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Hunting

Hunting

Turkey Hunting Seasons

Hunters may purchase up to two licenses beginning Aug. 15.
Note: Nonresidents are not eligible for fall turkey hunting licenses.

Gun Shooting Hours: Half-hour before sunrise to sunset
Bow Shooting Hours: Half-hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.

2022 Fall Turkey HuntingSeason DatesLicense On-Sale Dates
Gun/BowOct. 10-Dec. 2Aug 15 - until quotas are filled
Archery OnlyOct. 1 - Dec. 2 &
Dec. 19 - Jan. 10, 2023
Aug 15 - End of Season (no quota)


2023 Spring Turkey HuntingSeason DatesShooting Hours
Youth Season (residents only)April 7-9Half-hour before sunrise to sunset.
Season 1April 10-13Half-hour before sunrise to sunset.
Season 2 April 14-18Half-hour before sunrise to sunset.
Season 3 April 19-25Half-hour before sunrise to sunset.
Season 4 April 26-May 14Half-hour before sunrise to sunset.
Resident Archery-OnlyApril 10-May 14Half-hour before sunrise to sunset.

BAG LIMIT: Daily bag and season possession limit is one bearded or male wild turkey for each valid license and transportation tag issued to the hunter.