NWTF Pineywoods Chapter

NWTF Pineywoods Chapter Conservation group that raises money for the Wild Turkey and it's habitat. Located in the Pineywoods

11/11/2025

From hosting veteran hunts and outreach events to fostering the sense of camaraderie and healing that only the outdoors can provide, we at the NWTF honor our nation’s veterans and their immense contributions and sacrifices throughout the year.

Today, we send an additional and resounding THANK YOU to all who have served. Because of the courage and commitment of the many men and women in uniform, we have the

privilege to experience the life-changing power of the outdoors. Today and every day, we encourage you to share your thanks with the veterans in your life.

Jason Burckhalter and Kurt Dyroff

Photo credit- NWTF 2025 Wi******er Veterans breakfast

10/02/2025

🦃💡 How long do wild turkeys really live?
Spoiler: not as long as you might think.

Survival rates, predators, hunters and habitat all play a role in the lifespan of America’s #1 gamebird. While most gobblers don’t make it past 4 years, a few legendary birds have beaten the odds—living well over a decade.

📖 Read Brian Lovett’s full breakdown and uncover the mystery behind turkey longevity: https://www.nwtf.org/content-hub/how-long-do-wild-turkeys-live



Photo Credit: Monte Loomis

🎯 Join us for an outdoor adventure with JAKES!Youth ages 8–17 are invited to experience wildlife education, archery, and...
08/22/2025

🎯 Join us for an outdoor adventure with JAKES!

Youth ages 8–17 are invited to experience wildlife education, archery, and more at Pines Sporting Clays in Lufkin on September 13th. 🦃🌲

Pre-register by Sept. 9th – spots are limited!

07/23/2025

Big News for Conservation!

The National Wild Turkey Federation proudly supports the "Make America Beautiful Again" Executive Order, a bold federal initiative that:

✅ Restores natural landscapes
✅ Invests in wildlife conservation
✅ Expands public land access for hunters, anglers & outdoor enthusiasts
✅ Reduces wildfire risk
✅ Prioritizes collaboration over regulation

This is a game-changer for our nation's forests, fields, and wildlife. With the MABA Commission now in action, we're ready to roll up our sleeves and help lead the charge — from enhancing habitats to empowering communities.

Learn More: https://www.nwtf.org/content-hub/new-executive-order-to-make-america-beautiful-again-promotes-conservation-and-expanding-access-to-public-lands

07/12/2025

🧡TODAYS THE DAY🧡

🦃 Join us tonight for the 35th Annual Pineywoods NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet & Turkey Bingo Night — a fun-filled evening of games, prizes, auctions, and conservation! 🎉
📍 Pitser Garrison Convention Center, Lufkin, TX
🕕 Doors open at 6:00 PM
🎯 Bingo prizes include GUNS and MORE — don’t miss your chance to win!
💵 Cash preferred

Get ready, East Texas — it’s time for a night of feathers, fun, and fantastic prizes! 🦃Join the Pineywoods Chapter of th...
07/09/2025

Get ready, East Texas — it’s time for a night of feathers, fun, and fantastic prizes! 🦃

Join the Pineywoods Chapter of the NWTF for the 35th Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet — TURKEY BINGO NIGHT!

📍 THIS Saturday, July 12th at 6 PM
at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center in Lufkin, Texas!

Enjoy a fun-filled evening of conservation, community, and chances to win BIG — including guns and more!

We’ve got it all:
✔️ Regular Bingo
✔️ Blackout Rounds
✔️ Ladies’ Bingo
✔️ Youth-Only Bingo

Extra bingo cards will be available, and there are Sponsorship Opportunities for local businesses wanting to support wild turkey conservation.

All proceeds benefit wildlife conservation and hunting heritage education through NWTF.

Couples Tickets: $100
Singles Tickets: $65

🎟️ For tickets, donations, or to become a sponsor, call or text 936-635-7226.

