March 6, 2020

Contact: Michelle Zellar, 906-293-5131, ext. 4004

Thumb-area women’s turkey hunt workshop offered in Tuscola County

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program is offering a turkey hunt workshop for women in Tuscola County.

The program, scheduled for the weekend of May 15-16, is for women with no previous turkey hunting experience or for those who would like to expand on their skills and abilities.

This free Beyond BOW event will be held in Cass City and is sponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation, Cabela’s and Ben’s Great Outdoors.

“We are so appreciative to these sponsors for their continued support for this program,” said Michelle Zellar, BOW coordinator.

Shotguns, ammunition and lunch all will be provided. However, overnight lodging will be the responsibility of the participants.

This workshop is open to any properly licensed female hunter who is at least 10 years old. Proper safety and hunting techniques will be taught and followed.

Friday, participants will gain knowledge of turkey biology, general turkey hunting techniques, calls and calling, hunting ethics, general firearm safety and shooting. Participants then will be paired with hunting mentors and sent afield to hunt.

Saturday, participants and mentors will meet at the Cass City DNR Field Office for a light breakfast before heading out for the early morning hunt. Following lunch, the attendees will have an opportunity to participate in bird cleaning prior to workshop wrap-up.

To attend this event, participants must have a Michigan base hunting license and a turkey license, which is available as an apprentice option, Hunt Unit ZB, Hunt Number 0117 purchased prior to attending the workshop for .

Enrollment is limited to 18. Deadline for registration is May 1. Class information and registration materials are available online at Michigan.gov/BOW. This will be a rain or shine event.

For further information, contact Michelle Zellar at 906-293-5131, ext. 4004, Ron Sting, 989-872-5300 or email DNRBOW@michigan.gov.