Turkey hunters can learn basics at introductory workshop

Missouri turkey hunters can apply online for spring turkey managed hunts through the MDC website. (Photo courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation)
Missouri turkey hunters can apply online for spring turkey managed hunts through the MDC website. (Photo courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation)


The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host an introductory workshop to inform hunters about turkey hunting basics in Fulton.

The introduction to spring turkey hunting course will be 9 a.m.-noon March 30 at Legends Rec-Plex (808 State Street).

During the workshop, hunters will be taught "the basics of spring turkey hunting in Missouri including turkey biology, scouting, calling, proper set-up, safety, and more," a MDC release states.

The event is for hunter ages six and older.

Registration for the workshop is required.

Participants can register online at short.mdc.mo.gov/4Xc.

Spring turkey hunting season will be from April 15-May 5. The youth season will be April 6-7.

For this year's spring turkey hunting season, shooting hours have been extended to all day on private land. The 1 p.m. closing time for public land will remain throughout the season.

For questions about the workshop, contact Ethan Regan at [email protected].