The Boone & Crockett and the Pope & Young clubs are certainly the most recognized record-keeping organizations for hunters and their kills. But the wild turkey is left out. That’s where the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) comes in.

They have a Wild Turkey Records Program with more than 23,000 birds registered. Learn how to score your bird and have it entered into the registry.

Before you begin to score your turkey, be sure to note that all measurements are taken in 1/16-inch increments and converted to decimal form. A current NWTF member or another licensed hunter from the state where the bird was harvested must verify all measurements. A conversion chart for measurements is located at the bottom of this page… [continued]

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