The National Wild Turkey Federation's JAKES (Juniors Aquiring Knowledge, Ethics, and Sportsmanship) program is dedicated
to informing, educating and involving America's youth in wildlife conservation and the wise stewardship of our natural resources.
Annual membership is $ 7 for JAKES members (ages 12 and under) or $ 10 for Xtreme JAKES members (for ages 13-17) and
includes a membership card, decal, and a magazine subscription. Click here to view a membership application.
NWTF local chapters frequently hold Youth Field Day events accross the state throughout the Summer and Fall months. Activities
include fishing, black powder demonstrations, hunting safety instruction, proper gun handling, turkey calling, and other fun
activities.
The New York State Chapter of the NWTF also offers scholarships to college bound students, as well as an opportunity to
win a trip to the National Xtreme JAKES Field Day event in South Carolina. Educational materials are also made available to
interested teachers and schools through our local chapters and NY State SuperFund.
For More Information...
NWTF JAKES page
Resources For Planning a JAKES Field Day Event
JAKES Information for Teachers
JAKES Scholarships and Contests
JAKES Quarterly Magazine
Xtreme JAKES Quarterly Magazine
Upcoming JAKES Conservation Field Days Events in New York