06/30/2025

Thank you, NWTF members and followers. The weeks of persistent outreach to your Congressional delegation have paid off!! Last night, the Senate removed the sale of public lands from the current legislation. The hard work and perseverance of hunters and conservationists did this, and we’re grateful for your passion and commitment.

04/22/2025

Happy Earth Day!
We don’t just hunt the wild. We protect it. Today, we celebrate the land, water, and wildlife that make our outdoor traditions possible. From restoring habitats to conserving wild turkey populations, we’re committed to leaving the woods and wild places better than we found them.

Because every day is Earth Day when you’re dedicated to conservation.

04/14/2025

Why Join NWTF?

When you become a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), you’re not just joining a group — you’re fueling a movement.

Your membership directly supports:
🦃 Conservation efforts — protecting wild turkey habitats and restoring ecosystems.
🌾 Land preservation — ensuring public lands remain open and thriving for hunters and wildlife alike.
👩‍🌾 Education programs — inspiring the next generation of conservationists and responsible hunters.
🤝 Community events — connecting with like-minded outdoor enthusiasts across Texas.
Every dollar goes back into the wild — building better homes for turkeys and preserving the great outdoors for all wildlife.

04/04/2025

The Ultimate Wildlife Tag Team! 🦃🦌

Did you know that turkeys and deer often forage together in the wild? It’s not just a coincidence, it’s a clever survival strategy!

Here’s how they help each other out:

Keen Senses: Turkeys have sharp eyesight, while deer rely on their strong sense of smell, making them an unstoppable duo.

Mutual Protection: They trust each other’s instincts, when one is on high alert, the other follows.

Danger Detection: If a turkey spots danger, the deer take off, and vice versa, giving both species a better shot at survival.

Conservation matters because protecting one species often means protecting many. When you support NWTF Texas, you’re helping preserve habitats for turkeys, deer, and countless other wildlife.

Join the flock today and be part of something bigger!

www.nwtf.org

Please take a moment of silence for the loss of our dear friend Larry Jordan. Larry was a longstanding committee member...
03/08/2025

Please take a moment of silence for the loss of our dear friend Larry Jordan. Larry was a longstanding committee member and served as the banquet chairman over the last several years. He was devoted to NWTF and its mission. He will truly be missed.

09/27/2024

Archery only Deer 🦌 Hunting Season opens Saturday, September 28th.
Here are a few reminders while hunting on the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas:

🏹 Bows with arrows should be cased and unloaded while in a recreation area.

🚫Discharging a firearm or any other implement capable of taking human life, causing injury, or damaging
property as follows:
⚠️ In or within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site or occupied area, or
⚠️Across or on a National Forest System road or a body of water adjacent thereto, or in any manner or
place whereby any person or property is exposed to injury or damage as a result in such discharge.

🚧 Vehicles should not be parked in a manner that blocks gates or in an area that would impede traffic and block roads.

⛺️ Camping is restricted to designated hunter’s camps and developed recreation areas beginning one week before archery season until one week after the close of muzzleloader season.

🤔 Be mindful of your surroundings and identify your target prior to harvesting game.

🗺 Obtain a map online at https://www.fs.usda.gov/texas or any of the district office locations to ensure you are within the forest boundaries.

🛖 Portable hunting stands or blinds are allowed for up to 72 hours. After 72 hours the portable stand / blind must be removed from the entire forest for 24 hours prior to being utilized again.

🦺 A total of 400 square inches of hunter’s orange hat and vest must always be worn while hunting on the NFGT (except while hunting migratory game birds). Anyone accompanying a hunter should also wear hunters’ orange.

🦌 During Archery ONLY deer season, Antlerless deer can be harvested with a bow on the GENERAL FOREST. The inside spread on a buck must be 13 inches or greater or meet the state definition of a spike to be legally harvested. Please refer to Texas Parks and Wildlife for county bag limits and regulations. https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/hunting/

As always for more information on Hunting, Hunter Camp Maps, and all things NFGT click the link below and be sure to Follow us on Facebook.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/texas/recreation/hunting

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Lufkin, TX
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