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Alabama National Wild Turkey Federation

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Share your Strut Story

If you love turkey hunting in Alabama, this is your moment to share why it matters. The Alabama NWTF Strut Story Contest is your chance to tell the story behind your season. We want to hear from hunters of all ages, from seasoned veterans to first time youth hunters. Whether your story happens in a green field at daylight, around a campfire with friends, or beside a proud mentor and a wide eyed kid, this contest is for you.

Create a short reel using photos or video clips that capture the heart of your hunt. Show us the early mornings, the laughter in camp, the longbeard strutting in the sunshine, or the quiet walk out of the woods. Your entry should tell a story that means something to you and reflect what turkey hunting in Alabama is really about.

Strut Story is more than a contest. It is a celebration of heritage, camaraderie, faith, family, and conservation. It is about honoring the land, respecting the bird, and remembering that sometimes the best moments happen long before or long after the shot. If you are passionate about turkey hunting and proud to call this Turkey Country, we cannot wait to see your story.

Submit your videos from March 24, 2026 - May 30, 2026 to give time for submissions after season closes. Videos must be filmed in Alabama.

Tips for Submissions

Video Tips:

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Length:
📌 15–60 seconds

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Orientation:
📌 Vertical (9:16)

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What to include:
✔ 10–30 still photos
✔ Optional title slides or overlay text
✔ Optional music or sound (respect copyright)
✔ Easy flow — start to finish

What to avoid:
✘ Single photos without sequencing
✘ Excessive text

✘ Distracting transitions

Suggested Apps to Make your Video

 

Canva
• Drag-and-drop photo sequences
• Add titles, captions, music
• Built-in templates for Reels
⚡ Best for: First-time creators

 

InShot
• Simple timeline editing
• Add photos, transitions, text, music
• Export vertical format
⚡ Best for: Quick mobile editing

 

CapCut
• Free, intuitive, many creative tools
• Great for photo → video reels
• Add music, effects, text overlays
⚡ Best for: Most versatile + free

Next Gen Hunter - Highlighting the future of turkey hunting.

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Stories of a youth or new hunter experiencing turkey season.

Examples include:
• First time in the woods
• First gobble heard
• Learning patience and respect
• Family hunts with youth
• Moments of discovery

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More than the Harvest - Best Non-Harvest Story

 

Celebrating the moments that define turkey hunting beyond the trigger pull.

Examples include:
• Missed opportunities and lessons learned
• Long walks back to the truck
• Setting decoys or practicing calls
• A hunt that didn’t end in success, but meant something
• The story behind why the hunt mattered

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Categories

This is Turkey Country - Best Overall Story

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Stories that capture the heart of turkey hunting and the connection between people, place, and tradition.

Examples include:
• A successful hunt

• A sunrise breaking through hardwoods
• Gobbling off the roost
• Camp life and camaraderie
• A story that makes you feel like you were there

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Hunt the Moment - Best In-The-Woods Experience

 

For stories that highlight the sights, sounds, and feel of turkey season — even when no bird is harvested.

Examples include:
• Watching a large flock

• Coffee by the tailgate

• Surprise wildlife encounter
• Boot tracks in sandy roads
• Listening, waiting, and learning

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Submit Your Strut Story

Video Category
This is Turkey Country
Hunt the Moment
More than the Harvest
Next Gen Hunting

Select one category for your submission.

Date Filmed
Month
Day
Year

Alabama NWTF Video Submission Agreement

By submitting a video to the Alabama National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) video contest, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

  1. Ownership and Usage Rights

    • You certify that the submitted video is your original work and that you hold all rights to its content.

    • By submitting your video, you grant Alabama NWTF a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, and publicly display the content in any format or media, including but not limited to social media, websites, promotional materials, and educational purposes.

    • Alabama NWTF will not alter the integrity of the content but may edit for length, formatting, or presentation as necessary.

  2. Legal Compliance and Ethical Hunting

    • You confirm that all actions depicted in the video comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing turkey hunting.

    • You affirm that all hunting activities shown in the video adhere to ethical hunting practices, including fair chase and responsible wildlife conservation efforts.

  3. Consent and Permissions

    • You certify that all individuals appearing in the video have given their consent to be filmed and for the video to be submitted for this contest and potential public use by Alabama NWTF.

    • If any minors appear in the video, you confirm that you have obtained parental or legal guardian consent for their participation.

  4. Liability and Indemnification

    • You agree to release Alabama NWTF from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from the use of your video.

    • You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions, licenses, or clearances for copyrighted materials, trademarks, or third-party content included in your submission.

By submitting your video, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms outlined in this agreement.

Alabama NWTF reserves the right to disqualify any submission that violates these terms or is deemed inappropriate.

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