Welcome Turkeys
The population of wild turkeys in the state of Massachusetts is strong. The biggest concerns are habitat and access for hunters, as well as advocacy for gun owners and gun owners rights.
The Massachusetts Board hopes you find this web site informative & interesting. Most importantly we hope you choose to become an active member within the Mass. NWTF flock.
Click the links on the left of the page to learn about turkey hunting and turkey calls. How to order a Massachusetts Hunting License online. When and where to find your next local NWTF Chapter Hunting Heritage Banquet. What the dates are for the "Big Moe" or the " Springfield Sportsmans Show at the Big E". You'll also find links to the National NWTF web site and other web sites that have interesting information for Massachusetts sportsmen.
We hope you enjoy the site and encourage your feedback, suggestions and ideas. This is a site for you the turkey hunters, conservationists, NWTF members and all the sportsmen of Massachusetts. Please send feedback to the Webmaster.
LIP application period ends Mar. 5, 2012.
LIP Goals: 1 - Enhance wildlife habitat for species-at -risk. 2 - Identify and reclaim appropriate sites for management of declining habitats. 3 - Controlling exotic and invasive plants.
Program is designed to reimburse private landowners up to 75% of the total project cost of managing lands ... Individual landowners, sportsmens clubs, land trusts and conservation organizations are encouraged to apply.
June 10, 2011 MANWTF Supports reg. changes for youth ages 12-14 years regarding issuing 2 tags for turkey hunting for the spring season.
June 2011 The NWTF signed on to a letter supporting the Government Litigation Savings Act if passed, would prevent nonprofit's from filing frivolous lawsuits against our natural resource agencies.
Defending against these lawsuits drains millions of dollars and diverts agency personnel from their true mission: conserving America’s land, water and wildlife resources.
Supporting this legislation is one of the many ways the NWTF works to conserve wild turkeys and other wildlife, preserve our hunting heritage and protect our nation’s valuable resources for future generations.
April 2011 Youth Turkey Hunt Enthusiastic youth across the state of Mass. enjoyed a day afield prior to the regular season. All youth were accompanied by a licensed mentor. 139 youth participated (sponsored by 11 clubs) 87 youth ages 12-14 & 52 ages 15-17. 51 youth connected (36% success ratio).
Spring 2011 Turkey Harvest in MA 2857 birds down. (1463 Adult Males / 1332 Jakes / 17 Females) 2nd best on record.
Mass. Hunting & Fishing LICENSES Order online at: http://www.sport.state.ma.us/
Mass. NWTF Takes Initiative & Wins Cooperative Conservation Award from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Mass State Board Members donated 30 Turkeys to needy families & food banks over the Thanksgiving holiday as part of the NWTF Turkey Hunters Care program.
Hunter Education Courses & Information
Call:
978.632.7648
The NWTF has contributed more than $10 million to purchase 500,000 acres of land for public hunting nationwide.
SPRINGFIELD SPORTSMANS SHOW Feb. 23-26, 2012. @ the BIG E.
NWTF Mass. State Calling Competition
Sat. Feb. 24 - 1:00 at the Springfield Sportsman Show. Click for ENTRY FORM
BANQUET SEASON - View PDF's of previous banquet flyers so you know what's coming your way. New PDF's will be posted as they become available. The location and the costs don't usually change much.
Pioneer Valley Chapter 3/10/12 @ Blue Bonnet Diner - North Hampton, MA
Berkshire Chapter 4/14/12 Pittsfield CC
Central MA Chapter 6/9/12 Summer BBQ.
Help Count Turkeys - the Brood Survey
BIG M.O.E. Sun., Sept. 25, 2011
FREE @ Hamilton Rod & Gun Club
Sturbridge, Mass. 9:30 to 4:30!
More info
- Gary Zima 508.389.6314
See Events Listing for more details & contact info.