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Hunting

Turkey Hunting Seasons

FALL WILD TURKEY - (Male or Female)

​WMU 2B (Shotgun and bow and arrow only): – Oct. 28-Nov. 17 and Nov. 22-24

WMUs 1A, 1B, 4A, 4B, 4D and 4E – Oct. 28-Nov. 4

WMUs 2A, 2F, 2G, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D and 4C – Oct. 28-Nov. 11

WMUs 2C, 2D and 2E – Oct. 28-Nov. 11 and Nov. 22-24

WMU 5B – Oct. 31-Nov. 2

WMUs 5A, 5C and 5D – CLOSED TO FALL TURKEY HUNTING.

Season Limit - 1 bird per license year.

*As a reminder, no single-projectile firearms may be used in the fall turkey seasons. Hunters may use shotguns and archery gear only.

SPRING GOBBLER (Bearded bird only)

  • May 4 - May 18, 2024; May be hunted ½ hour before sunrise to 12 noon
  • May 20 - May 31, 2024; May be hunted ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset

Daily limit 1, season limit 2.

(Second spring gobbler may be only taken by persons who possess a valid special wild turkey license.)

Special season for eligible junior hunters, with required license, and mentored hunters 16 and under – April 27, 2024.

Only 1 spring gobbler may be taken during this hunt. Hunting hours end at noon.