Learn everything you need to know about wild turkeys, their behavior, planning a successful hunt and what comes next.
Through classroom instruction, games and hands-on practice, Turkey Hunting 101 will cover basic information on preparing to hunt wild turkeys, different aspects of learning to hunt and more advanced hunting techniques. From choosing your first camo, call and gun to finding like-minded hunters, this free workshop has you covered.
Turkeys are intelligent wild animals that are wary of humans. Their keen eyesight makes up for their poor sense of smell, and they can detect even the slightest amount of movement, so hunting them is challenging. We encourage you to learn all you can before hitting the woods to begin your turkey hunting adventures – a safe and successful hunt depends on it.
For more information, contact Jen Davis at jdavis@nwtf.net or 734-680-6049.
For new adult hunters to learn to hunt wild turkey, this event offers an opportunity to learn how to get started with turkey hunting in Michigan, including hunting with experienced mentors. It takes place at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, which has 740 acres of prime habitat managed for all sorts of wildlife.
The cost is $225, which includes two nights’ lodging, Friday evening dinner, breakfast snacks, Saturday lunch and Saturday evening wild game sampling.
This event is limited to eight new hunters (two hunters per mentor) and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, contact Jen Davis at jdavis@nwtf.net or 734-680-6049.
Turkey Hunting Basics and Hunt
May 15-16
Department of Natural Resources Cass City Field Office
This workshop for first-time hunters will teach you all the proper shooting and turkey hunting techniques. Women and girls, age 10 and older, who want to learn to hunt are welcome. No previous experience is required.
The first day of the workshop will cover turkey biology; hunting tools and techniques; where to hunt; hunting laws, ethics and safety; and calls and calling. Next we’ll head to the range to practice shooting, then drive around to scout roosting turkeys.
The second day, participants will meet up with their mentors and go on a morning hunt, then
everyone will meet for lunch and a bird-cleaning demonstration before the workshop wraps up.
Cost is $5. Lunch will be provided both days, and light breakfast/snacks also will be provided the second day.
