Gobble up some free turkey hunting tips with wildlife experts in Pueblo on April 4

Joey Livingston
Statewide Public Information Officer
303-345-4658 / [email protected]
A large male turkey, called a tom, that most spring turkey hunters would be happy to harvest. Join CPW on April 4 to learn how. Photo courtesy of Wayne D. Lewis/CPW.
PUEBLO, Colo. — If you have ever wanted to learn how to hunt turkey, or just hone your hunting skills, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has a free opportunity perfect for you. 

Join CPW on April 4 at the Pueblo Hunter Education Building to master your calling techniques and increase your chance of bagging a gobbler this spring. The free class is limited to the first 35 participants who sign up.

Students will learn from experienced turkey hunting professionals Wildlife Officers Gretchen Holschuh and Bill Velarde, and retired CPW biologist Mark Elkins. They will cover everything about turkey hunting from hunting gear, decoy placement, laws and regulations as well as specific tactics and calling techniques.

Students will practice the four most important turkey vocalizations using slate calls provided by CPW with opportunities to master your calling techniques.

Participants will have an opportunity to win some great door prizes and CPW giveaway swag during the course.

Details
Date: April 4, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Pueblo Hunter Education Building, 2600 West Mesa Ave. Pueblo, CO 81004
Registration: register-ed.com/events/view/226830

CPW offers a variety of clinics and seminars to help people learn new outdoor skills. Classes are offered year-round at locations across the state. Check out additional opportunities at: register-ed.com/programs/colorado

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