Massena youth in turkey hunt
Young Massena turkey hunters
Monday, May 13, 2019 - 9:17 am

The Massena Rod and Gun Club partnered with the State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) in St. Lawrence County and Borderline Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) to offer youth ages 12-15 the chance to hunt turkey recently. Mentors and parents volunteered their time to hunt with the kids. From left, in front, are James Wilson, Norfolk; Kayden Robert, Norwood; in back, Riley Basford, Casey Basford, and Julia Basford all from Potsdam; Lucas Thornhill, Jake Venette, and Hunter Venette, all from Heuvelton; Bailey Friot, Ogdensburg; Aiden Soika, Clinton; and Hanna Manson, Waddington. Photo submitted by NYSEC.