2008 Fall Hunting Seasons
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2008 Fall Hunting Seasons
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As you plan your upcoming season, be sure to use the agency web addresses and phone numbers listed to contact the folks who can best confirm the dates and laws of the places you plan to hunt. They can help you make the most of your trip.
Alabama
Dates:
Clarke, Clay, Covington, Monroe, Randolph, and Talladega counties only- 11/22 - 1/1/09, dates are tentative; Disable hunt: 11/21
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born on or after Aug. 1, 1977
Bag Limit:
1 gobbler per day, 5 per year (spring and fall combined), decoys prohibited in fall
LegalHours:
Sunrise to sunset, WMA's: sunrise to noon
Population:
500000
Contact:
www.outdooralabama.com
or 334-242-3467
PoacherHotline:
(800) 272-4263
Arizona
Dates:
10/3-9; for limited weapon shotgun shooting and juniors only shotgun shooting shot
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Youth ages 10-13
Bag Limit:
1 bearded turkey
LegalHours:
Daylight hours
Population:
20000
Harvest:
2515
Contact:
www.azgfd.com
or 602-942-3000
PoacherHotline:
(800)352-0700
Arkansas
Dates:
Archery: Oct. 1-Feb. 28; Firearms: Oct. 23-29 in some zones
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after Dec. 31, 1968
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
150000
Harvest:
694
Contact:
www.agfc.state.com
or (501)470-3650
PoacherHotline:
(800) 440-1477
California
Dates:
11/8-23; proposed dates
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Hunting license required
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
240000
Harvest:
6300
Contact:
www.dfg.ca.gov/regulations/index.html
or (916)445-3690
PoacherHotline:
(888) 334-2258
Colorado
Dates:
9/1-10/5
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born on/after Jan. 1, 1949
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
20000
Harvest:
650
Contact:
www.wildlife.state.co.us
or (303)297-1192
PoacherHotline:
(877) 265-6648
Connecticut
Dates:
Archery:Statelands: 9/15-11/18;12/24-31; Firearms:10/4-31; Stateland bowhunting only: 9/15-12/31; Private: 9/15-1/31/09, varies by zone
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Hunter ed. cert. or hunting license within last five years ; ArcheryÑbowhunting course required
Bag Limit:
Firearms: 2 turkeys of either sex on private land, 1 of either sex on state land; Archery: State and/or private: 2 turkeys of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
40000
Harvest:
202
Contact:
www.ct.gov/dep
or (860)642-7239
PoacherHotline:
(800) 842-4357
Florida
Dates:
Holmes County closed; Central & South: 11/8-1/4/09, Northwest: 11/27-30 and 12/13-1/18/09
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born on/after June 1, 1975
Bag Limit:
1 per day; 2 per season
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
est. 100,000 - 150,000
Contact:
www.myfwc.com
or (850)627-1733
PoacherHotline:
(888) 404-3922
Hawaii
Dates:
11/1-1/8/09
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Hunter ed. cert. required
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Contact:
www.dofaw.net
or (808)974-4221
PoacherHotline:
(808) 643-DLNR
Idaho
Dates:
9/15-12/31; varies by zone
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born on/after Jan. 1, 1975
Bag Limit:
2 turkeys of either sex; one per day
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
30000
Harvest:
1670
Contact:
www.fishandgame.idaho.gov
or (208)334-2920
PoacherHotline:
(800) 632-5999
Illinois
Dates:
Firearms: 10/25-11/2; Archery: 10/1-1/15/09, varies upon counties; Closed during firearm deer hunting season
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born on or after Jan. 1, 1980
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex per permit
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset ; Archery: 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Contact:
www.dnr.state.il.us
or (217)782-6384
PoacherHotline:
(877) 236-7529
Indiana
Dates:
Archery: 10/1-21; Firearms: 10/17-21
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after Dec. 31, 1986
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
110,000 - 125,000
Harvest:
761
Contact:
www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/
or (317)232-4200
PoacherHotline:
(800) 847-4367
Iowa
Dates:
Archery: 12/1-5;12/22-1/10/09; Firearms: 10/13-12/5
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after Jan. 1, 1972
Bag Limit:
1 turkey per license; up to 3 licenses available to residents
