Interested in turkey hunting this spring, but not sure how to do it? You’re in luck! Idaho Fish and Game, in partnership with the Idaho Chapters of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and National Wild Turkey Federation will host a Turkey Hunting 101 Webinar on Thursday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. Mountain Time. A one-hour presentation will be provided, followed by a 30-minute Q&A.
Those wishing to watch the virtual presentation must register (for free) before the event. Click here to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T6DU4tq_ST6tUwBFlnDzDQ
Particpants can join the webinar during the above start time here: https://zoom.us/j/96805664863
An expert panel of presenters will provide information to help new or aspiring turkey hunters with the information for success.
Topics covered will include:
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Scouting and finding wild turkeys
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Strategies for hunting
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Calling
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Equipment
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Field care
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Ethics and safety
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Seasons & rules
Presenters will be Don Jenkins, Natural Resource Program Manager for Idaho Fish and Game and co-lead for the development of the state's Turkey Management Plan. He is a current board member and past president for the Idaho Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Jenkins was born and raised in Idaho, and has been hunting wild turkey for 29 years.
Kurtis Brooks is the current Boise Chapter President, and state board member, for the National Wild Turkey Federation. Brooks was born and raised in Idaho, and has been hunting wild turkey for 26 years.
Ian Malepeai will moderate the panel and works in the Communication Bureau at Idaho Fish and Game. He was a past state co-chair for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and is a passionate hunter and angler. Ian was born and raised in Idaho, and has been hunting turkey for 10 years.