the national wild turkey federation was founded in 1973. the nwtf stands behind science-based conservation and hunters’ rights. the nwtf save the habitat. save the hunt. initiative is a charge that mobilizes science, fundraising and devoted volunteers to raise $1.2 billion to conserve and enhance more than 4 million acres of essential wildlife habitat, recruit at least 1.5 million hunters and open access to 500,000 acres for hunting.