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Turn every pour into an experience with the Bourbon Smoker Gift Set — a premium collection crafted for bourbon lovers who appreciate complexity, character and a little bit of showmanship. This set brings rich, smoky layers to your favorite spirits with ease and elegance. At the heart of the set is a handcrafted white oak smoker disc, topped with a striking leopard wood closure cap. The sleek black gift box holds everything needed to begin your flavor-infusing journey. Each set also includes a refillable butane torch (butane not included), one tin of premium wood chips and four additional stainless-steel screens for extended use. Infuse your bourbon, impress your guest, and awaken your senses — one smoky pour at a time.
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Retay GPS XL Bottomland Shotgun
Retay’s GPS XL provides 12-gauge, pump action chambered in 3.5-inch and dressed in Bottomland camo, a perfect spring combo. The 28-inch barrel, ultra-fast cycling action and dovetail optics mount are built to tag a longbeard this coming season. This shotgun stands out with the NWTF logo etched into the receiver and Retay logo on the fore end. Three chokes (C-M-F) included.
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August 21, 2026
Vineland, NJ
National Wild Turkey Federation

Tri-County Longbeards Banquet, NJ

Tri-County Longbeards Banquet, NJ

Join us for the 2026 Tri-County Longbeards Banquet in Vineland, NJ, on August 21st! This exciting event, hosted by the NWTF, celebrates our shared passion for wild turkey hunting while supporting the important mission of wildlife conservation and hunting heritage preservation. Attendees will experience an unforgettable evening filled with camaraderie, great food, and inspiring presentations. Don’t miss the silent auction featuring an exclusive collection of custom turkey calls crafted by award-winning callmakers—perfect for hunters and collectors alike. Come together with fellow outdoor enthusiasts to honor tradition and help ensure the future of our treasured wild turkey populations. Everyone is welcome!

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With gratitude

A big thank you to our sponsors

These generous partners help make this event — and hundreds like it across the country — possible. Their commitment to the NWTF and wildlife conservation is deeply appreciated.

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Event Schedule

5:30 PM
Doors Open
7:00 PM
Dinner
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Available Tickets

Every ticket is a dinner seat and a direct contribution to New Jersey conservation. Pick the option that fits — from a JAKES youth seat to a full sponsor table.

Membership Renewal Only
I cannot attend but please renew my membership
$35.00
Jakes/Youth Ticket (ages 6-17)
Includes dinner and memberships for ages 6 thru 17.
$40.00
Single Ticket
Includes dinner and membership
$80.00
Couples Ticket (2 people)
Includes 2 dinners and 2 memberships
$150.00
Sponsor Package
Sponsor Drawing for a $300 Gift Certificate to Bob’s Little Sport Shop (1 for every 8, must have at least 8 for drawing),
$280.00
Sponsor Couple Package (2 people)
Includes everything in the Sponsor Package above, plus a dinner and regular membership for your guest
$350.00
Table Package (8 people)
Includes 8 dinners, 8 regular memberships, $800 in Sportsman Raffle Tickets ($100 worth for everyone at the table), and 1 $300 Gift Certificate to Bob’s Little Sport Shop for the table.
$1,000.00
Sponsor Table Package
Includes 8 dinners, 1 sponsor membership, 7 regular memberships, $1300 in Sportsman Raffle Tickets ($600 worth for the Sponsor & $100 worth for all others at the table), and 1 $300 Gift Certificate to Bob’s Little Sport Shop for the table.
$1,200.00

What impact has the NWTF made in New Jersey?

The NWTF has been a leading force for wildlife conservation and the preservation of our hunting heritage in New Jersey. Every chapter banquet directly fuels that mission — funds raised through membership and ticket sales support habitat projects, hunter education, and conservation programs that keep our wild turkey populations thriving for generations to come. Your attendance makes all the difference.

Through strategic habitat management, prescribed fire programs, and land stewardship partnerships, the NWTF has positively impacted 219 acres across New Jersey. These efforts directly improve nesting and brooding habitat for wild turkey populations, while supporting the broader ecosystem health that sustains hunters, wildlife, and future generations.

The NWTF's membership in New Jersey represents a passionate community of hunters, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts united by a common mission. With 2,141 adult members and 30 JAKES members, each individual plays a vital role in funding habitat projects, advocating for hunting rights, and inspiring the next generation to carry the torch of conservation.

Forests and Flocks will improve 100,000 acres over 10 years in Northeastern states through habitat management and support of research to increase the effectiveness of NWTF conservation work. Additionally, this campaign will work to boost recruitment, retention and reactivation of hunters, elevating the NWTF as a champion for hunter advocacy. The initiative will engage in policy efforts that stand up for hunters' rights and help facilitate outdoor experiences for all.
219 Positively Impacted Acres in New Jersey
2,171 New Members in New Jersey
Forests and Flocks Initiative in New Jersey

Other Notable New Jersey Achievements

Funding $5,601.00

Public Land Wildlife Opening Seed Program

New Jersey NWTF provided $5,601 in seed for planting wildlife openings on public land across the state. Seed varieties focused on annual grains such as sorghum, sunflower, buckwheat and millet, plus perennials such as white and ladino clovers and chicory. Plantings improved over 152 acres of wildlife openings across the state in 2025.

Funding $30,000.00

Forests and Flocks Commitment

New Jersey has committed $30,000 to the Forest and Flocks Initiative, with $25,000 designated for the Northeast Endowed Professorship to support wild turkey research in perpetuity.

Outreach

WITO Goose Camp

The New Jersey Women in the Outdoors partnered with local guide service, Drakes Waterfowl Guide, to host a mentored WITO Goose Camp in Bordentown. Over two-and-a-half days, 20 ladies received workshops on calling, safety in the blind, decoy setup and more, followed by two days of goose hunting.

Funding $6,930.00

Wild Turkey Disease Testing

New Jersey NWTF provided $6,930 toward wild turkey disease testing as part of the ongoing wild turkey research project with the Division of Fish and Wildlife. Blood and fecal samples were collected at the time of capture and analyzed for parasites and diseases such as blackhead and lymphoproliferative disease virus.