The Tennessee Turkey Hunter Hall of Fame honors distinguished individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the preservation of turkey hunting traditions and the conservation of the wild turkey. This prestigious recognition is reserved for those who have made lasting contributions to the sport and to the mission of the NWTF.
To be considered for induction, nominees must be members of the NWTF for a minimum of 10 years and have demonstrated their commitment through leadership or service. This includes serving as a Local Tennessee Chapter Officer or Banquet Chairman, serving as a Tennessee State Chapter Officer or Board Member, or dedicating their time, resources, and talents in support of the wild turkey.
Inductees are individuals who continuously promote and encourage turkey hunting traditions, generously share the enjoyment of turkey hunting with others, especially youth, and actively support conservation and preservation efforts of the wild turkey. Three letters of recommendation must accompany each nomination, attesting to the nominee’s contributions and character within the turkey hunting community.
If you would like to nominate an individual to the Tennessee Turkey Hunters Hall of Fame, please scroll down to the bottom of this page for more information.
Turkey Hunters Hall of Fame Inductees
2025
Don Oscai
2024
Joe Shults
2022
Buster Faidley
2021
Mark Jackson
Joe Fowler
2018
Lee Crisp
2017
Jeff McKamey
2016
Mike Sentell
2015
Tom Rainey
2014
Benny Skiles
2013
No Inductee
2012
Dr. Tim Agee
Keith Hickman
2011
Brenda Valentine
Larry Profitt
Buddy Duke
2010
No Inductee
2009
Wayne White
Alan Ricks
Mark Warmath
2008
Jeanette Rudy
2007
Perry Jeter
2006
Turpin Game Call Family
2005
No Inductee
2004
Jim Arthur
2003
Billy Minser
Sam Mars III
2002
John Webb
Robert Clift
2001
Mike Halter
2000
Jack Murrey
Jack Oliver
Nomination Information
Requirements:
- Member of NWTF for a minimum of 10 years
- Served as a Local Tennessee Chapter Officer or Banquet Chairman – OR – Served as a Tennessee State Chapter Officer or Board Member – OR – Dedicated their time, resources, and/or talents in support of the wild turkey
- Continuously promotes and encourages turkey hunting traditions
- Shares the enjoyment of turkey hunting with others, especially youth Supports conservation and preservation efforts of the wild turkey
- Three (3) letters of recommendation must accompany the nomination
All nominations should be submitted to the Tennessee Board of Directors Awards Committee Chairman by May 15th at the following address:
Josh Painter, Hall of Fame Chair
12218 Plow Lane,
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
Once all nominations have been received and reviewed by the Awards Committee, the Board of Directors will vote upon the candidates at the Summer Board Meeting and the chosen individual(s) will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during the following January Board Meeting or Awards Banquet.
Any questions please click the button below to email the HOF Chair