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Illinois State Chapter

National Wild Turkey Federation

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Connect with the Illinois NWTF State Chapter.

The information below includes all projects funded by the state and the national Super Fund, as well as any other internal or external funding source.

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About Us

We, along with our partners in conservation, actively manage our precious natural resources for our kids and grandkids and for the future of the wild turkey and all wildlife in Illinois.

  • We recruit all kinds of hunters through our hunter education programs and mentored hunts. We support public hunting access through lease programs. We address legislative issues that impact hunter access and we work with landowners to provide greater access for hunting.
  • We embrace all outdoor enthusiasts of any age and encourage anyone to become a member of our growing family. We believe in knowing where our food comes from and we value what we eat. We work tirelessly to preserve our precious natural resources for all, especially our kids, our grand kids and generations to come.
  • We believe the outdoors is for everyone to enjoy.

Illinois is part of America’s Crossroads in the NWTF’s America’s Big Six of Wildlife Conservation. NWTF Illinois is committed to improve water quality and forest health and restore grasslands.

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We’re making Illinois the best it can be for the people and wildlife who call it home.

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Leadership

We, along with our partners in conservation, actively manage our precious natural resources for our kids and grandkids and for the future of the wild turkey and all wildlife in Illinois.

Conservation

John Burk
District Biologist
Stacy Lindemann
Forester
Chase Seals
Forester
Connor Evans
Forester
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Fundraising

Cindy Spillman
Regional Director
Jeff Ravenscraft
Regional Director
Phil Ferrare
Director of Field Operations Northeast
Levi Mason
Regional Director
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Development

Brian Gray
Director of Annual Giving

Education and Outreach

Heath Jordan
State Outreach Coordinator

Technical Committee

Luke Garver
Wild Turkey Program Leader
Forge Ahead
  • Policy and Advocacy

    Michigan Hosts Conservation Legal Educational Seminar

    Apr 08, 2025

    ○ 3 min

  • Group of Volunteers in front of Pittsfield Preserve sign

    Conservation

    New NWTF Chapter Collaborates with Local Park for Conservation Field Day Event

    Apr 07, 2025

    ○ 2 min

  • Fox Hills WMA

    Conservation

    NWTF Partners with Iowa DNR for Habitat Enhancement

    Apr 02, 2025

    ○ 2 min

  • By Frank Oliver/DNR -- John Friedrich, properties specialist with the DNR, at the Jackson-Washington State Forest

    Conservation

    NWTF Indiana Allocates $93K to State Forest Habitat Enhancements

    Mar 31, 2025

    ○ 3 min

Keep in Touch

Location:

Illinois State Chapter,IL

Auburn, IL 62615

Contact:

Jeff Ravenscraft

Email

More People. More Impact.