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Our state chapter and the local chapters of which it is comprised are dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey in Missouri and the preservation of our hunting heritage. To that end, each local chapter holds an annual fund-raising event, called a Super Fund banquet, to raise money and to increase membership.

Mission


Our mission is the conservation of the wild turkey in Missouri and the preservation of our hunting heritage.

 



Contacts

Travis Scott
Regional Field Supervisor
5366 E. Trikalla Drive
Columbia, MO 65202
573-474-2993

twsnwtf@mchsi.com

Larry Neal
Regional Director
2780 Hwy V
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
573-334-8881
llnnwtf@earthlink.net

Tim Besancenez
Regional Director
2710 Eagle Drive
Pacific, MO 63069
636-257-7121
tbnwtf@earthlink.net

Mike Allen
Regional Director
20240 State Hwy J
Brashear, MO 63533
660-323-5562
scooter@marktwain.net


Ellen Benitz
Regional Director
9348 Private Dr 3902
St Joseph, MO 64505
816-387-6606
816-364-4068 fax
nwtfbenitz@socket.net

Current News & Events
Governors Youth Hunt
During the upcoming spring youth turkey season the NWTF will be involved with other partners in the implementation of a new annual event. This special event is designed to showcase and celebrate Missouri's impressive accomplishment of leading the nation in hunter recruitment and retention. To make the event a success, 10-15 youth from across the state will be selected to participate in this special event. For more information refer to the attachment.

Governors Youth Hunt Information

 
Hunting Heritage License Plates

The George Clark Missouri State Chapter is proud to announce the development of a new conservation license plate. Specialty plates help raise funds for special causes and, if approved, the NWTF Hunting Heritage Plate will help increase available dollars for habitat and outreach efforts throughout Missouri. See the attachments below for further information and plate design.

Hunting Heritage License Plate Information

If you would like to reserve yours today please email John Burk.

 
FREE Trees!!!

The Missouri Chapter of NWTF is proud to be one of the states picked to be part of the Operation Oak Program during the spring of 2009. NWTF partnered with the NRCS to enhance this tree planting program that is part of your national projects dollars that is a percentage of your banquet dollars. This program will provide up to 10,000 native oak seedlings consisting of an even mix of swamp white oak, white oak, and northern red oak free to members. If you are interested in ordering some of these trees see the attached ordering instructions.

Operation Oak 2008-2009

Operation Oak Application

 
Gobble Study

Volunteers still needed, first 2 years of data summarized, see the below document for details.

Gobble Study Document

 
State Board Elections
It's once again time for nominations for the George Clark Missouri State Chapter board of directors. Completed nomination forms should be returned to Ben Doerge, State Chapter President, 21273 Audrain Road 306, Mexico, MO 65265, by September 6, 2008. There are four terms expiring at the end of the year. If you, or someone you know, has an interest in running for the state board, please contact your regional director, Ben Doerge, or any of the current board members for a nomination form.
 
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