Welcome to the Website of the New York State Chapter of the NWTF
Click the links at the top of the page to find your NWTF field staff and local chapter contacts and when and where to find your local NWTF events. You'll also find links to the National NWTF web site and other web sites that have interesting information for New York sportsmen.
What is the NWTF?
The NWTF — a national nonprofit organization — is the leader in upland wildlife habitat conservation in North America. Founded in 1973, the NWTF is headquartered in Edgefield, S.C., and has local chapters in every state. The NWTF is dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of our hunting heritage.
Through vital partnerships with state, federal and provincial wildlife agencies, the NWTF and our members have helped restore wild turkey populations throughout North America — from a mere 30,000 in the entire United States to more than 7 million across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
President’s Message
Hello,
I would like to introduce myself as your new State Chapter President.
Michael Cambareri, From Lacona, NY contact mcambare1@gmail.com
Local Chapter Salmon River Strutters
I would like to thank everyone for being members and everything you do for the organization. With your help and commitment the local chapters, State of New York Chapter and the National Wild Turkey Federation is one of the leaders in the conservation movement. On the State level this year 6 projects will be completed on public lands. Look for more details to come on each of the 6 projects. Please also take some time to look at the work that is being completed under the Forest and Flocks Initiative. The organization will soon be announcing an endowed professorship in the North East to focus on wild turkey research. I am proud to say that every one of you is making a difference and moving the needle to help with the organization. I look forward to your involvement as we take our mission delivery to new heights and unite a nation through the life-changing power of the outdoors.
2025 Annual Raffle Ticket Winners
1.Doug Thornton, Spencer NY
2.Don Bader, Gardiner NY
3.Mike Carney, Warsaw NY
4.Cody Staples, Rushville NY
5.Matt Copp, Savanah NY
6.Lorie Vint, Ellenville NY
7.Hank D'Auria, Livingston Manor NY
8.Casey McClaren, Rochester NY
9.Chuck Fortier, Mexico NY
10.Tim O'Brien, Franklinville NY
New York State Chapter’s 50th Anniversary!
Read about our 50th anniversary celebration here!
Open Turkey Calling Contest
Details to come!
Winner of the NYS ATV Raffle
Bert Cowan was the winner of the 2024 Polaris Sportsman 450 ATV selected on January 11, 2025!
2025 NY State Seed Subsidy Program
Once again, your New York State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is offering seed to its adult members at a discount through the State Subsidy Program.
This exclusive online ordering system will give you, the member, the opportunity to quickly and easily pay for your subsidized order, saving time and helping us to continue to improve our efficiency.
This online ordering system replaces printed forms and eliminate the need mail or fax in your order as you did in the past. This will give you access to available products in your state and you will receive a confirmation email at the end of your order. If you do not receive an email confirmation, please check your SPAM folder.
This is a first-come, first-served program, so order early! We are unable to accept phone orders.
To view your state’s offerings and access the new online system, visit https://your.nwtf.org/members/seed_subsidy/.
NOTE: To access the online ordering page, the cookies on your computer must be enabled. You must either enter your membership number or type your name and address exactly as it appears on the address of Turkey Call magazine.
Follow us on Facebook!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWTFNewYork/
Dr. James Earl Kennamer Academic Scholarship Program
Scholarship applications for current high school seniors are due to local chapters by January 10. See Scholarships under For Youth on the menu at the top of the page for more details.
Wild Turkey Sighting Survey
The DEC has released information on their Summer (August) Wild Turkey Sighting Survey project. You can find details on this project here: https://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/48732.html.
You can find a downloadable reporting form here: https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/sumturksurv.pdf.
If you prefer, your observations can be reported online instead, using the following link: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/1726062/Summer-Wild-Turkey-Sighting-Survey.
2025 Calendar Raffle Winning Numbers
December Winners:
12/31: 116
12/24: 110
12/17: 231
12/10: 758
12/3: 694
November Winners:
11/26: 858
11/19: 328
11/12: 355
11/5: 646
October Winners:
10/29: 761
10/22: 304
10/15: 241
10/8: 564
10/1: 822
September Winners:
9/24: 088
9/17: 311
9/10: 306
9/3: 899
August Winners:
8/27: 487
8/20: 606
8/13: 171
8/6: 204
July Winners:
7/30: 834
7/23: 812
7/16: 398
7/9: 277
7/2: 934
June Winners:
6/4: 371
6/11: 743
6/18: 610
6/25: 449
May Winners:
5/7: 120
5/14: 612
5/21: 964
5/28: 468
April Winners:
4/2: 601
4/9: 096
4/16: 616
4/23: 768
4/30: 501
March Winners:
3/5: 501
3/12: 266
3/19: 213
3/26: 917
February Winners:
2/5: 392
2/12: 291
2/19: 470
2/26: 154
January Winners:
1/1: 296
1/8: 811
1/15: 829
1/22: 921
1/29: 056
Winning numbers can be found at https://nylottery.ny.gov/all-winning-numbers by selecting NUMBERS from the drop down list and checking for Wednesday Evening winning numbers.