NWTF Convetion Weekend

Outdoor celebrities were coming out of the woodwork at the National Wild Turkey Federation National Convention in Nashville, TN. Special … Continued

By Ray Eye February 20, 2010

Hunting

NWTF Convetion Weekend

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Glass_from_1977_Convention.Ray_Eye_has_attended_every_NWTF_convention_since_1977.jpg — Glass from 1977 convention. Ray Eye has attended every NWTF convention since 1977

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Down_town__Nashville.jpg — Downtown Nashville, TN.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Arival_at_Opryland_Hotel.jpg — Arrival at the Opryland Hotel–NWTF Convention central.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Ariving20at20convention20Nashville.jpg

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Opryland.jpg — Interior of the Opryland

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Fountain.jpg — Fountain inside of the Opryland.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Stairs_to_regestration_area_cool_place.jpg — The registration area awaits.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Nashville.jpg

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Mounted20Gobblers.jpg — The taxidermy displays at the convention are a sight to behold. Here are some mounted gobblers in flight and some…

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010GobblerFight.jpg — …mounted gobblers in fight

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010RaffleGirls.jpg — The raffle girls–another convention highlight.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Turkey_hunters_entering_show_floor_Nashville.jpg — Turkey hunters entering show floor Nashville, TN’s NWTF Show.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Seminar_crowds.jpg — The large crowds watching a seminar.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Exhibit-Hall.JPG — The sprawl of the convention floor.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Alex-Rutledge.JPG — Alex Rutledge shown with Ray Eye.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010BobWalker-PaulButski.JPG — Bob (Walker’s Game Ear) Walker and Paul Butski flank their good buddy Ray Eye.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010BrendaValentine.JPG — Brenda Valentine with Ray Eye.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Chris_Kirby_Ernie_Calendrelli_Ray_Eye_Preston_Pittman_Jerry_Antley.jpg — You want turkey hunting legends? The convention always boasts some turkey hunting legends such as Chris Kirby & Ernie Calendrelli of Quaker Boy Game Calls, Ray Eye, Preston Pittman and Jerry Antley

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010ColtFord.JPG — Colt Ford performing live.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010DavidForbes.JPG — Hunter’s Specialties guru David Forbes with Ray Eye.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010DickKirby.JPG — Dick Kirby with Ray Eye.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010EddieSalter-MattMorett.JPG — Eddie Salter and Matt Morett flanking Ray Eye.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010ErnieCalendrelli.JPG — Ray Eye with Ernie Calendrelli of Quaker Boy Game Calls.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010IndianCreek-Shooting-Systems.JPG — Ray with the guys of Indian Creek Shooting Systems.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Jakes_Program.jpg — A group of kids in the Jakes Program.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Jeff_Foxworthy.jpg — The famous Jeff Foxworthy of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010JimSpencer.JPG — The equally famous Jim Spencer with Ray Eye (just kidding).

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Lee__Tiffany.JPG — Lee and Tiffany at the Team Realtree Booth.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Tiffany.JPG — Tiffany signing autographs at the Team Realtree booth.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Little_turkey_hunter.JPG — A proud parent with a little turkey hunter in training.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Michael-Waddell.JPG — The NWTF National Convention brings out a veritable who’s who of the outdoors. Some of you folks might recognize this guy.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010MR._Tom_Kelly.jpg — Mr. Tom Kelly

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010PrestonPittman.JPG — Preston Pittman of Pittman Game Calls

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Ralph_Duren_signing_autographs_at_Jakes_program.jpg — Ralph Duren signing autographs at Jakes Program

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010RobKeck.JPG — Rob Keck

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Ronnie-Cuz-Strickland.JPG — Mossy Oak camo’s Ronnie “Cuz” Strickland

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Terry__Mark_Drury.jpg — Terry and Mark Drury

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010TomStuckey.JPG — Tom Stuckey

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Treebark_Cammos_Jim_and_Sherry_Crumley.jpg — Treebark Camo’s Jim and Sherry Crumley.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010WildTurkeyGirls.JPG — The Wild Turkey Girls pose with Ray Eye.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Yum_Yum.jpg — That’s one nice slice of pecan pie. Yum yum.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Ray_Eye_presenting_a_turkey_hunting_seminar.jpg — Ray Eye presenting a turkey hunting seminar

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Ray_Eye_seminar_room.jpg — The crowd at Ray Eye’s turkey hunting seminar

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Poult_calling_division_Benjamain_Pentacost_1st_place_Micuh_Pentacost_3rd_place.jpg — Poult calling division Benjamain Pentacost 1st place with Micuh Pentacost 3rd place

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Jimmy_Pollard_2nd_Place.jpg — Jimmy Pollard showing off his Turkey Call.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Jimmy_Pollard.jpg — Jimmy Pollard with his 2nd Place Trophy.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Dakot_Trophy.jpg — Dakota Clouser shown with his trophy.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Dakota_Clouser.jpg — Dakota Clouser demonstrating his calls.

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Judges_for_2010_Grand_National_caling_contest.jpg — Judges for 2010 Grand National Caling Contest

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010Mitchell_Johnson_2010_Grand_National_Champion.jpg — Mitchell Johnston 2010 Grand National Champion

httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2010photo30010North_Carolinas_Mitchell_Johnson_named_Champion.jpg — North Carolina’s Mitchell Johnston named Champion.

Outdoor celebrities were coming out of the woodwork at the National Wild Turkey Federation National Convention in Nashville, TN. Special correspondent Ray Eye reports.