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 BIOLOGY
Students learn about wild turkey natural history, anatomy, and their habitat.
TURKEY CALLING
Students learn turkey calling techniques from National Wild Turkey Federation staff and volunteers.
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.
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.
FIELD TECHNIQUES
Students learn about turkey field capture techniques and how these techniques are used to understand population size.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Students build and develop their leadership skills and communication styles by engaging in mock town hall meetings, group presentations, and team building exercises.
AFTER FIELD SCHOOL
Students return home and engage, educate, and inspire others through outreach projects. Combining their knowledge with what they learned at field school, students build their skills and network by choosing and completing projects that further their educational and career goals. The Academy is here to support them every step of the way!
Explore some more!
Browse through the highlight videos below to explore the ins and outs of field school!
PA GOBBLERS
THE DETAILS
FIELD SCHOOL DATES
July 14-18, 2026
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 BIOLOGY
Students learn about wild turkey natural history, anatomy, and their habitat.
TURKEY CALLING
Students learn turkey calling techniques from National Wild Turkey Federation staff and volunteers.
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.
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.
FIELD TECHNIQUES
Students learn about turkey field capture techniques and how these techniques are used to understand population size.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Students build and develop their leadership skills and communication styles by engaging in mock town hall meetings, group presentations, and team building exercises.
AFTER FIELD SCHOOL
Students return home and engage, educate, and inspire others through outreach projects. Combining their knowledge with what they learned at field school, students build their skills and network by choosing and completing projects that further their educational and career goals. The Academy is here to support them every step of the way!
Explore some more!
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 !