Central Valley Struttin’ Gobblers
Central Valley Struttin’ Gobblers, (CVSG), was founded in 2005 by Greg Boddicker, Scott Nelson, and
Terry Dickerson. CVSG is the Hartford/Humboldt chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation,
(NTWF). Since it’s founding, Greg, Scott, and a number of voluteers have worked hard to uphold the beliefs
of the national organization.
History of the NWTF
In 1973, Tom Rodgers founded the National Wild Turkey Federation in Fredericksburg, Va., as a national
501(c)(3) nonprofit conservation and education organization with a mission dedicated to conservation
of the wild turkey and preservation of our hunting heritage. Shortly thereafter, Rodgers relocated the
NWTF to Edgefield, S.C., where it's still headquartered today.
At the time the NWTF was established, there were only 1.3 million wild turkeys. Today that number stands
at more than seven million birds throughout North America, thanks to the efforts of state, federal and
provincial wildlife agencies, the NWTF and its members and partners.
Growth and progress define the NWTF as it has expanded from 1,300 members in 1973 to more than
350,000 today. With that growth has come impressive strides in wildlife management as the NWTF
has forged dynamic partnerships across the country to further its conservation mission. Together,
the NWTF's partners, sponsors and grassroots members have raised and spent more than $286
million upholding hunting traditions and conserving nearly 14 million acres of wildlife habitat.
While wild turkey restoration is nearing completion, the NWTF still has much work to do. Across North America,
supporters are working to enhance habitat for wild turkeys and other wildlife while providing hunters with more
opportunities and access to public and private land. In addition, NWTF volunteers and partners are introducing
youth, women and people with disabilities to the outdoors through special educational events.
In 2009, the NWTF continued its work for wild turkeys, conservation and hunting by enhancing wildlife habitat,
purchasing land for public hunting and reaching out to women, youth and people with disabilities. Learn
about our past year's accomplishments in the NWTF's 2009 Annual Report.
* For more information about membership or events, contact :
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Greg Boddicker
Chapter President
P.O. Box 277
Hartford, SD 57033
605-528-3592
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Fred Finch
Banquet Chairman
106 N. Vandemark Ave
Hartford, SD 57033
605-553-5510
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