Okaw Valley Longbeards Local Chapter NWTF

08/24/2026

It is time to get your youth 15 and under entered into the Illinois State JAKES hunt in partnership with the Illinois Conservation Foundation for the annual turkey hunt at the Torstenson youth Conservation Education Torstenson Youth Conservation Education Center. Deadline to apply is January 2, 2027 and is open to any Illinois Resident 15 and under. Drawing will be held January 8, 2027.

Visit https://www.ilnwtf.org/spring-turkey-hunt to get the application.

08/22/2026

Check out this great opportunity for youth members!

It is time to get your youth 15 and under entered into the Illinois State JAKES hunt in partnership with the Illinois Conservation Foundation for the annual turkey hunt at the Torstenson youth Conservation Education Torstenson Youth Conservation Education Center. Deadline to apply is January 2, 2027 and is open to any Illinois Resident 15 and under. Drawing will be held January 8, 2027.

Visit https://www.ilnwtf.org/spring-turkey-hunt to get the application.

07/25/2026

NWTF members here is a great opportunity to get some fall seed mixes at a 50% discount! Deadline is July 30th

(Please note: the seed program portal is now a part of your member portal. Once redirected, please select “Purchase Member Seed” from the lefthand menu.)

07/19/2026

07/11/2026

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Support conservation.

For a $45 donation, you’ll receive this exclusive NWTF phone case featuring the iconic Bottomland camo and NWTF logo!

✔️ Dual-layer, impact-resistant protection
✔️ Premium print quality
✔️ Wireless charging compatible (excluding MagSafe)

Every donation helps support the NWTF mission and our conservation efforts.

📲 Get yours here: https://your.nwtf.org/campaign/?campaign=zQTe8Ay&ref=A =8126e30d-9fab-4fd7-bbfd-4fc88bdc0000&msdynmkt_prefill=mktprf07b8e83199044afd9b8e88df75af84d8eoprf

07/10/2026

Overflow hotel room blocks for convention are now open!

2027 Convention Overflow Hotel Blocks:
Inn at Opryland: $249 per night
Hampton Inn: $159-$169 per night
Fairfield Inn: $175 per night
Courtyard: $178 per night
Holiday Inn Express: $190 per night

Get all the links to book today at — https://www.nwtf.org/get-involved/nwtf-convention -a-room

06/04/2026

Congrats Michael!!

Congratulations to our calendar winners on 6/3/26 with #354! The following won a Browning 1911-380 Black Label Full Size S/A Prize:
Michael M. sold by the Okaw Valley Longbeards
Sean T. sold by the Three Forks Wild Turkey Chapter
Cindy B. sold by the Sterling Rock Falls Gobblers Chapter
Caleb D. sold by the Jo Daviess Co. Longbeards Chapter
For a complete list of calendar winners to date, go to: https://www.ilnwtf.org

04/10/2026

Local fishing tournament🎣

04/08/2026

We’ve got a winner 🦃🏆

After counting up all the likes, the youth season turkey contest winner is… Autry Cole!!!!
John W Cearlock

Your photo had the most likes and you’re taking home the $100 Bass Pro gift card 👏

We seriously loved seeing all the kids out there getting after it—y’all showed up big for this contest. Thank you to everyone who posted and supported!

Now it’s time for regular season…
Good luck to everyone heading out—be safe and go get ‘em 💥

04/05/2026

Happy Easter
Don’t forget to add you youth, turkey hunting picture to our pin post on her page to get entered into our contest!!