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Thornton Named NWTF CEO
EDGEFIELD, S.C. — Agribusiness leader, George C. Thornton, was named chief executive officer for the National Wild Turkey Federation June 2, 2008 and will begin his duties immediately.

Thornton is well known throughout the agribusiness community most recently as president and chief executive officer of Agriliance, LLC, a leading agricultural input distributor in North America providing retailers and producers with crop nutrients, crop protection products, seed and equipment. Thornton, who retired from Agriliance in August 2007, also served in various sales, financial and management positions with American Cyanamid, ICI Americas, ICI Australia PLC, Griffin/Dupont, LLC and AgWeb.com. He is a past director of the Minnesota Zoo, and has served on many civic, industry and company boards including chair of the Chemical Producers and Distributors Association, Crop Life America, The Fertilizer Institute, local Boy Scout councils and church groups. In 2006, George was named Agribusiness leader of the year by the National Agricultural Marketing Association. Read more...
 


2008 South Central Regional Rendezvous
     The National Wild Turkey Federations’ Twelfth Annual South Central Regional Rendezvous has been scheduled for Friday, August 1, through Sunday, August 3, 2008. NWTF Staff and State Boards(AR, LA, OK, & TX) hosts this leadership training for State and Chapter Presidents, District Directors, & NWTF volunteers at the Holiday Inn Financial Plaza, (Exit 10 off I-20) in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Plan to come in early this year for a reception for the new CEO of NWTF, Mr. George Thornton on Friday evening, August 1. Mr. Jere Peak, Chairman of the board and Mr. Jim Hinkle, Vice President of the Board, have also committed to attend. We are sure to have other national board members as well. Finger foods and Jambalaya will be served in the hospitality room. Mr. Thornton is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m.
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   2008 SCRR Invitation Letter
   2008 SCRR Registartion Form
   2008 SCRR Agenda
 

JAKES Event Planned for August
    The Louisiana State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host its Annual JAKES Event on August 22-24, 2008 at Camp Grant Walker in Pollock, LA. The first one hundred (100) registrants will come free. This entertaining and educational event provides children the opportunity to experience the outdoors with hands-on events, education, fellowship and fun. Youths attending the event will learn about hunting, turkey calling, archery, canoeing, owl hooting, BB Gun & Skeet shooting, wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation.
     They also will enjoy swimming, laser tag and a balloon launch. This event will have expert instructors teaching important lessons in conservation and wildlife management tied into a strong family values theme with emphasis on fun.
     After the first one hundred (100) slots are filled, there will be a charge of $85.50 per JAKE. One chaperone will be paid for every two JAKES.
     For more information, contact LA State JAKES Coordinator:
             Loyd Stafford
             29283 Hwy 62
             Angie, LA  70426
             985-848-5409
             loydsr@msn.com


   2008 Louisiana State Chapter JAKES Event Registration Form
 

Wheelin' Sportsmen of Acadiana Dove Hunt

     There will be a Wheelin’ Sportsmen Dove Hunt held on the opening weekend of dove season, September 6, 2008.  The food plots have been planted and the doves are there!  We can accommodate 20 disabled hunters with each bringing a helper.  The helpers can also hunt, if they wish. 
     Every hunter must have an appropriate Louisiana hunting license for this event. The event starts with lunch, sponsor recognition and door prize giveaways. 
     The hunting begins around 2:30 pm and lasts until the hunters get tired or the birds stop flying.  Cold drinks and water are carried around to the hunters while they are in the field and there is another meal provided after the hunt.  Previously, Joe Macalusa of Paradise Louisiana has filmed the hunt and aired it on the show. 

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2008 Louisiana Wild Turkey Federation
52 Gun Raffle
     The Louisiana State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation has released the listing of the 2007 52 Gun Raffle. Tickets are $50 each with only 1000 tickets being sold. All tickets are eligible for every Saturday drawing. You can win more than one gun! Each weekly winner will be determined by Louisiana Lotto Pick 3 number. If your LWTF 52 Gun Raffle Ticket number matches the Saturday Pick 3 Lotto number, you win the gun listed for that date.  (No substitutions of guns are allowed.) Winners will be contacted by LWTF for instructions on pickup of your gun at Pro Stop Hunting Supplies in Franklinton or at Smith Guns in Ruston. FFL procedures must be followed. In the event the winner does not pass the FFL background check, the gun will remain the property of the LWTF and the winner will be compensated at fair market value.

   You can download a complete listing of the guns in the 2008 52 Gun Raffle by clicking on the link below.
   2008 Louisiana Wild Turkey Federation 52 Gun Raffle Listing
   Click Here for a complete listing of winning numbers for 2008
   Click Here for a complete listing of winning numbers for 2007
   Click Here for a complete listing of winning numbers for 2006

Louisiana NWTF Super Fund Project Information
     Administered jointly by the NWTF, its state chapters and state wildlife agencies, the Wild Turkey Super Fund is used for projects that support the conservation of the wild turkey and preservation of the hunting tradition. Nationally, NWTF chapters and cooperating partners have raised and spent more than $224 million for wild turkey conservation. more...
     
   
 
 
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