Texas Parks and Wildlife is rebuilding wild turkey populations through corridor-based restoration work, habitat management, and possible future tools that could open limited opportunities in restored landscapes. By Justin Campbell | Equalized Outdoors Newsroom For turkey hunters in North Texas, opportunity often comes with a long drive. Also, understand that, for this article, North Texas includes the Eastern Texas counties east of the metroplex with closed seasons. Hunters

Walking was the only option that made sense. I parked back at the hotel and walked the entire stretch to the convention center—1.1 miles, according to Apple Maps. Due to traffic being backed up well beyond reason, it was faster to cover the distance on foot. That walk turned out to be a fitting primer for what Day One of NWTF Convention 2026 would feel like.

For turkey hunters, the NWTF Convention & Sport Show in Nashville has always meant more than just another date on the calendar. It’s a signal.