Please complete both steps of the registration process.
Step 1: BUY YOUR TICKETS
REGISTER AND BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE BY FOLLOWING THIS LINK
Step 2 : RESERVE YOUR ROOM
To reserve your rooms please call the Holiday Inn & Suites ST. Cloud directly at (833) 320-8229 and request the NWTF room block. Make your reservations as soon as possible to ensure the discounted rate! ROOMS are filling fast!
Schedule
2026 Minnesota NWTF State Convention
https://events.nwtf.org/231150-2026
Friday, January 2nd
Awards Banquet/Dinner Setup (Board Members present).…9:00 – 11:45AM
State Board Meeting….……………………………………..12:00 – 5:00PM
Registration Open………………………………………….....5:00 – 7:00PM
Welcome Party(B.Y.O.B)…………………………………… 6:00 – 9:00PM
Saturday, January 3rd
Registration Open………………………………………...8:00AM – 1:00PM
Minnesota State Board Round Table Session..…………..…9:00 – 10:00AM
Hunt Stand’s Josh Dahlke “All Things Turkey” Seminar...10:00 – 11:30AM
Break for Lunch (On your own)………………….……..…..….Noon – 1:00PM
Brewery Bus Tour………….………………………………..11:00 – 3:00PM
E-Scouting for Turkeys…………………………………..…...1:00 – 3:00PM
E-Scouting for Turkeys by Josh Dahlke of HuntStand
JAKES Party $10 (Parent Meeting 4:00)…………………....…4:00 – 9:00PM
Location TBD
Annual Awards Dinner………………………………….Doors Open at 4:00PM
Raffles & Games…………………………………………….4:00 – 5:45PM
Dinner Served………………………………………………………6:00PM
Special Program & Live Auction following dinner………………..6:45PM
Hospitality Room/After Party (Bring snacks to share & BYOB)…After banquet
FAQ’s
Can anyone attend the State Convention?
YES. You simply need to be an active NWTF membership we would love to see you at the State Convention! Not sure if you are an active member? Contact NWTF Member Services at 1-800-843-6983. If you are not a member joining is easy. Check out how to join the flock here.
Someone else purchased my banquet ticket as part of a “Table of 8”, do I need to do anything additional?
YES. Please continue to to Step 2 if your group has not already made a room reservation for your stay.
Can I bring my kids to the Minnesota State Convention?
YES. In fact, we would love for you to share your passion for the outdoors with the next generation. Whether your kids are already JAKES members or not, we would love for them to attend. The Arrowhead Resort is family-friendly with many activities for your kids. Additionally, on Saturday night during the banquet (4-8 PM), we are partnering with the Minnesota 4-H and offering a JAKES party. This is for your kids to spend the evening under the supervision of members and leadership of the Minnesota 4-H. Check back soon for an announcement of this year’s JAKES party theme!
QUESTIONS?
EMAIL EUGENE CRANDALL at efcrandall@msn.com