March 29, 2020 3:00 a.m.

Youth interested in turkey hunting can attend a clinic on Saturday in Central Point.

Megan Dugan of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said ODFW staff and experienced hunters with the Oregon Hunters Association will teach and train attendees. Dugan said young turkey hunters will learn how to identify turkey signs and understand their behavior and basic biology. Those attending will find out about scouting techniques and hunting tactics and go home with the skills and some basic equipment to safely start turkey hunting.

The event will be held at the Denman Wildlife Area. It is open to youth ages eight to seventeen.

Dugan said space is limited and the clinic fills up fast. Registration closes on Friday. https://myodfw.com/workshops-and-events/youth-turkey-hunting-clinic-central-point

Hunter Education certification is not required. Participants must be accompanied by an adult.

The cost is $10 which goes to supplement youth hunting and the Hunter Education Program.