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
250000
Harvest:
3,626
Contact:
www.iowadnr.com
or (515)281-5918
PoacherHotline:
(800) 532-2020
Kansas
Dates:
10/1-12/3; 12/15-12/31; 1/5/09-1/31/09
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born on/after July 1, 1957
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex, additional tags available for units 2 and 3
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Harvest:
5,000+
Contact:
www.kdwp.state.ks.us
or (620)672-5911
PoacherHotline:
(877) 426-3843
Kentucky
Dates:
Archery: 9/6/08-1/17/09; Crossbow: 10/1-26; 11/8-12/31; Shotgun: 10/25-31; 12/6-12
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after Jan. 1, 1975
Bag Limit:
2 turkeys during the archery and crossbow seasons, 2 turkeys during the firearm season; only 1 of the turkeys can be male and must have a beard at least 3 inches long
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
200000
Harvest:
3279
Contact:
www.fw.ky.gov/
PoacherHotline:
(800) 252-5378
Maine
Dates:
Zone 1: archery only; WMDs 15-17, 20, 24-26; 10/11-25; Zone 2: archery only; WMDs 21-23; 10/2-31; Zone 3: archery & shotgun; WMDs 16-17, 20-25; 10/18-24
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after Dec. 31, 1975
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
over 25,000
Harvest:
157
Contact:
www.maine.gov/ifw
or (207)287-8000
PoacherHotline:
(800) 253-7887
Maryland
Dates:
10/25-11/11, Only selected counties. Please check website
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after Jan.1, 1977
Bag Limit:
1 turkey
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
30,000 - 35,000
Harvest:
137
Contact:
www.dnr.maryland.gov
or (410)260-8540
PoacherHotline:
(800) 635-6124
Massachusetts
Dates:
10/27-11/ 1
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Hunter ed. certificate required
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex, provided that the hunter did not take the season limit of 2 in the spring
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset; sunrise to sunset on certain WMAs
Population:
over 20,000
Harvest:
163
Contact:
www.mass.gov/masswildlife
or (508)389-6300
PoacherHotline:
(800) 632-8075
Michigan
Dates:
10/6-11/14
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
See website for full details
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
200000
Harvest:
4798
Contact:
www.michigan.gov/dnr
or (517)373-1263
Minnesota
Dates:
10/15-19; 10/22-26
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Required
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
60000
Harvest:
681
Contact:
www.dnr.state.mn.us
or (888)646-6367
PoacherHotline:
(800) 652-9093
Mississippi
Dates:
10/15-11/15
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born on or after Jan. 1, 1972
Bag Limit:
2 turkeys of either sex per season
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
395000
Contact:
home.mdwfp.com
or (601) 432-2400
PoacherHotline:
(800) 237-6278
Missouri
Dates:
10/1-10/31
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born on/after Jan. 1, 1967
Bag Limit:
2 turkeys
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
900,000 - 1,000,000
Harvest:
15566
Contact:
www.mdc.mo.gov/
or (573)751-4115
PoacherHotline:
(800) 392-1111
Montana
Dates:
9/1- 1/1/09
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after Jan. 1, 1985
Bag Limit:
2 turkeys, one from Region 7
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Contact:
www.fwp.mt.gov
or (406)444-2612
PoacherHotline:
(800) 847-6668
Nebraska
Dates:
Archery:10/1-11/14 and 11/24-12/ 31; Shotgun: 10/ 11-11/ 14 and 11/ 24-12/31
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after Jan. 1, 1977
Bag Limit:
2 turkeys of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
100,000 - 150,000
Harvest:
4000
Contact:
www.OutdoorNebraska.org
or (402)471-5597
PoacherHotline:
(800) 742-7627
Nevada
Dates:
Lyons County, except the Mason Valley WMA: 10/5-25; Limited entry: Hunts 0131 & 0132: 10/5-11/3, varies by area
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after Jan. 1, 1960
Bag Limit:
1 turkey by tag only
LegalHours:
sunrise to sunset
Harvest:
44
Contact:
www.ndow.org
or (775)688-1500
PoacherHotline:
(800) 992-3030
New Hampshire
Dates:
Archery:9/15-12/15, 17 WMU's
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Required
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
30000
Harvest:
296
Contact:
www.huntnh.com
or (603) 271-3211
PoacherHotline:
(800) 344-4262
New Jersey
Dates:
10/27-11/1, areas 1-12, 20 and 21
