The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) will sponsor the 10th annual Wild Turkey Expo on March 3, in Sacramento. Co-sponsored by Wilderness Unlimited and the National Turkey Federation, the event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Dante Club, 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd.

The featured speaker at the event is John Higley, an outdoor writer and veteran turkey hunter. Higley and other experts will speak on where to locate turkeys. He will also talk about turkey habits, the effective use of camouflage, and the best shotguns and archery equipment for turkey hunting.

The expo traditionally attracts a large turnout and features comprehensive information on turkey biology, tips on hunting turkey and maps of available public lands. Sporting goods retail outlets and hunting organizations use the expo as an opportunity to highlight the latest in hunting equipment and opportunities.

DFG will provide lunch at the event and a $5 donation is requested.

Other presenters at the event are Ryan Mathis, regional biologist for the National Wild Turkey Federation, Johnny Waddles, regional chairman for the International Bowhunters Education Program, and Bruce Wurth, champion turkey caller. Mathis will discuss proper shotgun selection, shooting, and use of the proper loads. Waddles will host a seminar on archery hunting for turkeys. Wurth, who also owns American Friction, a company that makes turkey calls, will demonstrate his award winning calls.

DFG wildlife biologist Scott Gardner and other staff members will provide information on hunting and habitat to hunters and naturalists.

The popular expo started more than a decade ago, driven by the healthy turkey population and hunting opportunities for wild turkey in California. For more information, contact Susan Herrgesell, Advanced Hunter Education Program Coordinator, at (530) 347-3980, or e-mail at sherrges@dfg.ca.gov.