Free Virtual Turkey Hunting Seminars Offered in March
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will offer
free, online turkey hunting seminars this March. Topics will include biology, species habits, habitats, scouting, essential
equipment, setup, effective shot placement, decoy placement and hunting strategies. Each class will be held from 7–8
p.m. and will conclude with an interactive Q&A session.
“The seminars are intended
to be taken as a consecutive three-night workshop, however the virtual format allows for flexibility. Students may take one
or more classes in the order they choose,” said Walter “Deet” James, the Wildlife Commission’s R3
hunting specialist. “Although open to all skill levels, the seminars are especially intended for those that have never
hunted and lack access to a hunting mentor.”
2021 Turkey Hunting Seminar Schedule:
March 2 and 9: Biology for Hunters, Regulations, Where to Hunt and Scouting
March 3 and 10: Firearms, Ammo, Clothing
and Miscellaneous Equipment
March 4 and 11: Hunting Techniques and Strategies
Space
is limited and pre-registration is required on the Wildlife Commission’s website. Classes will be held via Zoom,
and participants will receive their link after registering.
The seminars are being held
prior to the wild turkey open seasons for male or bearded turkeys, which occurs April 3 – 9 for youth under 18, and
April 10 – May 8 statewide.
Turkey hunting rules and regulations are available in
the North Carolina Inland Fishing, Hunting & Trapping Regulations Digest. For more information on turkey seminars and
other skills-based seminars, visit ncwildlife.org/sbs or contact James by email at walter.james@ncwildlife.org or at 984-202-1387.