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Required
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
22000
Harvest:
120
Contact:
www.njfishandwildlife.com
or (908)735-8793
PoacherHotline:
(800) 432-4263
New Mexico
Dates:
9/8-16; Youth draw hunt: Huey WMA Unit 33-9/13-14; TUR-1-108, TUR-1-109: 9/20-21; TUR-1-110: 9/27-28
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Hunter ed. cert. required for hunters under 18 years old
Bag Limit:
1 bearded turkey; bag limit of 4
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
32,000 - 37,500
Contact:
www.wildlife.state.nm.us
or (505)286-1412
PoacherHotline:
(800) 432-4263
New York
Dates:
10/1-11/ 14, varies by zone
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Required
Bag Limit:
1 or 2 of either sex per season, depending on zone
LegalHours:
sunrise to sunset
Population:
250000
Harvest:
12,211
Contact:
www.dec.state.ny.us
or (518)402-8883
PoacherHotline:
(800) 847-7332
North Carolina
Dates:
1/12-17/09
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Required
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
150000
Harvest:
174
Contact:
www.ncwildlife.org
or (919) 707-0050
PoacherHotline:
(800) 662-7137
North Dakota
Dates:
10/11-1/11/09 for residents only
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after 1961
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Harvest:
3191
Contact:
www.gf.nd.gov
or (701)328-6300
PoacherHotline:
(800) 472-2121
Ohio
Dates:
Proposed Dates:10/11-11/30
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Hunter ed. cert. required
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
180000
Harvest:
1339
Contact:
www.wildohio.com
or (800) 945-3543
PoacherHotline:
(800) 762-2437
Oklahoma
Dates:
Archery: 10/1-1/15/09; Firearm:11/1-21
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Refer to website
Bag Limit:
1 turkey
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
160000
Harvest:
9614
Contact:
www.wildlifedepartment.com
or (405)521-2739
PoacherHotline:
(800) 522-8039
Oregon
Dates:
10/1512/ 31, in select counties; Controlled Hunts: White River-10/11-26; Pine Valley 10/1-11/15; Blue Mountain-10/1-11/30
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Requrired: Mentored Youth Hunter Program allows 9-13 years of age to hunt on Mentor's license without hunter education.
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
27,000 - 30,000
Harvest:
705
Contact:
www.dfw.state.or.us
or (503)947-6323
PoacherHotline:
(800) 522-8039
Pennsylvania
Dates:
10/27-11/17
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Hunter ed. cert. required
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
342000
Harvest:
23321
Contact:
www.pgc.state.pa.us
or (717)787-4250
PoacherHotline:
(888) 742-8001
Rhode Island
Dates:
10/1-28, dates tentative
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Prior license or hunter safety card
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
Sunrise to sunset
Population:
6000
Harvest:
207
Contact:
www.dem.ri.gov
or (401)789-0281
PoacherHotline:
(401) 222-3070
South Dakota
Dates:
11/1-1/31/09, proposed dates
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Required for 16 and under
Bag Limit:
May have up to five licenses, single or double tags. Some tags are either sex.
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
52000
Contact:
www.sdgfp.info
or (605)773-3485
PoacherHotline:
(888) 683-7224
Tennessee
Dates:
Archery: 9/27-10/24; 10/27-10/31: Regular season--11/15-21; 12/15-19 NOTE: not all counties open, see regulations; WMA quota hunts-- 6/11-7/16; county quota hunts -- 7/30-9/3
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after Jan 1, 1969
Bag Limit:
either sex, 1 or 3 per permit, depending on county
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
307000
Harvest:
2040
Contact:
www.tnwildlife.org
or (615) 781-6500
PoacherHotline:
(800) 831-1173
Texas
Dates:
Archery: 9/29-11/2; North Texas: 11/3-1/6/09; South Texas: 11/3-1/20/09
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after Sept. 2, 1971
Bag Limit:
1-4 Rios (varies by county) either sex or bearded (varies by county)
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
less than 600,000
Harvest:
28,000 - 38,000
Contact:
www.tpwd.state.tx.us
or (512)934-8306
PoacherHotline:
(800) 831-1173
Vermont
Dates:
B&A only 10/4-24; Fall gun: 10/25-11/9
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Hunter ed. cert. required
Bag Limit:
1 bearded turkey
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
35,000 - 45,000
Harvest:
996
Contact:
