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Registration period: February 28 - March 19
Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 6:30 pm - Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:30 pm
Location: Laclede Electric Cooperative

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 19th 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
Registration period: February 15 - March 25
Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 5:30 pm - Tuesday, March 26, 2024 7:30 pm
Location: August A Busch Shooting Range
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 and how often to call. We will also cover different types of equipment used to help you have a successful hunt.
Registration period: February 15 - March 26
Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 6:00 pm - Wednesday, March 27, 2024 9:00 pm
Location: Online only
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 hunt the wild turkey more successfully. We’ll discuss turkey biology, hunting equipment, regulations and strategies that will make you a more confident turkey hunter. A registration link will be sent out via e-mail the day before the event.
Registration period: February 15 - March 27
Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 6:00 pm - Wednesday, March 27, 2024 9:00 pm
Location: Parma Woods Shooting Range
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 hunt the wild turkey more successfully. We’ll discuss turkey biology, hunting equipment, regulations and strategies that will make you a more confident turkey hunter.
Registration period: March 1 - March 25
Date: Saturday, March 30, 2024 8:00 am - Saturday, March 30, 2024 2:00 pm
Location: UCM Shooting Range

Participants will experience Shotgun Shooting, Patterning, Archery., Pellet guns, Hunting Techniques and Safety and Fishing (weather permitting)

For more information Call 660-530-5500

Registration period: November 6 - March 29
Date: Saturday, March 30, 2024 8:30 am - Saturday, March 30, 2024 11:30 am
Location: Andy Dalton Shooting Range

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.

Registration period: January 22 - March 29
Date: Saturday, March 30, 2024 9:00 am - Saturday, March 30, 2024 12:00 pm
Location: Legends Rec Plex
Join us as we introduce the basics of spring turkey hunting in Missouri. We will cover turkey biology, scouting, calling, proper setup, safety, and much more.
Registration period: February 14 - March 29
Date: Saturday, March 30, 2024 10:00 am - Saturday, March 30, 2024 11:30 am
Location: Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center
Most sportsmen are interested in learning the basic of scoring their buck's antlers. While there are several scoring systems, each with its own set of rules, the Boone and Crockett (B&C) system is widely accepted as the standard from which all others were developed. Join Conservation Educator Lyle Whittaker for a MDC workshop that will teach participants the basics of scoring a typical whitetail deer antler. All equipment and antler will be provided. This is an introductory workshop; participants will not be certified as official measurers. Registration is required.
Registration period: January 19 - April 3
Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 1:00 pm - Wednesday, April 3, 2024 2:00 pm
Location: Cape Girardeau Nature Center
With turkey season right around the corner many will be getting their calls ready for the season. This program is designed for new turkey hunters, or anyone wanting to learn more about turkey calls. We’ll learn about the different types of calls, what sounds they make, what they mean, and how to best use them for a given situation. If you have turkey calls at home and would like to learn to be more proficient with them, please bring them with you.
Registration period: February 28 - April 4
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024 12:00 pm - Thursday, April 4, 2024 12:30 pm
Location: Online only
Spring is a great time to get outdoors and pursue Missouri’s largest gamebird, the Wild Turkey. If you harvest a turkey this spring; mounting the fan is a great way to create a decorative keepsake that will last for years to come. This virtual program will show you the supplies you will need and take you step by step through the process.