Lots of hunters, and far more shooting than normal from what ive heard. Calling or attempting to call turkeys using any means to mimic the sounds made by turkeys is prohibited from march 1 to opening day of spring turkey hunts on all wmas. A complete report of the 2015 fall wild turkey season is available at wildohio. Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. Fall turkey hunting has high success with most years being nearly 100%.
Wma spring turkey quota hunt application period is from dec. Spring 2020 season information is found in the 201920 hunting digest on pages 14 and 5861 and below. Wild turkeys killed in the spring gobbler season must be checked using the telephone or internet checking system. Kentucky predicts best turkey hunting in a decade realtree camo. Canadian hunters see rules for importing firearms for hunting. Outdoors kentucky, indiana turkey seasons begin in april. The number of authorizations available for the spring hunting season will be higher than the fall season. Game officials say kentuckys turkey flock is about 240,000 birds. It opens saturday, april 18 and runs through may 10. Areas closed to hunting are also closed to trapping. The challenge of fall turkey season turns toward success when you choose your words and your birds carefully. The season limit is two bearded turkeys, although only one bird may be taken per day. See your county listing for season dates and special requirements. Sagegrouse hunting for general, archery, and falconry seasons is by permit only.
Kentuckys spring turkey season opens saturday marshall. Hunting hours begin 12 hour before sunrise and end 12 hour after sunset. A separate turkey license is needed for the spring and fall turkey season. The bag limit is one bearded or male turkey for the spring season.
The regular season will run april 16 through may 8. Martinskyline, hollins, oakmulgee, lowndes, choccolocco, and perdido river. Most licenses are valid for either a gobbler or hen. We talk details this weekend, november 15 and 16, on kentucky afield tv. Each recommendation includes specifics on conservationrelated work with wild turkeys, and other game animals, in mind. Customers will need to specify their zone of choice at the time of purchase. Turkey season kentucky hunting guide kings country. Hunters could have the long winter to thank for what is shaping up to be a good start to kentuckys statewide spring wild turkey season, which opens saturday, april 12, and runs through may 4. Kentucky spring 2020 turkey hunting season livingston. The season encompasses much of the state, including the black hills.
As youll see in the video, the late turkey hunting season can be an excellent time to get out and put a bird on the. Upland game bird hunting california department of fish. The fall turkey season now spans four weeks starting october 3 and continuing through november 1, running concurrently with the archery season for deer. No more than two 2 birds may be taken per spring season. The youth turkey permit allows the hunter to harvest one turkey. Resident senior or disabled combination hunting and fishing licenses. During both spring and fall seasons, you must report taking a turkey within 7 days, via the decals online harvest reporting system or by calling 18664263778. Spring 2020 the spring season is april 22 through may 10, 2020. It is unlawful to hunt roosting turkeys by any means at any time or to release turkeys without. Youth hunters must abide by season bag limits and harvest restrictions but can use the youth permit throughout the license year. Coyotes may be hunted after daylight hours using lights or nightvision equipment from feb. Hunting hours begin 12 hour before sunrise and end at 5. The delayed season will run march 28 to may 3, 2020. Fall wild turkey hunting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset.
By the 1990s the interest in fall turkey hunting started to wane and by the early 2000s, spring hunters outnumbered fall turkey hunters. Legal methods and restrictions for archery turkey season. The first kansas fall turkey hunting season opened in 1979, 14 years after the birds were reintroduced to the state. Wild turkey program few things are as thrilling as the gobble of a wild turkey, and few places can rival mississippi for thundering longbearded gobblers. Fall 2019 the bag and possession limit for the fall seasons is one bird of either sex, regardless of hunting equipment used or what portion of the season. New hampshire has a 7day fall shotgun turkey season only in wmus d2, g, h1, h2, i1, i2, j1, j2, k, l, m. All hunts are fully guided unless requested otherwise season. Kentucky hunters 15 and younger get the first shot at a spring turkey april 23. Enter fall turkey hunting in the search box on the.
When kentucky s spring wild turkey season opens april 17, hunters can expect to find a bounty of gobblers. In addition, shotgun gauges 10 through 28, including. The fall turkey hunting season is designed as a population management tool for gfp. In addition, you will find turkey harvest data and tips for hunters. Fall turkey season opens sunday idaho fish and game. There will be lots of 2yearold birds, and they do most of the gobbling. Fall turkey hunting was the norm in the early to middle 20th century. Ky also boasts one of the higher hunter success rates in the country.
