Hunters 6 to 15 years old may harvest one jake as part of their twobird limit during the season including the youth hunt. I was feeling pretty uppity about my turkey hunting skills. Kentucky suspends nonresident spring turkey permit sales. Wko books fall turkey hunts which can be setup by the day. In addition, you will find turkey harvest data and tips for hunters. You can purchase your kentucky hunting license and turkey permit online by clicking the yellow. Hunting is an essential part of the wildlife management program on public lands in kentucky. Fall wild turkey hunting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. There shall be a statewide youthonly turkey hunting season for two 2.
It is unlawful to hunt wildlife, except foxes, crows and coyotes, on sundays. Only 1 spring gobbler may be taken during this hunt. A person shall not pursue, chase or take a deer, elk, or turkey during the spring turkey season. Canadian hunters see rules for importing firearms for hunting. A hunter may take no more than one 1 antlerless deer. April 24, 2017 the arrival of spring is eagerly anticipated by turkey hunters anxious for the beginning of new jersey s spring wild turkey hunting season. This years regular season kicks off today and runs for five weeks. Apr 04, 2017 published on apr 4, 2017 follow along as gavyn harvests his first ever long beard, out of state, at that. Use the pages below to learn about regulations for licensing, permits, and reporting. Most regulations are subject to change by administrative rule. Missouri deer and turkey hunting dates set for 201718. Click here for new chronic wasting disease policy for all deer harvested on fort campbell effective 14 september 2019. Deer camp for sale in kentucky hunting land with cabin, can you make a lot of money with airbnb vrbo duration.
Mar 10, 2017 as population rebounds, time to talk turkey in kentucky gary garth, special to the courierjournal published 2. See hunter orange requirements on general information. Farms are located in christian and caldwell county. 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. October 1, 2020, through january 17, 2021 for all other counties and that portion of kane county west of state route 47. Just like turkey season, these deals wont last long so hurry in to your nearest cabelas or shop online and to get outfitted for the 2018 turkey season. Kentucky hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in kentucky. Last year i filled my tags on the first two days of the season. Coyotes may be hunted after daylight hours using lights or nightvision equipment from feb. A valid ohio hunting license and fall turkey permit are required, unless exempted. Some season dates and regulations may vary by zone. I first turkey hunted kentucky in the late 1990s, riding the wave of the restoration effort for the big birds, and enjoying all the bluegrass state had to offer. Hunting from boats is permitted for small game and furbearers.
Dogs may be used to locate and flush turkeys during the fall turkey seasons only. The guide provides information about current regulations, licenses and. If youre looking for a ky turkey hunting guide, please send me an email. As population rebounds, time to talk turkey in kentucky. In addition, shotgun gauges 10 through 28, including. 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 spring wild turkey hunting season is open statewide. Beautiful opening day of the kentucky youth turkey season.
The fall season has been reduced to 41 days in all open units. The kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources suspended sales of 2020 nonresident spring turkey hunting permits for. Below are the seasons and bag limits for most hunting and trapping seasons for from july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020. Turkey hunting in kentucky includes spring and fall seasons. The statewide bag limit is two legal turkeys, no jakes. Kentucky turkey hunt kentucky deer hunting outfitter, ky. For more information, please call joe mcdermott at 8008581549 or email joe.
Seasons that have ended for the year will not be shown. You may take only one turkey during the first week if you do not take one during the first week, then you may take two turkeys during the second and third week. 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. Thats right, guided guests here enjoy a consistent 90% opportunity rate on mature birds, season after season, making our turkey program ideal for longtime hunters and beginners alike. Earnabuck program has been suspended for 2019 deer season. April 17 through may 7 2017 2018 fall turkey hunting dates. Persons ages 16 and older may not hunt turkeys during the youthonly season. The guide is a summary of indiana hunting regulations. Turkey populations are restored statewide, and hunters can enjoy some of the finest. Fall firearms season has specific dates for specific counties see below or map on wild turkey fall archery including crossbows. Thats right, guided guests here enjoy a consistent 90% opportunity rate on mature birds, season after season, making our turkey program ideal for.
It is designed as a service to hunters and is not intended to be a complete digest of all hunting and trapping regulations. General hunting seasons oklahoma department of wildlife. I use it anytime i am planning to sit for a while, in turkey season, or deer season. No more than one legal turkey may be taken per day. Must show proof of hunter education certification and tn or ky hunting license if required. The hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. It is designed as a service to hunters and is not intended to be a complete digest of. Wma spring turkey quota hunt application period is from dec. 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. Click here for 20192020 season dates and bag limits.
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. Kentucky predicts best turkey hunting in a decade realtree camo. When kentuckys spring wild turkey season opens april 17, hunters can expect to find a bounty of gobblers. 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.
