Register today to prepare for turkey hunting season!
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
*mefishwildlife.com*
Experience the challenge and excitement of turkey hunting this spring!
Setting turkey decoys in a field [ [link removed] ]
Spring is in full swing, and now is a great time to start thinking about turkey season. Calling in a tom turkey and chatting with them makes turkey hunting an engaging and fast-paced hunt perfect for beginner hunters.
Turkey hunting requires less gear than many other hunts and the small size makes it the easiest big game species to prepare for the dinner table. Wild turkeys are abundant, and there are many opportunities throughout the state, making it easier to find a location close to home. Take some time to connect with nature and learn more about this native species.
*Best of all, you won't have to wait long for the season to arrive! Youth day is Saturday, April 26, and the season opens to all hunters Monday, April 28 - Saturday, May 31.*
*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]
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Two hunters waiting for a turkey to appear with decoys in the foreground
Register for a Workshop from Maine Outdoor Programs
Prepare for turkey hunting season with one of our Next Steps Programs! We have several exciting opportunities coming up that offer hands-on experiences. If you've never tried hunting before, or if you're looking to gain confidence in your skills, you won't want to miss these workshops. Learn how to set decoys, look for sign, call, flush, and more! This is also a great activity for the whole family if you're looking for options over April Vacation.
*Intro to Turkey Hunting*
Date/Time: Thursday, April 10 · 9am - 1pm
Location: Mahoosuc Land Trust Valentine Farm Conservation Center
162 North Road Bethel, ME
*Register* [ [link removed] ]
*Intro to Turkey Hunting - Advanced (includes live fire at the range, minimum age 12)*
Date/Time: Saturday, April 12 · 8:30am - 12pm
Location: Western Maine Fish & Game
1026 Norway Road Harrison, ME
*Register* [ [link removed] ]
*Intro to Turkey Hunting*
Date/Time: Sunday, April 13 · 9am - 12pm
Location: Rangeley Region Guides & Sportsman's Clubhouse
41 Old Skiway Rd Oquossoc, ME
*Register* [ [link removed] ]
*Intro to Turkey Hunting - Advanced (includes live fire at the range, minimum age 12)*
Date/Time: Sunday, April 13 · 12:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Rangeley Region Guides & Sportsman's Clubhouse
41 Old Skiway Rd Oquossoc, ME
*Register* [ [link removed] ]
*Ladies Turkey Hunting Field Excursion*
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 15 · 6 - 8pm
Location: Beech Hill Preserve
316 Beech Hill Road Rockport, ME
*Register* [ [link removed] ]
*Intro to Turkey Hunting*
Date/Time: Thursday, April 24 · 6 - 9pm
Location: Paris Fire Department
137 Western Avenue Paris, ME
*Register* [ [link removed] ]
*Intro to Turkey Hunting - Advanced (includes live fire at the range, minimum age 12)*
Date/Time: Saturday, April 26 · 8:30am - 12pm
Location: Western Maine Fish & Game
1026 Norway Road Harrison, ME
*Register* [ [link removed] ]
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Turkey in a field with hunters in the foreground
Looking for a place to hunt?
Maine has over 17 million acres of extraordinary land available to hunters. When it comes to finding where you want to hunt, you have two options: *public land and public land*.
MDIFW manages over 110,000 acres throughout the state, called Wildlife Management Areas. All MDIFW-owned Wildlife Management Areas (WMA), except Steve Powell WMA (Swan Island) and portions of Steep Falls and Killick Pond WMA, are open for general-law hunting and trapping. Find a WMA near you. [ [link removed] ]
If looking to hunt on private land, always ask for permission. Learn more about hunting on private land. [ [link removed] ]
*Tips for Finding a Place to Hunt* [ [link removed] ]
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More information
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