The local Sport Shops should begincarrying the pamphlets soon. If you go through the application period, it is January 1st - February 1st. You may only shoot one bearded turkey during the Spring Season.I don't know what your chances are, or if it is better to get private or general, etc. But what I do is this: I hunt a area that is very very large. Many different farms that I have permission from. Well, very few other people hunt them so the turkey's have no pressure. I don't know if you know this but after the application period you may buy a "fursured" license. It is like a late season after the applying season. It works out great for me because the turkeys have no pressure and IL am 100% sure I get a license. I don't suggest doing this for public land, you will rarely get a turkey in the late season. I hope I helped.