NWTF National Convention and Sport Show Photo Gallery
The 39th National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention and Sport Show, held from Feb. 12 to 15, at Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., circled its agenda around the Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt initiative. We’ve put together a photo gallery to illustrate the experience.
What is Save the Habitat? Save the Hunt?
According to the NWTF: The NWTF isn’t going to let it happen on our watch. That’s why we launched the Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt. initiative. It’s an aggressive charge that mobilizes science, fundraising and our devoted volunteers not only to keep the NWTF alive but also to give it more purpose than ever.
We’re committed to raising $1.2 billion to conserve or enhance more than 4 million acres of essential upland wildlife habitat, create 1.5 million hunters and open access to 500,000 acres for hunting, shooting and outdoor enjoyment.
As an NWTF member and columnist for its magazine, Turkey Country, I am delighted to see the direction the organization is taking with this initiative, now in its third year. It offers all of us an opportunity to take ownership in the process of bringing more hunters to more lands for more hunting, and in the meantime, conserve our habitat and make the outdoors a place welcoming to all.
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Every year, this balloon guy enthralls children with his marvelous balloon creations.
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Nature Blinds also had a handy tree stump cooler on display.
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Kelly Smith created the BustCubby, which wicks away moisture, wards off harmful emissions and keeps your cell phone nearby and on your body.
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BOWTECH had one of its Eva Shockey Signature Series bows unhand for our Babbs to hold.
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The National Archery in the Schools Program held a match for 6 schools in the Family Adventure Village, which featured lots of hands-on activities for children.
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This little girl wore a monkey on a tree on her head, thanks to Ballon Guy.
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Marti Davis found the Camo Clown on his way to do a show for the kids in the Family Adventure Village.
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Phil Kuhtic and his wife have been attending the show for 18 years. Check out his pin collection. He’s the “Pin Man.” He has more than 2,000 pins!
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Annetta Morris was a good sport and talked to several youth from the Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience during their scavenger hunt at the show. Annetta and husband, Callie, own Hazel Creek Taxidermy and star on video and TV shows.
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Beth Bruton, of Star, N.C., told us she picked up this red fox off the road. She sent it to a hat maker and calls it her “roadkill hat.”
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The Outdoor Option greeted guests at its booth at the show: here’s Dan, Shannon and Danny Reaser.
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Strikers came in all shapes and sizes. As you can imagine, you could find calls, strikers and other gear at this show.
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Here’s Jessie Duff, from NRA All Access on the Outdoor Channel, and of course, professional championship competition shooter. She’s holding a Weatherby SA-459 for turkey hunting.
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Skull Bound TV’s Jim Kinsey and Jana Waller took a break from getting a time-lapse photo. Jana presented on a seminar on “Women’s Role in Protecting Our Hunting Heritage.”
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Brenda Valentine won the NWTF’s “Communicator of the Year” award. She’s here with her husband, Barney.
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Nature Blinds offers a tree for a blind. Seems a great place to take a shot from, whether it’s a gun, bow or camera!
Want to learn more about the people and products mentioned above?
Brenda Valentine — the First Lady of Hunting
BOWTECH Eva Shockey Signature Series Bow
Jana Waller, Skull Bound TV
BustCubby
Annetta Morris, Hazel Creek Taxidermy
Nature Blinds
The Outdoor Option TV show
Jessie Duff
NRA All Access
Weatherby shotguns
National Archery in the Schools Program
Strikers courtesy of Kettle Creek Custom Calls
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About Barbara Baird
Publisher/Editor Barbara Baird is a freelance writer in hunting, shooting and outdoor markets. Her bylines are found at several top hunting and shooting publications. She also is a travel writer, and you can follow her at https://www.ozarkian.com.
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