LandTrust, the go-to platform for booking private-land hunts across 1.5 million acres in over 40 states, just teamed up with Turkeys For Tomorrow (TFT) in a move that’s music to the ears of turkey hunters and conservationists alike. Here’s the deal: every wild turkey hunt booked through LandTrust now triggers a $10 automatic contribution straight to TFT’s coffers. This isn’t some token gesture—it’s a scalable funding machine leveraging the massive scale of private hunting lands to bankroll TFT’s boots-on-the-ground work in wild turkey research, habitat restoration, and private-land access initiatives. With wild turkey populations facing declines in key regions due to habitat loss and predation, this partnership turns every gobbler chase into tangible conservation ammo.
Dig deeper, and this collaboration shines a spotlight on why private lands are the unsung heroes of wildlife recovery—and a cornerstone for the 2A community. Public lands get all the glory, but it’s the 1.5 million acres of LandTrust properties, often owned by pro-hunting landowners, that provide the controlled environments where science-backed management thrives. TFT’s focus on private-land conservation aligns perfectly with 2A values: self-reliant hunters funding their own access and species stewardship without begging for government handouts. Imagine the ripple effect—more hunts booked means more dollars for TFT’s trap-and-transfer programs and predator control, stabilizing turkey numbers and keeping seasons open. For gun owners, this means sustained opportunities to exercise our rights with shotguns and calls on prime private turf, countering anti-hunting narratives that paint us as habitat destroyers.
The implications? This model could blueprint partnerships for other species, supercharging conservation while reinforcing hunting as the ultimate renewable resource. 2A folks, book that next turkey hunt on LandTrust not just for the strut and thunder, but to vote with your wallet for wild places and the freedoms they protect. It’s a win for feathers, freedoms, and the future of the hunt.
