Remaining countyissued spring turkey permits will go on sale over the counter at license vendors beginning march 10, 2020, on a firstcome, firstserved basis. Youth hunters aged 10 to less than 14 must be under the supervision of a licensed adult who is at least 21 years of age. Kentuckys record harvest during the spring wild turkey season occurred in 2010, when 36,097 birds were reported taken. The best time to do this is after the deer season when the leaves are still off the trees, so topography and food sources can be seen. Tennessee hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq.
Spring turkey hunting season opens with youth hunt. Top 10 wild turkey hunting states grand view outdoors. We seem to have had a decent hatch, better than 201516. Tennessees spring turkey season opens april 1 independent. Sorry about a small segment in the video that did not transfer properly. The tennessee wildlife resources agency twra says tennessees 2016 spring turkey season opens on saturday, april 2 and continues through sunday, may 15. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Wild turkeys now exist in all 100 counties in the state and all 100 counties now have a spring gobbler season. Click on the calendar icon in the table s to see the date setting process for each specieshunting season. Seasons that have ended for the year will not be shown. When using a shotgun it is unlawful to use or have in possession any shot larger than number 2 fine shot during spring turkey season. The youth hunt april 1112 and all time periods april 15may 26 remain open for turkey hunting.
Tennessee spring turkey hunting season begins april 2 wtvc. Legal hunting times are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. Birds taken on quota hunts and designated wildlife management areas are bonus birds. A precharged pneumatic gun airbow which shoots an arrow is legal for all hunters to use during statewide spring turkey season. There are 2 turkey hunting seasons, one in the spring and one in the fall.
We dealt with great weather but henned up toms made for a challenging hunt. Tennessee turkey season day 2 the 2nd day of the tennessee season dawned cool and clear. Check out a few of the most popular seasons and regulations here, and learn more with the georgia department of natural resources, wildlife resources division. The 2016 spring turkey hunting season opens april 2 and lasts through may 15. Hunting season dates that are shown on this page are either upcoming or currently open. All turkey must be tagged with a tag from the hunters license immediately upon harvest, and in a secure manner anywhere on the turkey. Tennessee turkey season regulations and information. The divisions turkey restoration project represents one of the greatest wildlife management success stories in the history of the state.
Fall turkey hunting season opens saturday the tennessean. Tennessees 2017 spring turkey season opens on saturday, april 1 and continues through sunday, may 14. The number of turkeys killed so far this year is 2,358 more than at the same point in the season in 2016. All tennessee counties are open to spring turkey seasons. With five quota hunts, and 150 people on each hunt, 75 birds were harvested in 2017, and 71 in 2016, which indicates an increase since 20, when 48 birds were harvested. We dealt with great weather but henned up toms made for a. 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. Mar 16, 2012 spring turkey hunting season opens with youth hunt. Multiple youths may be accompanied by a single nonhunting adult who is at least 21 years old. As the 2017 spring turkey hunting season nears, the nwtf offers up the annual spring hunt guide as an overview of each states upcoming wild turkey hunting season. Game tags which allow the take of a second turkey will not be valid in units 3, 5, and 6. Tennessee hunting and trapping guide for deer units, county listings, and the. Season bag limit in counties open to fall season, 1 bearded turkey per county, no hens.
Mar 19, 2018 the 2018 statewide spring turkey season is march 31 may. The fiveyear average of spring turkey harvests from 2015 to 2019 is 30, 355. The 2018 statewide spring turkey season is march 31 may. Illinois has canceled all turkey hunting on all state lands.
A game hunting license and either an overthecounter turkey tag or draw permit is required to legally take wild turkey in the state. The statewide bag limit is two legal turkeys, no jakes. Tennessee s 2017 spring turkey season opens on saturday, april 1 and continues through sunday, may 14. Specific laws and regulations for each turkey season are below. During the fall turkey seasons a turkey hunter may not be in. Tennessee opening week missouri youth turkey season. View a calendar listing the upcoming and ongoing dates for each hunting and trapping season in iowa. Its a yearly indicator that the woods will soon turn green, and the gobblers will sound off like the playing of the national anthem before game time.
Tennessee opening week missouri youth turkey season we were in tennessee last week for the opener and hunting was tough. One 1 bearded turkey per day, not to exceed four 4 per season. Tennessee turkey season regulations and information tn. Take wild turkeys from an area in which bait has been placed. Use the pages below to learn about regulations for licensing, permits, and reporting. Mar 23, 2016 the 2016 spring turkey hunting season opens april 2 and lasts through may 15. Season dates and bag limits ohio department of natural. Canadian hunters see rules for importing firearms for hunting. Apr 10, 2017 tennessee opening week missouri youth turkey season we were in tennessee last week for the opener and hunting was tough.
Bag limits in units 3, 5, and 6 northeast, southcentral, and southeast have been reduced from two turkeys to one turkey. Spring turkey season starts tomorrow for the youth 15 years old and younger march 814 spring turkey season starts march 15 may 1 have a good turkey season. Tennessees 2012 spring hunting season for wild turkeys begins with the young sportsman hunt, march 2425 while the statewide season runs from march 31 through may. This change is effective beginning with the spring 2020 season. Wild turkey in new jersey information from the nj division of fish and wildlife. After the initial drawing is completed, a person may apply for and receive up to three 3 wild turkey licenses valid for each season, provided that at least two 2 of those licenses are limited quota type 3 licenses. In august 2016, twra approached the university of tennessee about.
