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. The fall season has been reduced to 41 days in all open units. Youths ages 1215 are eligible to purchase a youth turkey permit, which is valid for the harvest of one turkey during a license year. Join chad as he explores fall turkey hunting opportunities in western kentucky. Fall hunting and trapping guide set for initial publication. Fall hunting callin 2017 season 33 episode 50 kentucky. Turkeys are most famous for their gobbling calls, but they make many other. Hunting hours begin 12 hour before sunrise and end at noon. The hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Bag limit is one turkey either sex per youthapprentice hunter, per weekend. The wait is almost over for turkey hunters in kentucky. Kentucky 2017 spring turkey season team extreme solo cam hunts.
The 2014 fall season take of 2,671 turkeys represented a 39 percent drop over the previous fall harvest. 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. The following states do not have a planned fall season for 2017. Hunters 6 to 15 years old may harvest one jake as part of their twobird limit during the season including the youth hunt.
The residentonly youth sportsmans license includes the annual youth hunting license, two 2 youth deer permits and two 2 youth turkey permits. In addition, shotgun gauges 10 through 28, including. This change is effective beginning with the spring 2020 season. Gobblers and hens are legal game during the fall wild turkey season. October 1 october 20, 2019 and november 9 through december 31, 2019 fall shotgun. Hunting hours begin 12 hour before sunrise and end at noon fall turkey season. Anyone hunting turkeys during the fall firearms turkey season may not be in possession of both. Live in one of the 42 states that offers fall turkey hunting. The youth turkey permit allows the hunter to harvest one turkey. Missouri deer and turkey hunting dates set for 201718. Statewide in counties, cities, and areas with a fall turkey season.
Areas closed to hunting are also closed to trapping. A fall turkey permit is valid in the five open units 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6. Wko books fall turkey hunts which can be setup by the day. Published on jan 17, 2017 join chad as he explores fall turkey hunting opportunities in western kentucky. Hunters may hunt only within the management unit printed on his or her permit. Ky also boasts one of the higher hunter success rates in the country. Kentucky has weeklong shotgun seasons in october and december, and archery and. Be sure to visit the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources website for more information. 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.
Any changes from 2017, including deer zones and season structure, will be reflected in both the updated online and printed versions of the guide. Biologists say its warranted because success rates amid active kansas hunters have been below 60 percent the past two springs. In holmes county, the daily bag and season limit is 1. Kentucky predicts best turkey hunting in a decade realtree camo. In addition to deer, the kentucky hunting and trapping guide contains information about kentuckys fall and winter hunting seasons, including dove, waterfowl, small game, upland bird, turkey, bear. As youll see in the video, the late turkey hunting season can be an excellen. A wild turkey of either sex may be hunted during the fall season. There will be lots of 2yearold birds, and they do most of the gobbling. See your county listing for season dates and special requirements. Due to calendar shift kentuckys 2020 spring wild turkey season is. A valid ohio hunting license and fall turkey permit are required, unless exempted.
The fall turkey permit is valid for the fall archery, crossbow and shotgun turkey seasons and allows a hunter to harvest. Spring 2020 the spring season is april 22 through may 10, 2020. Deer hunting, worldclass turkey callers in kentucky, and fishing with a bow are featured. In addition, you will find turkey harvest data and tips for hunters. Season opening date closing date bag limit fall wild turkey. Find kentucky hunting seasons and information on deer, turkey, elk, bear, small game and special hunt dates. This is because the bird taken during the youth season counts as the first bird for the first week of the regular season. Kentuckys spring turkey harvest has remained stable since the 2010 season when hunters took a record 36,097 birds. September 7, 2019 through january 20, 2020 fall crossbow. 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.
Use the pages below to learn about regulations for licensing, permits, and reporting. Here are the best times and places to view fall foliage in louisville. Apr 29, 2017 kentucky 2017 spring turkey season team extreme solo cam hunts. Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. Bag game large and small during kentuckys hunting seasons.
Males, and some females, have a tuft of hairlike feathers a beard in the middle of the breast. The youth turkey permit may be used during any turkey season. 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. Most licenses are valid for either a gobbler or hen. The fall turkey season can be somewhat tricky to analyze.
However, due to the volume of email received, some responses may take a week or more to research. The fall turkey hunting season is designed as a population management tool for gfp. Fall turkey archery runs from early september through mid january. The kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism commission will be asked to close the fall turkey seasons over most of the state for 2017 and 2018. Kentucky is rated one of the top states to hunt eastern wild turkey. Fall turkey hunting has high success with most years being nearly 100%. The bag limit is one bearded or male turkey for the spring season. Youth and apprentice fall turkey hunting weekend season dates. Fall firearms season has specific dates for specific counties see below or map on wild turkey fall archery including crossbows. Ohios hunters have the opportunity to pursue wild turkeys during a sixweek season from saturday, oct.