The 3rd lottery spring turkey drawing has been held. East of the missouri river most of the suitable habitat has eastern wild turkeys whereas west of the missouri river most suitable habitat will have merriams subspecies. If you are interested in a turkey lease please give us a call or text. Whitetail haven outfitters ky deer hunting, turkey. We have a few farms for lease for the entire 2017 spring turkey season. Shortterm 1 or 7day hunting licenses are not valid for turkey hunting. Game tags which allow the take of a second turkey will not be valid in units 3, 5, and 6. Nov 01, 2019 all counties with an open fall season sept. The fall turkey permit is valid for the fall archery, crossbow and shotgun turkey seasons and allows a hunter to harvest. Season opening date closing date bag limit fall wild turkey. The list of remaining countyissued spring turkey permits is located here. The farms have crop ground, big timber, crp, pasture ground. 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.
Shop turkey calls, hunting boots, turkey loads, ground blinds, turkey decoys and much more from brands like cabelas, primos, avianx, flextone, danner and many others. Turkey hunters must meet fluorescent hunter orange requirements while hunting turkeys dec. Must show proof of hunter education certification and tn or ky hunting license. Published on apr 4, 2017 follow along as gavyn harvests his first ever long beard, out of state, at that. Hunting season dates that are shown on this page are either upcoming or currently open. Both deer hunting and the kentucky turkey outdoor industry has bloomed to reach national recognition. The youth hunt april 1112 and all time periods april 15may 26 remain open for turkey hunting. During the fall turkey seasons a turkey hunter may.
A 7day hunting license, or small game license is not legal for hunting deer or turkey in kentucky a nonresident turkey permit. Kentucky turkey hunting kentucky deer hunting outfitter, ky. These permits will go on sale at license vendors beginning march 10, 2020, at 8 a. There shall be a statewide youthonly turkey hunting season for two 2 consecutive days beginning on the first saturday in april. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Wild turkeys are found in the black hills, riparian drainages with suitable woodland habitat, and in established woodland areas across the state. Follow along on a spring turkey hunt from right here in central kentucky. Good weather forecast predicted for kentuckys late fall turkey season. Be sure to visit the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources website for more information. Western kentucky offers spring turkey hunting opportunities on both federal recreational area and wildlife management areas. Follow along as gavyn harvests his first ever long beard, out of state, at that. Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. Refer to cam reg 2004 for regulations pertaining to hunting.
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. All information on this page taken from the kdfwr website. New this year, 11 additional counties are open to fall. Spring turkey hunters needed for ruffed grouse drumming survey. It is unlawful to hunt roosting turkeys by any means at any time or to release turkeys without.
Additionally, landowners and lessees will have the option to close elk hunting on their property while other hunting seasons are taking place. 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. 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. A week fall shotgun season also runs in both late october and early december. Tennessee turkey season regulations and information. Antlerless deer may be taken during the archery season, crossbow season, both youth seasons or the last three days of the december muzzleloader season. There are usually a few around, so its always good to kill them. Public hunting land is available in nearly every state, and the nwtf is doing conservation work to improve wild turkey habitat on these tracts of land. See wired outdoors field staffer get it done on a tough late season kentucky turkey hunt. Two male turkeys or turkeys with visible beard may be taken during the season, with the following restrictions. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq.
Individuals 17 years old or younger that wish to hunt at time of permit purchase. Turkey season kentucky hunting guide kings country. This change is effective beginning with the spring 2020 season. There shall be a statewide turkey hunting season for twentythree 23 consecutive days beginning on the saturday closest to april 15. As population rebounds, time to talk turkey in kentucky gary garth, special to the courierjournal published 2. Home turkey hunting when it comes to deer creek lodge and eastern wild turkeys, 90 is the magic number.
See your county listing for season dates and special requirements. Mdc announces deer, turkey hunting seasons for 20172018. Special season for eligible junior hunters, with required license, and mentored youth april 25, 2020. 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.
The largest community of turkey hunters on facebook. This year it took me two weeks and some serious use of shoe leather to take my first one. Hunters are encouraged to consult the 2017 kentucky spring hunting guide before the season or going afield. Fall turkey archery runs from early september through mid january. Youths younger than 12 are exempt from license and turkey permit requirements. This is because the bird taken during the youth season counts as the first bird for the first week of the regular season. While hunting wild turkey, it is illegal to use or possess a dog, another. Turkey hunting when it comes to deer creek lodge and eastern wild turkeys, 90 is the magic number. A wild turkey of either sex may be hunted during the fall season. A warming trend will create good hunting conditions for the opening weekend of kentuckys late fall wild turkey season. Fall turkey hunting has high success with most years being nearly 100%. Kentucky hunters are looking forward to kentucky spring 2020 turkey hunting season. April 17 through may 7 20172018 fall turkey hunting dates. There will be lots of 2yearold birds, and they do most of the gobbling.