National Wild Turkey Federation banquet

More than 200 attended the banquet.

Daryl Graham is recognized for his dedication and continued involvement in the outdoors. From left are vice president Tripp Kingree, Graham, and president Randy Clanton.

Carol and Mandy Jean presented NWTF committee members with a plaque thanking them for Mandy's new wheelchair, which the club purchased in February.

Gage Smith received the Rick Parsons hunting heritage scholarship. From left: Allen Fulton, Bennie Jo Carter, Alec Parsons, Joyce Parsons, Gage Smith.

NWTF committee members Randy Helton and Joel Johnson give a donation to Hoodlum Alley Claybusters, represented by Ray Smith, in memory of Jimmy and Connie Bean.

Winners of the turkey calling contest were, front row from left, Alex Morton, Jon Barnes, Avery Brown and Grayson Lane; back row, Brett Capley, Trey Barnes, Jaycey Holt, Logan Landers, Adam Martin.

Committee member and auctioneer Adam Johnson conducts the auction.

Ben Craig and his son Walker chat with Bedford County Mayor Euguene Ray.

During the banquet, NWTF honored current and former members of the military for their service.

Frank and Alice Nichols receive the Bedford County Longbeards Hall of Fame Award for 50 years of support for hunting and fishing. From left: chapter president Randy Clanton, Larry Thurston of Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Alice Nichols, Frank Nichols, Bedford County Mayor Eugene Ray.

Logan Landers, center, won the 13-17 year old division and the mouth call only awards in the turkey calling contest. Joel Johnson and Adam Johnson congratulate him.