National Wild Turkey Federation – South Dakota and Montana youth turkey hunt deadline April 11

Learn to hunt from the pros! Six youth will be selected to participate in a guided turkey hunt. The National Wild Turkey Federation will provide a guide for each youth. Hunters will meet in the evening, Friday, May 5, 2023 in Camp Crook, SD to meet the guides, get safety reminders, and scout. The hunt will take place in several South Dakota and Montana county locations, Saturday, May 6, 2023 and Sunday, May 7, 2023 in the early morning hours.

There is no age limit, but youth must be comfortable and confident in shooting a 12-gauge shotgun (preferable, but a 20-gauge shotgun will work) AND eligible to obtain a ‘mentor’ turkey license from their state.

Participants will need to wear camouflage or brown clothing.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own shotgun otherwise a shotgun can be provided.

If chosen, the parent or guardian must purchase their state (SD or MT) ‘mentor’ turkey license.

Applications can be found at the Fallon/Carter County Extension Offices and the Harding County Extension Office. Applications are due April 11, 2023.

This event is sponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation, the US Forest Service, and Harding County 4-H Shooting Sports.

Requirements for mento turkey hunting on the MT Game, Fish, and Parks website can be found at: file:///C:/Users/HC%204H/Downloads/2023ApprenticeCertificationForm.pdf