NWTF Holds Jake’s Day

Alisha Yocum

It was a beautiful day at the Catoctin Fish and Game Protective Association grounds on March 21, where everything centered around turkey hunting.

Hosted by the Monocacy Valley Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), the annual Jake’s Day event brings together youth, ages 6–17, interested in or wanting to learn more about turkey hunting. The event is free and open to the public.

Volunteers staffed a variety of hands-on stations throughout the day, teaching young participants about wild turkeys, hunting techniques, and safety. Attendees also had the opportunity to test their skills by shooting at turkey targets on the range.

The day concluded with lunch, the presentation of an NWTF scholarship, and one of the most anticipated activities: fishing at the stocked pond.

This year’s Monocacy Valley NWTF scholarship recipient was Wyatt Zylka, who was awarded $1,750 toward his college education.

The NWTF is dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of our hunting heritage. To learn more about the Monocacy Valley Chapter and upcoming events, visit www.nwtf.org or follow NWTF Monocacy on Facebook.

The Monocacy Valley National Wild Turkey Federation Jake’s day was a success and

Monocacy Valley NWTF President Lee Jernigan and member Russ Smith present Wyatt Zylka and his family with a scholarship check.