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.
Spring 08 Record Turkey Harvest in MA
2612 Birds harvest by licensed hunters.
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 5/6/08
Charles Ziemba of Ware Mass - Winner of the NWTF Mass State Law Enforcement Officer of the year award 2007, and nominated for NWTF National Wildlife Law Enforcement officer of the year award. CLICK HERE for PRESS RELEASE
Mass State Board Members donated 30 Turkeys to needy families & food banks over the Thanksgiving 2007 holiday as part of the NWTF Turkey Hunters Care program.
Central Chapter New President Brett Fritze - Brett is the owner of Archery Plus
North East Chapter New President Jim Liberacki
Record 2007 Spring Season
2480 birds harvested by licensed hunters in MA.
Hunter Education Courses & Information
CALL:
978-632-7648
The NWTF has contributed more than $8.3 million to purchase 400,000 acres of land for public hunting nationwide.
JAKES Fishing Derby - June 14 Contact Bill Baily MANWTF Berkshire Chapter President for location & details.
SPRINGFIELD SPORTSMANS SHOW 2/21 - 2/24/08. at the BIG E Fairgrounds
NWTF Mass. State Calling Competition
Sat Feb 22 at 1:00 at the Springfield Sportsman Show. Click for ENTRY FORM
BANQUET SEASON
Pioneer Valley Chapter3/1/08 @ Blue Bonnet Hall - North Hampton
N East Chapter3/14/08 Deberalls Haverall, MA
Berkshire Chapter3/29/08 Pittsfield CC
Cranberry County Longbeards 4/5/08
Central Chapter 4/11/08 @ Spencer Country Inn
South Shore Chapter May 08
See Events listing for details and contact info.