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September 20, 2026
Cambridge, MD
National Wild Turkey Federation

NWTF Blackwater Chapter Crab Blast

NWTF Blackwater Chapter Crab Blast

Join us on September 20, 2026, in Cambridge, MD, for the exciting Black Water Hunting Heritage Banquet! Celebrate the rich tradition of hunting heritage while supporting the NWTF’s vital conservation mission. Your ticket includes a delicious feast featuring crab, chicken, fresh corn on the cob, and salad, accompanied by free beer. Enjoy an evening filled with camaraderie, great food, and numerous raffles offering fantastic prizes. This event is a perfect opportunity for the community to come together, honor our hunting roots, and contribute to wildlife preservation for generations to come. Don’t miss out on this memorable celebration of heritage and conservation!

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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.

National Partners

Interested in sponsoring NWTF Blackwater Chapter Crab Blast? See sponsor packages above or reach out to Michelle Tucker.

Plan your evening

Event Schedule

12:00 PM
Doors Open
2:00 PM
Dinner
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Available Tickets

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

Youth
Jakes Ticket
With the Jakes Ticket, you get a JAKES membership plus a delicious meal and a chance to win big with a Jakes Raffle Ticket. Experience a fun evening for young outdoor enthusiasts packed with excitement and opportunities. All this is yours for a great value that celebrates the spirit of adventure!
$30.00
Life/Visiting Chapter Member
Must provide Life/Visiting Chapter info
$50.00
Single Adult Ticket
The Single Adult Ticket package includes one Adult Annual Membership, granting you access to exclusive benefits throughout the year. Also included is one dinner ticket, providing an opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal during the event. Experience all the excitement and connection this evening has to offer.
$80.00
Conservation Sponsor Couple
The Conservation Sponsor Couple package offers you an Adult Sponsor membership and an Adult Annual membership, perfect for those ready to enjoy exclusive benefits. Included is a $400 in Sportsman Raffle Package Sponsor Gun Drawing(1 for every 10, must have at least 10 for drawing) plus sponsor hat & pin.
$325.00
Table Package
Includes 8 dinners, 8 regular memberships, $800 in sportsman raffle tickets ($100 worth for everyone at the table). One custom cooler with Chapter name.
$1,200.00
Sponsor Table
Includes 8 dinners, one sponsor membership, 7 regular memberships, $1100 in sportsman raffle tickets( $400 worth for sponsor and $100 worth for each regular membership at the table) One custom cooler with Chapter name.
$1,500.00

What impact has the NWTF made in Maryland?

The NWTF has been a leading force for wildlife conservation and the preservation of our hunting heritage in Maryland. 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 2,770 acres across Maryland. 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 Maryland represents a passionate community of hunters, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts united by a common mission. With 2,840 adult members and 359 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.
2,770 Positively Impacted Acres in Maryland
3,199 New Members in Maryland
Forests and Flocks Initiative in Maryland

Other Notable Maryland Achievements

Outreach

Southern Maryland Youth Deer and Turkey Hunts

The Southern Maryland Chapter hosted a fall youth deer hunt and spring youth turkey hunt in 2025. The fall hunt had 73 participants and over 120 mentors and volunteers, with participants harvesting 35 deer. The spring turkey hunt also had 73 youth participants and harvested 21 turkeys, 16 of them by first-time hunters. In total, Maryland hosted 25 mentored hunts including Adults, JAKES, Wheelin' Sportsmen and Women in the Outdoors.

Funding $25,160.00

Public Lands Habitat Management and Equipment

Maryland NWTF provided $25,160 toward public lands habitat management and equipment purchases in fiscal year 2025, including prescribed fire equipment and personal protective equipment to outfit a prescribed fire trailer for use on private and public lands in Kent County.

Funding $3,785.00

Gobbler Reward Band Payments

Maryland NWTF provided $3,785 in payments for gobbler reward bands in 2025. Incentivizing gobbler bands improves band returns and reporting rates and ultimately provides the state agency with more accurate data on spring gobbler harvest rates.