| 2009 Hunting Heritage
Banquet Core Package |
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Come and join in the fun of a local NWTF wild turkey fund-raising
banquet. The NWTF banquets are where you can buy exclusive
merchandise and have a great time with friends. All the while, you
will be raising vital funds for wild turkey conservation and
important programs that introduce the outdoors to women, children
and the disabled.
Listed below is
our 2008 Core Package for all Hunting Heritage Banquets in
Louisiana. These and
many more items will be available at a local Hunting Heritage
banquet near you.
Click on the link below to find a Banquet
near you or visit our
Upcoming Events Section to see other events
scheduled in
your area.
 
2009
Banquet Schedule
For more information on NWTF fund-raising banquets, contact the NWTF
at 1-800-THE-NWTF or
crawdadchad@earthlink.net.
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 NWTF
Wooden Chest
Store jewelry, family heirlooms and more in this handsome, stained
white pine chest on an iron stand. A slim drawer with three
antiqueinspired drawer pulls is ideal for small valuables. Arthur
Anderson's "Back for Breakfast" adds the perfect rustic touch to the
lid, which opens to reveal storage for larger items. The chest is
made in the USA, and measures 19 inches long by 12.25 inches deep by
26.5 inches tall. |
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 1988-2008
NWTF Stamp Frame
The 2009 Stamp Frame makes a wild and colorful addition to any stamp
collector's or hunter's personal collection. Pat Pauley's 2009 stamp
print image of a gobbling tom serves as a centerpiece for 21 turkey
stamps from 1989-2009. A black frame with a gold inset frame and
black-and-gold matte complete the stamp frame, which measures 20
inches by 18.5 inches. |
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 "Another
Autumn" by Melissa Ball
Melissa Ball's extraordinary talent for painting on feathers led her
to become the NWTF's 2005 Stamp Print Artist of the Year, and the
2003 Featured Artist of the Year, and to win the NWTF's 2001 Grand
National Art Competition. Now, Ball has created a turkey feather
decorated with a white-tailed deer feeding during the sparse
conditions of fall, and this print captures as much exquisite detail
as the original feather. Measuring 17.75 inches by 6.5 inches, it
has a textured double matte and rustic wooden frame. Edition size:
2,600. |
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 Trapper’s
Basket
You'll find many handy uses for this sturdy woven trapper's basket,
whether it's used as a touch of rustic décor for a room or taken
along on your next picnic. The basket has convenient straps and
features an NWTF emblem on the back. The basket measures 22 inches
long by 13 inches wide by 10 inches deep. |
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 Turkey
Vase
This regal vase adds timeless style to your home. With bronze resin
turkey silhouettes circling the base, a cracked-glaze eggshell
finish and elegant styling, the NWTF's turkey vase adds a beautiful,
yet simplistic touch to any room. Vase measures 13 inches tall by
7.5 inches wide. |
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 "Twilight
Glow" by Terry Redlin
The best part of any camping trip is when the tent is finally
pitched, the sun is setting, and the campfire is just beginning to
crackle. Terry Redlin's "Twilight Glow," measuring 27 inches wide
and 12.5 inches high (image size), perfectly captures the solitude
and tranquility of a riverside camping trip somewhere in the North
Country as a mallard drake and hen are settling in for the roost. It
comes complete with NWTF medallion in the matting and a
metallic-stained wooden frame. |
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 Umbrella
Stand
Dress up your entry hall or office with this antique-style umbrella
stand. Storage for rainy-day gear never looked so good. One umbrella
with an NWTF logo is included. The stand measures 24 inches tall. |
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 Legacy
Lamp
Back by popular demand, this Tiffany-style lamp will cast a
comfortable warm glow in your living room, den or bedroom. The base
is a reproduction of the "Legacy" statue that graces the front of
NWTF headquarters in Edgefield, S.C., showing a father with his son
and daughter returning from a successful turkey hunt. The lamp sits
on a sturdy wooden base, stands at 28 inches tall and features a
finely crafted stainedglass lamp shade. |
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 "Redbud
Lane" by Wilhelm Goebel
Wilhelm Goebel's work has been featured on many NWTF prints and
state-issued wildlife stamps, and can be found in private
collections across the country. Goebel's newest NWTF painting,
"Redbud Lane," portrays a flock emerging into a misty field one
bright spring morning, slipping undetected past two hunters in the
distance. Measuring 24 inches wide by 16 inches high (image size),
"Redbud Lane" provides the perfect splash of color for your den or
office. Limited edition size: 2,600. |
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 NWTF
Knife of the Year
For 2009, the NWTF presents another highly sought-after knife to add
to your collection. This year's knife features a 440 stainless steel
blade, leather sheath with button clasp and a comfortable handle
