Fall turkey season 2017 kentucky

Hunting hours begin 12 hour before sunrise and end 12 hour after sunset. I moved from georgia last year and the season there started about the first week of april. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. In kentucky, the 2017 season is right around the corner. In fact, 42 states and even some canadian provinces will hold fall seasons in 2017. Special season for eligible junior hunters, with required license, and mentored youth april 25, 2020. Anyone hunting turkeys during the fall firearms turkey season may not be in possession of both. Be sure to visit the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources website for more information. Coyotes may be hunted after daylight hours using lights or nightvision equipment from feb. October 1 october 20, 2019 and november 9 through december 31, 2019 fall shotgun. Bonus fall turkey harvest authorizations formerly known as leftover tags will be sold over the counter starting. Kentucky has weeklong shotgun seasons in october and december, and archery and.

Season opening date closing date bag limit fall wild turkey. Canadian hunters see rules for importing firearms for hunting. A calendar shift pushed the states 23day general spring wild turkey season back this year to the third weekend in april. When kentuckys spring wild turkey season opens april 17, hunters can expect to find a bounty of gobblers. Join chad as he explores fall turkey hunting opportunities in western kentucky. See your county listing for season dates and special requirements. The 201920 fort knox fall archery turkey season will be held 7. Gobblers and hens are legal game during the fall wild turkey season.

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 week fall shotgun season also runs in both late october and early december. Game officials say kentuckys turkey flock is about 240,000 birds. We talk details this weekend, november 15 and 16, on kentucky afield tv. The following states do not have a planned fall season for 2017. When hunting turkeys on wmas stocked with pheasant or quail during the pheasant or quail season, hunting hours are sunrise to. Fall firearms season has specific dates for specific counties see below or map on wild turkey fall archery including crossbows. Only one eithersex turkey may be taken during the fall hunting season with either bow, crossbow or gun. October 26 november 1, 2019 anddecember 7 through december, 2019. Youth and apprentice fall turkey hunting weekend season dates. First morel season here in kentucky hardin countyfort knox area. Hunters may hunt only within the management unit printed on his or her permit. Fall hunting and trapping guide set for initial publication. Youths ages 1215 are eligible to purchase a youth turkey permit, which is valid for the harvest of one turkey during a license year.

In addition, you will find turkey harvest data and tips for hunters. Spring turkey hunters needed for ruffed grouse drumming survey. Kentuckys spring turkey harvest has remained stable since the 2010 season when hunters took a record 36,097 birds. Information on turkey harvest in new mexico can be found in the harvest report below.

Kentuckys spring turkey season opens saturday marshall. Use the pages below to learn about regulations for licensing, permits, and reporting. September 7, 2019 through january 20, 2020 fall crossbow. Nov 01, 2019 all counties with an open fall season sept. An oversight in washingtons 2016 and 2017 fall turkey hunting seasons had allowed camouflaged hunters in the field during the general modern rifle deer season. Special restrictions will be required when hunting in the park. Outdoors kentucky, indiana turkey seasons begin in april. As youll see in the video, the late turkey hunting season can be an excellen. Fall turkey hunting guide north dakota game and fish. By the time the upcoming season closes on may 7, hunters will have bagged about 31,000 turkeys. 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.

Fall turkey season this weekend on kentucky afield tv. The fall season has been reduced to 41 days in all open units. It opens saturday, april 18 and runs through may 10. Fall firearms season has specific dates for specific counties see below or map on wild turkey. Mar 31, 2017 by the time the upcoming season closes on may 7, hunters will have bagged about 31,000 turkeys.

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. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Kentucky has weeklong shotgun seasons in october and december, and archery and crossbow seasons concurrent with the archery and crossbow deer seasons. 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. A fall turkey permit is valid in the five open units 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6. As any hunter with a fondness for canines knows, dogs add another dimension to the hunt. Fall post season survey after the october and december shotgun seasons, answer questions about your fall hunting experiences. Kentucky season discussion in kentucky started by stasiakj, mar 2, 2016. The season is open statewide, although special regulations do apply to some areas. The regular season will run april 16 through may 8.

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. October 1, 2020, through january 17, 2021 for all other counties and that portion of kane county west of state route 47. Deer hunting, worldclass turkey callers in kentucky, and fishing. Shortterm 1 or 7day hunting licenses are not valid for turkey hunting. For more information about the upcoming season, check the 2017 spring turkey hunting guide or go to fw. A wild turkey of either sex may be hunted during the fall season. During kentuckys fall turkey season, the bag limit is four birds of either. Good weather forecast predicted for kentuckys late fall turkey season. 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.

