Join New Jersey Fish & Wildlife’s R3 Hunting & Shooting Program in partnering with members of the New Jersey National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) for TWO FREE turkey hunting and calling seminars introducing YOU to the wonderful world of the wild turkey. This seminar is designed to provide participants 10 years and older with an informative and welcoming environment in which to learn new outdoor skills while learning about one of New Jersey’s favorite springtime game species, the wild turkey. Bring your turkey calls and your turkey questions!

Seminar Overview:
The seminar is open to new or inexperienced hunters and those who may be interested in getting back into turkey hunting. The seminar will cover the biology and background of the wild turkey, calling techniques and hunting techniques. Participants can expect to gain knowledge that will help them feel comfortable for the spring turkey season.

When/Where:
Saturday, March 1, 2025 , from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Pequest Trout Hatchery
(Please use this address link for directions.) 605 Pequest Rd, Oxford, NJ 07863

Saturday, March 15, 2025 , from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Batsto Village Historic Site
(Please use this address link for directions.) 31 Batsto Rd, Hammonton, NJ 08037

Registration: You MUST register for this seminar.

*Each person attending the seminar must register.

Registration will be closed once the maximum capacity is filled for each seminar location. You will receive a confirmation email by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

To register, click here: REGISTRATION APPLICATION .

Questions? Feel free to contact our R3 Program at r3mentortedhunt@njdepwptest.net or call us at: (609) 947-5824.

Program Flyer

For more information, please visit the New Jersey R3 Hunting Program at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife.

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