Mark Twain Lake - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake, in partnership with the Mark Twain Lake Forest Council and the Missouri State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will hold an apprentice/youth Spring Turkey Hunt Special Event at Mark Twain Lake on May 9th and 10th. In an effort to introduce new hunters to the adventures of spring turkey hunting and promote the value of public land experiences, the Corps of Engineers will allow ten participants the opportunity to hunt 4,000 acres of lands traditionally designated no hunting zones for the purpose of this special hunting event. A random drawing will be held on May 8th, 2015 at the M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center to determine the ten participant’s hunt locations. Successful registrants will be encouraged to seek family members and family friends that are experienced turkey hunters to mentor them.
All hunters must comply with the 2015 Missouri Department of Conservation hunting regulations. All hunters shall be required to hold Missouri spring hunting permits. Youth hunters must be ages six to fifteen. To insure a safe hunting experience, special event rules will be in effect throughout the two day hunt. These rules will be outlined for participants on May 8, 2015 at the M.W. Boudreaux Visitor Center. Weapons are restricted to 20-gauge or larger shotguns, muzzle loader or bow and arrow. Participants must have Hunter Education Certification.
Applications must be received on or before April 1, 2015 to qualify for the hunt. For further information and to apply please contact the Mark Twain Lake Project Office, 20642 Highway J, Monroe City, Missouri, 63456 or phone (573) 735 4097.
Release no. 15-014