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Grow with Us
Come hang out with your turkey family
The Freedom Bash
An evening of food, fun & fellowship
Conservation in action
Every ticket protects California habitat
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October 24, 2026
Yreka, CA
National Wild Turkey Federation

Siskiyou Strutters Banquet

Siskiyou Strutters Banquet

Join us for the 15th Annual Siskiyou Strutters Banquet on October 24, 2026, in Yreka, CA! This exciting event celebrates hunting heritage and supports the NWTF’s vital conservation mission to protect wild turkey populations and their habitats. Perfect for the whole family, the banquet features engaging games, thrilling auctions, and a guaranteed youth raffle, ensuring fun and excitement for all ages. Come together with fellow outdoors enthusiasts to honor our rich hunting traditions while contributing to the preservation of wildlife for future generations. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to connect, celebrate, and support conservation in your community!
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
Chapter & Event Sponsors
Siskiyou Collision Center
Event Sponsor

Interested in sponsoring Siskiyou Strutters Banquet? See sponsor packages above or reach out to Dennis Melum.

Plan your evening

Event Schedule

5:30 PM
Doors Open
7:00 PM
Dinner
Reserve your seat

Available Tickets

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

What impact has the NWTF made in California?

The NWTF has been a leading force for wildlife conservation and the preservation of our hunting heritage in California. 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 11,685 acres across California. 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 California represents a passionate community of hunters, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts united by a common mission. With 2,211 adult members and 169 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.
11,685 Positively Impacted Acres in California
2,380 New Members in California

Other Notable California Achievements

Conservation

Threefer Stewardship Project Contract

NWTF awarded the Threefer Stewardship Project Contract to complete 286 acres of natural stand thinning, 210 acres of plantation thinning, 29 acres of biomass removal and 68 acres of mastication.

Conservation

Placer County Prescribed Burning

NWTF continued its partnership with the Placer County Conservation District to complete 67 acres of prescribed burning.

Funding $15,000.00

Turkey Banding Program Equipment Support

The California State Chapter contributed $15,000 to the California Fish and Wildlife Turkey Banding Program to purchase equipment.

Conservation

Canada de los Osos Water Guzzler System

The California State Chapter partnered with the Canada de los Osos Wildlife Preserve to place a water guzzler system.

Achievement

California Sportsman Caucus Advisory Council

The NWTF became a member of the California Sportsman Caucus Advisory Council to work with other nonprofits and Sportsman Caucus representatives to protect hunting heritage and science-based management in the state.

Conservation

Colt Project Biomass Removal

NWTF California assisted with the removal of an additional 17,517 tons of biomass from the Colt Project on the Klamath National Forest.

Conservation

Granite Thin Project Contract

NWTF awarded the Granite Thin Project Contract to complete 1,556 acres of timber removal and fuels reduction work, and road reconstruction. The contractor completed the road reconstruction and 33.6 acres of timber removal.

Conservation

Cleveland Icehouse Stewardship Project

NWTF completed 3.5 miles of road reconstruction on the El Dorado National Forest for the Cleveland Icehouse Stewardship Project.

Outreach

Wheelin' Sportsmen Program

The NWTF's Wheelin' Sportsmen program in California continued to provide hunting experiences for individuals with disabilities under the leadership of volunteer Don Wixon.