We talk details this weekend, november 15 and 16, on kentucky. Only 1 spring gobbler may be taken during this hunt. October 1 october 20, 2019 and november 9 through december 31, 2019 fall shotgun. The missouri conservation commission approved recommendations by the missouri department of conservation mdc for 20182019 turkey hunting and deerhunting season. A fall turkey permit is valid in the five open units 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6. Its looking like one of the best seasons in the past eight to 10 years, said steven dobey, wild turkey biologist for the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. Mississippians have a rich tradition of chasing wary spring toms, and over the last three decades, the state has consistently boasted one of the largest turkey populations in the country. Feb 26, 2016 kentucky hunters bagged 30,895 turkeys during the 2015 spring season. Hunting hours begin 12 hour before sunrise and end at noon.
Be sure to visit the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources website for more information. The agency manages 42 state parks, all of colorados wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. When hunting turkeys on wmas stocked with pheasant or quail during the pheasant or quail season. Kentucky is rated one of the top states to hunt eastern wild turkey.
We have a 95% success rate since our beginning in 2003. Statewide except in areas where there is a closed firearm season on turkey. Only one eithersex turkey may be taken during the fall hunting season with either bow, crossbow or gun. This decision was made in consultation with the kentucky fish and wildlife commission and the tourism, arts and heritage cabinet, in accordance with gov.
Hunters may hunt only within the management unit printed on his or her permit. Are you concerned about the high kill numbers for the long. Anyone hunting turkeys during the fall firearms turkey season may not be in possession of both a firearm and a bow. Prior to the recent abolishment of alabamas fall turkey season, fortyone 41 of these fortynine states allowed fall turkey hunting. The spring wild turkey hunting season is open statewide. Fall turkey hunting has been historically allowed in six counties in my home state of alabama.
Fourteen 14 traditional fall hunting counties will be open to a fourweek spilt season oct. The fiveyear 20122016 average spring harvest is 31,490. Use the pages below to learn about regulations for licensing, permits, and reporting. Spring turkey season will be delayed for research purposes on the following wmas. The spring turkey season is something of an obsession among hunters who have experienced those magical mornings many times over or dream about it happening their first time out this year. Special season for eligible junior hunters, with required license, and mentored youth april 25, 2020.
Cpw issues hunting and fishing licenses, conducts research to improve wildlife management activities, protects high priority. Our first stop is bracken county in northern kentucky for the challenge of fall turkey hunting. Fall turkey permits may be purchased online or at any vendor location from august 3 thru november 10. Fall turkey archery runs from early september through mid january. When kentuckys spring wild turkey season opens april 17, hunters can expect to find a bounty of gobblers. Tennessee turkey season regulations and information. Onehalf hour before sunrise to onehalf hour after sunset. Join chad as he explores fall turkey hunting opportunities in western kentucky. Turkey hunting regulations and information 20192020 pdf, 475kb. This is because the bird taken during the youth season counts as the first bird for the first week of the regular season. Youths ages 1215 are eligible to purchase a youth turkey permit, which is valid during any turkey season for one turkey.
During the past five archery seasons, deer harvest has ranged from a high of 23,323 during the 2015 16 season, to a low of 18,369 during the 201415 season. Nov 01, 2019 all counties with an open fall season sept. The wait is almost over for turkey hunters in kentucky. Use of a turkey fan to sneak in on turkeys is discouraged. Only one turkey of either sex may be harvested during the entire fall season, and a valid hunting license and fall turkey hunting permit are required. Hunting season dates and fees colorado parks and wildlife. Fall colors fire up the screen for fall hunting on kentucky afield television this weekend. Nov 12, 2008 the challenge of fall turkey season turns toward success when you choose your words and your birds carefully.
Oct 09, 2014 counties open to fall turkey hunting include the following. The residentonly youth sportsmans license includes the annual youth hunting license, two 2 youth deer permits and two 2 youth turkey permits. Purchase of a turkey permit and a nh hunting license for those age 16 or older allows the taking of one male turkey during the spring gobbler season and one male or hen. The youth sportsmans license includes two 2 youth turkey permits. Hunters may now harvest a total of 3 either sex birds, regardless of property type. Males, and some females, have a tuft of hairlike feathers a beard in the middle of the breast. New regulations have been adopted for the 2020 fall firearms wild turkey hunting season. Specific state and private land bag limits no longer apply. Bonus fall turkey harvest authorizations formerly known as leftover tags will be sold over the counter starting. Fiftysix ohio counties are open for fall turkey hunting. Jan 17, 2017 join chad as he explores fall turkey hunting opportunities in western kentucky. Spring turkey hunters needed for ruffed grouse drumming survey. Wko books fall turkey hunts which can be setup by the day. Sign up for a nonmandatory wild turkey hunting clinic.