with finger guard for easy handling. In addition to sleek lines,
this 9-inch knife offers a two-tone wooden handle of black pakka
wood and burl wood that adds flair to an already beautiful knife. |
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 Children’s
Swing
This resting place for small visitors will add big style to your
porch or patio. Six turkey poults follow their mother across the
back of this wrought-iron and wood children's swing. Including the
metal frame, this swing measures 43.5 inches tall by 32 inches wide. |
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 NWTF
Fire Pit
Share turkey hunting memories over an inviting fire any time, any
place with this durable and unique fire pit. This ornate fire pit is
crafted from cold-rolled steel and adorned with turkey tracks and
NWTF cut-outs around the sides for extra ventilation. The fire pit
also has a spark screen, cooking grate and turkey foot shaped poker,
and measures 28 inches in diameter. |
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 NWTF
Logo Mirror
This NWTF logo mirror will help show your support of conservation
and the hunting tradition, while adding a touch of color to any
room. "National Wild Turkey Federation" is emblazoned in bold black
letters on the wooden frame. The mirror measures 24 inches across. |
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 Feather-Backed
Chair
Sit back and relax in this stately turkey feather chair. Crafted
from birch and featuring a large comfortable seat cushion, this
chair adds a touch of the outdoors to any room. Intricately carved
feathers adorn the curved back, along with the NWTF logo. Classic
styling and understated elegance make this a highly collectible
piece of furniture anyone will appreciate. Chair measures 38.5
inches high by 24.5 inches wide by 23.5 inches deep. |
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 Wire
Baskets
Use these lovely antiqued wire baskets to decoratively store linens
or create an eye-catching centerpiece for your dining table. Each
wood handle features an NWTF Three Walking Turkeys logo. The large
basket measures 16.75 inches by 14.75 inches. The small basket
measures 15 inches by 13.5 inches. |
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 "Aspen
Gold" by Tom Mansanarez
You can almost hear this mature bull elk's thunderous bugle across a
crisp, colorful Colorado mountainside in Tom Mansanarez's "Aspen
Gold." Mansanarez's work is sought worldwide and is known in the art
community to appreciate steadily in value. In "Aspen Gold,"
Mansanarez skillfully captures the interplay of light and shadow for
a piece that is sure to please anyone with a passion for the
outdoors. This gorgeous art measures 18 inches high by 24 inches
wide (image size), and is a Conservation Edition limited to 2,600. |
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 Reproduction
Antler Coffee Table
Bring a touch of the outdoors to your office or den with this
glass-topped antler coffee table. The round, beveled glass top
measures 34 inches across. The table sits on a wooden base and
stands 24.5 inches tall. |
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 "Always
Alert II" by Stephen Hamrick
From Stephen Hamrick, an award-winning artist who draws inspiration
from his real-life experiences and hunting adventures, comes this
moving print of a hunter's best friend. During a hunting excursion,
a well-trained black Labrador retriever stands at the ready, ears
pricked and tail wagging at the possibility of retrieving a prize
for his owner. This piece measures 13.25 inches by 24 inches. It has
a double matte with an inset NWTF medallion and a black ash frame.
Edition size: 2,600. |
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 "Wood
Pile" by Art LaMay
Art LaMay, one of America's best-known waterfowl artists, is listed
as one of the top 10 artists in the Who's Who of Waterfowl Art.
LaMay's unique decorative style shines in this brilliantly colored
print of five wood ducks perched on a tree limb. Measuring 24 inches
by 14 inches (image size), this image has a double matte featuring
an inset NWTF medallion and a rustic wooden frame. Edition size:
2,600. |
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 Decorative
Wood Duck
This brightly colored, individually hand-painted decorative drake
wood duck decoy comes from the workshop of master carver Jules
Bouillet of Vincennes, Ind. This cast resin replica decoy reveals
superb attention to detail and makes a great conversation piece on
your mantel. It measures 13 inches long by 7 inches high by 7 inches
wide. |
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 "Fall
Announcement" – Elk Sculpture
Looking down over his domain from a rugged hilltop, a magnificent
bull elk bugles to lay claim on his territory in this resin
sculpture by Terrell O'Brien. A dignified addition to any hunter's
collection, this piece stands 20 inches tall, is 18 inches long and
9.5 inches wide. The dark wooden base features an inset NWTF
medallion and a nameplate engraved with "Fall Announcement" and the
artist's name, and is numbered 1 to 2,600. |
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 “Leader
of the Pack” – Whitetail Buck Sculpture
This resin sculpture by Greg O'Neal beautifully captures the
graceful motion of a whitetail buck bounding through a grassy area.