Fall wild turkey hunting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. If you do not take one during the first week, then you may take two turkeys during the second and third week. The fiveyear 20122016 average spring harvest is 31,490. True, some states have increased fall and winter turkey hunting opportunities during the past 10 years. All hunters must possess the appropriate kentucky state hunting licenses. This is because the bird taken during the youth season counts as the first bird for the first week of the regular season. Fall turkey archery runs from early september through mid january. The spring turkey season is something of an obsession among hunters who have experienced those magical mornings many times over or dream about it happening their first time out this year. 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. There shall be a statewide youthonly turkey hunting season for two 2. Fall turkey hunting is not a strong a tradition in kentucky so participation in the fall seasons often varies considerably from.

It is unlawful to hunt roosting turkeys by any means at any time or to release turkeys without. 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. 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. The wait is almost over for turkey hunters in kentucky. A game hunting license and either an overthecounter turkey tag or draw permit is required to legally take wild turkey in the state. Fall hunting callin 2017 season 33 episode 50 kentucky. The challenge of fall turkey season turns toward success when you choose your words and your birds carefully. Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. Kentucky predicts best turkey hunting in a decade realtree camo. Turkey hunters required to wear orange during rifle season. Sign up for a nonmandatory wild turkey hunting clinic. Nov 12, 2008 the challenge of fall turkey season turns toward success when you choose your words and your birds carefully. For kentucky fish and wildlife resources latest covid19 updates click here. When kentucky s spring wild turkey season opens april 17, hunters can expect to find a bounty of gobblers.

A hunter applying for a controlled hunt open to youth only. Wko books fall turkey hunts which can be setup by the day. As youll see in the video, the late turkey hunting season can be an excellent time to get out and put a bird on the. In addition to a unit 03 fall wild turkey license, a special permit is required to hunt in grahams island state park. Sep 15 2020 to nov 2020 nov 25 2020 to jan 15 2021. Oct 30, 2018 fall turkey hunting is fun and often productive. Areas closed to hunting are also closed to trapping. Ohios hunters have the opportunity to pursue wild turkeys during a sixweek season from saturday, oct. Fall turkey permits may be purchased online or at any vendor location from august 3 thru november 10. There will also be a beaver trapping season february 129 in kentucky and tennessee in all hunt areas.

Fall postseason survey after the october and december shotgun seasons, answer questions about your fall hunting experiences. Customers will need to specify their zone of choice at the time of purchase. The fall turkey permit is valid for the fall archery, crossbow and shotgun turkey seasons and allows a hunter to harvest. 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 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. Only 1 spring gobbler may be taken during this hunt. Kentucky afield turkey calling and fishing with a bow. When hunting turkeys on wmas stocked with pheasant or quail during the pheasant or quail season, hunting hours are sunrise to sunset. The hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Many states allow the use of turkey dogs in the fall. 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. 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. Statewide in counties, cities, and areas with a fall turkey season.

Maine, for example, offers a lengthy fall turkey season from early october to early november, and a twobird limit. The average spring harvest for the six years before 2010 was 26,887. There will be lots of 2yearold birds, and they do most of the gobbling. 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. Hunting hours begin 12 hour before sunrise and end at noon. Maine, for example, offers a lengthy fall turkey season from early. 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. 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. Contact the park office for additional information and for obtaining these free permits 701 7664015. Onehalf hour before sunrise to onehalf hour after sunset. Game tags which allow the take of a second turkey will not be valid in units 3, 5, and 6. 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.

Turkey hunting in kentucky includes spring and fall seasons. One fall turkey harvest authorization is included with each fall turkey or conservation patron license purchased. Jan 17, 2017 join chad as he explores fall turkey hunting opportunities in western kentucky. Some season dates and regulations may vary by zone. New this year, 11 additional counties are open to fall. Bag limit is one turkey either sex per youthapprentice hunter, per weekend. Live in one of the 42 states that offers fall turkey hunting. Mar 24, 2017 kentuckys spring turkey harvest has remained stable since the 2010 season when hunters took a record 36,097 birds. Fall turkey hunting has high success with most years being nearly 100%. This change is effective beginning with the spring 2020 season.

Hunting hours begin 12 hour before sunrise and end at noon fall turkey season. Hunting hours begin 12 hour before sunrise and end at 5. During the fall turkey seasons a turkey hunter may. 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. Tennessee turkey season regulations and information. A valid ohio hunting license and fall turkey permit are required, unless exempted.