The Sullivan County Long Beards and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) announced the 2026 mentored youth turkey hunt contest for the weekend of April 25 & 26 during the Youth Turkey Hunt weekend. Any eligible 12-15 yr. old, hunting turkey accompanied by an experienced, licensed hunter may enter. Winners will be determined by the NWTF official scoring system (weight plus length of beard(s) and spur(s)).

Mentors interested in the NYS Hunt pledge, may access all info and preregister on Facebook 

NWTF-NY.

All participants can weigh-in 8am to 1pm on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26 at:

Fur Fin Feather, 109 Debruce Rd, Livingston Manor, 845-439-4476 or Sportsmens Den, 617 Gabel Rd, Callicoon, 845-887-4800.

Top 3 place birds will receive awards as follows: First place – Shotgun, second place – gift certificate to Fur Fin Feather, and third place – gift certificate to Sportsmens Den.

The contest will end at 1pm sharp on Sunday. Please provide quality photos from afield.