Post by Decatur on Apr 10, 2010 12:51:04 GMT -5
Youth Hunting Events Events held on any Division of Fish and Wildlife property that involves handling and shooting of firearms will be strictly organized and conducted by responsible, experienced adults. They will be paired with young particpants to constantly monitor their actions while they are holding, handling and shooting firearms. They will act as mentors to teach firearm safety and safe hunting practices.
2010 Youth Events
Atterbury Fish and Wildlife Area
(812) 526-2051
Event: Youth Turkey Workshop
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010
Time: 9 am to noon
Details: The Shelby County Blue River Chapter of the Wild Turkey Federation and Atterbury Fish & Wildlife Area will conduct a workshop for existing and potential youth hunters. Participants will learn hunting techniques, safety and calling and are encouraged to bring their own calls. Snacks will be provided. Participants are encouraged to call and confirm, as space is limited.
Crosley Fish and Wildlife Area
(812) 346-5596
Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area
(812) 659-9901
Event: Goose Pond Youth Turkey Hunt
Date: April 17, 2010
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00PM
Details: Youth hunters can come to the property office between 11:00 and 2:00, where there will be drinks, snacks and door prizes available. Hunters can share stories, get pictures taken and find out about future GPFWA youth hunting events in 2010.
Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife Area
5344 S. Hupp Road, LaPorte, IN 46350
Located 6 miles south of LaPorte, then east on U.S. 35
(219) 393-3612
Event: Kingsbury FWA Youth Turkey Hunt Training
Date: April 11, 2010, Beginning at 5 am
Details: Pre-Registration is available March 15-26 at the property, but walk-ins at the event are welcome. Listen for gobbling, Turkey Hunting safety, Turkey Calls, calling & locators, Turkey identification, A “typical” turkey hunt, After the hunt—tagging, check-in, cleaning, recipes, Shoot & pattern shotguns at range, Hot chocolate and donuts, Door prizes
LaSalle Fish and Wildlife Area
(219) 992-3019
Event: LaSalle FWA Youth Turkey Event – Jakes Day
Date: April 10, 2010 TIME 5:30a.m. – 9:00a.m.
Who: Youth 17 or younger, sponsored by National Wild Turkey Federation
Details: AM Gobbler Count, calling demo, turkey hunting safety, turkey biology talk , pattern shotguns and hunting techniques. Pre-registration is required
This event will be open to any youth who would like to learn more about turkey hunting in Indiana. Participants will meet before dawn to listen for turkeys gobbling and count the number of birds they hear. Demonstrations will take place for calling, setting up decoys, and turkey behavior. All participants will have the opportunity to pattern their turkey hunting shotgun with the assistance of NRA certified instructors. Kids will also get to make their own turkey call.
Minnehaha Fish and Wildlife Area
(812) 268-5640
Event: Minnehaha FWA Youth Gobbler Scouting Day
Date: April 10, 2010
Time: 5:30am-Noon
Participants will arrive prior to sunrise to attempt to hear turkeys sounding off. It is hoped that participants will be listening at an area where they will be hunting the following weekend, (whether private land, state forest or fish and wildlife area.) Participants will then gather at the Minnehaha check station where turkey biology and turkey hunting strategies will be demonstrated and discussed. Participants will then travel to the adjacent woodlot where they will test their knowledge.
Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area
260-367-2164
Event: Pigeon River FWA Youth Turkey Hunt
Date: April 17 and 18, 2010
Details: The NWTF will put on a one day (April 17) workshop for all youth whether involved with the Pigeon River Youth Turkey Hunt or anyone that walks in. The event will take place starting at noon. Lunch will be provided. Pigeon River FWA will hold a local pre-registration and drawing at the property for the half-day hunts. Hunts will run one-half hour before sunrise until 1 p.m. (EST). A youth hunter may be drawn for either one or both hunt days, depending on the number of applicants. Youth hunters, or an adult representing them, can register in person at the property they wish to hunt from March 15 – 26, 2010, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The drawing will be held March 29. All applicants will be notified of the drawing results by mail. Pigeon River will draw approximately twenty-four (24) per day.
