Check out these awesome new calls available this year.
Turkeys for Tomorrow is excited to unveil the new Team Turkey Membership, its 2026 Team Turkey Calls, and its new call partner, Pistol Creek, which has been fantastic to work with.
What Is the TFT Team Turkey Membership?
TFT Chief Operating Officer Kevin Matthews says the TFT Team Turkey Membership has been a goal of the organization for quite some time. It’s a three-year TFT membership for $250. Many people have asked about a multi-year membership, so we responded with a solution.
That membership includes a members-only email, monthly organization announcements, members-only onX Hunt membership discount, members-only discounts on most store items (30% one-time discount code), TFT window decal, team turkey call from Pistol Creek, and more.
Given how much hunters love calls, TFT is now providing a custom-made call for all who sign up for the three-year Team Turkey Membership.
“I love calls,” Matthews said. “We all love calls. We have way more than we need. Our spouses will tell you that, too. When you join as a Team Turkey Member, you get a custom call to commemorate that. Over time, you can form a collection of these to pass down.”
Additionally, if you sponsor a table at a TFT flock event, you get one of these calls as well.
What Should You Know About Pistol Creek and Its TFT-Branded Calls?
Pistol Creek Outdoors is a brand that carries significant tradition and heritage. Furthermore, its calls are renowned and heralded as some of the best in the business.
“For 2026, we’re working with Pistol Creek Outdoors game calls,” Matthews said. “The owner, John Browning, was the first individual to sponsor TFT. He and I came up with what we thought was a really good combination.”
“Pistol Creek was the first ever sponsor of TFT,” Browning concurred. “When Ron Jolly started this, they had an idea of what they wanted to do, and we were the first company ever to sponsor or donate to TFT. We’ve tried to do something every year with that, because we knew what Ron was trying to accomplish, and he’s done an excellent job of it.”
The pot call has the TFT logo engraved on it. The bottom of the call has an oval-shaped medallion with the Pistol Creek logo. The top of the striker is maple, is stained, and has the TFT logo engraved on it as well.
“It is a glass call over a cherry soundboard in a padauk pot,” Browning said. “It comes with a diamondwood striker. It has a good, clean, nasally front end that breaks over into some rasp. But that wood soundboard does not make it overly raspy. It is a beautiful call that runs really well. And diamondwood makes an excellent striker. It has an ash cap on it.”
The padauk wood type originates from tropical Africa and southeast Asia. That said, due to a moratorium on African wood exports, for call-making purposes, it’s now sourced from South America. Of course, diamondwood is a manmade material that’s widely used in the industry.
“It’s a high-quality call that people can collect,” Matthews said. “These are also very user-friendly and very good calls to take to the woods. It has a really good pitch to it and people are really going to like and enjoy it. We put a lot of effort into the development of the call and got input from the staff.”
Pistol Creek also makes a beautiful and great-sounding diaphragm call with TFT branding.
Why Should Turkey Hunters Join Turkeys for Tomorrow (TFT)?
What is it about TFT that resonates with Browning? What is it about this organization that should do the same for you?
“I’m all about turkeys, and that’s what TFT is about,” Browning said. “TFT also has defined projects and regularly puts out information. We see boots-on-the-ground movement to save the wild turkey. We’re not funding an idea that spreads nationwide. We are funding a particular research project on a particular piece of land. I feel like I’m getting value for what I spend with them.
“With TFT, you get the science,” Browning continued. “They tell you what they’re doing, and then they do it. Then, they tell you what they did. It’s easy to track the money, and that it is actually going to wild turkey science, habitat improvement, and research. That’s what I like most about TFT.”
It’s simple, really. Determine the problems currently facing wild turkeys. Conduct the necessary research in the right areas. Apply funds appropriately. Discover solutions to the problems. Share the findings along the way. And help turkey hunters and wild turkeys thrive.
“With TFT, we see a bang for our buck, “Browning concluded.
Support TFT
Wild turkey populations are on the decline throughout the nation. Established in 2021, TFT is new to the landscape, but it’s driven by highly trained professionals with decades of conservation experience. To support TFT, and the complete body of wild turkey research and conservation it’s leading, become a member today. An Adult Annual Membership is $50, multi-year Team Turkey Membership is $250, and Life Membership is $2,500. Every dollar counts in the fight for wild turkey preservation.
After decades with the other turkey organization, I left them under circumstances concerning how their funds were being allocated especially here in Illinois where I live and turkey hunt. I am very apprehensive on joining your organization until I can understand, see and experience your mission in Illinois. Until then, I do not feel the need to join unless you can change my mind.
We hate to hear about your previous experiences. We will be 5 years old in February. Most of our projects to date have been focused on wild turkey research to address decline concerns. We have a new Flock starting up in south-central Illinois. Any of our local flocks that conduct fund-raising for us can retain 20% of their net proceeds to support action at the local level and/or beyond. This was a decision made by our Fly-down committee, who is comprised primarily of individuals from our local Flocks. TFT is truly a grass-roots organization that supports wild turkey conservation and turkey hunters. Thank you for your consideration.
I have been listening to the online Turkey Science Podcasts and have taken the first online course. I have gained alot of insight that has helped me in managing my resident turkey population. Although geared mainly towards other Southern States; I hope that more assistance will be coming to assist the South Texas region. Our populations might be a little stronger than other parts but that doesnt mean things cant turn South. Dont forget about us down here in Texas. I look forward to my ongoing future with TFT.
Thank you Tracy! We are here to help everyone manage for turkeys, as we hope to have more “Turkeys for Tomorrow.