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May 15 – 9 a.m. until dark
May 16 – 4:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
May 17-18 – optional days to stay and hunt on your own
In this workshop for first-time hunters, we’ll teach you all the proper shooting and turkey hunting techniques. All women, age 10 and older, who want to learn to hunt are welcome. No previous experience is required.
Shotguns and ammunition will be provided, but you are more than welcome to bring your own cased firearm and preferred ammo shot size 4 or smaller. Archery equipment is welcome as well.
The first day of the workshop will cover turkey biology; hunting tools and techniques; where to hunt; hunting laws, ethics and safety; and calls and calling. Then we’ll head to the range to practice shooting, then will drive around to scout roosting turkeys.
The second day, participants will meet up with their mentors and go on a morning hunt, then everyone will meet for lunch and a bird-cleaning demonstration before the workshop wraps up. Participants can continue to hunt with mentors (as mentors are available) or on their own in the afternoon.
May 17 and 18 are optional days to stay and hunt on your own while what you learned in the class is fresh in your mind. Apprentice hunters would need to pair up with another hunter who has a regular, nonapprentice turkey license. Maps and spots lined up for you to try and hunt will be available.
Cost for the workshop is $5. Lunch will be provided both days, and light breakfast/snacks also will be provided the second day.
Participants will need to purchase a turkey hunting license ahead of time. Licenses go on sale March 17 at 10 a.m. You also need to purchase a base license ($11 or $6 for youth ages 10-16) to purchase a spring turkey license. You will need to purchase Hunt Unit ZB, hunt number 0117; the cost is $15. If you have not completed hunter education, you will have to purchase an apprentice license.
Lodging is on your own. There are several nearby hotels and a campground with cabins. You are also allowed to camp in the parking lot at the office free of charge. Portable toilets will be available.
To register for this class, go to Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses and click on the "Purchase a license" button. Sign in (using either a username and password or your ID and birthdate), and find the class under the Becoming an Outdoors Woman tab.
Cancellation policy: To cancel your registration, please contact our Customer Service help desk line at 800-737-6367. Cancellations made up to 14 days prior to the program will be completely refunded to the original form of payment. If you cancel after the two-week deadline, no refund will be issued.
This workshop is part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' Becoming an Outdoors Woman program.
Start: May 15, 2025 9:00 AM
End: May 16, 2025 1:00 PM
May 15 – 9 a.m. until dark
May 16 – 4:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
May 17-18 – optional days to stay and hunt on your own
In this workshop for first-time hunters, we’ll teach you all the proper shooting and turkey hunting techniques. All women, age 10 and older, who want to learn to hunt are welcome. No previous experience is required.
Shotguns and ammunition will be provided, but you are more than welcome to bring your own cased firearm and preferred ammo shot size 4 or smaller. Archery equipment is welcome as well.
The first day of the workshop will cover turkey biology; hunting tools and techniques; where to hunt; hunting laws, ethics and safety; and calls and calling. Then we’ll head to the range to practice shooting, then will drive around to scout roosting turkeys.
The second day, participants will meet up with their mentors and go on a morning hunt, then everyone will meet for lunch and a bird-cleaning demonstration before the workshop wraps up. Participants can continue to hunt with mentors (as mentors are available) or on their own in the afternoon.
May 17 and 18 are optional days to stay and hunt on your own while what you learned in the class is fresh in your mind. Apprentice hunters would need to pair up with another hunter who has a regular, nonapprentice turkey license. Maps and spots lined up for you to try and hunt will be available.
Cost for the workshop is $5. Lunch will be provided both days, and light breakfast/snacks also will be provided the second day.
Participants will need to purchase a turkey hunting license ahead of time. Licenses go on sale March 17 at 10 a.m. You also need to purchase a base license ($11 or $6 for youth ages 10-16) to purchase a spring turkey license. You will need to purchase Hunt Unit ZB, hunt number 0117; the cost is $15. If you have not completed hunter education, you will have to purchase an apprentice license.
Lodging is on your own. There are several nearby hotels and a campground with cabins. You are also allowed to camp in the parking lot at the office free of charge. Portable toilets will be available.
To register for this class, go to Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses and click on the "Purchase a license" button. Sign in (using either a username and password or your ID and birthdate), and find the class under the Becoming an Outdoors Woman tab.
Cancellation policy: To cancel your registration, please contact our Customer Service help desk line at 800-737-6367. Cancellations made up to 14 days prior to the program will be completely refunded to the original form of payment. If you cancel after the two-week deadline, no refund will be issued.
This workshop is part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' Becoming an Outdoors Woman program.
