Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge (refuge) in cooperation with the National Wild Turkey Federation will once again conduct a spring youth turkey hunt on the refuge for ages 12 to 16 years old.
The Youth Turkey Hunt will include two Saturdays: April 13th and April 20th, 2019.
Request applications by email at [email protected] or print applications from https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Eastern_Neck/visit/visitor_activities.html
The refuge will be closed to the public until noon on April 13th and April 20th, 2019 for the Youth Turkey Hunts.
Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, is a 2,285 acre island which supports a wide variety of habitats including brackish marsh, natural ponds, upland forest, and grasslands for a diversity of wildlife. The refuge holds the designation of Important Bird Area by the Audubon Society. To learn more, visit our website at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Eastern_Neck/.
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov.
Deirdre LaMotte says
Question. Why would an animal refuge have a hunt? Are there just way too many turkeys there???. Is not the idea of a refuge to be
a refuge? I’m lost on this one. And another question. Why shoot a wild turkey when they apparently are awful to eat?