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California Governor Signs Legislation to Protect Hunting Tag/Stamp Monies

EDGEFIELD, S.C. —California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed Senate Bill 1058 to prevent hunter generated revenues from being misused for non-game or non-hunting purposes. The measure was authored by Senator Tom Harman (R-Huntington Beach) and sponsored by the California Outdoor Heritage Alliance (COHA).

Arkansas NWTF to Improve Wildlife Habitat

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The National Wild Turkey Federation's Arkansas chapters have budgeted $23,750 from the state Hunting Heritage Super Fund to invest in habitat enhancements within Arkansas in 2010.

$175,000 Available to Nebraska Landowners

NEBRASKA — Landowners in Nebraska who want to improve the land and water on their properties to benefit wildlife can take advantage of $175,000 in cost-share funds for a limited time.

Hunting gets Positive Publicity in Oprah's O Magazine

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — In a first for the hunting community, the December edition of Oprah's O magazine includes a positive article about hunting. Written by Kimberly Hiss, the article details her wild turkey hunt and the challenges that come with harvesting an animal.

NWTF Oklahoma to Invest $156,000 in Projects in 2011

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The National Wild Turkey Federation's Oklahoma State Chapter has budgeted $156,693 from the state Hunting Heritage Super Fund to invest in outreach, education, conservation and more within Oklahoma in 2011.

Oak Seedling Project Improves 193,000 Acres in Southeast

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — Private landowners in 13 states in the Southeast improved 193,000 acres to benefit wildlife this spring through one simple practice: planting trees. The 351 landowners and 115 National Wild Turkey Federation chapters received a total of 164,000 oak seedlings free of charge through the NWTF's Operation Oak initiative.

Turkey Hunters Help Feed Thousands During Holidays

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — Thousands of less-fortunate families had good reasons to smile during the recent holiday season as volunteers from the National Wild Turkey Federation spread holiday cheer in communities all over North America.

Shooting Champs Emerge at NWTF's Turkey Shoot

FORSYTH, Ga. — The only thing hotter than the temperature in Forsyth, Ga., Aug. 20 to Aug. 22, were the world-class sporting clays shooters that participated in the National Wild Turkey Federation's 17th annual Turkey Shoot at the Meadows National Gun Club.

Dick Kirby, Founder of Quaker Boy Game Calls, Will be Missed

Yesterday, September 31, 2010, the outdoor industry lost one of its most valuable and well respected friends, Dick Kirby. As a person that loved to hunt, fish, trap, and do anything related to the outdoors, he loved it second only to his family. As an amazing family man, friend, sportsman, and mentor, Dick Kirby made a mark on the outdoor industry that will forever be remembered.

Marathon Oil, NWTF Partner to Restore Habitat in West

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The mighty Colorado River, which sustains more than 30 million people and countless wildlife species in the West, is facing a possible collapse.