The NWTF's Hunting Heritage Landowner Program is a worthwhile program that offers a great deal of opportunities for those intersted in increasing the quality of wildlife habitat on a property.

I have participated in this program for three or four years and have submitted my management plan for the awards application.

Year before last, my plan was the national runner-up. Last year, my plan was the second highest scoring plan nationwide, however I was not eligible for the runner-up award as I had won it previously.

All said and done, I highly recommend participation in this program. It has challenged me to go beyond planting food plots and look at the entire ecosystem. I have learned a great deal from this experience and continue to so Give it a try!!

Program Benefits


Certified members receive a Hunting Heritage Club sign
Free Forest Stewardship plan developed by a natural resource professional in participating states.
10 percent discount on NWTF seed mixes.
Eligible for awards program recognition.
Notification of local landowner workshops.
Membership in the Hunting Heritage Club program includes: decal, membership card and subscription to Get in the Game magazine.

Membership Levels


Certified Member: Landowners must have completed a formal management plant. Receives all benefits listed above. Certified members receive a Hunting Heritage Club sign.
Associate Member: Landowners who have not completed a management plan can enjoy most of the same benefits as a certified member. When an associate member finishes the requirements for a written plan, the landowner automatically becomes a certified member and receives the Hunting Heritage Club sign.

How to Join


Complete and submit Hunting Heritage Landowner Program application and $10 membership fee.
To become a certified member, submit a written management plan along with the application. If the plan was developed through the Forest Stewardship Program, simply submit a copy of the cover page.

Hunting Heritage Landowner Program Landowner Award
Due August 1, 2006
The NWTF’s Hunting Heritage Landowner Program is now accepting applications for
the 2007 annual Hunting Heritage Landowner Program Landowner awards. The Hunting
Heritage Award Program recognizes participating landowners for their commitment to
providing for the needs of wildlife on their land, helping to promote the NWTF mission,
involvement in the community and publicly promoting the Hunting Heritage Landowner
Program. A national, first runner-up, second runner-up, along with several outstanding
land stewardship awards will be selected. The national award will be presented at the
NWTF Convention and Sports Show in February 2007.
The candidate selected as the national representative will be awarded an all-expense
paid Wild Turkey hunt in Spring 2006. This will cover the cost or air travel, lodging,
meals during the event, hunting license and guide fees. Hunt location and dates will
determined by the NWTF. Only landowners enrolled in the Hunting Heritage Landowner
Program are eligible for the award. However, you can have your land enrolled in the
program by completing an application and submitting this with your award application.

NWTF Hunting Heritage Landowner Program

Good info
Wish I could put it to use.