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March 19, 2025
SALEM, Ore. - ODFW is hosting a turkey hunting clinic on Saturday, April 5 at White River Wildlife Area (Tygh Valley) to get young hunters ready for the upcoming spring turkey season.
Register online at https://myodfw.com/workshops-and-events/central-oregon-youth-turkey-hunting-clinic-white-river.
Registration deadline is March 31, 2025.
The registration fee is $10, which includes a BBQ lunch for all youth participants on the day of the event. Adult lunches are available for a $10.00 donation to Oregon Hunters Association at the event. Included are a turkey box call, swag bag and equipment for the clinic.
Youth ages 8 to 17 are eligible to attend the hunting clinics and must be accompanied by an adult. Hunter education certification is not required to attend the clinic.
Participants will learn about all the elements of a successful turkey hunt, including turkey biology, Oregon's turkey hunting opportunities, turkey identification, behavior, sign identification, scouting techniques and hunting tactics including proper gear and decoys. Attendees go home with the basic skills and a bit of equipment to start turkey hunting.
The White River clinic also includes the chance for youth to pattern their shotgun and practice shotgun skills.
Spring turkey is a great opportunity for new hunters because turkeys are plentiful, seasons are long, and the gear is simple. Plus, calling in a tom can be as exciting as calling in an elk. Youth who have completed hunter education can also hunt for a special youth-only spring season the weekend before opening day (April 12-13, 2025).
The event is held in cooperation with partners Oregon Hunters Association (both state and local chapters) and Celilo Bowmen.
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