Indiana State Chapter
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Welcome to the Indiana State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation
The NWTF is dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey, improving critical habitat and protecting our hunting heritage in Indiana. The NWTF is a national, non-profit organization focused on conservation.
The NWTF works in Indiana through its volunteers and members. Together we make up the Indiana State Chapter and support the NWTF’s mission by volunteering and fundraising. If you love the outdoors and the wild turkey the NWTF is for you!
With 45 Chapters around Indiana having local banquets, youth events, women in the outdoors events, new hunter events and our annual State banquet there is something for everyone! If you love the great outdoors, we hope you choose to join the NWTF. FOR EVERY DOLLAR RAISED BY THE NWTF, 90 CENTS GOES TO THE MISSION.
NWTF Indiana is actively engaged in wildlife habitat restoration and active management of forests with the DNR and Forest Service
NWTF Indiana is committed to securing public hunting grounds and opening access to more land each year
NWTF Indiana works with state agency partners to provide mentored hunting opportunities and education for new hunters
NWTF Indiana provides information to keep Indiana residents informed on turkey biology, hunting and wildlife issues
An easy way to support the NWTF! $25.00 from every NWTF Indiana license plate goes directly to the Indiana NWTF Chapter and 100% of the funds are spent on conservation and habitat in Indiana
Turkey Talk:
The Indiana State Board of Directors
Nick Golias
Regional Director Southern Indiana
Grant Schimmele
Regional Director Northern Indiana
Ryan Boyer
District Biologist
Rodney Clark
Scholarship Committee, Superfund Committee, Marketing Committee
Pat Navarre
Hunt Coordinator, Scholarship Committee Chair
John Haines
Marketing Committee Chair
Matt Hines
Secretary
ERICK KEIRN
Treasurer, BMV Contact
Mike Bonin
Superfund Committee
PAT MCFADDEN
Superfund Committee Chair, Habitat Coordinator
BRENT HEADLAND
President
DION JORDAN
Vice President, Outreach Committee Chair
Indiana's 10 Year Turkey Plan
NWTF Indiana will recruit 30,000 hunters in the state over the next 10 years.
NWTF Indiana will develop 6,120 acres of new public hunting access in the next decade.
There are hunters and there are hunters who get involved and help, what type of hunter do you want to be?
Your membership matters! Membership dues help fund several habitat improvement and conservation project in Indiana each year. Each member also gets a subscription to Turkey Call magazine and special member benefits. Youth memberships are also available and a great way to get your kids outdoors. The NWTF is dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of our hunting heritage in Indiana. Protecting and improving habitat for turkeys benefits other animals and birds along with making Indiana better for all Hoosiers. With 46 Chapters around Indiana there is one near you. With our annual banquets, Youth Events, Women in the Outdoors Events, a State banquet and more there is something for everyone. If you love the great outdoors, we hope you choose to join the NWTF. Together we are making a real difference!
NWTF Indiana is actively engaged in wildlife habitat restoration and active management of forests with the DNR and Forest Service.
NWTF Indiana is committed to securing public hunting grounds and opening access to them.