www.Vtfishandwildlife.com
or (808)241-3700
PoacherHotline:
(800) 752-5378
Virginia
Dates:
Fall seasons vary by county (either 2, 4, or 6 week sessions). The six week fall format is 10/25-11/7, 11/28, 12/8-1/3/09
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Hunter ed. cert. required
Bag Limit:
2 turkeys
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
140,000 - 150,000
Harvest:
4428
Contact:
www.dgif.virginia.gov
or (804)367-1000
PoacherHotline:
(800) 237-5712
Washington
Dates:
9/1-1/31/09
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after Jan. 1, 1972
Bag Limit:
1 turkey
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Contact:
www.wdfw.wa.gov
or (360)902-2515
PoacherHotline:
(800) 477-6224
West Virginia
Dates:
10/25-11/22, varies by county
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Hunter ed. cert. required
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
110000
Harvest:
1130
Contact:
www.wvdnr.gov
or (304)558-2771
PoacherHotline:
(800) 638-4263
Wisconsin
Dates:
10/ 13- 11/ 20
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born on/after Jan. 1, 1973
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex per tag issued
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
over 300,000
Harvest:
10591
Contact:
www.dnr.wi.gov
or (608)267-7861
PoacherHotline:
(800) 847-9367
Wyoming
Dates:
10/1-11/30(varies by hunt area and license type.) Black Hills (11/1)
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born on/after Jan. 1, 1966
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Harvest:
1205
Contact:
gf.state.wy.us
or (307)777-4600
PoacherHotline:
(877) 943-3847
British Columbia
Dates:
Kootenay Region: 9/1-30; Okanagan Region :10/1-11
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
CORE program requiredfo 14 and over
Bag Limit:
1 turkey
LegalHours:
1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset
Contact:
www.env.gov.bc.ca
or (800)663-7867
PoacherHotline:
(877) 952-7277
Manitoba
Dates:
10/6-21, Manitoba residents only
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Manitoba Hunter and Firearms Safety Training course
Bag Limit:
1 turkey
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
7,000 - 10,000
Contact:
www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/wildlife/hunting/
or (800)214-6497
PoacherHotline:
(877) 952-7277
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As you plan your upcoming season, be sure to use the agency web addresses and phone numbers listed to contact the folks who can best confirm the dates and laws of the places you plan to hunt. They can help you make the most of your trip.
Alabama
Dates:
Clarke, Clay, Covington, Monroe, Randolph, and Talladega counties only- 11/22 - 1/1/09, dates are tentative; Disable hunt: 11/21
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born on or after Aug. 1, 1977
Bag Limit:
1 gobbler per day, 5 per year (spring and fall combined), decoys prohibited in fall
LegalHours:
Sunrise to sunset, WMA's: sunrise to noon
Population:
500000
Contact:
www.outdooralabama.com
or 334-242-3467
PoacherHotline:
(800) 272-4263
Arizona
Dates:
10/3-9; for limited weapon shotgun shooting and juniors only shotgun shooting shot
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Youth ages 10-13
Bag Limit:
1 bearded turkey
LegalHours:
Daylight hours
Population:
20000
Harvest:
2515
Contact:
www.azgfd.com
or 602-942-3000
PoacherHotline:
(800)352-0700
Arkansas
Dates:
Archery: Oct. 1-Feb. 28; Firearms: Oct. 23-29 in some zones
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after Dec. 31, 1968
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
150000
Harvest:
694
Contact:
www.agfc.state.com
or (501)470-3650
PoacherHotline:
(800) 440-1477
California
Dates:
11/8-23; proposed dates
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Hunting license required
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
240000
Harvest:
6300
Contact:
www.dfg.ca.gov/regulations/index.html
or (916)445-3690
PoacherHotline:
(888) 334-2258
Colorado
Dates:
9/1-10/5
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born on/after Jan. 1, 1949
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
20000
Harvest:
650
Contact:
www.wildlife.state.co.us
or (303)297-1192
PoacherHotline:
(877) 265-6648
Connecticut
Dates:
Archery:Statelands: 9/15-11/18;12/24-31; Firearms:10/4-31; Stateland bowhunting only: 9/15-12/31; Private: 9/15-1/31/09, varies by zone
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Hunter ed. cert. or hunting license within last five years ; ArcheryÑbowhunting course required
