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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 your 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) 
are proud to announce that Joe Schartz of West Central High School
has been awarded a $250 scholarship for the school year 20011 – 2012.
 
  
      
             Jakes National site                Wheeling Sportsman
 
Latest News
 
We currently have information
available for the upcoming
“Jakes” Ice Fishing Event.
(Click for information)
 
For the past 6 years CVSG has
offered a local scholarship.  Click here 
to read about the 2011 winner.
 
 Click here to read more about the 
CVSG's involment in the "Turkey Hunters
Care" program. 
 
 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 past NWTF State Conventions.  The local wildlife conservation group has consistantly received awards for “Medium Sized Banquets/Chapters”.  Here is how the CVSG finished at the most recent state convention held in Spearfish on January 7th, 2012:
 
·         Net Banquet Dollars (1st Place)
·         Total Coservation Dollars Raised (1st Place)
·         Net to Gross Percentage (2nd Place)
·         Overall Membership (3rd Place)
 
                                                       
      Members of the CVSG proudly displaced their chapter awards received                                  Current CVSG Chapter President, Greg Boddicker was 
     at the state convention.  Pictured L-to-R is Greg Boddicker, Ray & May                                     awarded the "2009 Volunteer of the Year".  Greg has
                                 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 has held numerous
                                                                                                                                                                                               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 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 5 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 28th, 2012.
 
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 2012 Banquet page. If you would like to be a business sponsor or attend this event please feel free to call Co-Chairs, Fred Finch/ 605-553-5510 or Greg Boddicker/ 605-528-3592 .  The members of the CVSG would like to thank all of those who made 2011 an extremely successful year and look forward to your participation for many years to come.
 
 

 

 
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