Schedule of Events
Pre-convention
December 01, 2025
| 9:00 am | Registrations open for the 2026 Callmaking Competition |
Pre-convention
February 02, 2026
| 5:00 pm | Deadline to receive mailed calls at NWTF headquarters. The Address is 535 Gary Rd. Edgefield, SC 29824 |
Convention
TUESDAY
TUESDAY
February 10, 2026
| 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Call Dropoff\ In-Person Checkin Park behind the building or in the Mall parking lot. |
| 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Rules committee verification The Rules committee will verify all entries into the competition to make sure that all calls are in their proper categories and move calls when necessary. |
Convention
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY
February 11, 2026
| 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | Judges determine Callmaking Contest Winners |
| 7:00 pm | Callmaking contest winners and scores are posted to Callmaking Website |
Convention
THURSDAY
THURSDAY
February 12, 2026
| 9:00 am | Free Call giveaway registrations open in the Event Center. You do not need to be present to win, but you have to come out to the event center to register. Winners will have call mailed to them if they cannot be there to pick up in person. |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Live auction items are selected and posted. |
| 10:00 am | Online auctions open for bidding. Online Auctions continue until the following weekend after convention is over so bidders and buyers have a chance to bid from the comfort of their home. |
| 10:00 am | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - Bob Quiggle |
| 11:00 am | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - Jon Hoff
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| 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Kids Free Activity Build Your Own Pot Call - With Clay Townsend Clay Townsend will provide children under 18 with all the necessary supplies and instructions to build their very own pot call. The pot call they create can be used to bring in their first harvest or their next harvest with a mentor. A previous recipient of the DD Adams Award, Clay is well-known for his exceptional custom call-making techniques and aims to help kids become more engaged in the NWTF's nationwide efforts to promote hunting heritage and raise awareness. During the workshop, he will teach kids how to glue sound boards and assemble turkey pot calls. Please note that space and supplies are limited, so it is essential to sign up in advance to secure a spot. This workshop is FREE. |
| 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Seminar Innovative Techniques in CallMaking Don’t miss the chance to join us for an exclusive session with Grand National Champions Brent Hoover and Jeremiah Cluesman! These masters will reveal their innovative techniques for carving and painting duck calls that set them apart in competition. This is a rare opportunity to learn from the very best in the field! Be part of this exciting event and elevate your skills to the next level! |
| 12:00 pm | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - Jim Shelley
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| 1:00 pm | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - Nathan Taylor |
| 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Seminar Journeys in Callmaking Tom Osmer and Kevin Rouse will be hosting a session called "Journeys in Callmaking." During this event, they will share how they got started in callmaking, discuss the obstacles they faced, explain how they develop their calls, and describe the process of bringing them to market. They will also cover how to effectively use these calls in the field. |
| 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Kids Free Activity Building a Mouth Call - With Joe Slaton Joe is going to turn your child into a walking turkey and teach kids how to make their very own latex mouth call. He will also explain to them how to play the call like a professional. Joe Slaton is a major competitor in the GNCC competition and has seen quite a bit of success over there. He is great with children and is offering this instruction to any child under 18 free of charge. |
| 2:00 pm | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - Clay Townsend |
| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Seminar Artistic Expressions in CallMaking Clayborn Dotson and Richard Steward will be hosting a seminar focused on carving and painting decorative calls. They will explore how artistic expressions in callmaking blend functionality with exquisite craftsmanship. The seminar will showcase a variety of skills and techniques that contribute to mastering carving as both an art form and a competitive pursuit. |
| 3:00 pm | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - Tom Osmer |
| 4:00 pm | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - Tommy Carter |
| 5:00 pm | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - John Haines |
| 6:00 pm | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - Mike Lapp |
Convention
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
February 13, 2026
| 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Seminar Topic to be determined Interested in offering a seminar in this time slot? Call Briana Alley at (706)814-8185 |
| 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Kids Free Activity Build a Box Call with Val Espinoza and Mike Lapp Val Espinoza and Mike Lapp will be assisting your child with building box calls. They will be able to assemble the call, chalk the lid, and talk turkey in no time at all. Leave it natural or be as creative as they wish. Stain, paint, write on it, or decorate it as they choose. All the pieces are cut out sanded and ready to assemble. |
| 9:00 am | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - Hunter Adams |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Judges Available for Questions |
| 10:00 am | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - Tony Ezolt |
| 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Seminar Tuning a Duck Call - Ron Laun (Stump) The most acclaimed and accomplished duck call maker of this generation has graciously accepted our invitation to teach other callmakers how to tune a duck call to his standards. We have been asking "Stump" to host a seminar for years and he finally agreed. For many years now many competitors have been chasing his success on the duck side of this competition. Here is your chance to learn some of his techniques. |
| 11:00 am | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - Jeff McKamey |
| 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Kids Free Activity Wooden Turkey Puzzle Painting Create your own 3D Wooden Puzzle Turkey. This puzzle consists of several chunky wooden pieces that slot together to form a freestanding turkey, making it a fun and easy-to-assemble decoration for your tabletop. |
| 12:00 pm | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - Tim Bullock |
| 1:00 pm | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - Shawn Kotchey |
| 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Hall of Fame Induction, Awards Ceremony and Live Auction If you bid and win in our live auction, you take your winnings home with you directly following the auction. |
| 2:00 pm | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - Clint Corder |
| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Kids Free Activity Coloring & Painting Championship Extravaganza Join us for our 1st Annual Coloring Championship Competition! Choose between a turkey-themed coloring page or a wooden turkey feather, and use paint, crayons, or colored pencils to create your masterpiece for a chance to win $100 cash. Artist Elizabeth Scialdone will be available to assist participants. There will be three age groups in the competition (3-9), (10-13), and (14-17). Winners in each age group will receive their prize money immediately after the competition ends. Don't miss out on this exciting event! |
| 3:00 pm | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - Val Espinoza |
| 4:00 pm | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - Brian Lawter |
| 5:00 pm | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - Kevin Rouse |
| 6:00 pm | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - Thomas Jameson |
Convention
SATURDAY
SATURDAY
February 14, 2026
| 9:00 am | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - Rick White |
| 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Kids Free Activity Build a miniature wooden Rubber-Band Rifle Kids attending this workshop will have the opportunity to build a miniature wooden rifle that launches rubber-bands using a pre-cut kit. While some pieces of the kit may require a bit of assistance from a handy parent, instructional support will be available from a volunteer if needed. Once the wooden rifle is constructed, your child will enjoy practicing their shooting skills on included turkey targets. This workshop is expected to be popular and may fill up quickly, so we recommend pre-registering for FREE to secure a spot for your child. |
| 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Seminar Topic to be determined Interested in offering a seminar in this time slot? Call Briana Alley at (706)814-8185 |
| 10:00 am | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - Brad Roberts |
| 11:00 am | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - Seth Hamon |
| 12:00 pm | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - John Morton |
| 1:00 pm | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - Josh Farley |
| 2:00 pm | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - Mark Six |
| 3:00 pm | Free Call Giveaway Free Custom Made Turkey Call Giveaway - Sven Castillo |