At PA GOBBLERS, the turkey serves as a springboard to learn about biology, ecology, habitat and turkey management. After field school, armed with knowledge, leadership skills, and the support of Academy staff, students return to their communities to serve as Conservation Ambassadors.
Below are a few highlights of the PA Gobblers field school curriculum.
TURKEY CALLING
Students learn turkey calling techniques from National Wild Turkey Federation staff and volunteers.
FIELD TECHNIQUES
Students learn about turkey field capture techniques and how these techniques are used to understand population size.
RANGE TIME
Students learn the role of hunting in wildlife management and spend time at the range learning about firearms safety and engaging in target shooting.
LEARNING FROM EXPERTS
All week long, students engage with professionals in the conservation field including individuals from the PA Game Commission, PA DCNR, National Wild Turkey Federation and more!
PLANT COLLECTIONS
Students learn how to identify plants that are important to turkey as well as how to preserve these plant and create a collection.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Students also prepare to become Conservation Ambassadors in their home communities through leadership skill development by engaging in mock town hall meetings, group presentations, and team building exercises.
Explore some more!
Check out sample lectures and browse through the highlight videos below to explore the ins and outs of field school!
PA GOBBLERS
THE DETAILS
FIELD SCHOOL DATES
July 15-19, 2025
FIELD SCHOOL LOCATION
Madisonburg, PA
Tuition
$600
*Scholarship support available
At PA GOBBLERS, the turkey serves as a springboard to learn about biology, ecology, habitat and turkey management. After field school, armed with knowledge, leadership skills, and the support of Academy staff, students return to their communities to serve as Conservation Ambassadors.
Below are a few highlights of the PA Gobblers field school curriculum.
TURKEY CALLING
Students learn turkey calling techniques from National Wild Turkey Federation staff and volunteers.
FIELD TECHNIQUES
Students learn about turkey field capture techniques and how these techniques are used to understand population size.
RANGE TIME
Students learn the role of hunting in wildlife management and spend time at the range learning about firearms safety and engaging in target shooting.
LEARNING FROM EXPERTS
All week long, students engage with professionals in the conservation field including individuals from the PA Game Commission, PA DCNR, National Wild Turkey Federation and more!
PLANT COLLECTIONS
Students learn how to identify plants that are important to turkey as well as how to preserve these plant and create a collection.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Students also prepare to become Conservation Ambassadors in their home communities through leadership skill development by engaging in mock town hall meetings, group presentations, and team building exercises.
Explore some more!
Check out sample lectures and browse through the highlight videos below to explore the ins and outs of field school!
Are you ready to take the next step?
Apply today to become a Conservation Ambassador !