2012 NWTF Convention Agenda
Convention Theme "Hunters: Champions of Conservation"
Parking Lot Shuttle will run Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Sponsored by Nationwide. |
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Wednesday, Feb. 8
1-7 p.m. |
Registration |
2:30-5:30 p.m. |
National Board Meeting |
6-8 p.m. |
Early Bird Reception
Sponsored by Mossberg |
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Thursday, Feb. 9
7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Registration |
8-10:30 a.m. |
NWTF National Board of Directors, State Chapter Presidents and Provincial Presidents Breakfast |
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Technical Committee Meeting |
8 a.m.-10 p.m. |
Exhibitor Set Up |
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
"Let's Talk Turkey" Workshop for Educators - Pre-registration is required |
9 a.m.-1 p.m. |
NWTF Grand National Calling Championships Gobbling and Owl Hooting Championships |
Noon-1:30 p.m. |
Conservation Awards Luncheon |
1-4:30 p.m. |
NWTF Leadership Workshop - 3 seminars for volunteers by volunteers
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2-5 p.m. |
NWTF Grand National Calling Championships Friction Championship.
Sponsored by Wild Turkey Bourbon |
4:30-5:30 p.m. |
Second annual sponsor member reception |
5:45-10 p.m. |
Welcome Party — "Champions of Music City"
Dinner and entertainment by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Reserved seating.
Sponsored by Chevrolet |
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Friday, Feb. 10
7 a.m.-7 p.m. |
Registration |
7:15-9 a.m. |
Federal Breakfast — "Champions of Outreach"
Agenda: Conservation and Outreach Programs Awards presented: Women in the Outdoors, Wheelin' Sportsmen, JAKES and the NWTF National Scholarship |
9 a.m.-Noon |
NWTF Grand National Team Challenge Calling Championship |
9 a.m.-7 p.m. |
Exhibit Hall
Includes silent and sealed bid auctions, gun blasts, custom call competition and "The Roost" - Explore a variety of conservation adventures to earn your collectible patch. Patches are for youth ages 17 and under. |
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Hunting and Conservation Seminars |
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Technical Committee Meeting |
11 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Hunt Luncheon and Auction — "Salute to Teddy Roosevelt-A Champion of Conservation" |
Noon-2 p.m. |
Conservation Awards Luncheon |
1 p.m. |
NWTF Grand National Head to Head Calling Championship
Sponsored by Cabela's |
2-5 p.m. |
Game Call Appraisals
Sponsored by Barronett Blinds
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3-5 p.m. |
Outreach Programs Coordinators' Meeting |
5:30-7 p.m. |
Spirit Splash
Sponsored by Bird Dog and Whitetail Whiskey
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5:30-10 p.m. |
NWTF Grand National Auction — "Salute to our Champion Callers"
Dinner and entertainment. Reserved seating.
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Saturday, Feb. 11
7 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Registration |
7:15-9 a.m. |
Winchester Breakfast — "Our Veterans-Champions of Freedom"
Agenda: Veteran recognition |
8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Exhibit Hall
Includes silent and sealed bid auctions, gun blasts, custom call competition and "The Roost" - Explore a variety of conservation adventures to earn your collectible patch. Patches are for youth ages 17 and under. |
9-10 a.m. |
9th Annual Premier Grand National Custom Call Auction Registration |
9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Hunting and Conservation Seminars |
9 a.m.-Noon |
NWTF Grand National Senior Preliminary Championships
Sponsored by Wild Turkey Bourbon |
10 a.m.-Noon |
9th Annual Premier Grand National Custom Call Auction & Announcement of Winners |
10-11 a.m. |
Golden Spurs meeting |
10:30 a.m. |
Taxidermy competition awards presentation
Sponsored by Mossberg |
11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Ladies' Luncheon and Auction — "Salute to Pioneer Women - Trailblazers of Conservation"
Sponsored by Cabela's |
Noon |
Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers' lunch & meeting — Investigating hunting related shooting incidents |
1 p.m. |
Open Auction in the exhibit hall |
2-5 p.m. |
Game Call Appraisals
Sponsored by Barronett Blinds |
2-5 p.m. |
NWTF Grand National Senior Finals and Rare Breed Champion of Champions
Sponsored by Wild Turkey Bourbon |
5:45-10 p.m. |
Awards Banquet — Recognizing our "Champions of Conservation"
Dinner and entertainment by Ricky Skaggs and Ashton Shepherd. Reserved seating.
Sponsored by MidwayUSA |
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Sunday, Feb. 12
7 a.m.-4 p.m. |
Registration |
7:15-9 a.m. |
Remington Arms Breakfast — "Worshiping the Creator of Conservation"
Agenda: Worship Service led by Daves Highway, a trio of teen siblings from Brandon, Miss. |
9 a.m.-4 p.m. |
Exhibit Hall
Includes silent and sealed bid auctions, gun blasts, custom call competition and "The Roost" - Explore a variety of conservation adventures to earn your collectible patch. Patches are for youth ages 17 and under. |
9:30 a.m.-Noon |
Hunting and Conservation Seminars |
10 a.m.-1 p.m. |
NWTF Grand National Poults, Juniors and Intermediate Calling Divisions Sponsored by Mossy Oak. |
4 p.m. |
Show Ends |
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