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 What the NWTF is...
The NWTF is a national, non-profit, educational conservation organization comprised of state and local affiliates working for the restoration and wise management of the American Wild Turkey and other valuable natural resources. these dedicated groups are combined into one strong, enlightened organization for the purpose of improving the quality of the environment and conserving wildlife. The NWTF was organized in 1973 by persons who wanted to lead the way in managing and restoring, rather than exploiting, the wild turkey and other wildlife resources.
For more information on the National Wild Turkey Federation, or call (800) THE-NWTF. |
|  Florida Wild Turkey
The Florida wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo osceola), also referred to as the Osceola, is found only on the peninsula of Florida.
It's similar to the eastern wild turkey, but is smaller and darker in color with less white veining in the wing quills. The white bars in these feathers are narrow, irregular, broken and do not extend all the way to the feather shaft. The black bars predominate the feather. Secondary wing feathers are also dark. When the wings are folded on the back, there are no whitish triangular patches as seen on the eastern.
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 What the NWTF does...
The NWTF supports scientific wildlife management on public, private, and corporate lands. It also supports traditional American sport hunting and every citizen's right to enjoy clean air and water and an aesthetically pleasing outdoor environment.
Thanks in large to the continued efforts to NWTF there are now over 6 million turkeys in the U.S. the NWTF spent over $300,000 on wildlife conservation projects in florida last year with nearly half being reinvested right here in Central Florida. |  Turkey Hunting Tips and Tactics
The National Wild Turkey Federation is working hard to make sure that hunting, especially turkey hunting, continues to be a tradition in this country.
The NWTF website lists tips and tactics to help new hunters get started and to help experienced hunters keep their tradition alive.
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 Florida Hunting Seasons
Below is a list of Turkey season dates, application deadlines and other related hunting information for Florida.
If you're looking for hunting dates and other information outside of the State of Florida, get a .
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| Dates: | March 1-April 6, South; March 15-April 20, Northeast and Central; March 15-17 Holmes County |
| Hunter Ed. Safety Req.: | Born on/after June 1,1975 |
| Bag Limit: | 1 per day; 2 per season, gobbler or bearded turkey only; 1 turkey season limit in Holmes Co. |
| Legal Hours: | 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset; 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1:00 p.m. on WMA's |
| Apply by: | June 11 for WMA's with archery, muzzleloader, and/or general gun quotta hunts |
| Contact: | www.myfwc.com or (850) 627-1733 |
| Poacher Hotline: | (888) 404-3922 |
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