KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Kaufman County Double Beards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) was recently awarded 2nd Place in the State of Texas for the 2016 Best JAKES Event and are preparing to host their annual JAKES Field Day on February 25, 2017.
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Kaufman County Double Beards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) was recently awarded 2nd Place in the State of Texas for the 2016 Best JAKES Event and are preparing to host their annual JAKES Field Day on February 25, 2017.
The Kaufman County Double Beards Chapter was presented the award during the NWTF Texas State Award Dinner which was held in Bryan, Texas, on January 21, 2017.
“Our event has placed in the Top 3 for the past 5 years,” stated a press release from the chapter. “We hope to keep growing and improving this event.”
The chapter is hosting its 8th annual JAKES (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge Ethics and Sportsmanship) Field Day on Saturday, February 25, 2017, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for ages 5 to 17. The event will be held at 11501 County Road 346 in Terrell, Texas.
“One of the NWTF’s goals is to preserve our hunting heritage by exposing our youth to the outdoors,” read the press release. “It’s a great way for kids to connect with their parents or grandparents by doing hands-on activities in a safe environment. This is the first step in creating a new generation of hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to help Save the Habitat and Save the Hunt in Texas.”
Activities at the JAKES Field Day include archery, skeet shooting, fishing, slingshots, BB guns, turkey calling, and more.
The cost is $10 and includes all activities, hot dog lunch and a one year membership to the National Wild Turkey Federation.
For more information or to pre-register, call Chapter Secretary Chris Womack at (972) 965-7768 or Chapter President Tim Webster at (214) 558-8592. Additionally, visit the chapter’s Facebook Page, here.
Donations to the NWTF are tax deductible and are combined with state and federal funding that doubles and triples the dollars spent for conservation efforts in Texas. These efforts include habitat improvement and restocking of turkeys in Texas. Funds are also used for education programs and scholarships throughout the state.
