Florida State Chapter "The Osceola State"
Welcome! NWTF CEO Search Announcement for the National Wild Turkey Federation...Read the entire story under "Chapter News" tab... Wild Turkey Hunting Course...visit Chapter News or "Links Tab" Two Adults Charged, Two Juveniles Charged With Wild Turkey Shooting Spree “Reminiscent” Of Market Hunting Days Read the entire story under "Chapter News" tab... Charting the course of NWTF's future... After 30 Years of Service, NWTF CEO Steps Down... Dear dedicated members and sponsors of the NWTF, While the NWTF’s national board of directors reluctantly accepted the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Rob Keck on March 26, he will remain at the helm until June 1 to help guide our organization during this transition period. The experience and vision of our 18-member volunteer board and Rob’s knowledge of the NWTF, conservation and hunting, will move the organization forward on its path to success. After 30 years of distinguished service, including 27 years as CEO, Rob decided, for personal and family reasons, to step aside from his duties with the Federation. He resigned his post under his own will, and his presence within the ranks of the NWTF will be sorely missed. Under Rob’s leadership, the NWTF has grown into one of the nation's premier conservation organizations. Currently, the Board is searching for a qualified candidate to assume the role as NWTF’s new CEO and work closely with the National Board of Directors to implement long-range planning designed to build upon the sturdy foundation of this great organization. Under Rob’s skillful leadership, the NWTF has grown into one of the nation’s premier conservation organizations with more than 550,000 members. During that time, the NWTF has worked with wildlife agencies in North America to help grow wild turkey populations, increase participation in hunting and introduce countless youth, women and people with disabilities to the outdoors. While the organization has undergone change, it’s still made up of more than a half million of the most passionate and dedicated volunteers as well as our amazingly supportive and generous partners and sponsors. Because of all these wonderful people, we’re an organization that will emerge from this and move forward into an era of conservation success. We’re excited about what Team NWTF can accomplish next on behalf of our mission to conserve the wild turkey and preserve our hunting heritage. Together, we are strong. Best Regards, Peggy Anne Vallery, NWTF President Rob Keck, NWTF CEO ____________________________________ Photo Gallery needs your photos, send your photos with your name, where you harvested the wild turkey, please include the weight, beard & spur length of your wild turkey to nwtfgobble@bellsouth.net NWTF’s Wekiva Springs Strutters Chapter Earns National Award The Wekiva Springs Strutters Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation received four L.A. Dixon Memorial Chapter Awards during the NWTF’s annual Convention and Sport Show in Atlanta, Feb. 21 to Feb. 24, 2008. • To view entire article, visit "Chapter News Tab" The Sumter County Longbeards Chapter Earns National Award!!! NWTF’s Suwannee River Strutters Chapter Earns National Award!!! NWTF’s Florida State Chapter Earns National Award • To view these entire articles above, visit "Chapter News Tab" Florida Resident Awarded High Honor... ATLANTA — Larry Perrin of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was honored with the prestigious Henry S. Mosby Award at the National Wild Turkey Federation's (NWTF) annual Convention and Sport Show in Atlanta, Ga., held Feb. 21 to Feb. 24. • To view entire article, visit "Chapter News Tab" If your local chapter would like to post an advertisment on the Florida website, send it to nwtfgobble@bellsouth.net. NWTF wants to start a local chapter in your community...visit "CHAPTER NEWS" for more information... www.floridanwtf.org shortcut to The "Osceola Turkey" website... Hunt Safe, Take A Child Hunting and Positively Identify Your Target Florida State Chapter President Please contact William Sullivan if you have any concerns with Florida NWTF! Visit "Chapter Contacts" for the Board of Directors contact information in your area! Upcoming Events WILDLIFE Expo 08/23/2007 West Florida Research & Education Facility-Jay, Florida Registration 8:00 amIntroduction & Welcome 9:00 amTopics include:Managing Native VegitationSummer Food PlotsPreperation to Fall Food PlotsSuccessful Food PlotsScoring and Field Judging Whitetail DeerManaging for Bob White QuailPlease open PDF File for registration and Event Flyer...Online Registration at www.miltongators.com 1st Annual Ichetucknee River Tubing Event 08/25/2007 Ichetucknee Springs State Park, Ft.White, Florida Hey friends, great news! The Ichetucknee River Tubing event, we have opened up this event to the entire family, due to the request of participants,  Bring your spouse, significant other and/or children or come by yourself for a relaxing day of floating down the river. The fee to attend was $60 per person, but you and your family/friends can now attend for $45.00 for an adult and $25 per child. This includes 2 meals, tube rental, transportation to and from the river, 1-yr subscription to the WITO/JAKES/or Turkey Call magazine, 1-yr membership into one of the three programs and a really fantastic time. If you need additional information regarding this event, please contact Cassie Barney or download the PDF File below. Sure hope to see you there.Cassie Barney, WITO Event Coordinator Florida NWTF Turkey Calling Championship on August 25th 08/25/2007 Bass Pro Shops Orlando The Toyota Tundra Florida NWTF Turkey Calling Championships hosted by Bass Pro Shops on International Drive in Orlando on August 25th, 2007.Registration will be held from 10am to 11:30am with the contest starting at 1:00pm. Contest Scheduling will be posted at 12:00pm. There will be six (6) calling divisions in this years contest.This will be a sanctioned contest and sanctioned rules will be enforced. You MUST be a current member of the NWTF and provide proof of membership.Entry fees and prizes are listed below:Southern Open - entry $50, 1st Place $1,000, 2nd Place $500, 3rd Place $250.Florida Senior - entry $35, 1st Place $500, 2nd Place $250, 3rd Place $125.Friction Open - entry $35, 1st Place $500, 2nd Place $250, 3rd Place $125.Juniors - entry $10, Trophy for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place & Merchandise.Owl Hooting - entry $35, 1st Place $500, 2nd Place $250, 3rd Place $125.Gobbling - entry $35, 1st Place $500, 2nd Place $250, 3rd Place $125.For questions please contact:Scott A. Ford turf64@comcast.netTom Andrews jandrewsacres@aol.com ©2002 National Wild Turkey Federation Unauthorized use of images and content is strictly prohibited. Site design by Gray Loon Marketing Group, Inc.