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Pikes Peak Chapter NWTF: Advocating for Turkey Conservation and Hunting Heritage

The Pikes Peak Chapter of the NWTF is dedicated to the conservation of wild turkeys and preserving our hunting heritage. We aim to enhance Colorado’s Merriam and Rio Grande turkey populations through habitat improvement projects and collaborative efforts with the Colorado DoP&W. Our initiatives include the JAKES, Wheelin’, and Women in the Outdoors programs, along with various community engagement activities. Join us in promoting a conservation mindset and ensuring a thriving environment for future generations of hunters and wildlife enthusiasts.

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Pikes Peak Chapter NWTF: Advocating for Turkey Conservation and Hunting Heritage

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  1. PIKES PEAK CHAPTER NWTF – Dedicated to making a difference

  2. NWTFPIKES PEAK CHAPTER • PROPOSED ORGANIZATION: CHAIRMAN/ DoP&W LIAISON V. CHAIRMAN TREASURER SECRETARY JAKES WHEELIN’ WITO BANQUET CHAIR

  3. NWTFPIKES PEAK CHAPTER • PROPOSED MISSION: -- National & State: Dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of our hunting heritage -- Pikes Peak Chapter: --- Support/grow Colorado’s Merriam & Rio Grande turkey populations through habitat enhancement programs and projects coordinated with the CO DoP&W --- Promote a hunting and conservation mindset among the local hunting populace

  4. NWTFPIKES PEAK CHAPTER • Support/grow Colorado’s Merriam & Rio Grande turkey populations through habitat enhancement programs & projects coordinated with the CO DOW -- Habitat Enhancement Projects --- Walk-Before-You-Run Approach: Start small and grow our participation, over time, in both scope, funding, people & resources --- Support Existing CO DoP&W Plans/Projects: Work with the DoP&W on their existing plans for SWAs ---Collaborative Effort: With the DoP&W & NWTF in the lead, “roll in” the MDF, Pheasants Forever, BSA, 4H Clubs, etc., as appropriate --- Involvement, “more hands” is key

  5. NWTFPIKES PEAK CHAPTER • PROPOSED HABITAT ENHANCEMENT FOCUS: -- Two Buttes State Wildlife Area (SWA): --- ~40 mi south of Lamar, CO --- “emerging” Rio Grande turkey population --- DoP&W food plot/habitat improvement projects underway ---- Primarily focused on whitetail & mule deer herds ---- Add a robust “turkey” variable to the equation

  6. NWTFPIKES PEAK CHAPTER • Promote a hunting and conservation mindset among the local hunting populace -- Develop existing NWTF programs, locally --- JAKES --- Wheelin’ --- Women in the Outdoors -- Other activities?

  7. NWTFPIKES PEAK CHAPTER • Robust JAKES Program -- Requires serious-minded JAKES committee member as program lead --- Don’t “invent the wheel” to plan an event ---- Use NWTF JAKES webpage ---- Benchmark against other chapters --- Tap into local venues . . . Wonderland Ranch, Fox Run Park. Sportsman’s Warehouse, Steel Fork Pheasants, Izaak Walton Club, etc

  8. NWTFPIKES PEAK CHAPTER • Robust Wheelin’ Program -- Requires serious-minded Wheelin’ committee member as program lead --- Don’t “invent the wheel” to plan an event ---- Use NWTF Wheelin’ webpage ---- Benchmark against other chapters --- Tap into Ft Carson leadership, Local Wounded Warrior Program, Buckmasters, SANDSUSA.com, other web-based organizations

  9. NWTFPIKES PEAK CHAPTER • Robust Women in the Outdoors (WITO) Program -- Requires serious-minded WITO committee member as program lead --- Don’t “invent the wheel” to plan an event ---- Use NWTF WITO webpage ---- Benchmark against other chapters --- Tap into Ft Carson leadership, Local Wounded Warrior Program, Buckmasters, SANDSUSA.com, other web-based organizations

  10. NWTFPIKES PEAK CHAPTER • Other Activities -- Most require fundraisers to allow completion --- Chapter coins/patches --- NWTF logo and mission statement in yearly CO DoP&W turkey hunting regulations (aka New Mexico) --- Sister chapter program with chapters in NM/WY/KS/NE/UT --- Quarterly membership ad in Gazette --- Tailgate at USAFA football game --- Raffles (Firearm(s), Bronco tickets, etc.) --- Other

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