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 17-18, 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. 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 at least 10 years old. Proper safety and hunting techniques will be taught and followed.

On 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 set afield to hunt.

On Saturday, participants and mentors will meet at the Cass City DNR Field Office for a light breakfast before heading out for an 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, which is available as an apprentice option for those who have not yet completed a hunter safety course, and a turkey license for Hunt Unit ZB, Hunt Number 0118, purchased prior to attending the workshop.

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

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