Learn new skills with a Next Steps Workshop!
 The days are getting longer and spring turkey hunting season kicks off April 26th with Youth Day and regular season opens April 28th. This leaves plenty of time to prepare with a Next Steps workshop. These workshops are a great way to learn new skills or brush up on what you've already learned ahead of the spring turkey hunting season. This is a fun way to spend time outside and take on a new challenge. No hunting license is required to attend these workshops, so register today to see if turkey hunting is for you!
All materials are provided unless otherwise noted below.
Learn the basics of turkey hunting with this introductory workshop. Wild turkey hunting is an excellent way to spend time outdoors, enjoy Maine’s spring and fall seasons and target Maine’s only big game bird. This workshop will cover laws and regulations, equipment, scouting, hunting methods and tactics, shot placements, and what to do after the shot.
*This workshop is intended for individuals 10 and up.
This workshops is offered at three different locations on 6 different days. Select which one works for you:
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Augusta, ME
Date/Time: Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 10am - 11:30am
Location: Augusta Civic Center
76 Community Drive Augusta, ME
South Paris, ME
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 6pm - 9pm
Location: South Paris Fire Department
137 Western Avenue South Paris, ME
Bethel, ME
Date/Time: Thursday, April 10, 2025 from 9am - 1pm
Location: Mahoosuc Land Trust Valentine Farm Conservation Center
162 North Road Bethel, ME
Damariscotta, ME
Date/Time: Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 9am - 12pm
Location: Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust - Round Top Farm
12 Round Top Lane Damariscotta, ME
Northport, ME
Date/Time: Monday, April 21, 2025 from 9am - 12pm
Location: Maine Outdoor Sportsman
1044 Atlantic Highway Northport, ME
Bethel, ME
Date/Time: Wednesday April 23, 2025 from 9am - 1pm
Location: Mahoosuc Land Trust Valentine Farm Conservation Center
162 North Road Bethel, ME
South Paris, ME
Date/Time: Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 6pm - 9pm
Location: South Paris Fire Department
137 Western Avenue South Paris, ME
Join us at the range to learn more about turkey hunting and gain hands on experience using a shotgun. Compare the turkey patterns created at different yardage with different shotguns and ammunition. This will help you determine what to look for when selecting ammunition and purchasing a firearm for turkey hunting.
Must be at least 12 to participate in live fire.
This workshops is offered on two different dates in Harrison, ME:
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Date/Time: Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 8:30am - 12pm
Location: Western Maine Fish and Game
1026 Norway Road Harrison, ME
Date/Time: Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 8:30am - 12pm
Location: Western Maine Fish and Game
1026 Norway Road Harrison, ME
Learn the basics of turkey hunting in the morning session with laws and regulations, habits, equipment, shot placement, and what to do after the shot. After lunch we return for more tips, tricks, and strategies with live fire at the range. You'll learn how to determine the correct shot shell for your shotgun, selecting the necessary choke for turkey hunting, judging and measuring distance, and more! There will be opportunity for live fire at the range to pattern shotguns for those who are interested.
Make sure to register for both sessions if you want to attend the morning and afternoon, but attendance for both is not required. The minimum age for live fire is 12.
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Part 1 - Morning Session
Date/Time: Friday, April 11, 2025 from 9pm - 12pm
Location: Sportsman's Alliance of Maine - Outdoor Center
2273 North Belfast Avenue Augusta, ME
Part 2 - Afternoon Session
Date/Time: Friday, April 11, 2025 from 1pm - 4pm
Location: Sportsman's Alliance of Maine - Outdoor Center
2273 North Belfast Avenue Augusta, ME
If you can't make it to Augusta, another two session day will be held in Oquossoc.
Learn the basics of turkey hunting in the morning session with laws and regulations, habits, equipment, shot placement, and what to do after the shot. After lunch we return for more tips, tricks, and strategies with live fire at the range. You'll learn how to determine the correct shot shell for your shotgun, selecting the necessary choke for turkey hunting, judging and measuring distance, and more! There will be opportunity for live fire at the range to pattern shotguns for those who are interested.
Make sure to register for both sessions if you want to attend the morning and afternoon, but attendance for both is not required. This workshop is intended for ages 10+
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Part 1 - Morning Session
Date/Time: Sunday, April 13, 2024 from 9am - 12pm
Location: Rangeley Region Guides & Sportsman's Clubhouse
41 Old Skiway Rd Oquossoc, ME
Part 2 - Afternoon Session
Date/Time: Sunday, April 13, 2024 from 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: Rangeley Region Guides & Sportsman's Clubhouse
41 Old Skiway Rd Oquossoc, ME
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Another two session day will be held in Wilton.
Make sure to register for both sessions if you want to attend the morning and afternoon, but attendance for both is not required. This workshop is intended for ages 10+
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Part 1 - Morning Session
Date/Time: Saturday, April 19, 2024 from 9am - 12pm
Location: Wilton Fish and Game Club
256 U.S. 2 Wilton, ME
Part 2 - Afternoon Session
Date/Time: Saturday, April 19, 2024 from 12:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Wilton Fish and Game Club
256 U.S. 2 Wilton, ME
Take to the field through prime turkey habitat with this excursion. We'll have the possibility of hearing turkeys on the roost after fly-up. Participants should be prepared to walk up to 2 miles, including walking off trail in both fields and woods. Wild turkey hunting is an excellent way to spend time outdoors, enjoy Maine’s spring and fall seasons and target Maine’s only big game bird.
This workshop is offered on two different dates:
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Date/Time: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 6pm - 8pm
Location: Beech Hill Preserve
316 Beech Hill Road Rockport, ME
Date/Time: Monday, April 21, 2025 from 6pm - 8pm
Location: Beech Hill Preserve
316 Beech Hill Road Rockport, ME
Sign up for a one hour timeslot at the Summerhaven Range to pattern your shotgun for turkey hunting season. A Range Safety Officer will be on site to help you prepare for the upcoming season.
Bring your firearm and several rounds of lead target loads, #6 through #9 shot to practice with and the loads that you plan to hunt with to ensure the pattern stays true.
We will provide targets and target backers.
Individuals under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Date/Time: One hour time slots
Thursday, April 17, 2025 to Saturday, April 19, 2025
Location - Summerhaven Range
211 Sanford Road Augusta, ME
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