event_title: Turkey Hunting 101 Workshop

event_time_zone: America/Chicago

event_start: April 05, 2025 12:00

event_duration: 240

event_end: April 05, 2025 16:00

event_address: 12499 Elm Creek Blvd N, A1, Maple Grove, MN 55369, United States

event_description: Are you interested in learning about turkey hunting, but don’t know where to start? Would you like to get more involved with conservation? Join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, along with our partners from Sitka Gear as we gear up for turkey season. We’re hosting a FREE, all-inclusive, entry-level workshop designed to introduce you to the exciting world of turkey hunting, and there is a spot open just for you!This is your invitation to join us Saturday, April 5thth at the new Sitka Gear Store in Maple Grove, MN. We will be taking over the store from 12-4PM with presentations hardcore turkey hunters, BHA staff, Chapter Leaders and more. We will cover everything from biology and conservation to scouting and access to gear and wild game. Learn the basics that will get you excited and help you feel safe and confident as you head into the woods.Turkey hunting is one of the best ways to be introduced to hunting, wild game, and helps build a greater appreciation for conservation. Youll find community, connect to conservation, and learn about opportunities to harvest your own wild food. We will also have a Spring Raffle going, Membership Incentives, and a 20% discount on Sitka Gear during the event for all members and anyone that becomes a member at the event.Shake off the cabin fever and light your fire for getting outside this spring! Sign Up Below Today! What You Can Expect:Biology and Natural History of the American Wild TurkeyConservation and the North American ModelScouting and AccessCalling, Guns, and GearLearn how to Process and Cook Wild Game Bird Special In-Store Discounts, Raffles and Membership Deals TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:(Inside Store: 12PM- 2PM)12:00PM- 12:10PM- Introduction12:10PM-12:45PM- Biology and Natural History of Wild Turkeys12:45- 1:15PM- Conservation/ North American Model 1:15PM-1:45PM- Scouting & Access1:45PM- 2:00PM- Break(Outside: 2PM-4PM)2:00PM-3:00PM- Calling, Guns and Gear3:00PM- 4:00PM- Processing & Cooking4:00PM- Conclusion- Drinks/Food/Fellowship About Your Presenter:Aaron HebeisenAaron is the Midwest Chapter Coordinator at Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. He is a wildlife biologist, public lands advocate, and an obsessive turkey hunter. Growing up in Minnesota, he didn’t have turkeys that far north and was introduced to turkey hunting in college. His passion for wild things and wild places led him to professional roles with federal and state wildlife agencies and hunting industry brands before finding a home at BHA where he supports 10 states around the U.S. He lives in Southeastern MN with his wife and 2-year old son. Aaron enjoys mentoring new hunters and introducing people to a life closer to nature, be that for ducks, deer, and ESPECIALLY the kings of spring- the wild turkey.  If you have questions about the event, please reach out to Aaron Hebeisen from BHA!