Bag Limit:
Firearms: 2 turkeys of either sex on private land, 1 of either sex on state land; Archery: State and/or private: 2 turkeys of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
40000
Harvest:
202
Contact:
www.ct.gov/dep
or (860)642-7239
PoacherHotline:
(800) 842-4357
Florida
Dates:
Holmes County closed; Central & South: 11/8-1/4/09, Northwest: 11/27-30 and 12/13-1/18/09
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born on/after June 1, 1975
Bag Limit:
1 per day; 2 per season
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
est. 100,000 - 150,000
Contact:
www.myfwc.com
or (850)627-1733
PoacherHotline:
(888) 404-3922
Hawaii
Dates:
11/1-1/8/09
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Hunter ed. cert. required
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Contact:
www.dofaw.net
or (808)974-4221
PoacherHotline:
(808) 643-DLNR
Idaho
Dates:
9/15-12/31; varies by zone
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born on/after Jan. 1, 1975
Bag Limit:
2 turkeys of either sex; one per day
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
30000
Harvest:
1670
Contact:
www.fishandgame.idaho.gov
or (208)334-2920
PoacherHotline:
(800) 632-5999
Illinois
Dates:
Firearms: 10/25-11/2; Archery: 10/1-1/15/09, varies upon counties; Closed during firearm deer hunting season
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born on or after Jan. 1, 1980
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex per permit
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset ; Archery: 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Contact:
www.dnr.state.il.us
or (217)782-6384
PoacherHotline:
(877) 236-7529
Indiana
Dates:
Archery: 10/1-21; Firearms: 10/17-21
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after Dec. 31, 1986
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
110,000 - 125,000
Harvest:
761
Contact:
www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/
or (317)232-4200
PoacherHotline:
(800) 847-4367
Iowa
Dates:
Archery: 12/1-5;12/22-1/10/09; Firearms: 10/13-12/5
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after Jan. 1, 1972
Bag Limit:
1 turkey per license; up to 3 licenses available to residents
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
250000
Harvest:
3,626
Contact:
www.iowadnr.com
or (515)281-5918
PoacherHotline:
(800) 532-2020
Kansas
Dates:
10/1-12/3; 12/15-12/31; 1/5/09-1/31/09
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born on/after July 1, 1957
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex, additional tags available for units 2 and 3
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Harvest:
5,000+
Contact:
www.kdwp.state.ks.us
or (620)672-5911
PoacherHotline:
(877) 426-3843
Kentucky
Dates:
Archery: 9/6/08-1/17/09; Crossbow: 10/1-26; 11/8-12/31; Shotgun: 10/25-31; 12/6-12
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after Jan. 1, 1975
Bag Limit:
2 turkeys during the archery and crossbow seasons, 2 turkeys during the firearm season; only 1 of the turkeys can be male and must have a beard at least 3 inches long
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
200000
Harvest:
3279
Contact:
www.fw.ky.gov/
PoacherHotline:
(800) 252-5378
Maine
Dates:
Zone 1: archery only; WMDs 15-17, 20, 24-26; 10/11-25; Zone 2: archery only; WMDs 21-23; 10/2-31; Zone 3: archery & shotgun; WMDs 16-17, 20-25; 10/18-24
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after Dec. 31, 1975
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
over 25,000
Harvest:
157
Contact:
www.maine.gov/ifw
or (207)287-8000
PoacherHotline:
(800) 253-7887
Maryland
Dates:
10/25-11/11, Only selected counties. Please check website
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after Jan.1, 1977
Bag Limit:
1 turkey
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
30,000 - 35,000
Harvest:
137
Contact:
www.dnr.maryland.gov
or (410)260-8540
PoacherHotline:
(800) 635-6124
Massachusetts
Dates:
10/27-11/ 1
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Hunter ed. certificate required
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex, provided that the hunter did not take the season limit of 2 in the spring
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset; sunrise to sunset on certain WMAs
Population:
over 20,000
Harvest:
163
Contact:
www.mass.gov/masswildlife
or (508)389-6300
PoacherHotline:
(800) 632-8075
Michigan
Dates:
10/6-11/14
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
See website for full details
