As more Americans spend their vacations closer to home this summer, the National Wild Turkey Federation reminds CSRA residents that a fun and budget-friendly outing for the entire family awaits them at the NWTF’s Wild Turkey Center in Edgefield, S.C.

· The NWTF’s Winchester Museum offers interactive wild turkey exhibits, rare artifacts, wildlife oddities, animated displays, fun games and more.

· The adjoining 100-acre Outdoor Education Center features nature trails, a pond habitat site and a pavilion that makes a great spot for a picnic lunch.

· Admission to the Winchester Museum and the Outdoor Education Center is free, and guided tours are available by appointment.  The 7,200-square foot museum welcomes more than 10,000 visitors each year.

· The Winchester Museum and Outdoor Education Center are located at 770 Augusta Road in Edgefield.  They are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding weekends and national holidays.

· For more information about the NWTF’s Wild Turkey Center, visit www.nwtf.org/about_us/wtc_museum.html or call (800) THE-NWTF.

About the NWTF: The National Wild Turkey Federation is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit conservation and education organization with a mission dedicated to conserving wild turkeys and preserving hunting traditions.
 
When the NWTF was founded in 1973, 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 nearly a half million 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