2010 Cheatham WMA Youth-Only Turkey Hunt Scheduled March 27
Friday, March 05, 2010 | 02:16am
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and Young Sportsman Foundation, along with the support of local state chapters of the National Wild Turkey Federation and Quail Unlimited, will host a youth-only turkey hunt on Saturday, March 27 at the Cheatham Wildlife Management Area.
The annual hunt is for youth between the ages of 6-16 will be conducted on the more than 20,000 acres of prime wild turkey habitat at Cheatham WMA. The hunt provides a golden opportunity for the young turkey hunter to hunt the WMA that is only open to juveniles.
Participants 10 years and older must have successfully completed the hunter education class and must have the appropriate licenses and permits. In addition, volunteers 18 and older that have turkey hunting skills, are needed to serve as mentors and share the experience of the outing.
There will be a cookout and campout for volunteers and participants on Friday, March 26. Lunch will be provided on Saturday. Door prizes will also be given to the young turkey hunters in attendance.
Registration forms are available on the TWRA Web site at www.tnwildlife.org and for assistance and further information any of the following persons can be contacted:
Davidson County Darren Rider (615) 781-6669
Dickson County Mitchell Bailey (615) 441-1142
Robertson County Mike Murdock (615) 696-2775
Williamson County Donald Hosse (615) 781-6541
Cheatham WMA Randy Cromer (615) 792-4510
Cheatham County Eric Tummins (615) 294-5432
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