Learn to Hunt Webinar Series: Colorado Turkey Hunting 101

VIDEO: Join Bryan Posthumus and panel of Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff to learn the basics of turkey hunting in Colorado.
Video: Colorado Turkey Hunting 101

​​Turkey Hunting in Colorado

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Turkey hunting is growing in popularity throughout North America, and Colorado offers exceptional hunting opportunities for two sub-species of these remarkable birds. In this video, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s staff share safety tips, techniques, and strategies for hunting both the native Merriam’s wild turkeys of the mountains and the Rio Grande wild turkeys of the Plains.  You’ll also learn about how to obtain a turkey hunting license, some calling techniques, and what gear you’ll need to hunt turkeys in Colorado.

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To view more episodes of the Learn to Hunt Webinar Series, please visit Colorado Parks and Wildlife on YouTube.

Bryan Posthumus is the Statewide Hunter Outreach Coordinator for Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

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