Preserve the Poult Trapping Workshop

September 18–19, 2026
Ames Plantation | Grand Junction, Tennessee

Join Turkeys For Tomorrow for the inaugural Preserve the Poult Trapping Workshop, an immersive, hands-on conservation event dedicated to one of the most effective tools for improving wild turkey nesting success: responsible predator management.

Whether you’re new to trapping or have years of experience, this two-day event brings together professional trappers, wildlife managers, hunters, landowners, and conservationists for practical education, live demonstrations, and networking at the historic Ames Plantation.

Through hands-on instruction and real-world demonstrations, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to become a more effective trapper while learning how ethical trapping contributes directly to healthier wildlife populations and the future of the wild turkey.

What You’ll Learn

Trap selection and equipment
Set construction and trap placement
Lure and bait strategies
Footholds, body grips, snares, anchors, and accessories
Responsible trapping ethics and wildlife laws
Predator management for turkey conservation
Best practices from professional trappers with decades of field experience

VIP Experience

September 18–19, 2026
$500 | Limited to 10 Participants

Take your experience beyond the workshop with exclusive behind-the-scenes access.

Your VIP package includes:

Friday trap line experience with the instructors
One-night hotel accommodations
Private dinner with the instructors
Full Saturday workshop admission
Lunch
Exclusive networking opportunities
VIP gift bag

Day Pass

Saturday, September 19, 2026
$100 | Limited to 90 Participants

Includes:

Full Saturday workshop
Hands-on demonstrations
Educational presentations
Lunch
Vendor access

Sponsor-A-Trap Sweepstakes (Separate from Event)

Can’t attend, or simply want to support wildlife conservation?

Sponsor 1 of only 500 professionally set traps for just $20.

Each sponsored trap will be professionally set before the workshop, and one winning trap will be drawn the week prior to the event, giving the winner plenty of time to make travel arrangements.

Grand Prize

Benelli M2 20 Gauge Shotgun (A $1,600 Value)
One-of-a-Kind Hand-Painted Trap by acclaimed wildlife artist Dustin Dattilo (Priceless)
VIP Experience Package (A $500 Value)

Every trap sponsored helps fund boots-on-the-ground conservation, and every trap is another chance to win. Click here to get your tickets (separate from event)

Who Should Attend?

The Preserve the Poult Trapping Workshop is designed for:

Hunters
New and experienced trappers
Landowners
Wildlife professionals
Conservationists
Outdoor enthusiasts

Whether you’re looking to learn the fundamentals, sharpen your trapping skills, or better understand the role predator management plays in wildlife conservation, you’ll leave with practical knowledge you can immediately apply in the field.

Join us September 18–19, 2026, at Ames Plantation in Grand Junction, Tennessee, and become part of a growing community committed to preserving the future of the wild turkey.

9/19/26 | Preserve the Poult Trapping Workshop