Prepare for turkey hunting season!
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
*mefishwildlife.com*
There are still many turkey workshops coming up this spring!
Turkey Decoy
Get ready for turkey hunting season with one of our Next Steps Workshops. Whether you're looking to improve your skills or are just starting out, we have a workshop for you. These Learn to Hunt workshops break down the essentials to get you out hunting safely and successfully. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and have a great time with fellow hunting enthusiasts. Check out what we have coming up this spring!
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Call a turkey [ [link removed] ]
Ladies Turkey Hunting Field Excursion
Join us for a two mile walk exploring off trail fields and woods in search of turkeys on the roost after fly-up. Turkey hunting is a great way to connect with nature this spring and empowers you to become self-sufficient through harvesting your own food source. Wild turkey hunting is an interactive and engaging activity offering new hunters opportunities to quickly gain hunting experience, while also presenting ample challenge to keep experienced hunters on their toes.
*Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 6pm-8pm*
*Location:* Rockport - Beech Hill Preserve
*Register Online* [ [link removed] ]
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Decoys and turkey hunting
Turkey Hunting in Maine
Learn the basics of turkey hunting in this seminar. We'll discuss the habits of wild turkeys, gear and equipment, calling techniques, scouting, and the regulations that pertain to turkey hunting. We'll also cover accessing private land and what to do with your turkey should you be successful. This seminar is a great introduction to one of our Next Steps Programs, which we encourage you to attend for even more experience and hands-on learning.
*Saturday, April 20, 10am-11:30am*
*Location:* Augusta - Civic Center (Maine Sportsman Show - Piscataquis Room)
76 Community Drive Augusta, ME 04330
*Register Online* [ [link removed] ]
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Becoming a Hunter
Hunters in a field with a turkey decoy in the distance.
Join us for this seminar to learn how to begin your journey as a hunter. If you're not sure where to start, this is a great first step to discover the types of hunting and species in Maine, how to select gear and equipment, hunter education opportunities, and much more. We encourage you to ask any questions you may have.
*Saturday, April 20, 2024 2pm-3:30pm*
*County:* Kennebec
*Location:* Augusta - Civic Center (Piscataquis Room)
76 Community Drive Augusta, ME 04330
*Register Online* [ [link removed] ]
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Female hunter hunting from a blind with a shotgun [ [link removed] ]
Introduction to Turkey Hunting Part 1
This workshop will combine hands-on practice and demonstration to prepare you to harvest a turkey this spring. In addition to getting familiar with hunting laws and best practices for safety in the field, we'll dive into turkey behavior and habitat, scouting and choosing a location for decoys, and practicing calling a turkey. This workshop will will get you comfortable with shot ranges and shot placement as well as how to retrieve and prepare your bird once harvested.
*There are several opportunities to sign up for this class offered at two different locations:*
*Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 8:30am-12pm*
*Location:* Augusta - Sportsman Alliance of Maine - Outdoor Center
*Saturday, April 13, 2024, 9am-12pm*
*Location:* Northport - Maine Outdoor Sportsman
*Sunday, April 14, 2024, 9am-12pm*
*Location:* Wilton - Wilton Fish & Game
*Register Online* [ [link removed] ]
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Setting turkey decoys in a field
Introduction to Turkey Hunting Part 2
In this sequel to Turkey Hunting Part 1, we'll go further into turkey hunting with more hands-on demonstration, practice and live fire shotgun exercises. This is a great opportunity to help you perfect your shot and get familiar with your shotgun. There is so much to learn in this workshop, including how to carry your firearm safely afield and around obstacles, proper stance and mounting the shotgun while sitting, patterning your shotgun, and live fire at stationary targets at different distances to simulate turkey hunting. We'll also cover cleaning, maintenance, and safe storage of firearms.
*Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 1pm-4pm*
*Location:* Augusta - Sportsman Alliance of Maine - Outdoor Center
*Sunday, April 14, 2024, 1pm-4pm*
*Location:* Wilton - Wilton Fish & Game
*Register Online* [ [link removed] ]
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Introduction to Turkey Hunting Part 1 and 2
This workshop combines Turkey Hunting Part 1 and 2 into a one day learning intensive to get you ready for turkey hunting season. The morning session will cover hunting laws and best practices for safety in the field, turkey behavior and habitat, scouting and choosing a location for decoys, practicing calling a turkey. This workshop will will get you comfortable with shot ranges and shot placement as well as how to retrieve and prepare your bird once harvested.
After lunch you'll experience more hands-on demonstration, practice, and live fire shotgun exercises to help you perfect your shot and get familiar with your shotgun. You'll learn how to carry your firearm safely afield and around obstacles, proper stance and mounting of the shotgun while sitting, patterning your shotgun, and live fire at stationary targets at different distances to simulate turkey hunting. We'll also cover cleaning, maintenance, and safe storage of firearms.
*Sunday, April 21, 2024, 9am-3pm*
*Location:* Auburn - Androscoggin County Fish & Game
*Register Online* [ [link removed] ]
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Pattern your shotgun this April.
Get ready for turkey hunting season by patterning your shotgun at MDIFW's Summerhaven State Range located in Augusta. Determine how your shotgun patterns with the shotshell you will use at a given distance. This will ensure ethical and more successful shot placement on the hunt. No two shotguns will shoot identical patterns, and additional factors such as choke and shot brand, size, and type will impact the pattern.
Sign up for a one hour time slot for hands on training in a small class size to gain comfort and confidence. Time slots are available on Saturday April 13th [ [link removed] ], Sunday April 21st [ [link removed] ], and Friday April 26th [ [link removed] ]. Please bring your firearm and several rounds of lead target loads, #6 through #9 shot to practice with, and a few loads that you plan to hunt with to ensure the pattern stays true.
*Register Online* [ [link removed] ]
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