Hey there longbeardbuster,

I'm absolutely a member. In fact, I used to work there for almost 7 years. I was editor of Turkey Call for several of those years and a managing editor for the others.

Like any place you work or that you are a member of you, you won't always agree with what they are doing. I hear treeclimber's complaint and understand it. But overall, you can't argue with the success they have had in promoting turkey hunting, increasing turkey populations so we have more birds to hunt and trying to improve hunting access so there are more places to hunt.

While the NWTF isn't the sole reason all this good stuff has been happening, they have been a lightening rod in getting it moving in many states as without a little push, help in funds and assistance in coordinating conservation efforts, many state agencies are stretched thin on people and resources and can't get it done by themselves. You should definitely join.

A good fringe benefit is if you get involved, you'll probably meet some pretty good turkey hunters who you can oneday share hunts with.

Good luck.