EDGEFIELD, S.C. — It’s almost that time of year again, when thousands of turkey hunters, conservationists, callers, families and lifelong friends descend on Nashville for the biggest reunion in the turkey world. The National Wild Turkey Federation is thrilled to announce that, keeping with tradition, Mossy Oak is once again stepping forward as the Official Sponsor of the celebration. The 50th Convention and Sport Show will return to the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Feb. 11–15, 2026.
For many years, Mossy Oak has helped bring this event to life, powering the excitement behind fan-favorite experiences like the adult and youth calling championships, the Family Adventure Trail, the Waterin’ Hole and so much more. Their presence, found at booths 601, 701 and 702, will give attendees a chance to connect directly with the brand that has walked beside the NWTF through decades of conservation work and growth.
“Convention Week is the biggest week of the year for us, and there’s no better place for us to celebrate turkey hunting and 40 years of Mossy Oak,” said Daniel Haas, Director of Brand Marketing for Mossy Oak. 40 years ago, wild turkeys were part of the foundation of Mossy Oak and the birth of Bottomland, and the importance of the turkey hunting community has never changed. Convention week is the biggest week of the year for us, and there’s no place we’d rather celebrate turkey hunting and a milestone anniversary. Our batteries normally get recharged in the woods, but this week of old friends and new faces energizes us through turkey season and the rest of the year. We’re proud of how the convention has grown over decades of partnership with the NWTF and the impact that has on volunteers, hunters and the resource.”
The 2026 Convention week kicks off in true Nashville style with the Sip and Strut downtown on Wednesday evening, Feb. 11. On Thursday morning, Feb. 12, the doors swing open to the Sport Show, featuring more than 500 exhibitors packed with the latest gear, calls, artwork and everything else a turkey enthusiast could dream of. That night, the energy ramps up again with the always-popular Kickoff Dinner Party.
The Sport Show continues through Saturday, Feb. 14, filling Opryland with the unmistakable buzz of stories shared, friendships renewed and lifelong memories made. The week concludes Sunday, Feb. 15, with a free worship service open to all.
For schedules, updates and everything you need to plan your trip, visit nwtf.org/get-involved/nwtf-convention.
About the National Wild Turkey Federation
Since 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation has invested over half a billion dollars into wildlife conservation and has positively impacted over 25 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. Since 2022, the NWTF has also invested over $2.3 million in critical wild turkey research that, when leveraged with partner contributions, has resulted in more than $22 million to guide the management of the wild turkey and to ensure sustainable populations. The organization continues to deliver its mission by working across boundaries on a landscape scale to deliver healthy forests and wildlife habitats, clean and abundant water, resilient communities and robust recreational opportunities. With the help of its dedicated members, partners and staff, the NWTF continues to unite a nation through the life-changing power of the outdoors.
About Mossy Oak:
Established in 1986, Haas Outdoors Inc. is headquartered in West Point, Miss., and is home to Mossy Oak. For more than 40 years, Mossy Oak has been a leading outdoor lifestyle brand specializing in developing and marketing modern camouflage designs for hunters and outdoors enthusiasts and helping people get closer to nature. The Mossy Oak Brand and patterns can be found on a multitude of products worldwide. Haas Outdoors Inc. is the parent company of Mossy Oak, BioLogic, Capture Productions, MOOSE Media, Nativ Nurseries, Nativ Living, Gamekeepers, Gamekeepers Kennels, Mossy Oak Properties and Mossy Oak GO. Mossy Oak is The Official Camouflage of Conservation.
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