Preston Pittman receives Dick Kirby National Award
Mississippi’s Own Preston Pittman Wins Kirby National Award NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For his endless dedication to the National Wild Turkey Federation and its mission, Preston Pittman earned the Dick Kirby National Award. Pittman accepted the award at the 42nd annual NWTF Convention and Sport Show. The award is named for turkey hunting legend Dick Kirby, who was the brains and heart behind Quaker Boy Calls. He also was one of the original members of the NWTF, serving nine years on its national board of directors in the 1990s. The Dick Kirby Award is given to a call maker or company that has made significant contributions to the NWTF and shown dedication to the Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt. initiative. Pittman is a seven-time national calling champion, a renowned call maker, and now he gives his time as a Grand National Calling Competition judge. The NWTF determined this year’s award winners…Read More→