During the youth wild turkey season, hunters 17 years-old or younger can take a bearded or male wild turkey. The youth must be accompanied by an adult of at least 18 years of age. The youth hunter may use any legal shotgun, bow and arrow, or crossbow. The adult accompanying the youth hunter must not possess a firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow while in the field, and does not need to possess a turkey hunting license unless the youth is using an apprentice license. A youth hunter may take only one bearded or male wild turkey during all spring seasons. The youth must be properly licensed to take a wild turkey and comply with all tagging and check-in requirements.
Sugar Ridge Fish and Wildlife Area
(812) 789-2722
Event: Youth Turkey Hunting Seminar, JAKES event at Sugar Ridge FWA
Date: April 10, 2010.
Time: 5:30 am - 1:30 pm.
Details: Space is limited, so attendance is restricted to the first 30 pre-registered youth age 15 and younger. A parent or guardian must attend with the youth. The day will start at 5:30 am with the participants at pre-assigned listening locations on the property. From 5:30-6:30 am youth will listen for and record turkey gobbling activity. Listening location s will be selected for the participants and they will be notified by mail. From 6:30 - 7:30 youth will meet back at the property office to compile gobble count data and compare stories. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
The classroom portion of the seminar will begin at 7:30 am. The first portion of the classroom section will be on turkey hunting tools, tips & tactics. Next class instructors will talk about turkey calls and calling. Then some time will be spent on the specifics of turkey hunting safety & ethics. The group will then move to the Sugar Ridge FWA shotgun range to practice “sighting-in” turkey guns. Shells and guns for "sighting -in" practice will be provided. If the youth hunter has their own gun to sight-in they will need to bring their own ammunition. Their guns must be carried to the range unloaded and in a case. Their guns must be inspected and confirmed safe by the range officer prior to shooting. After the range, everyone should return to the office for lunch and possible door prizes. The seminar is slated to conclude at 1:30 pm.
Tri-County Fish and Wildlife Area
574-834-4461
Event: Tri-County FWA Youth Turkey Hunt
Date: April 17 and 18, 2010
Details: A fun filled day or two of turkey hunting to successful applicants. In addition all first time applicants receive a free turkey Hunting Safety DVD & practice targets. Turkey hunting guides will be available to those requesting assistance. Tri-County FWA will hold a local pre-registration and drawing at the property for the half-day hunts. Hunts will run one-half hour before sunrise until 1 p.m. (EST). A youth hunter may be drawn for either one or both hunt days, depending on the number of applicants. Youth hunters, or an adult representing them, can register in person at the property they wish to hunt from March 15 – 26, 2010, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The drawing will be held March 29. All applicants will be notified of the drawing results by mail. Tri-County will draw approximately ten (10) per day.
During the youth wild turkey season, hunters 17 years-old or younger can take a bearded or male wild turkey. The youth must be accompanied by an adult of at least 18 years of age. The youth hunter may use any legal shotgun, bow and arrow, or crossbow. The adult accompanying the youth hunter must not possess a firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow while in the field, and does not need to possess a turkey hunting license. A youth hunter may take only one bearded or male wild turkey during all spring seasons. The youth must be properly licensed to take a wild turkey and comply with all tagging and check-in requirements.
Drinks and snacks provided day of hunt.
Winamac Fish and Wildlife Area
(574) 946-4422
Event: Winamac FWA Youth Turkey Seminar
Date: Saturday, April 3, 2010, 6 am – 11 am
Details: Sign up for this event will begin March 15, 2010 by registering at the property office or by calling 574-946-4422 during office hours 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. This event is open to all youth and their parents who are interested in learning more about wild turkeys and turkey hunting. The program will consist of conducting an early morning gobble count to listen for wild turkeys gobbling on the roost and identification of turkey sign in the field. Demonstrations will be conducted on turkey calling & types of calls, proper gear, hunting techniques, hunting safety, as well as cleaning and cooking tips.