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
200000
Harvest:
4798
Contact:
www.michigan.gov/dnr
or (517)373-1263
Minnesota
Dates:
10/15-19; 10/22-26
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Required
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
60000
Harvest:
681
Contact:
www.dnr.state.mn.us
or (888)646-6367
PoacherHotline:
(800) 652-9093
Mississippi
Dates:
10/15-11/15
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born on or after Jan. 1, 1972
Bag Limit:
2 turkeys of either sex per season
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
395000
Contact:
home.mdwfp.com
or (601) 432-2400
PoacherHotline:
(800) 237-6278
Missouri
Dates:
10/1-10/31
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born on/after Jan. 1, 1967
Bag Limit:
2 turkeys
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
900,000 - 1,000,000
Harvest:
15566
Contact:
www.mdc.mo.gov/
or (573)751-4115
PoacherHotline:
(800) 392-1111
Montana
Dates:
9/1- 1/1/09
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after Jan. 1, 1985
Bag Limit:
2 turkeys, one from Region 7
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Contact:
www.fwp.mt.gov
or (406)444-2612
PoacherHotline:
(800) 847-6668
Nebraska
Dates:
Archery:10/1-11/14 and 11/24-12/ 31; Shotgun: 10/ 11-11/ 14 and 11/ 24-12/31
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after Jan. 1, 1977
Bag Limit:
2 turkeys of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
100,000 - 150,000
Harvest:
4000
Contact:
www.OutdoorNebraska.org
or (402)471-5597
PoacherHotline:
(800) 742-7627
Nevada
Dates:
Lyons County, except the Mason Valley WMA: 10/5-25; Limited entry: Hunts 0131 & 0132: 10/5-11/3, varies by area
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after Jan. 1, 1960
Bag Limit:
1 turkey by tag only
LegalHours:
sunrise to sunset
Harvest:
44
Contact:
www.ndow.org
or (775)688-1500
PoacherHotline:
(800) 992-3030
New Hampshire
Dates:
Archery:9/15-12/15, 17 WMU's
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Required
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
30000
Harvest:
296
Contact:
www.huntnh.com
or (603) 271-3211
PoacherHotline:
(800) 344-4262
New Jersey
Dates:
10/27-11/1, areas 1-12, 20 and 21
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Required
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
22000
Harvest:
120
Contact:
www.njfishandwildlife.com
or (908)735-8793
PoacherHotline:
(800) 432-4263
New Mexico
Dates:
9/8-16; Youth draw hunt: Huey WMA Unit 33-9/13-14; TUR-1-108, TUR-1-109: 9/20-21; TUR-1-110: 9/27-28
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Hunter ed. cert. required for hunters under 18 years old
Bag Limit:
1 bearded turkey; bag limit of 4
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
32,000 - 37,500
Contact:
www.wildlife.state.nm.us
or (505)286-1412
PoacherHotline:
(800) 432-4263
New York
Dates:
10/1-11/ 14, varies by zone
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Required
Bag Limit:
1 or 2 of either sex per season, depending on zone
LegalHours:
sunrise to sunset
Population:
250000
Harvest:
12,211
Contact:
www.dec.state.ny.us
or (518)402-8883
PoacherHotline:
(800) 847-7332
North Carolina
Dates:
1/12-17/09
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Required
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
150000
Harvest:
174
Contact:
www.ncwildlife.org
or (919) 707-0050
PoacherHotline:
(800) 662-7137
North Dakota
Dates:
10/11-1/11/09 for residents only
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after 1961
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Harvest:
3191
Contact:
www.gf.nd.gov
or (701)328-6300
PoacherHotline:
(800) 472-2121
Ohio
Dates:
Proposed Dates:10/11-11/30
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Hunter ed. cert. required
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
180000
Harvest:
1339
Contact:
www.wildohio.com
or (800) 945-3543
PoacherHotline:
(800) 762-2437
Oklahoma
Dates:
Archery: 10/1-1/15/09; Firearm:11/1-21
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Refer to website
Bag Limit:
1 turkey
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
160000
Harvest:
9614
Contact:
www.wildlifedepartment.com
or (405)521-2739
PoacherHotline:
(800) 522-8039
Oregon
Dates:
10/1512/ 31, in select counties; Controlled Hunts: White River-10/11-26; Pine Valley 10/1-11/15; Blue Mountain-10/1-11/30
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Requrired: Mentored Youth Hunter Program allows 9-13 years of age to hunt on Mentor's license without hunter education.
