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Welcome to the "Central Valley Struttin' Gobblers" website
 
Welcome to the Central Valley Struttin’ Gobblers website. We are dedicated to the
conservation and the preservation of the hunting heritage. We are the local chapter of the
“National Wild Turkey Federation”, based in Hartford/Humboldt, South Dakota.
 
The National Wild Turkey Federation is a national nonprofit conservation and hunting
organization that, along with its volunteers, partners, and sponsors, has worked for the
conservation of the wild turkey preservation of our hunting heritage. When the NWTF was
established in 1973, there were only 1.3 million wild turkeys. Today that number stands at
more than seven million birds throughout North America, and hunting seasons have been
established in 49 U.S. states, Canada and Mexico.
 
The members of the Central Valley Struttin’ Gobblers (CVSG) of Hartford, SD
are proud to announce that Tom Schartz of West Central High School has
been awarded a $250 scholarship for the school year 2009 – 2010.
 
  
             Jakes National site
 
Latest News
 
We are currently accepting
registration for the upcoming
“Jakes” Ice Fishing Event.
(Click for information)
 
CVSG have choosen a winner
of this year scholarship.  Click here 
to read about this year’s winner.
 
 Click here to read about our annual
food drive.
 
 Women in the Outdoors was a big
success (Click here for Photos)
Local NWTF Chapter Takes Awards at State Convention
 
It was not uncommon to hear “The Central Valley Struttin’ Gobblers” spoken at last weekends NWTF State Convention in Mitchell.  The local wildlife conservation group was awarded three first place finishes and one second place for “Medium Sized Banquets/Chapters”.  The categories were as follows:
 
·         Best Net to Gross Performance (1st Place)
·         Most Women in the Outdoors Members (1st Place)
·         Most Jakes Members (1st Place)
·         Most Conservation Dollars Raised (2nd Place)
 
                                                       
      Members of the CVSG proudly displaced their chapter awards received                                  Greg was rendered nearly speechless as he accepted
     at the state convention in Mitchell on January 9th, 2010.  Pictured L-to-R                             the award for "2009 Volunteer of the Year".  Greg has
      is Greg Boddicker, Ray & May Schaefer, Fred Finch Jr. and Scott Nelson.                                served as a board member since the inception of the
                                    Photo Courtesy Michael G Brown Photography                                                                          Central Valley Struttin' Gobblers and currently hold
                                                                                                                                                                                         two positions on the state level...way to go Greg!
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Photo Courtesy Michael G Brown Photography
 
These four accomplishments signify the dedication of the group and uphold their mission statement…”dedicated to conservation and preservation of the hunting heritage”.  Overall the Central Valley Struttin’ Gobblers (CVSG) also made an impact amongst the other 31 chapters in the South Dakota by contributing in the following areas:
 
·         Full Strut (improve in at least 4 of 10 categories)
·         Turkey Hunters Care (food & cash donation to Humboldt Food Haven)
          + Contributing sponsor of the Humboldt Sharp Shooters
·         Jakes Event (conducted an Ice Fishing Derby for area youth)
·         Women In The Outdoors (event dedicated to women & youth)
 
By meeting the required criteria the CVSG earned the right to be considered a FIVE STAR CHAPTER.  This was accomplished by only 3 other chapters in state.  The CVSG will continue to support the Hartford/Humboldt area with efforts like conservation awareness, food plot assistance, non-profit contributions and educational programs.  However the members of the group would like to convey that future donations are primarily contingent on the funds raised at the upcoming banquet on January 30th, 2010.
 
The CVSG look forward to once again conducting their Hunting Heritage Banquet at the Trophy Room in Humboldt.  To find out more please go to our 2010 Banquet page. If you would like to be a business sponsor or attend this event please feel free to call Co-Chairs, Greg Boddicker/605-528-3592 or Scott Nelson/605-528-7320.  The members of the CVSG would like to thank all of those who made 2009 an extremely successful year and look forward to your participation for many years to come.
 
 

 

 
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