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January 22, 2027·Pueblo West, CO
National Wild Turkey Federation

SoCo Longbeards Banquet

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the 2027 SoCo Strutters Banquet, taking place on January 22nd in beautiful Pueblo West, CO! Join fellow outdoor enthusiasts and community members for a night brimming with hunting heritage, exciting auctions, and fun games. This event celebrates the rich traditions of hunting while supporting the National Wild Turkey Federation’s mission to conserve wildlife habitats and protect wild turkey populations for generations to come.

Whether you’re a seasoned hunter, a conservation supporter, or simply looking for a memorable night out, the SoCo Strutters Banquet offers something for everyone. Come enjoy delicious food, bid on unique auction items, and engage in games that bring together friends and family in a spirit of camaraderie and respect for the outdoors.

Volunteers are a vital part of making this event a success—sign up today to lend a hand and be part of our conservation community! Don’t miss this chance to support wildlife conservation, preserve hunting heritage, and have a great time doing it. We can’t wait to see you there!
Copper River Entertainment
395 S. Angus Ave., Pueblo West, CO 81007
Doors open 5:30 PM
Mike Lewellen  · 303 419-4581  · kcfanz4@yahoo.com
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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.

National Partners

Interested in sponsoring SoCo Longbeards Banquet? See sponsor packages above or reach out to Mike Lewellen.

Plan your evening

Event Schedule

5:30 PM
Doors Open
6:30 PM
Dinner
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Available Tickets

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

Youth
Jakes Ticket
Youth Ticket - 17 & Under

1 NWTF Annual Jakes Membership

! Dinner & Admission

$30.00
Single Ticket
Annual NWTF Adult Membership

Admission & Dinner
$70.00
Couples Tickets
Couples Tickets

2 NWTF Annual Memberships

2 Meals & Admissions

$100.00
Sponsor Ticket
Sponsor Ticket

1 NWTF Annual Sponsor Membership

1 Meal & Admission

$300.00
Sponsor Couples Tickets
NWTF Sponsor Couples Tickets

1 Annual NWTF Sponsor Membership

1 Annual Adult Membership

2 Dinners & Admissions

$320.00
Bronze Table
1 Annual NWTF Sponsor Membership

7 Annual NWTF Adult Memberships

8 Admissions & Dinners

Pick off the Bronze Gun List

*See Camera Icon Above*
$1,200.00
Silver Spur Table
1 Annual NWTF Sponsor Membership

7 Annual NWTF Adult Memberships

8 Admissions & Dinners

Pick off the Silver Gun List

*See Camera Icon Above*
$1,750.00
Golden Gobbler Table
1 Annual NWTF Sponsor Membership

7 Annual NWTF Adult Memberships

8 Admissions & Dinners

Pick off the Gold Gun List

*See Camera Icon Above*
$2,500.00
Featured Prizes & Images
See the banner prizes up for grabs — and which packages include them — before you reserve your seat.

What impact has the NWTF made in Colorado?

The NWTF has been a leading force for wildlife conservation and the preservation of our hunting heritage in Colorado. 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 39,157 acres across Colorado. 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 Colorado represents a passionate community of hunters, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts united by a common mission. With 1,297 adult members and 34 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 Waterways for Wildlife Initiative is a comprehensive, landscape-level effort developed by the National Wild Turkey Federation to address critically urgent conservation needs in riparian ecosystems along rivers and streams in the Great Plains of the United States.
39,157 Positively Impacted Acres in Colorado
1,331 New Members in Colorado
Waterways for Wildlife Initiative in Colorado

Other Notable Colorado Achievements

Achievement

Colorado Wildlife Conservation Partnership

Colorado’s continued engagement in the Colorado Wildlife Conservation Partnership is amplifying sportsmen’s voices from the governor’s office to the state house and the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission. Last year’s defeat of Proposition 127 in support of scientific wildlife management serves as an example.

Outreach

Turkey Hunting 101 Seminar Series

In 2024, the NWTF Colorado Front Range Chapter partnered with Colorado Parks and Wildlife to launch the state’s first Turkey Hunting 101 seminar series.

Conservation

First Notch Project

NWTF completed 600 acres of treatment on the First Notch project on the San Juan National Forest.

Conservation

Saguache Spruce Stewardship Project

NWTF completed 1,357 acres of spruce salvage treatment on the Rio Grande National Forest on the Saguache Spruce Stewardship project.

Conservation

Big Horn National Forest Road Reconstruction

NWTF completed road reconstruction work on the Big Horn National Forest for the Blondie and Cheap Trick project.

Funding $8,000.00

Wildfire Collaborative Mastication Super Fund Award

The state chapter approved a Super Fund award for Wildfire Collaborative Mastication.

Initiative Support $5,000.00

Waterways for Wildlife Initiative Super Fund Award

The state chapter approved a Super Fund award for the Waterways for Wildlife Initiative.

Funding $5,000.00

CPW Weed Spraying Drone Super Fund Award

The state chapter approved a Super Fund award for a CPW Weed Spraying Drone.

Funding $1,000.00

Endowed Professorships Super Fund Award

The state chapter approved a Super Fund award for endowed professorships.

Funding $2,000.00

Youth Programs Super Fund Award

The state chapter approved a Super Fund award for youth programs.