Table geared towards our Women In The Outdoors members and a separate raffle at our JAKES Table for the kids. A silent auction will be held early on in the evening, followed by a live auction including unique pieces of art, beautifully crafted furniture, rare NWTF memorabilia, knives, jewelry and much more.

Registration For This Event Is Now CLOSED!

Thank You For Your Tremendous Amount of Support!

NWTF Board of Directors Voting Open Now

October 25, 2019

Voting is now underway for the NWTF Board of Directors. Learn about candidates for the NWTF Board Election in your November/December issue of Turkey Country Magazine. Vote for three candidates and return the ballot no later than January 3rd, 2020.

VOTING ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERSHIP!

National Wild Turkey Federation
PO Box 530
Edgefield South Carolina 29824
United States

First Shot Mentored Hunt Applications

 September 9, 2019

 

 First Shot Mentored Hunt Applications Accepted Now

Have you ever wanted to learn how to hunt, but didn't know where to start? Maybe you've tried to learn to hunt on your own, but got frustrated because you just didn't have the tools for success? Would you like to learn how to harvest your own sustainable food source? 

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions -- or if you know someone who might -- we have the perfect event for you. The First Shot Mentored Hunt Program will take you from the first steps to a hunt with an experienced mentor.

The application deadline is fast approaching, so do not hesitate! Sign up today!

2020 NWTF Scholarship Program

August 31, 2019

Local Scholarship Opportunity 

For High School Seniors!

The National Wild Turkey Federation Academic Scholarship Program

The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of our hunting heritage. The mission of the National Wild Turkey Federation is no less urgent today than when it was founded in 1973. What we do in the coming decades will be instrumental in not only enhancing wild turkey populations but also in the continuation of hunting and quality wildlife habitat for countless species. The NWTF is leading a collaborative effort to solve the problem with the Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt. initiative, and our contribution is our dynamic volunteer base. Since 1981 NWTF saw a need to engage youth in outdoor activities and began the JAKES (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship) program to pass on the tradition of safe, ethical hunting, and to teach conservation principles.The NWTF-funded scholarship program for seniors is administered by the National FFA Organization and requires that candidates be supportive of and actively involved in wildlife conservation, the preservation of the nation’s hunting heritage or other activities that support the NWTF Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt. initiative. Students interested in the NWTF scholarship program should contact their school guidance office or go online to: https://www.nwtf.org/resource-library/detail/scholarship-application. All applications are due back to the local Western MD Chapter of the NWTF by no later than January 1, 2020. Applications should be returned to:

Brian Friend, NWTF Vice President

518 Stanton Friend Road

Friendsville, MD 21531

NWTF Seed Program - Fall Orders

August 31, 2019

NWTF Seed Program

Fall 2019

Its time for us to take orders for the Surplus Seed Conservation Planting for Spring 2020.  This program is available to all NWTF Members

Cost is $6 per bag.  Corn, Sorghum, and Soybean are generally offered  in the Spring.   There is a 10 bag limit per member. 

Please get your orders in by October 28, 2019.

Seed is generally available for pick-up in May.

Please contact Kevin Smith by e mail or text at smithkd2hunt@yahoo.com, or 240-500 -0933 with your order.

Our fall seed order, (winter wheat) should be here with-in the next two weeks for pick-up.  I will be sending out emails to those that ordered when it arrives at my home.

Maryland State Chapter Calling Contest

August 16, 2019

2019 Maryland State Chapter

Sanctioned Calling Contest

 The Maryland State Chapter of the NWTF will be holding a sanctioned turkey calling contest on September 8, 2019 at the Ocean City Sportsman's Expo. For more information on the event and how to register, PLEASE CLICK HERE to see the flyer for the contest.

 

Youth, Apprentice and Lapsed Pheasant Hunting Opportunity in Maryland

August 13, 2019

Pheasant Hunting Opportunity For 
Junior, Apprentice and Lapsed Hunters

Are you interested in learning how to hunt pheasants? 

Are you a junior hunter, apprentice hunter or lapsed hunter?

If so, we have a great opportunity for you!! In partnership with Wild Wings in Garrett County, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources - Wildlife and Heritage Service is offering a mentored pheasant hunt on November 23 and 24, 2019.

There is no charge, but space is limited so apply today.

https://forms.gle/ZDMNSLPEcnhKGiqV6

https://dnr.maryland.gov/…/hunt_…/Mentored-Hunt-Program.aspx

Photo by Harold Decker

Youth Clay Event 2019

 7/11/2019

 YOUTH CLAY SHOOTING EVENT JULY 27 AT THE FROSTBURG RIFLE RANGE

A Youth Claybird Shooting Clinic sponsored by Big Savage Sportsmen's Club and the Western MD Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will be held at the Frostburg Rifle Range on Saturday, July 27th. This event is free, and open to the public for youths 11-17 years of age. Preregistration is required prior to July 20. Those interested should contact John Clites, by calling 814-842-6584. 

 
Ammo and firearms will be provided along with personal instruction. Supervision while shooting will be provided by NRA Certified Range Safety Officers of Big Savage Sportsmen's Club. Lunch will be provided for participants by the Allegany-Garrett Sporsmen's Association.

 

 

2019 Summer Wild Turkey Observation Survey

7/1/2019
Summer 2019

Wild Turkey Observation Survey

We Need YOUR Help!

Hello everybody,

It's that time of year again - The ANNUAL SUMMER WILD TURKEY SURVEY!  

If you have helped in the past, THANK YOU and continue to send in those observations. If not, please consider participating this year. This is a very important population monitoring tool, but it's accuracy and value depend on how much participation we get. With declining turkey populations in some areas, your assistance is more important than ever.

The survey is very simple. Just record any turkeys you see during the months of July and August. You can use the attached survey form linked below to record your information. Then email, fax, or mail the completed forms to *Bob Long by September 10. You can also just email or text the information to him..whatever is easiest - just send him your observations!  

Also listed below is a 1-page guide with some tips to help identify turkeys in the summer months.  Remember to record ALL turkeys you see, not just broods.

Please distribute to anyone you know that may be interested. Thank you!

 *Bob Long's Contact Info:
Bob Long, MD DNR
828 B Airpax Rd. Suite 500
Cambridge, MD 21613
Fax: 410-221-0026     Email: bob.long@maryland.gov

To Download or Print a Copy of the Survey Form, Please CLICK HERE

To Download or Print a Copy of the Turkey ID Guide, Please CLICK HERE