2010 Youth Events
Atterbury Fish and Wildlife Area
(812) 526-2051
Event: Youth Turkey Workshop
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010
Time: 9 am to noon
Details: The Shelby County Blue River Chapter of the Wild Turkey Federation and Atterbury Fish & Wildlife Area will conduct a workshop for existing and potential youth hunters. Participants will learn hunting techniques, safety and calling and are encouraged to bring their own calls. Snacks will be provided. Participants are encouraged to call and confirm, as space is limited.
Crosley Fish and Wildlife Area
(812) 346-5596
Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area
(812) 659-9901
Event: Goose Pond Youth Turkey Hunt
Date: April 17, 2010
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00PM
Details: Youth hunters can come to the property office between 11:00 and 2:00, where there will be drinks, snacks and door prizes available. Hunters can share stories, get pictures taken and find out about future GPFWA youth hunting events in 2010.
Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife Area
5344 S. Hupp Road, LaPorte, IN 46350
Located 6 miles south of LaPorte, then east on U.S. 35
(219) 393-3612
Event: Kingsbury FWA Youth Turkey Hunt Training
Date: April 11, 2010, Beginning at 5 am
Details: Pre-Registration is available March 15-26 at the property, but walk-ins at the event are welcome. Listen for gobbling, Turkey Hunting safety, Turkey Calls, calling & locators, Turkey identification, A “typical” turkey hunt, After the hunt—tagging, check-in, cleaning, recipes, Shoot & pattern shotguns at range, Hot chocolate and donuts, Door prizes
LaSalle Fish and Wildlife Area
(219) 992-3019
Event: LaSalle FWA Youth Turkey Event – Jakes Day
Date: April 10, 2010 TIME 5:30a.m. – 9:00a.m.
Who: Youth 17 or younger, sponsored by National Wild Turkey Federation
Details: AM Gobbler Count, calling demo, turkey hunting safety, turkey biology talk , pattern shotguns and hunting techniques. Pre-registration is required
This event will be open to any youth who would like to learn more about turkey hunting in Indiana. Participants will meet before dawn to listen for turkeys gobbling and count the number of birds they hear. Demonstrations will take place for calling, setting up decoys, and turkey behavior. All participants will have the opportunity to pattern their turkey hunting shotgun with the assistance of NRA certified instructors. Kids will also get to make their own turkey call.
Minnehaha Fish and Wildlife Area
(812) 268-5640
Event: Minnehaha FWA Youth Gobbler Scouting Day
Date: April 10, 2010
Time: 5:30am-Noon
Participants will arrive prior to sunrise to attempt to hear turkeys sounding off. It is hoped that participants will be listening at an area where they will be hunting the following weekend, (whether private land, state forest or fish and wildlife area.) Participants will then gather at the Minnehaha check station where turkey biology and turkey hunting strategies will be demonstrated and discussed. Participants will then travel to the adjacent woodlot where they will test their knowledge.
Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area
260-367-2164
Event: Pigeon River FWA Youth Turkey Hunt
Date: April 17 and 18, 2010
Details: The NWTF will put on a one day (April 17) workshop for all youth whether involved with the Pigeon River Youth Turkey Hunt or anyone that walks in. The event will take place starting at noon. Lunch will be provided. Pigeon River FWA will hold a local pre-registration and drawing at the property for the half-day hunts. Hunts will run one-half hour before sunrise until 1 p.m. (EST). A youth hunter may be drawn for either one or both hunt days, depending on the number of applicants. Youth hunters, or an adult representing them, can register in person at the property they wish to hunt from March 15 – 26, 2010, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The drawing will be held March 29. All applicants will be notified of the drawing results by mail. Pigeon River will draw approximately twenty-four (24) per day.
