On this episode of The GreeneScene Podcast, hosts Shelly Brown and TR Mahle sit down with Guy Hostutler, president of the Warrior Trail Gobblers chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), to talk about conservation, community, and cultivating the next generation of outdoorsmen and women.

Guy shares how the NWTF got its start in Greene County back in the 1990s, a time when turkey populations were low, and how dedicated conservation efforts helped bring them back. From planting food plots to creating and maintaining proper habitats, the organization’s mission goes far beyond hunting. It’s about stewardship.

You’ll hear about the annual “Jakes Event,” held before Pennsylvania’s main turkey season, where young hunters learn ethical practices, how to build turkey calls, and how to respect wildlife and their habitats. (Fun fact: young male turkeys are called “Jakes,” and young females are “Jennys!”)

The conversation also touches on the powerful friendships formed through NWTF programs, the importance of conservation education, and Shelly’s personal admiration for turkeys...especially the way they walk! This episode highlights how the NWTF is making a lasting impact right here in Greene County.

Learn more about the Warrior Trail Gobblers at > https://greenescenemagazine.com/the-warrior-trail-gobblers-jakes-and-the-nwtf/

Upcoming Events for the Warrior Trail Gobblers:

- Hunting Heritage Banquet: March 21, 2026

- Annual Jakes Event: April 25, 2026

- Veterans Hunt: May 2, 2026

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