Turkey Call All Access

State-of-the-Art Wild Turkey Research Continues for Second Year. Traditional methods of estimating turkey populations have proved difficult, but this study aims to improve population estimates by genetically analyzing fecal matter and feathers from an area to track individuals. This effectively allows researchers to create a database of individual wild turkeys on a specific project site by analyzi...

What is impacting the wild turkey population to a higher degree: increased predators or lack of sufficient habitat to avoid becoming prey? Or both? This question is at the heart of a comprehensive wild turkey research study in southeastern Iowa – where there is no shortage of predators and the five-year poult-to-hen ratio averages 1.9, indicating the population is in decline. The ongoing project i...

As part of its 2023 investment in wild turkey research, the NWTF is helping fund a unique project out of the University of Tennessee examining potential factors that may be causing wild turkey eggs to fail to hatch. The project will occur between the 2024-26 wild turkey nesting seasons. And while the work is happening in Tennessee, the research findings may have applications beyond state lines. In...

On this episode, we're talking with Mandy Harling and Teresa Carroll about recruiting new hunters, what makes a successful outreach event, and more. If you're interested in mentoring new hunters, this is a must listen!  It's Conservation Week and National Hunting and Fishing Day is just a few days away. It's a great opportunity to bring someone out into nature with you!  If you're interested in vo...

On this episode we're talking with Jared McJunkin, Patt Dorsey, and Doug Little about our latest conservation projects. We're touching on the Rocky Mountain Restoration Initiative, our new Habitat for the Hatch and Wild Turkey Research programs, how private land owners can get involved in improving their habitat, Waterways for Wildlife, and more! If you're passionate about wild turkey conservation...

On this episode of Turkey Call All Access, NWTF communications staff sit down with folks from Reaper Boats and Full Strap and Stringer outfitters to discuss the NWTF's 50th Anniversary Sweepstakes, the love of waterfowl hunting, and how – whether it is a boat, a guided hunt or the necessary gear – the prizes in the NWTF's 50th Anniversary Sweepstakes are sure to create some happy hunters and a lif...

In this episode we're chatting with John Nasson, Business Director for Nosler, Madi Woodward, Marketing Director at Nosler, and Chase Davidson, NWTF Southeast Regional Director. As a way to support our mission to conserve the wild turkey, Nosler has created an awesome raffle. Enter here before it closes! https://www.nosler.com/ultimate-gear-package.html   Episode Artwork Credit: Monte Loomis

On this episode, we're talking with Andrew Little, assistant professor of landscape ecology and habitat management at the University of Nebraska. He is also the director of the AWESM (Applied Wildlife Ecology & Spatial Movement) Lab, which develops solutions to the growing wildlife conservation and management needs in multi-functional landscapes. We're covering wildlife conservation on agriculture...

This episode is all about the Southeast! We're talking with NWTF's Chase Davidson, regional director in Alabama; Davy Blessing, regional director in Virginia and West Virginia; and Johnny McKinion, regional director in Mississippi. We cover the new Habitat for the Hatch initiative aimed at addressing turkey declines in the Southeast as well as the next generation of passionate turkey hunters and c...

In this episode, we're talking Habitat for the Hatch, a brand new initiative focused on turkey decline in the Southeast. Doug Little, Director of Conservation in the East Region and Derek Alkire, District Biologist get into the initiative, what they hope to accomplish and the challenges the Southeast faces.  You can learn more about the project here: https://www.nwtf.org/content-hub/nwtf-introduce...

This episode is all about wild turkey research! We recently announced a historic $9 million investment into 10 vital research projects aimed at bolstering wild turkey populations. Director of Development Paul Campbell and National Director of Conservation Services Mark Hatfield get into the weeds on that project, wild turkey research approaches, and more! If you're passionate about the wild turkey...

On this episode, we're sitting down with Kyle Green of The Green Way Outdoors. He shares with us how The Green Way Outdoors got started and we dive into turkey hunting, paddlefish snagging, bison hunting and more! Their new show is airing soon on the History Channel and you can catch more of their episodes on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGreenWayOutdoors Learn more about The Green Way...

