MONTROSE – If you've ever wanted to hunt wild turkeys, plan on attending a how-to seminar with experts from the Colorado Division of Wildlife and the National Wild Turkey Federation this Saturday, March 20, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Montrose Rod and Gun Club indoor range.
"Montrose is ground zero for great turkey hunting," said Tony Bonacquista, a district wildlife manager in Nucla. "You can go in every direction from Montrose and find birds – if you know what you're doing."

Stalking turkeys is also a great way to get started hunting. The season is six weeks long and hunting the birds, while challenging, is not as difficult as learning all the aspects of hunting big game. The 2010 spring season starts on April 10 and continues through May 23.

"There's plenty of time for hunting and you don't have to worry about getting out on the first weekend. Sometimes hunting a little later is better," Bonacquista said. 
At the seminar the leaders will explain all facets of turkey hunting. Four instruction stations will be included: how to call birds; identifying birds; hunting tactics; and rules, regulations and ethics. Instructors will also explain how to field dress a bird and how to cook it. 
"Wild turkeys are great eating, and, of course, totally organic," Bonacquista said.
 The seminar is limited to 50 people; the cost is $10 with lunch included. To register, call 970/252-6000 or go to the DOW's Montrose Service Center at 2300 S. Townsend Ave.