Create and upload an original, interview-style video to the National Wild Turkey Federation’s official page on Facebook, and you could be the one lucky outdoor enthusiast that will win a filmed turkey hunt with the NWTF’s “Turkey Call” TV producers in 2011.

To win the “Our Youth, Our Legacy” Video Contest, entrants must upload a one- to five-minute video that tells the importance of preserving hunting heritage among North America’s youth. The judging is not based on special effects and fancy editing; the message, passion and story are what matters.

Whether an entrant is a father whose favorite hunting partner is his child, a sister who learned from an older brother, or an entrant chooses to recount fond memories with a hunting mentor, the NWTF wants to hear each and every story.

Entrants may choose to creatively include how they learned to hunt, why it’s important to teach youth to hunt or what they’re doing to pass on personal hunting traditions. Although editing is not required, including hunting or other footage in support of a hunting heritage story or lesson is acceptable.

To enter the contest, visit Facebook.com/theNWTF and click the “Contests” tab. Be sure to review the contest rules, requirements and grand prize details. The deadline for submissions is September 6.

“Turkey Call” is the NWTF’s fast-paced TV program featuring North America’s largest game bird as the star and Brenda Valentine, with her down-home, fun-filled personality, as host. “Turkey Call” airs each week on the Pursuit Channel. The grand-prize winner’s hunt will be filmed for possible use on the show.

Founded in 1973, the NWTF is a nonprofit conservation organization that works daily to further its mission of conserving the wild turkey and preserving our hunting heritage.

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