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
27,000 - 30,000
Harvest:
705
Contact:
www.dfw.state.or.us
or (503)947-6323
PoacherHotline:
(800) 522-8039
Pennsylvania
Dates:
10/27-11/17
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Hunter ed. cert. required
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
342000
Harvest:
23321
Contact:
www.pgc.state.pa.us
or (717)787-4250
PoacherHotline:
(888) 742-8001
Rhode Island
Dates:
10/1-28, dates tentative
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Prior license or hunter safety card
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
Sunrise to sunset
Population:
6000
Harvest:
207
Contact:
www.dem.ri.gov
or (401)789-0281
PoacherHotline:
(401) 222-3070
South Dakota
Dates:
11/1-1/31/09, proposed dates
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Required for 16 and under
Bag Limit:
May have up to five licenses, single or double tags. Some tags are either sex.
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
52000
Contact:
www.sdgfp.info
or (605)773-3485
PoacherHotline:
(888) 683-7224
Tennessee
Dates:
Archery: 9/27-10/24; 10/27-10/31: Regular season--11/15-21; 12/15-19 NOTE: not all counties open, see regulations; WMA quota hunts-- 6/11-7/16; county quota hunts -- 7/30-9/3
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after Jan 1, 1969
Bag Limit:
either sex, 1 or 3 per permit, depending on county
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
307000
Harvest:
2040
Contact:
www.tnwildlife.org
or (615) 781-6500
PoacherHotline:
(800) 831-1173
Texas
Dates:
Archery: 9/29-11/2; North Texas: 11/3-1/6/09; South Texas: 11/3-1/20/09
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after Sept. 2, 1971
Bag Limit:
1-4 Rios (varies by county) either sex or bearded (varies by county)
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
less than 600,000
Harvest:
28,000 - 38,000
Contact:
www.tpwd.state.tx.us
or (512)934-8306
PoacherHotline:
(800) 831-1173
Vermont
Dates:
B&A only 10/4-24; Fall gun: 10/25-11/9
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Hunter ed. cert. required
Bag Limit:
1 bearded turkey
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
35,000 - 45,000
Harvest:
996
Contact:
www.Vtfishandwildlife.com
or (808)241-3700
PoacherHotline:
(800) 752-5378
Virginia
Dates:
Fall seasons vary by county (either 2, 4, or 6 week sessions). The six week fall format is 10/25-11/7, 11/28, 12/8-1/3/09
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Hunter ed. cert. required
Bag Limit:
2 turkeys
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
140,000 - 150,000
Harvest:
4428
Contact:
www.dgif.virginia.gov
or (804)367-1000
PoacherHotline:
(800) 237-5712
Washington
Dates:
9/1-1/31/09
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born after Jan. 1, 1972
Bag Limit:
1 turkey
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Contact:
www.wdfw.wa.gov
or (360)902-2515
PoacherHotline:
(800) 477-6224
West Virginia
Dates:
10/25-11/22, varies by county
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Hunter ed. cert. required
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
110000
Harvest:
1130
Contact:
www.wvdnr.gov
or (304)558-2771
PoacherHotline:
(800) 638-4263
Wisconsin
Dates:
10/ 13- 11/ 20
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born on/after Jan. 1, 1973
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex per tag issued
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset
Population:
over 300,000
Harvest:
10591
Contact:
www.dnr.wi.gov
or (608)267-7861
PoacherHotline:
(800) 847-9367
Wyoming
Dates:
10/1-11/30(varies by hunt area and license type.) Black Hills (11/1)
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Born on/after Jan. 1, 1966
Bag Limit:
1 turkey of either sex
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Harvest:
1205
Contact:
gf.state.wy.us
or (307)777-4600
PoacherHotline:
(877) 943-3847
British Columbia
Dates:
Kootenay Region: 9/1-30; Okanagan Region :10/1-11
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
CORE program requiredfo 14 and over
Bag Limit:
1 turkey
LegalHours:
1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset
Contact:
www.env.gov.bc.ca
or (800)663-7867
PoacherHotline:
(877) 952-7277
Manitoba
Dates:
10/6-21, Manitoba residents only
HunterEd.
SafetyReq.:
Manitoba Hunter and Firearms Safety Training course
Bag Limit:
1 turkey
LegalHours:
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Population:
7,000 - 10,000
Contact:
www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/wildlife/hunting/
or (800)214-6497
PoacherHotline:
(877) 952-7277
