EDGEFIELD, S.C.—Oklahoma House Rep. Anthony Moore commended the NWTF (National Wild Turkey Foundation) for 50 years of mission delivery by issuing an official Oklahoma citation of recognition.

“We are incredibly honored to be recognized by Rep. Moore for our work conserving the wild turkey and preserving our hunting heritage,” said Lynn Hagerman, NWTF Oklahoma State Chapter president. “Whether it is critical wild turkey research, habitat enhancements, introducing new people to hunting or making hunting more accessible, the NWTF’s mission delivery is highly active in Oklahoma, and we are honored that our elected officials recognize that and are helping us celebrate our 50th anniversary.”

The citation, in part, reads:

“…WHEREAS, the National Wild Turkey Federation, Inc. and its members and chapters have been at the vanguard of reversing declining hunting participation through nationwide investment in hunter recruitment, retention, and reactivation efforts and partnerships with states to develop opportunities to engage people from all walks of life in the outdoors tradition. Since 2012, the federation has recruited and reactivated more than 1.5 million hunters; and

WHEREAS, the National Wild Turkey Federation, Inc. and its members and chapters have invested more than half a billion dollars to conserve or enhance more than 22 million acres of critical wildlife habitat, forests, and grasslands across public and private lands since 1985.

They have invested more than $8.5 million in research throughout North America to ensure healthy wild turkey populations into the future; and…

WHEREAS, the Oklahoma House of Representatives, acting on behalf of the citizens of this great state, wishes to recognize and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Wild Turkey Federation and salute the organization as well as its chapters and members from across the United States for their tremendous efforts to further scientific state-led wildlife management and the conservation of America’s wild turkey and its habitat.”

For 2023, the NWTF Oklahoma State Chapter allocated $113,234 to the NWTF mission for 2023, which will be matched with more than $3.3 million in partner funds. Projects for 2023 include wild turkey research, habitat enhancement projects, outreach and education event and more.