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March 5, 2026

Learn to turkey hunt with ODFW at youth and adult workshops

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Adult workshops: Hunter Recruitment staff, hunter.recruitment@odfw.oregon.gov 

Youth workshops: Meghan Dugan, 541-315-6629, meghan.c.dugan@odfw.oregon.gov 

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ROSEBURG, Ore. – ODFW is hosting turkey hunting workshops around the state in April for both youth and adults. If you're a new hunter, or new to turkey hunting, consider joining us for a day of learning more about turkey hunting.

Youth workshops 

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A young turkey hunter learned calling skills at an ODFW youth turkey hunting workshop.

April 4 workshops at Denman Wildlife Area and White River Management Area (45°16'13.9"N 121°16'42.0"W) are for youth 8-17 and are just $10 each.

Participants will learn everything from turkey calling techniques, shotgun setup and safety, spring hunting tactics, and field dressing wild turkey. Both workshops will have door prizes such as turkey calls and other turkey hunting gear.

More information and registration is on the youth workshops events page

Adult workshops

Adult turkey hunting workshops run April 11-12 in Salem, Bend, Klamath Falls, and Central Point and are $50 each.

Participants will learn about turkey hunting seasons and regulations, habitat and learn hands-on skills including turkey calling practices and shotgun setup. Each person receives a turkey call and an opportunity to be randomly selected for a mentored hunt at a later date.

More information and registration is on the adult turkey workshops events page.