Cheney Free Press -

SPOKANE — The state Department of Fish and Wildlife is encouraging young hunters to complete hunter education before youth turkey hunting season opens.

The youth season-opener is April 1 and general spring turkey season opens April 15.

“Now is a great time to complete hunter education because we are holding more in-person classes before the spring turkey hunting seasons,” hunter education Manager David Whipple said. “Completing hunter education early in the year ensures that hunters can participate in turkey season and other hunting seasons throughout the year.”

The state offers b...