EDGEFIELD, SC — The National Wild Turkey Federation welcomes APEX Ammunition as a Sponsor level Longbeard for the Sports Show and Convention, taking place February 15-19 in Nashville, Tennessee. This year’s festivities mark 50 years of delivering the NWTF’s mission.
“APEX is proud to support the NWTF and its members who work tirelessly to ensure the conservation of wild turkeys and the habitat in which they thrive, so that future generations can enjoy the thrill and challenge of hunting this magnificent bird.” said Jason, CEO of APEX Ammunition. Lonsberry said. “We are passionate about turkey hunting and always look forward to the NWTF Convention. This year, we’re expanding our Tungsten Super Shot offerings with the new Mossy Oak Greenleaf Turkey TSS blend – a hard-hitting duplex load, available in 12 and 20 gauge, featuring a mix of #9 and #10 TSS that delivers a massive payload.”
APEX Ammunition, a Mississippi veteran owned and operated company, is a first-time sponsor of the NWTF Convention, though they are no strangers to the event, attending numerous times as an exhibitor. As a sponsor of Longbeard, APEX is sponsoring the convention’s kickoff party as well as the Dog Trials, a recently added attraction at Ryman Exhibit Hall.
“We are delighted to welcome APEX as a first-time and Longbeard sponsor of our convention,” said Natalia Daniels, NWTF National Director of Licensing and Corporate Relations. “They have made a commitment to supporting NWTF throughout the year and we are grateful for their important partnership.”
The first event of the NWTF Convention and Sport Show, officially sponsored by Mossy Oak, is the Pub Crawl scheduled for the night of Wednesday, February 15. Convention festivities officially open on Thursday, February 16 with meetup sessions, the Kickoff Party and the inauguration of the Sport Show Floor, featuring more than 450 of the best exhibitors in the outdoor industry. The NWTF Sport Show takes place Thursday through Saturday at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. The convention festivities conclude with a worship service on Sunday, February 19.
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 NWTF he anniversary and an opportunity to push the organization’s mission into the future while honoring its rich history. for his 50 he 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.
About APEX ammunition
What started in 2017 with a few handcrafted shells for a hunting trip with friends has grown into an obsession with providing wing shooters with the best performing ammunition possible. Founded by US veterans and hunting enthusiasts in the great state of Mississippi, APEX Ammunition pioneered the commercial application of ultra-high-density Tungsten Super Shot to create the most accurate, highest-impact shot loads in the business. The driving principle behind the company’s continuous pursuit of innovation and better performance is its commitment to providing a hunting experience like no other. For more information, visit ApexAmmunition.com.