First few days of season plus youth weekend and kill numbers are nearly half of the season total last year already. During the fall turkey seasons a turkey hunter may. New regulations have been adopted for the 2020 spring wild turkey hunting season. No more than onebird of either sex may be taken in the fall turkey season, regardless of equipment.
Youths younger than 12 are exempt from license and turkey permit requirements. A hunter applying for a controlled hunt open to youth only. Looks like ky is on a very high kill per day through first few days. A person can use shotgun gauges 10 through 20, using shot sizes 4 through 6 or mixed loads that include shot sizes 4 through 7. Turkey hunting in nh new hampshire fish and game department. With a limit of 2 bearded turkey and a season that runs from the saturday closest to april 15th for 23 consecutive days, it makes it one of the longer springs seasons in the midwest. Spring gobbler seasons were unheard of in the north and midatlantic region until the 1960s. The fall season has been reduced to 41 days in all open units. The land between the lakes trapping season is january february 2, 2020 in kentucky hunt areas 3, 4, 5, and tennessee hunt areas 12 and 14. One fall turkey harvest authorization is included with each fall turkey or conservation patron license purchased. Hunters once were limited to gobblers, or male birds, during the spring hunt. Last spring, hunters in kentucky reported taking 29,943 turkeys. Mar 31, 2017 by the time the upcoming season closes on may 7, hunters will have bagged about 31,000 turkeys.
The 2018 spring hunt guide provides you with all the useful information needed for turkey hunting in your state, plus public land recommendations from nwtf regional biologists. Missouri spring turkey hunting is excellent with an excellent turkey population. There are 2 turkey hunting seasons, one in the spring and one in the fall. Fall turkey season this weekend on kentucky afield tv. The turkey license required to hunt turkey in new hampshire covers both the spring and fall turkey seasons. Floridas fall turkey season monday, october 22, 2012 at 3. Harvest authorizations levels reflect the amount of turkey habitat, turkey population densities and distribution in each zone. Fall shotgun season hunting new hampshire fish and. October 26 november 1, 2019 anddecember 7 through december, 2019.
Dec 18, 2016 2017 spring turkey hunting dates youth portion. Some season dates and regulations may vary by zone. Adult males are very large and dark with a bare, red and blue head, with red wattles on the throat and neck. A hunter may take a male turkey or a turkey with a visible beard. Nov, 2012 tim farmer gets out for the early fall shotgun turkey season and brings in the thanksgiving turkey for 2012. In addition to the turkey license, residents also must have a current nh hunting, archery or combination license, and nonresidents must have a big game hunting or archery license, depending on their hunting plans. There will also be a beaver trapping season february 129 in kentucky and tennessee in all hunt areas. One male turkey or turkey with visible beard youths who take a turkey during the youth season may not harvest a second bird until april 27. Originally posted by sksmith75 for fall turkey, i bought a remington ou 12 gauge over a. September 7, 2019 through january 20, 2020 fall crossbow. A week fall shotgun season also runs in both late october and early december.
The fall turkey permit is valid for the fall archery, crossbow and shotgun turkey seasons and allows a hunter to harvest up to the fall season bag limit of turkeys. Fall firearms turkey hunters must purchase a firearms hunting license and a resident game bird conservation stamp. Zones 1, 2, 3, 4b, 5, 5b, 6, 7, 7a, 8, 9, 10 and 17. April 15 may 31, 2020 spring turkey permits and game tags may be purchased online, at any vendor location or by phone from march 2 through may 31, 2020 in addition to your turkey permit and tag, you. Shortterm 1 or 7day hunting licenses are not valid for turkey hunting. Missouri deer and turkey hunting dates set for 201718. A wild turkey of either sex may be hunted during the fall season. Effective immediately, sales of 2020 nonresident spring turkey permits for the general statewide season are suspended. Sep 15 2020 to nov 2020 nov 25 2020 to jan 15 2021.
The season is open statewide, although special regulations do apply to some areas. Any combination of male turkeys, or female turkeys with visible beards, may be included in this twobird season limit. All such fortynine states allow spring turkey hunting. Unless exempt, all spring turkey hunters ages 1215 must carry with them in the field proof of purchase of a valid kentucky hunting license and a valid spring turkey permit. Game tags which allow the take of a second turkey will not be valid in units 3, 5, and 6. The youth turkey permit may be used during any turkey season. Special unit tags are valid only for the fall season in units 1, 2, 3 or 5.
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