Annually, the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge hosts turkey hunts for both youth and mobility impaired hunters. The sessions are set for April 12-13 and April 26-27 this year, respectively.
The youth shotgun turkey hunt is first. Interested Iowa and Nebraska youth hunters are eligible to participate April 12-13 and can apply by sending a letter to DeSoto Refuge, 1434 316th Lane, Missouri Valley, IA 51555 or by sending and email to Parker Ranger Peter Rea at peter_rea@fws.gov. Interested parties are to include their name, address and phone number in the letter or email.
All applications must be received by March 6 for the youth hunt with a random drawing to fill the limited spots to take place March 7.
Mobility-impaired hunters, however, may reach out to Rea by phone (712-388-4803) or by the aforementioned email address to inquire about the April 26-27 hunt, too. DeSoto provides a limited number of accessible hunt blinds for the annual turkey hunt.
