CORTLAND, OH – The ODNR Division of Wildlife will offer special opportunities for young hunters seeking wild turkeys this spring. In addition to the statewide youth turkey hunting days April 18 and 19, 2015 on both public and private lands, the Division of Wildlife will be holding a drawing on Saturday, April 4, 2015 for controlled youth turkey hunting opportunities at Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area as well as Camp Ravenna Joint Military Training Center (CRJMTC).

For Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area, hunting dates are on Saturdays and Sundays only, from April 18 through May 17, 2015. Hunters 17 years and under must be present in order to participate in the drawing and must bring a valid 2015 hunting license. A total of 90 permits will be drawn.

For CRJMTC, hunting will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2015 only. A total of eight (8) permits will be drawn.

A "Jake's Day" sponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation, Trumbull Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, and Trumbull Rod and Gun Club will begin at 9:30 a.m. where youngsters can participate in shooting sports and other activities. Lunch will be provided. Registration for the youth day will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Trumbull Rod and Gun Club, 6575 Phillips-Rice Road (one mile north of State Route 88) and the drawings will take place at 1:00 p.m. Youths not wishing to participate in the event may register any time prior to the drawing. Participants in the "Jake's Day" are encouraged to dress for the weather!

For more information call Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area at (440) 685-4776.

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For Further Information Contact:
Wildlife Management
Wildlife District Three, Akron