First Annual Youth Turkey Hunt

Here are some requirements and a packing list for what you will need to bring for the hunt:

NY Spring Youth Hunt Requirements:

-Eligible hunters are 12–15 years of age and hold a Junior Hunting License and a Turkey Permit. PURCHASE HERE

-All youth hunters must be accompanied by an adult, as required by law for a Junior Hunting License (see here: Special Seasons Designated for Young Hunters).

The accompanying adult must have a current hunting license and Turkey Permit. He/she may assist the youth hunter (including calling), but may not carry a firearm, crossbow or bow, or kill or attempt to kill a wild turkey during the youth hunt. Crossbows may only be used by licensees who are 14 years of age or older.

-The bag limit for the youth hunt is one bearded bird. This bird becomes part of the youth’s regular season bag limit of two bearded birds. A second bird may be taken beginning May 1.

All other wild turkey hunting regulations remain in effect.

Packing list:

-Sleeping Bag 

-Pillow 

-Bath Towel 

-Toiletries 

Hunters gear list:

-Camouflage- (no blaze orange)

-Bring a blaze orange hat for walking out of the woods with your bird.

-Proper base layering clothing for inclement weather and maybe some rain gear.

-Camouflage hat, face mask or face paint, and camouflage gloves.

-Waterproof boots. 

-AMMO – You will need to provide your own Ammunition for the Turkey Hunt and trap shoot 

-Tick repellent Or Deep Woods Off. If you use this product, please treat your clothing 24-48 hours before arriving 

-Firearm of your preference 410 or larger, Choke tube- we do recommend an extra full choke tube, Example- Kicks .665 Gobbling thunder for 12 gauge, also Kicks make it in all gauges. You will have to bring your own proper ammunition for your firearm Example for Turkey Hunting, shot size 4, 5, or 6s. You will need to bring modified or improve cylinder for the trap shoot on Friday and 25-50, 7-1/2 shot size ammunition. Highly recommend putting a gun sling on your firearm for carrying while hunting. 

PLEASE BE SURE ALL FIREARMS ARE SIGHTED IN FOR THE TURKEY HUNT PRIOR TO ARRIVAL

-Blind chair for yourself for inside of the hunting blind. Example

These items can be easily purchased at Dicks Sporting Goods, Bass Pro, and Cabelas. 

OTHER MISCELLANEOUS  

-A hydro flask for hot or cold drink for during the hunt. 

-Feel free to bring any personal turkey hunting gear. 

If you have signed up to help with this event, please click on the volunteer link and fill out the applicable form. All volunteers must fill out the event volunteer applicable forms and fill out our Ministry Leader/Volunteer application here.

Reach out with any questions to: 

Ed Stratton
FCA Outdoors Regional Director

315-264-9493

Estratton@fca.org