Fall Turkey
2009-2010 Season Dates
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Season Description
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Turkey Zones
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Season Dates
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Archery
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Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 4A, 4B, 5, 5A, 5B, 6, 7, 7A, 8, 9, 9A, 10 and 17:
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Fall season closed. Spring dates to be set at October 22 commission meeting. |
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Zone 1A:
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Firearms
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Zones 1, 1A, 2, 4, 4A, 4B, 5, 5A, 7, 7A, 8, 9, 9A and 10: |
Fall season closed. Spring dates to be set at October 22 commission meeting. |
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Seasonal Bag Limit
Spring turkey bag limit to be set at October 22 commission meeting.
Baiting
Wild turkeys may not be hunted over bait. An area is considered baited for 10 days following removal of the bait.
Hunting Equipment
Shotguns (10 gauge or smaller) or archery equipment may be used during firearms turkey season. The use of modern rifles or pistols; muzzleloading rifles or pistols, shotguns larger than 10 gauge; or shot larger than No. 2 common shot including duplex loads, is prohibited.
Special Turkey Regulations
- Turkeys may not be hunted with the use of traps, snares, nets, hooks, explosives, dogs, live decoys, mechanical or electrical callers or from a boat.
- Releasing domestically reared turkeys into the wild is illegal.
- Capturing wild turkeys or collecting their eggs is illegal.
- Turkeys may not be taken from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.