American Wild Turkey Foundation Stamps and Membership

Founded in 2000, the AWTF was established to create, preserve, maintain and
acquire lands suitable for the wild turkey and other wildlife.

Wild turkeys thrive when there is a blend of favorable conditions. They need
mature trees for roosting, brush and undergrowth for nesting, a variety of
foods, clean water and some areas where they are undisturbed.

The fruit of trees such as the oak, beech and chestnut are used by the wild
turkey as food. Oak and beech are usually plentiful but the planting of
seedlings in some areas is needed. Much work is needed with chestnut
research. At least 20 years prior to 2000 we worked with the chestnut tree,
trying to find a blight resistant variety. We continue our research. Berries and
seeds of all kinds are used by the wild turkey and we introduce these as
needed. Wild turkeys love wild grapes and we encourage the vines when they
do not conflict with fruit and nut producing trees. Wild turkeys are known to
consume fruits of all kinds and we include these in our plantings.

There are many ways for the wildlife enthusiast to enjoy these fascinating birds.
How exciting it is to observe, photograph and hunt these wild creatures. Calling
them using a Turkey call is an art form in itself.

1936: Founding forefathers at work. There were no Turkeys back then but there is now. Site is present
AWTF field HQ. These fellows were among the first to stock the Wild Turkey.