We talk details this weekend, november 15 and 16, on kentucky afield tv. Youth turkey hunt weekend youth 15yearsold and younger can harvest turkey, but youth must be supervised by. A week fall shotgun season also runs in both late october and early december. The average spring harvest for the six years before 2010 was 26,887. 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 must have a kansas hunting. October 26 november 1, 2019 anddecember 7 through december, 2019. Prostaff tyler allen and stephen mitchell doubled up opening morning of the spring turkey season in kentucky. Nov 01, 2019 all counties with an open fall season sept. Sep 15 2020 to nov 2020 nov 25 2020 to jan 15 2021. Anyone hunting turkeys during the fall firearms turkey season may not be in possession of both a firearm and a bow. Spring turkey hunters needed for ruffed grouse drumming survey. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Here is the best time to see fall foliage in louisville. The spring wild turkey hunting season is open statewide.
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. If the fall season werent so spectacular, wed probably be sadder to see the warm weather go. The season encompasses much of the state, including the black hills. When kentuckys spring wild turkey season opens april 17, hunters can expect to find a bounty of gobblers. Dec 18, 2016 2017 spring turkey hunting dates youth portion. Fall turkey permits may be purchased online or at any vendor location from august 3 thru november 10. When hunting turkeys on wmas stocked with pheasant or quail during the pheasant or quail season, hunting hours are. There are 2 turkey hunting seasons, one in the spring and one in the fall. Wma spring turkey quota hunt application period is from dec. 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. 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. Your reward of patiently waiting in a tree stand or hunting blind is the satisfaction of taking responsibility for your own food, or finally bagging that trophy buck.
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. Kentucky hunting seasons explore kentucky lake, lake. October 1, 2020, through january 17, 2021 for all other counties and that portion of kane county west of state route 47. Youths younger than 12 are exempt from license and turkey permit requirements. Hunting hours begin 12 hour before sunrise and end 12 hour after sunset. No more than one legal turkey may be taken per day. The list of remaining countyissued spring turkey permits is located here.
As youll see in the video, the late turkey hunting season can be an excellent time to get. Onehalf hour before sunrise to onehalf hour after sunset. It is unlawful to hunt roosting turkeys by any means at any time or to release turkeys without. The challenge of fall turkey season turns toward success when you choose your words and your birds carefully. 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. Last spring, hunters in kentucky reported taking 29,943 turkeys. The statewide bag limit is two legal turkeys, no jakes. Email our information center for fish and wildlife related questions we attempt to promptly respond to every email received. Canadian hunters see rules for importing firearms for hunting. Turkey hunting in kentucky includes spring and fall seasons. Jerry kane september 8, 2017 leave a comment lincoln, neb. 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. Kentuckys spring turkey season opens saturday marshall.
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. Jan 17, 2017 published on jan 17, 2017 join chad as he explores fall turkey hunting opportunities in western kentucky. There is no fall season for custer state park, and there is no specific archery season although. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Many states allow the use of turkey dogs in the fall. Tennessee turkey season regulations and information. Adult males are very large and dark with a bare, red and blue head, with red wattles on the throat and neck. When hunting turkeys on wmas stocked with pheasant or quail during the pheasant or quail season, hunting hours are sunrise to sunset. Close of fall turkey season in 2017 could bring permanent. During the fall turkey seasons a turkey hunter may.
Jul 30, 2018 any changes from 2017, including deer zones and season structure, will be reflected in both the updated online and printed versions of the guide. A calendar shift pushed the states 23day general spring wild turkey season back this year to the third weekend in april. Fall turkey season this weekend on kentucky afield tv. New this year, 11 additional counties are open to fall. There will also be a beaver trapping season february 129 in kentucky and tennessee in all hunt areas. 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. Hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe for more upcoming videos in 2017. As any hunter with a fondness for canines knows, dogs add another dimension to the hunt. Only one eithersex turkey may be taken during the fall hunting season with either bow, crossbow or gun. April 17 through may 7 20172018 fall turkey hunting dates archery season. Fall wild turkey hunting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset.
These permits will go on sale at license vendors beginning march 10, 2020, at 8 a. Typically, about 70 percent of the birds are taken by shotgun and the shotgun season is comprised of two, sevenday periods that only. Mar 24, 2017 kentuckys spring turkey harvest has remained stable since the 2010 season when hunters took a record 36,097 birds. Gobblers and hens are legal game during the fall wild turkey season a complete report of the 2016 fall wild turkey season is available at wildohio. 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. Shortterm 1 or 7day hunting licenses are not valid for turkey hunting. The 3rd lottery spring turkey drawing has been held. Although it feels as though summer will never end, the weather is slowly growing colder with each passing day and we can begin to feel falls faint presence in the air. Fall and spring turkey seasons shotguns, rifles, precharged pneumatic air guns, pistols, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used. Some season dates and regulations may vary by zone. Resident senior or disabled combination hunting and fishing licenses.
Game tags which allow the take of a second turkey will not be valid in units 3, 5, and 6. 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. 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. It opens saturday, april 18 and runs through may 10.
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