EDGEFIELD, SC — As part of its 50the anniversary celebration, the National Wild Turkey Federation is offering a new way to make an immediate impact on wild turkey conservation and preserving our hunting legacy: the $50 50th Drive.
The recently announced membership drive is offering two memberships for just $50, allowing current members to renew their membership for one year and gift the second membership to a friend, or gift two memberships to two friends.
The NWTF will celebrate its 50the anniversary throughout 2023, and the organization has set ambitious new goals to achieve during the calendar year, one of which is to achieve a membership base of 250,000 adult members by the end of the year.
“The $50 for the 50the it will make it easier for our current volunteers and members to welcome their friends and family to the flock,” said Elisa Daly, director of national events and membership marketing. “Our 50the The anniversary is about positioning the NWTF to fulfill its mission for another 50 years and beyond. With a member base of more than 250,000, we will reach new heights in the conservation of our precious bird and leave a legacy for future generations of sportsmen.”
The NWTF’s continued success rests on its ability to grow and expand its impact from coast to coast and everywhere in between. An integral part of their mission is new members joining the flock and ensuring that the passion for conservation and the outdoor lifestyle lives on for generations to come.
NWTF chapters, volunteers, members and state and local partners are encouraged to use the $50 for the 50th Toolkit which provides numerous assets to promote the membership drive to local communities and social media audiences.
About the National Wild Turkey Federation
Since 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation has invested more than half a billion dollars in wildlife conservation and has conserved or improved more than 22 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. The organization continues to advance wildlife conservation, forest resiliency, and robust recreational opportunities across the US by working beyond borders at the landscape scale.
2023 is the 50th of the NWTFthe anniversary and an opportunity to push the organization’s mission into the future while honoring its rich history. for his 50the anniversary, the NWTF has set six ambitious goals: positively impact 1 million acres of wildlife habitat; raise $500,000 for wild turkey research; increase membership to 250,000 members; dedicate $1 million to education and outreach programs; raise $5 million to invest in technology and the people of NWTF; and raise $5 million to build a $50 million endowment for the future. Find out how you can help us achieve these lofty goals.