Turkey Hunting Clinic Scheduled Saturday, April 2

GRANGEVILLE - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the National Wild Turkey Federation will sponsor a wild turkey hunting clinic emphasizing techniques and safety at the Camas Prairie Bowmen's Range south of Grangeville on Saturday, April 2 beginning at 10 a.m. The Camas Prairie Bowmen's Range is located on the Grangeville-Salmon Rd, South of Grangeville. The seminar will run until 12:00 and will be held outdoors. Participants are encouraged to dress accordingly. For more information, contact George Fischer at 208-983-3034. The free seminar is designed for both youth and adult hunters and will emphasize hunting strategies, safety, wild turkey biology and identification. Participants are encouraged to bring personal turkey calls and other equipment they wish to discuss in the class. Shooting of firearms is prohibited at the range. Turkey hunting is relatively new to Idaho. Unfortunately, statistics show turkey hunting has one of the highest hunting accident rates, primarily due to camouflaged hunters making the sounds of a turkey from hidden locations. A special youth-only turkey hunt for youth hunters 10 to 15 years of age is scheduled for April 9-10 in all game management units open to general turkey hunting. Youth hunters must have in possession a 2005 turkey tag, a valid hunting license and must be accompanied by a licensed adult. Idaho's statewide general turkey season opens April 15. Only male turkeys may be harvested in the spring season. See the 2005 Wild Turkey Seasons & Rules booklet available at all license vendors and Fish and Game offices for more details.