On this episode we're talking drones and AI in conservation! Allison Schumacher gives us the scoop on a collaboration between the University of Missouri and Texas Parks and Wildlife to utilize drones equipped with thermal imagery to fly over roosted birds in order to gain much needed population data. Derek Alkire, NWTF District Biologist, talks the use of drones for controlling invasive plants and...

We're talking with Emilie Cram, NWTF Maine State Chapter board member and Cliff Cadet, president of the NYC Metro Longspurs. They give us an update on their turkey seasons as well as upcoming events in their states. If you're from Maine or New York and are looking to connect with like-minded hunters, make sure you get in contact with them. Show Notes:  NYC Metro Longspurs: https://www.nwtf.org/cha...

In this episode, we're talking the Timber Transfer Pilot with Patt Dorsey, Director of Conservation Operations West Region, Tom Spezze, National Director of Field Conservation/State Policy and Communications Director Pete Muller. This new partnership with the USFS is one of the first programs being delivered through the Master Stewardship Agreement, which seeks to restore healthy ecosystems in the...

In this episode we sit down the Bret Collier aka Dr. Short Spur to talk turkey oddities and how to potential identify dominant toms! From multiple spurs, beards, to unusual coloring, we cover it all! Make sure to subscribe and rate so you never miss an episode. 

The last of our convention conversations features Janis Putelis of MeatEater. We talk hound hunting, the turkey stories project, turkey leg recipes and more!  

On the final day of our Convention sit-down interviews, you will hear from Matt Morrett, Mary and Zach Phillips of Country Outdoors, Blake Rice, Nina Rogers, Maggie Williams, Aleah Garner, Wayne Saunders, The Greenway Outdoors and 24.7 Hunt! Thanks for tuning in!

Day 2 of the 2023 NWTF Convention and Sport Show podcast conversations are now available! On day 2 you'll hear from Mark Prudhomme, Bill Dickinson, Bret Collier, Daniel Haas w/ Jason Hart, Brock Hutchinson, Lauren Plunkett, Alan Probst, Mark Drury, Simon Khiabani, Ronnie Evans, Drew Sorenson, Dr. John Delony, Omar "Crispy" Avila & Dan Compton!

Day 1 of the 2023 NWTF Convention and Short Show podcast conversations are now available! On day 1 you'll hear from co-CEO Jason Burckhalter, Cuz Strickland, Robbie Kroger, Al Stewart, Matt Hughes with Sandy Brady, Matt Light, Sydney Broadaway, Beau Brooks, Aaron Warbritton, Helen Cho & Durrell Smith!

It's time for the 47th NWTF Convention and Sport Show! We're just scratching the surface on this one. We discuss the LIVE podcast sessions, Special Events for our Upper Level members, Seminar schedule and speakers, and talk about the GNCC and Hall of Fame.

This week on the podcast, we sat down with UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes and dedicated NWTF volunteer Sandy Brady to bring you a story of resurrection and redemption. We discuss Hughes' tragic accident and how a random act of kindness spurred a friendship and gave a new purpose to one of MMA's more legendary fighters. 

This week we caught up with Al Stewart, education director at the Nimrod Society's education center at Hillsdale College in Michigan. Stewart has 50 years of trapping and managing wild turkeys and is the only wildlife professional to have both trapped and harvested all five subspecies of the American Wild Turkey and the Ocellated turkey. We discuss his career, his adventures and more. 

This week, the NWTF's own Fred Bird and Gilbert Randolph got together virtually for some holiday fun. They discuss the gift guide recently posted to social channels and also share in some holiday-themed banter.

On this episode, we're LIVE from Flaghill Distillery and Winery in Lee, New Hampshire! We sat down with Daniel Vitalis, AJ DeRosa, Emilie Cram, and Brian Ferguson to talk the future of hunting, the centrality of habitat work for sustainable wildlife populations, and much more. A special thanks to our title sponsor, Nomad Outdoor.