Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Michigan DNR's Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program offers a turkey hunt workshop in Tuscola County

 

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program is offering a Beyond BOW Turkey hunt workshop for women and girls.

The May 12-13 weekend program is for those who would like to learn new skills or improve upon their abilities.

This free workshop is open to any properly licensed woman hunter, age 10 or older. No experience is required, proper safety and hunting techniques will be taught and followed.

This 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 Douglas, BOW coordinator. “Ammo, shotguns and lunch will all be provided. However, overnight lodging will be the responsibility of the participants.”

On Friday, May 12, participants will gain knowledge of turkey biology, general turkey hunting techniques, turkey calls and calling, hunting ethics, general firearm safety and shooting. Participants will then be paired with hunting mentors and set afield to hunt.

On Saturday, May 13, participants and mentors will meet early in the morning at the DNR’s Cass City field office for a light breakfast and head out for the morning hunt. After lunch, the participants will have the opportunity to clean their turkeys prior to wrap up of the event.

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

Enrollment is limited to 14 and to first-time BOW turkey workshop participants only. The deadline for registration is May 1, 2023. Class information and registration materials are available online at Michigan.gov/BOW.

This will be a rain or shine event. For further information, call Michelle Douglas at 517-582-3854 or Ron Sting 989-872-5300 or email Douglas at DNRBOW@michigan.gov

For more information on the BOW program, including how to sign-up for program email updates, visit Michigan.gov/BOW.

Contact: Michelle Zellar, 517-582-3854