Nope the DNRs set the seasons. As to when, they figure it according to when it gets warm and what is the time frame that turkeys traditionally begin to breed. They try to end the season just before hatching and most of the laying so as to not disturb hens or damage hatches. It starts I believe this month in Florida and a couple others, but up in new york and some of the eastern states, doesnt start till May because of the warmth and the breeding period! [8D]