O.F.A.H. talks turkey in Timmins, March 19

O.F.A.H. talks turkey in Timmins, March 19

A growing fascination to outwit wild gobblers has hunters everywhere talking turkey – literally; and answering their call is the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (O.F.A.H.), the organization that spearheaded Ontario’s wild turkey reintroduction program just over two decades ago.

On March 19, the O.F.A.H. will bring its wildly successful Wild Turkey Seminar to the Senator Hotel, in Timmins, where aspiring turkey hunters will learn about new hunting techniques and equipment, game and trophy preparation, safety and regulations, as well as many secrets to calling these elusive game birds.

Cam Brownson, O.F.A.H. Wild Turkey Seminar Coodinator, said that the successful comeback of eastern wild turkeys has created a new and exciting hunting culture in Ontario.

“Turkey hunting is a fascinating outdoor experience. It’s great to see such wide-spread interest in wild turkey seminars and participation in the annual spring turkey hunt,” he said.

Brownson added that successful completion of the one-day wild turkey seminar is mandatory for anyone wishing to hunt wild turkey in Ontario for the first time. The cost of the seminar is $30, with proceeds supporting Ontario’s Wild Turkey Program. Upon successful completion of the seminar, participants receive a certificate that enables them to purchase a wild turkey hunting license.

The Ontario wild turkey reintroduction program is considered one of North America’s greatest conservation success stories. Today, there’s an estimated 80,000 birds in Ontario. For further information, or to register for the Wild Turkey Seminar, call the O.F.A.H. at (705) 748-6324 or visit www.ofah.org

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