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The Freedom Bash
An evening of food, fun & fellowship
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October 3, 2026
Chapin, SC
National Wild Turkey Federation

Dutch Fork, SC

Dutch Fork, SC

Join us on October 3, 2026, in Chapin, SC, for the Dutch Fork NWTF event, a beloved tradition with over 20 years of history! Celebrate Southern food, friendly faces, and the great outdoors while supporting the National Wild Turkey Federation’s mission to conserve and enhance wild turkey habitats. This event is a fantastic opportunity for families and outdoor enthusiasts to come together, honoring our rich hunting heritage and ensuring it thrives for future generations. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or new to the sport, Dutch Fork offers an exciting day filled with camaraderie, education, and community spirit. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something truly special!

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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

6:00 PM
Doors Open
7:15 PM
Dinner
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Available Tickets

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

Ticket options will be posted here soon.

What impact has the NWTF made in South Carolina?

The NWTF has been a leading force for wildlife conservation and the preservation of our hunting heritage in South Carolina. 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 16,190 acres across South Carolina. 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 South Carolina represents a passionate community of hunters, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts united by a common mission. With 6,441 adult members and 234 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.

The purpose of this 10-year initiative is to improve wild turkey nesting and brood-rearing habitat at a landscape scale in the Southeastern states through active management of over 1 million acres by 2033. This will ultimately lead to more robust wild turkey populations and healthier ecosystems across the Southeast.
16,190 Positively Impacted Acres in South Carolina
6,675 New Members in South Carolina
Habitat for the Hatch Initiative in South Carolina

Other Notable South Carolina Achievements

Conservation $206,521.00

Wild Turkey Habitat Enhancement Program

South Carolina NWTF State Chapter, in partnership with South Carolina DNR, through the Wild Turkey Habitat Enhancement Program provided $206,521 of Super Fund dollars across 21 projects statewide. A total of 1,955 acres were conserved or enhanced on public lands.

Outreach

Women in the Outdoors Growth and Recognition

South Carolina NWTF held 14 Women in the Outdoors events and launched quarterly newsletters while hosting events for all women. In 2025 the SC WITO Chapter won a national award for the hog hunt held in partnership with the National Deer Alliance in 2024.

Outreach

Beauties, Beards and Brews Series

The state chapter hosted its second annual Beauties, Beards & Brews series at three local breweries, introducing women to NWTF’s WITO program. Each event provided a fun, welcoming space to learn more about WITO, upcoming activities and ways to get involved.

Funding $10,000.00

Endowed Professorship Fund Allocation

South Carolina State allocated $10,000 from the Super Fund to the Endowed Professorship Fund.