During the youth wild turkey season, hunters 17 years-old or younger can take a bearded or male wild turkey. The youth must be accompanied by an adult of at least 18 years of age. The youth hunter may use any legal shotgun, bow and arrow, or crossbow. The adult accompanying the youth hunter must not possess a firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow while in the field, and does not need to possess a turkey hunting license unless the youth is using an apprentice license. A youth hunter may take only one bearded or male wild turkey during all spring seasons. The youth must be properly licensed to take a wild turkey and comply with all tagging and check-in requirements.
Sugar Ridge Fish and Wildlife Area
(812) 789-2722
Event: Youth Turkey Hunting Seminar, JAKES event at Sugar Ridge FWA
Date: April 10, 2010.
Time: 5:30 am - 1:30 pm.
Details: Space is limited, so attendance is restricted to the first 30 pre-registered youth age 15 and younger. A parent or guardian must attend with the youth. The day will start at 5:30 am with the participants at pre-assigned listening locations on the property. From 5:30-6:30 am youth will listen for and record turkey gobbling activity. Listening location s will be selected for the participants and they will be notified by mail. From 6:30 - 7:30 youth will meet back at the property office to compile gobble count data and compare stories. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
The classroom portion of the seminar will begin at 7:30 am. The first portion of the classroom section will be on turkey hunting tools, tips & tactics. Next class instructors will talk about turkey calls and calling. Then some time will be spent on the specifics of turkey hunting safety & ethics. The group will then move to the Sugar Ridge FWA shotgun range to practice “sighting-in” turkey guns. Shells and guns for "sighting -in" practice will be provided. If the youth hunter has their own gun to sight-in they will need to bring their own ammunition. Their guns must be carried to the range unloaded and in a case. Their guns must be inspected and confirmed safe by the range officer prior to shooting. After the range, everyone should return to the office for lunch and possible door prizes. The seminar is slated to conclude at 1:30 pm.
Tri-County Fish and Wildlife Area
574-834-4461
Event: Tri-County FWA Youth Turkey Hunt
Date: April 17 and 18, 2010
Details: A fun filled day or two of turkey hunting to successful applicants. In addition all first time applicants receive a free turkey Hunting Safety DVD & practice targets. Turkey hunting guides will be available to those requesting assistance. Tri-County FWA will hold a local pre-registration and drawing at the property for the half-day hunts. Hunts will run one-half hour before sunrise until 1 p.m. (EST). A youth hunter may be drawn for either one or both hunt days, depending on the number of applicants. Youth hunters, or an adult representing them, can register in person at the property they wish to hunt from March 15 – 26, 2010, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The drawing will be held March 29. All applicants will be notified of the drawing results by mail. Tri-County will draw approximately ten (10) per day.
During the youth wild turkey season, hunters 17 years-old or younger can take a bearded or male wild turkey. The youth must be accompanied by an adult of at least 18 years of age. The youth hunter may use any legal shotgun, bow and arrow, or crossbow. The adult accompanying the youth hunter must not possess a firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow while in the field, and does not need to possess a turkey hunting license. A youth hunter may take only one bearded or male wild turkey during all spring seasons. The youth must be properly licensed to take a wild turkey and comply with all tagging and check-in requirements.
Drinks and snacks provided day of hunt.
Winamac Fish and Wildlife Area
(574) 946-4422
Event: Winamac FWA Youth Turkey Seminar
Date: Saturday, April 3, 2010, 6 am – 11 am
Details: Sign up for this event will begin March 15, 2010 by registering at the property office or by calling 574-946-4422 during office hours 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. This event is open to all youth and their parents who are interested in learning more about wild turkeys and turkey hunting. The program will consist of conducting an early morning gobble count to listen for wild turkeys gobbling on the roost and identification of turkey sign in the field. Demonstrations will be conducted on turkey calling & types of calls, proper gear, hunting techniques, hunting safety, as well as cleaning and cooking tips.