Here in Mn.,our turkey season runs for 40 days,but it is broken down into 8 five day periods.In addition,the state breaks down into 50 different turkey zones,all in the southern half of the state.You have to apply in early Dec. for 1 zone and 1 5 day period Our limit is 1 bearded bird in the spring.The season opens in mid April and closes in the end of May.Breeding is going full bore in early part of season,and about over with in the later part.It's generaly easier to get a permit for the later sesons.