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There is no denying that turkey hunting is a challenging sport that requires a variety of skills and knowledge of the prey. My late friend and former co-worker at the then Chemfab Corporation, in Merrimack, Alan Nelson of Bow, N.H., was a first class turkey hunter who knew the sport inside out. Alan, traveled throughout New England giving seminars on the subject at sport shows. He was an instructor to account executive, Dan Hagler, and his two daughters, of Goffstown. He turned them into very proficient turkey hunters. He also took Chemfab Corporation’s chief executive officer, Wayne Montopoly, under hand and taught him how to successfully hunt wild turkeys. Although Alan passed away some years ago, there is still hope for those who would like to delve into the art of turkey hunting and need a mentor.
A turkey hunting workshop will be offered on April 19th in Holderness New Hampshire. It is a free workshop covering the basics of hunting wild turkeys and is being offered by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department on Saturday, April 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The class will be held at the Owl Brook Hunter Education Center on Perch Pond Road in Holderness,
N.H. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. To sign up for this workshop, or for more information, call (603) 536-3954.
This workshop will be conducted by Fish and Game Hunter Education Instructor, Dave
Priebe. Dave is a professional staff member of the turkey call manufacturer, Quaker Boy. The turkey hunting session will cover the basics of turkey hunting, turkey calling and turkey hunting safety. Fish and Game Wildlife Programs supervisor, Mark
Ellingwood, will talk about the natural history and behavior of wild turkeys. In addition, participants will be given a demonstration on shotgun patterning at the range. No lunch will be served, but there will be a break for those who wish to bring a bag lunch or snack.
Tom Flynn, manager of Fish and Game’s Owl Brook Hunter Education Center, said, "Whether you are new to turkey hunting or just looking to pick up some additional tips, sign up for this very
helpful course now."
New Hampshire’s Spring gobbler season runs from May 3 through May 31. The state’s youth turkey hunting weekend will take place April 26 through the 27th this year.
For more information on turkey hunting in New Hampshire, readers can visit www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Hunting/Hunt_species/hunt_turkey.htm. For directions to the Owl Brook Hunter Education Center, go to
www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Hunting/hunter_ed_center.htm.
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