The sculpture stands 17 inches tall, and measures 14 inches long by
10 inches wide. An NWTF logo medallion is inset in the dark wooden
base along with a nameplate that states the name of the sculpture
and artist, as well as the edition number, 1 to 2,600. |
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 “On
the Prowl” – Turkey Sculpture
Artist Greg O'Neal skillfully captures a wild turkey gobbler in
midstride with this resin sculpture titled, "On The Prowl." This
beautiful artwork measures 19 inches long by 11.5 inches wide by 14
inches high, and each sculpture is individually numbered. An NWTF
medallion is inset in the wooden base. Production is limited to
2,600. |
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 2009
NWTF Gun of the Year
Long recognized as a leader in the gun industry, Winchester
introduces yet another outstanding firearm. The 2009 NWTF Gun of the
Year is a Winchester Super X3, general purpose, gas-operated,
12-gauge autoloading shotgun with a matte gray receiver that will
make a stately addition to any collection. The stock and fore-end
are checkered high-grade walnut with a satin finish. Elegant gold
plates on either side of the stock are laser engraved with "National
Wild Turkey Federation" on one side, and the round NWTF logo and
"Preserving the Hunting Tradition" on the other side. |
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 "The
Conservationist" by Terry Redlin
Thanks to the work of thousands of concerned outdoorsmen and women,
wood ducks are one of today's most abundant waterfowl. Terry
Redlin's "The Conservationist" salutes this restoration success
story. Early on a spring morning, we watch a grandfather, father and
son working together to assure the next generation of wood ducks a
secure nesting site. This inspiring work measures 14 inches tall by
24 inches wide (image size), and features an NWTF medallion in the
green double matting and a dark bronze-stained wooden frame. |
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 Antique-Style
Nesting Trunks (set of 3)
Find a home for warm winter blankets, out-of-season clothes and
other household items with this set of three textured faux leather
trunks. Each trunk features an NWTF logo above a vintage-looking
latch. The large trunk measures 25.5 inches wide by 21.5 inches tall
by 15 inches deep. The medium trunk measures 20 inches long by 18.5
inches tall by 12.5 inches deep. The small trunk measures 16 inches
long by 14.5 inches tall by 10 inches deep. |
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Turkey
Resin Sculpture
This handsome sculpture captures a longbeard's graceful steps as he
walks quietly through the woods. Crafted with precision, this
stunning artwork pays tribute to one of America's greatest wildlife
comeback success stories. This handsome sculpture measures 14.5
inches high by 17.5 inches wide and is mounted on a wood base. |
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 Writing
Desk
This gorgeous birch desk makes a great addition to any home or
office. A large pull-out writing surface and folding top feature
bronze turkey feather-shaped handles, while eight drawers with
shotgun shell-inspired drawer pulls provide lots of storage. This
classic piece measures 38.5 inches tall by 38.25 inches wide by 20.5
inches deep. |
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 "Victorian
Autumn" by Thomas Kinkade
From world-renowned "painter of light" Thomas Kinkade comes this
captivating fall scene. When reflecting on this piece, Kinkade said,
"Light pours through the rectangular windows, providing a glimpse of
the comfortable family life unfolding within. The change of seasons
is well under way, and nature is blessed by the abundance of color
it displays when summer begins to fade into fall." This colorful
work of art adds charm to any room and measures 27 inches wide by 18
inches tall (image size). A special NWTF printed remarque in the
lower lefthand corner and a medallion in the matting add exclusivity
to this piece, which is a limited edition of 2,450. |
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 “Twilight
Deer” by Bruce Miller
Bruce Miller, last year's NWTF Featured Artist of the Year, captures
the majestic beauty of a white-tailed deer family bathed in golden
light in "Twilight Deer." In this print, a heavy-racked buck, a
mature doe and a fawn stand in a patch of wildflowers, alerted to an
unseen danger and ready to dart to safety. Double-matted in neutral
tones and placed in a dark wooden frame, this piece measures 16
inches by 24 inches. Edition size: 2,600. |
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 "What’s
Cookin'" by Greg Alexander
Artist Greg Alexander, NWTF Artist of the Year in 2006, beautifully
shows a large black bear perched on a rock, perhaps contemplating
his next meal, with a vibrant background of trees and amazingly
detailed reflections. Alexander works for weeks from his studio in
Ashland, Wis., to get every piece just right, and his attention to
detail shows in this picturesque scene. This piece measures 27.5
inches by 19.75 inches, and has a linen liner and dark wooden frame
with tasteful gold accents. Edition size: 2,600. |
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 "Spring
Treasures II" by Pat Pauley
A trio of wild turkey gobblers descend, strutting and gobbling, into
a damp field one foggy morning in Pat Pauley's giclée "Spring
Treasures II." Measuring 28 inches wide by 18.75 inches tall,
"Spring Treasures II" floods turkey hunters' imaginations with
memories of seasons past, and wishes for seasons to come. Limited
Edition size: 2,600. |
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 "Here’s
to Our Heroes" by Jack Paluh
Jack Paluh gives touching recognition to the American solider in
"Here's to Our Heroes." Often known as "the hidden artist," Paluh's
giclée captures a memorable moment as a father and son celebrate a
successful turkey hunt. Over their shoulders, the memory of a fallen
veteran who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms stands guard
with an American flag. This giclée measures 28 inches wide by 22
inches tall and is a limited edition of 2,600. |
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 "Royal
Domain" by Ned Smith
During his 46-year career, the late E. Stanley "Ned" Smith of
Millersburg, Pa., became wellknown for his lifelike, nature-themed
artwork. Smith's talent is evident in the NWTF's 2009 Commemorative
Artist of the Year Print, which shows the glorious flight of the
world's most majestic gamebird. In a palette of subdued colors,
"Royal Domain," depicts an Eastern wild turkey tom with outstretched
wings, soaring over a valley covered in fall foliage. This image was
the NWTF's Stamp of the Year in 1985. It measures 19 inches by 14
inches (image size), and has a linen liner and wooden frame. Edition
size: 2,600. |
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