Introduction to Turkey Hunting - Part 2 - Oquossoc

Introduction to Turkey Hunting - Part 2 - Oquossoc

Get ready for more tips, tricks, and strategies to up your turkey hunting game in Part 2 of our Introduction to Turkey Hunting! Age 10+

By Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

Date and time

Sunday, April 13 · 12:30 - 3:30pm EDT

Location

Rangeley Region Guides & Sportsman's Clubhouse

41 Old Skiway Rd Oquossoc, ME 04964

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

Have you recently completed your hunter education and need more information about shotguns for turkey hunting?


In this workshop you will learn:

• Safe handling of shotguns

• Shotgun action types and typical uses

• Shotshell construction, types of shotshells and uses

• How to determine the correct shotshell for your shotgun

• Selecting the correct shot size/projectile for turkey hunting

• Explanation of choke and how chokes function and selection of choke for turkey

• Patterning your shotgun/shotshell combination and the importance of patterning

• Judging/measuring distance and typical maximum shooting range for a given

• How to carry your firearm safely afield and around obstacles

• Proper stance and mounting of the shotgun while sitting

• Live fire at patterning paper

• Live fire at stationary targets at different distances simulating turkey hunting

• Basic requirements for cleaning and maintaining your firearm

• How to store and secure your firearms


This workshop will be a blend of hands-on demonstration, practice and live fire exercises led by professional staff, Registered Maine Guides and range safety officers


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The Maine Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, religion, ancestry or national origin.

Any person who needs accommodations to participate in a program should contact the office at 207-287-5220 or jaime.berard@maine.gov to discuss their needs in advance.

Organized by

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

We are biologists, game wardens, and educators all in on a common mission: responsible, safe enjoyment of the Maine outdoors. We believe a healthy ecosystem makes life better for all the fish, wildlife, and people who call Maine home, as well as for the visitors who call it Vacationland.

While MDIFW is a state agency, our work is funded by sportsmen and outdoorspeople. Our revenue comes through the sale of hunting and fishing licenses/permits, boat, snowmobile, and ATV registrations, as well as taxes on hunting and fishing gear. The more people who actively enjoy Maine's natural resources, the more ability we have to enhance, preserve, and protect them for the future.

Basically, we're all in this together. Biologists. Game wardens. Educators. And you – the hunters, fishermen, and everyday adventurers who support our work.

For recreation, for hunting, for fishing, for science, or just for fun: we're all in for the Maine outdoors.