By Annabeth Miller, SMT Editor

Turkey hunters and outdoor enthusiasts will gather for an evening of food, fellowship and fun at the Wild Turkey Banquet hosted by Crowley’s Ridge Limbhangers chapter of the Wild Turkey Federation.

The evening will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Dexter Eagles Lodge on Old Highway 25 in Dexter.

“Come and join in the fun at the banquet,” said member Tom Love. “The NWTF banquets are where you can buy exclusive merchandise and have a great time with friends.”

Among the merchandise to be featured at the Dexter auction will be a limited edition Remington 1911 – the NWTF Gun of the Year, and a Stoger Super Conder 20 guage over-under shotgun.

All the while, Love said those who attend will be raising vital funds for wild turkey conservation and important programs that introduce the outdoors to women, children and the disabled.

The Wild Turkey Federation in Missouri sponsors a number of important programs, including JAKES Field Days, Calling Contests, landowner workshops, shooting events and other events.

Since 1985 over $3,447,184 has been raised and spent by Missouri NWTF chapters on projects within the state. Included in the list have been habitat enhancements projects at sites throughout the state, including at Otter Slough Conservation Area in Stoddard County.

What’s Happening

What: NWTF Wild Turkey Banquet

When:  6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 21

Where: Eagles in Dexter

Contact: Tom Love at 820-0802 or Kyle Ouzts at 258-0770

Link Of Interest

National Wild Turkey Federation

Photo Above: The local National Wild Turkey Federation Banquet will be held Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Dexter Eagles. With some of the merchandise to be auctioned are (from left) Mark Jacques (with the Remington 1911), Maddie Jacques, and Tom Love (with the Stoger Super Condor 20 gauge over-ender shotgun. (SMT photo by Andrew Cato)