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15 Reasons to Run Tactacam Cell Cameras for Turkeys in the Summer, Fall, and Winter

By Josh Honeycutt | November 4, 2025

Cell cameras aren’t just for deer season. For serious turkey hunters, running Tactacam cellular cameras year-round can unlock valuable insights about flock behavior, poult recruitment, habitat use, and predator activity. From tracking post-season populations to patterning fall flocks and preparing for spring hunts, these devices provide real-time data without disturbing your birds.

Whether you’re learning how turkeys interact with the landscape, improving your scouting efficiency, or simply capturing incredible wildlife footage, Tactacam cell cams are powerful tools for wild turkey management — in summer, fall, and winter alike.

Ongoing Wild Turkey Research Experiences Unexpected Hurdles But Overcomes Challenges

By Josh Honeycutt | November 4, 2025

Wild turkey research in Mississippi is pushing boundaries — and overcoming unexpected challenges along the way. Using innovative DNA sampling from feathers and droppings, scientists are developing more accurate ways to estimate turkey populations across public and private lands.

After early hurdles with DNA extraction and biosafety restrictions caused by Avian Influenza concerns, the research team refined its methods and got back on track. With new protocols in place, they’re closer than ever to unlocking groundbreaking insights into turkey population density, survival, and habitat impacts — progress that could redefine how wild turkeys are studied and managed nationwide.

Turkey Hunting in New Zealand: How Wild Turkey Conservation Abroad Impacts American Hunters

By Josh Honeycutt | November 4, 2025

What can wild turkeys in New Zealand teach us about conservation here at home?

When TFT leaders traveled to the South Island to study the country’s thriving Merriam’s turkey population, they discovered surprising insights about predator dynamics, habitat, and cultural attitudes toward the bird. Despite limited cover and unique environmental pressures, New Zealand’s wild turkeys are flourishing — offering valuable lessons for restoring populations in the United States.

From research collaborations to international field studies, TFT’s mission to protect the wild turkey now extends far beyond American borders — proving that conservation is a global effort with local impact.

Kentucky Longspurs Flock Hosts Incredible TFT Conservation Dinner

By Josh Honeycutt | November 4, 2025

The Kentucky Longspurs Flock in Brandenburg, Kentucky, once again proved that community passion fuels conservation success. Led by President Denny Humphrey, the 2025 TFT Conservation Dinner sold out for the second straight year—drawing more than 360 attendees, including nearly 70 kids, all united by their love for the wild turkey. From hearty country cooking to raffles that included an ATV and gun safes, the night was a celebration of giving back to the resource that binds hunters together.

“We’re putting the money where it needs to go,” Humphrey said. “TFT’s boots are on the ground, making a real difference for our wild turkeys.”

With creative youth activities, generous local partners, and a record-breaking turnout, the Kentucky Longspurs continue to embody what Turkeys For Tomorrow is all about: hunters working together to ensure future generations can experience the same thrill of spring gobbles and conservation success.

Turkey for Tomorrow’s Tes Jolly Inducted Into Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame.

By Josh Honeycutt | August 25, 2025

Tes Jolly Inducted into Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame

On the same day her husband and TFT Co-Founder Ron Jolly received the Wade Bourne Lifetime Achievement Award, Tes Jolly was honored with induction into the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame.

Humbled by the recognition, Jolly reflected on a career spent behind the camera, capturing the beauty of wild turkeys, deer, and the natural world she’s long cherished. “Accolades were never a priority,” she said. “The outdoors itself and people enjoying my work have always been enough reward. But I’m thankful to be honored by such a prestigious group.”

For more than two decades, Jolly’s photography and writing have inspired hunters, conservationists, and nature enthusiasts alike. Her work—rooted in faith, family, and a lifelong passion for wildlife—has become a cornerstone of conservation storytelling, now carried forward through her role with Turkeys For Tomorrow.

TFT Founder Ron Jolly Receives Prestigious Award from Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame.

By Josh Honeycutt | August 25, 2025

TFT Founder Ron Jolly Honored with Wade Bourne Lifetime Achievement Award

Turkeys For Tomorrow (TFT) is proud to announce that founder Ron Jolly has been awarded the prestigious Wade Bourne Lifetime Achievement Award in Communications from the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame.

The ceremony, held at the original Bass Pro Shop in Springfield, Missouri, celebrated Jolly’s decades-long contributions to outdoor media, hunting, and conservation. Named after the late conservationist and broadcaster Wade Bourne, the award recognizes individuals who have made an enduring impact on the outdoor community.

Reflecting on the honor, Jolly said, “It’s so humbling, because I knew Wade Bourne. He was the face and voice of Ducks Unlimited. He was a true conservationist. Just a gem of a man.”

From his early work with Will Primos’ groundbreaking “The Truth” video series, to co-founding TFT in 2021, Jolly has dedicated over 40 years to storytelling, conservation, and raising awareness for the decline of the wild turkey. His efforts—alongside his wife, Tes Jolly, who received the same award last year—have helped inspire a new wave of research, funding, and conservation efforts for wild turkeys nationwide.

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Turkeys for Tomorrow (TFT) Rallies Support for the University of Florida Game Lab.

By Josh Honeycutt | August 11, 2025

Federal budget cuts have put the University of Florida Game Lab — and its vital wild turkey research — at risk. Turkeys for Tomorrow is rallying conservationists, hunters, and industry partners to help the lab retain staff, continue field studies, and keep outreach programs like the Wild Turkey Science podcast alive. With projects and half a million dollars in research on the line, TFT is calling for urgent support through donations and an upcoming August 23 fundraising event in Gainesville, FL.

Studying the Timing of Prescribed Fire and Its Effects on Wild Turkeys.

By Josh Honeycutt | August 11, 2025

A groundbreaking research project in Oklahoma is testing how the timing of prescribed fire — from early spring to late fall — affects wild turkey habitat, predator activity, and population health. Led by Dr. Mark Turner of Oklahoma State University with support from Turkeys for Tomorrow, the study could transform how landowners manage their property, offering flexible, science-backed burn schedules that improve nesting and brooding cover year-round.

Turkeys for Tomorrow (TFT) Celebrates a Great Board Meeting and Positive Direction Forward.

By Josh Honeycutt | August 11, 2025

Turkeys for Tomorrow (TFT) began in 2021 with just 14 friends pooling $300 each. In five short years, it’s grown into one of the fastest-rising forces in wild turkey conservation. At its recent annual board meeting — hosted at the historic Longleaf Farms — leaders celebrated record growth, expanding research initiatives, and the upcoming launch of a groundbreaking private lands program to help landowners boost turkey populations. With over 80% of funds going directly to research, TFT continues to fill a critical void in conservation and push forward with unmatched momentum.

Turkeys For Tomorrow is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

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