MDC invites public to learn about turkey hunting basics

Spring turkey hunting involves a variety of skills. Knowing how to locate a gobbler, call him into shotgun range, handling firearms in a safe fashion, and knowing the regulations are all parts of a successful and safe hunt.
Hunters can learn more about the fundamentals of this popular spring pastime at “Learning to Hunt: Turkey Hunting,” a free Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) event on March 26 at MDC’s Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center. The event will be from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and is for individuals of all ages.
At this event, MDC Outdoor Education Specialist Keith Debow will discuss the basics of spring turkey hunting. Topics that will be covered include legal bird identification, turkey habits and habitat, hunt preparation, locating a hunting spot, calling, firearms safety, regulations, caring for a harvested bird, and how to improve your shooting skills. They will provide good preparation for those wishing to participate in Missouri’s youth-only turkey season, April 9-10, or the state’s regular spring turkey season, April 18-May 8. COVID-19 precautions will be in place for the March 26 workshop. People can register for this program at: https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/181327.

People will be able to learn about the basics of turkey hunting at a free Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program on March 26 at MDC’s Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center.
MDC’s Andy Dalton Range is located near Ash Grove at 4897 N. Greene County Farm Road 61. To get more information on this program or other range events, call the Andy Dalton Range at 417-742-4361 or e-mail daltonrange@mdc.mo.gov.