Get ready for the spring season with a FREE Learn to Hunt Turkey class and Mentored Turkey Hunt operated by the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife), the state agency responsible for the conservation of all freshwater fish and wildlife in the Commonwealth.
These classes are taught by experienced hunting instructors, with the objective of providing new hunters with specialized turkey hunting training and reinforce skills learned in Basic Hunter Education. Space is limited, so register today.
Learn to Hunt Classes
- Learn to Hunt Turkey Seminar, March 28: 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Plainville, MA Register
- Range Practice and Instruction, March 28: 12:30–2:30 p.m., Plainville, MA Register
- Turkey Scouting Class, April 1: 6–8 p.m., Virtual Register
- Learn to Hunt Turkey Seminar, April 4: 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Ashburnham, MA Register
- Turkey Calling Seminar, April 14: 5–6 p.m., Westborough, MA Register
- Learn to Hunt Turkey Seminar, April 18: 8 a.m.–noon, Montague, MA Register
- Range Practice and Instruction, April 18: 8–9:30 a.m., Harvard, MA Register
- Range Practice and Instruction, April 18: 9:30 –11:00 a.m., Harvard, MA Register
Mentored Turkey Hunt
This program is designed for adults (18+) who are new to turkey hunting and includes an in-person seminar and a mentored hunt. Participants must attend the seminar to take part in the mentored hunt.
Part 1: In-Person Seminar
Saturday, April 11, 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Monument Beach Sportsman’s Club in Bourne
Participants will learn about turkey biology and hunting regulations, then practice all aspects of a safe hunt including calling, setting up, patterning on the range, and scouting.
Part 2: Mentored Hunt
Tentative Date: Wednesday, April 29, 4:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Camp Edwards on Joint Base Cape Cod in Bourne
Spend the day turkey hunting with an experienced turkey hunter. This hunt is designed for participants using a shotgun.
To participate in the mentored hunt, the following are required by April 29:
- You must have a 2026 MA hunting or sporting license and Turkey Permit
- You must hold a valid MA gun license
- You must have a shotgun and ammunition to use for the hunt
Space is limited. To be considered for the Mentored Turkey Hunt, please complete the application by Tuesday, March 10. MassWildlife will contact you by March 13 to let you know if you were selected for the program.