License information can be obtained online or at any authorized seller within the state. Hunters 6 to 15 years old may harvest one jake as part of their twobird limit during the season including the youth hunt. For years the department has conducted a statewide survey of spring turkey hunters to collect their observations and opinions, but participation has been declining. New regulations have been adopted for the 2020 spring wild turkey hunting season. Any turkey harvested during the young sportsman hunt counts toward the spring season limit of four 4. Be safe and watch for snakes they are already out of hibernation here in south central mississippi. Tennessee s 2012 spring hunting season for wild turkeys begins with the young sportsman hunt, march 2425 while the statewide season runs from march 31 through may. Turkey populations seem to be increasing slightly, said mccubbins. Division biologists, in cooperation with the nj chapter of the national wild turkey federation. How covid19 is affecting spring turkey hunting seasons. Tennessee spring turkey hunting season opens april 2. A hunter may take a male turkey or a turkey with a visible beard. Persons may purchase one or more permits during this period. Several weeks ago nebraska announced that it was not issuing any more nonresident spring turkey permits, effectively telling outofstate hunters to stay home.
Researchers hope decline in turkey harvest in middle tennessee. Information on turkey harvest in new mexico can be found in the harvest report below. An area is considered baited until 10 days after the bait has been consumed or otherwise removed. Apr 03, 2017 first day of turkey season in tennessee 2017. Nov 01, 2019 it is unlawful to hunt roosting turkeys by any means at any time or to release turkeys without department authorization. In addition, you will find turkey harvest data and tips for hunters. Twra announces 2020 tennessee turkey season opens saturday. Any combination of male turkeys, or turkeys with visible beards, may be included in this twobird season limit. 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. First there will be a statewide young sportsman turkey hunt saturday and sunday for ages 616. The season bag limit is four bearded turkeys, with only one allowed per day. In addition to deer hunts, tennessee also offers a wide variety of small game and turkey hunting with a lot of year round hunting options. Wma spring turkey quota hunt application period is from dec.
Proper identification of the sex of a turkey before the shot is taken is a legal requirement during the spring turkey season, when only males and bearded females may be harvested. Customers who have not been issued any permits may submit up to two applications in 3rd lottery. No more than two 2 birds may be taken per spring season. Tennessee turkey hunters have passed the 30,000 harvest mark for 14 consecutive years during the spring hunting season. The 2016 dates for common snipe will be determinedfinalized at the august. Young sportsman hunt is march 26th27th nashville, tn tennessees 2016 spring turkey season opens on saturday, april 2nd and continues. No more than one legal turkey may be taken per day. Spring turkey season 2020 is going on as scheduled.
Spring turkey season details tennessee outdoors news. Turkeys can be hunted from a raised platform or tree stand with a firearm. Youth may also hunt during the regular spring turkey season. This is because the bird taken during the youth season counts as the first bird for the first week of the regular season.
Persons ages 16 and older may not hunt turkeys during the youthonly season. In addition to hunting, tennessee also has a trapping season for many small game animals. Sep 15 2020 to nov 2020 nov 25 2020 to jan 15 2021. Tennessee turkey hunt 2017 opening day monster gobbler. Anyone hunting turkeys during the fall firearms turkey season may not be in possession of both a firearm and a bow. If you do not take one during the first week, then you may take two turkeys during the second and third week.
Spring turkey harvest numbers have been consistent for a number of years in tennessee. This years hunt guide provides the most uptodate wild turkey population and harvest data available from state wildlife agencies. Tennessee turkey hunters have passed the 30,000 harvest mark for 14 consecutive years during. Deadline to submit comments for the 201718 waterfowl and other migratory bird hunting regulations, including. By the mid1800s, turkeys had disappeared in new jersey due to habitat changes and killing for food.
Illinois residents and nonresidents customers who have been issued a permit in the 1st or 2nd lottery may submit one application in 3rd lottery. The spring turkey permit is valid for the general spring season and allows a hunter to harvest up to the spring season bag limit of turkeys. Specific state and private land bag limits no longer apply. Youths who take a turkey during the youth season may not harvest a second bird until april 22. Anyone can obtain a spring turkey hunt license see hunt 0234 on page 12 for details. Use any type of handgun or rifle to hunt wild turkey. Visit our main hunting page for general information. 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.
Tennessee hunters kill more than 30,000 turkeys again this year. The thing we use as an index is the harvest from the spring hunting season, said sweaney, a wildlife. The hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. The use of any type of food to feed or attract wild turkeys on wmas is prohibited.
Wild turkey nebraska game and parksnebraska game and parks. However, there are some exceptions on public land see the wma section for details on public land hunting. The 2020 spring turkey season information can be found in the small game hunting regulations. Ohio laws in their entirety can be found by consulting the ohio revised code orc or. The 2011 spring season, followed by the fall season, were the third highest harvests on record in the state. These dates are provided only as a general reference. Hunters may now harvest a total of 5 bearded birds, regardless of property type. Children ages 15 and younger may hunt turkeys during the youthonly hunting weekend and the general spring season. Shotgun gauge changes for spring turkey season news.
Correct reporting of the age and sex of turkeys by hunters after the kill is valuable in managing wild turkeys. The wild turkey population has increased from an estimated 2,000 birds in 1970 to an estimated 265,000 birds in 2015. Hunting in state parks spring turkey hunting in state parks is allowed during the 2day youth turkey hunt and the first two. Season dates and bag limits ohio and federal hunting laws are presented in a summarized form. It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. As the 2017 spring turkey hunting season nears, the nwtf offers up the.