Hunting Events

Turkey hunting is a great way to spend time with family and friends while enjoying nature in spring. This workshop is designed to teach participants how to more successfully hunt the wild turkey. We’ll discuss turkey biology, hunting equipment, regulations and strategies that will make you a more confident turkey hunter.

Join us to learn the basics of spring turkey hunting including safety, equipment, scouting, habitat, and calls. We’ll also discuss hunting strategies and challenges you may face while trying to fool a gobbler this spring. Registration required. Ages 8+

This program is VIRTUAL. We will talk about turkey hunting basics like picking a spot, actual hunting, and cleaning your bird. We will try to keep it basic but also dive deeper into some parts. Questions will be encouraged.

Are you looking forward to Spring, as nature comes to life and the morning air is filled with the sound of

turkey toms gobbling? If so, this workshop is for you! MDC staff is partnering with National Wild Turkey

Federation members to host a Spring turkey hunting clinic in Laclede County. Turkey hunting has a rich

tradition in Missouri, come learn from some local experts and increase your chances for a successful

harvest this Spring. The program will be hosted at the Laclede County Electric Cooperative auditorium

on March 23 rd from 6:30-8:30pm.

Topics covered in the program

? MDC’s efforts to ensure our wild turkey population remains healthy and the status of our

turkey population

* Biological and behavioral characteristics of Eastern Wild Turkeys

* Rules and regulations associated with spring turkey hunting in Missouri

* The importance of safety while turkey hunting

* Scouting and finding places to hunt

* Using various turkey calls to duplicate wild turkey language

* Other turkey hunting strategies

* Processing your harvest

The program is open to all skill levels from beginner to the experienced turkey hunter. Come and learn

skills and techniques to help you successfully harvest a gobbler this Spring! All registered participants

will receive a turkey call. All participants under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult. For

additional information or questions contact Lyle Whittaker (417)895-6880 Ext. 1644 or email

Lyle.whittaker@mdc.mo.gov

Join us to discover the basics of turkey hunting in the spring. We will cover safety, scouting, calling, proper setup, shotgun ballistics, and much more.

Youth Turkey Clinic open to ages 8-15 years.

Stations will consist of shotgun patterning, turkey calling/hunting techniques, safety trail, and archery. Bring your own shotgun. Ammunition will be provided. For more information or help with registration, contact the Clinton Office.

This is a partnership event with the Kenneth Kirchman Foundation. An organization dedicated to wildlife habitat and educating though life-changing experiences in the outdoors.

Participants must have never harvested a turkey and must be less than 16 years old. The foundation will provide the land and educational venue, and the Department will lead the clinic and hunt for these participants. Everything, including camouflage will be provided. Participants can bring their own shotgun. This will be a complete "how to" for youth and their families.

This program will introduce turkey hunting techniques and calling tips for beginners and how to get started hunting these elusive birds. We will cover habitat, safety, firearms, different calls, when to call, how often to call, and different types of equipment used to help you have a successful hunt.

Join us in learning about mushrooms and how they live and grow. Get some tips on how to find and identify the edible ones and what ones to stay away from. In our area morel mushrooms are very popular, see if you can find any.

Join us in learning about mushrooms and how they live and grow. Get some tips on how to find and identify the edible ones and what ones to stay away from. In our area morel mushrooms are very popular, see if you can find any.

Missouri Disabled Sportsmen will be hosting ten (10) mobility impaired hunters for a spring turkey hunt in southwest Missouri.

This hunt will take place on private properties throughout the area and each selected participant will be provided with an experienced guide(s), enclosed blind, and decoys. There will be several trackchairs on-site to use as needed also.

The chosen participants will be notified two-weeks prior to the hunt of their inclusion. Travel, room & board, and a valid 2023 Missouri turkey license will be the responsibility of each participant.

This partnership event is to help ensure everyone gets to enjoy the outdoors. Outdoor Dream Foundation, Rest Inn Him Lodge, Dead End Game Calls, Missouri Disabled Sportsmen and many others team up with the Department to assist kids with life long challenges in harvesting an Eastern Wild Turkey, go fishing, and shoot archery. Those registered will be sent an application for this event and will be notified if selected or not.

Interested in hunting but need help getting started? In this program, we will cover what is hunting and what kind of commitment I need go begin hunting safely.

Hunting may not only be a family tradition, but a personal privilege that each and everyone can enjoy. Hunting is basic to our nature. Hunting allows us to hep control wildlife populations an fun projects for wildlife management. Hunting is also a safe and natural way to help each of us reconnect to nature and our surroundings. In this class, we will cover all the reasons to hunt, why its important, and explore myths about hunting.