Apr 06, 2018 the 2018 wisconsin spring turkey hunt begins april 14 and 15 with the youth hunt, then the first regular time period a starts april 18, with the final one ending may 29. Numbers are updated 34 times an hour during the season. The combined bag limit for the 2019 fall and 2020 winter seasons is one turkey of either sex. The wisconsin record spring turkey harvest was 52,880, in 2008, when 208,972 tags were issued. The state divides the overall hunt into six oneweek hunt periods. Detailed information about spring turkey regulations, management units, hunting hours and more can be found in the s pring turkey digest. Fall turkey season daily shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after sunset. Wisconsin spring turkey hunting season starts superior. Jan 20, 2018 wisconsin spring turkey hunt set for april 18may 29 scoping the great outdoors bob schuh, for usa today network wisconsin published 6. Wisconsin 2020 spring turkey season begins april 15 posted on. May 03, 2019 wisconsin hunting seasons, 2018 2019 by ryan harris published may 3, 2019 last updated may 9, 2019 if youre a passionate hunter and want to learn about wisconsin hunting seasons, then youve come to the right place. The spring turkey permit is valid for the general spring season and allows a hunter to harvest up to the spring season bag limit of turkeys.
The wisconsin spring 2014 turkey season begins with the youth turkey hunt, april 12. Turkey hunting regulations have changed for several conservation areas. Minnesota and wisconsin turkey season spring thunder. With another wild turkey season complete, the wisconsin department of natural resources reports hunters registered 3,792 birds during the fall 2019 wild turkey season. Wisconsin spring turkey hunt season set for april 18may 29. New managed hunts have been added and others have been removed or modified. Rules, seasons and reporting requirements for trapping beaver, bobcat, marten, mink, raccoon, and more. I will once again be hunting both states in hopes of shooting several big toms this spring. First tried during the fall 2011 turkey hunting season with great success, selfregistration is now in place for the spring season as well. The wild turkey is truly one of wisconsins wildlife management success stories. Spring wild turkey hunting season begins april 10 with department of natural resources officials saying that hunters should look forward to a good season.
Patrick durkin, for usa today networkwisconsin published 4. Mdc sets 2018 deer and turkey hunting dates missouri. Rules pamphlet for hunting aprilmay for merriams turkey, rio grande turkey, and eastern turkey. Apr 17, 2018 the first spring turkey season was in 1983 with four zones open and 1,200 permits issued with an initial kill of 182 a successful ratio of 15 percent. A key role in the success of the wild turkey management program can be attributed to hunters through their purchase of the wild turkey stamp which provides vital financial support in providing for future opportunities for turkey management and hunting in wisconsin. The youth hunt april 1112 and all time periods april 15may 26 remain open for turkey hunting. The 2018 wisconsin spring turkey hunt begins april 14 and 15 with the youth hunt, then the first regular time period a starts april 18, with the final one ending may 29. Wisconsin hunting seasons, 2018 2019 by ryan harris published may 3, 2019 last updated may 9, 2019 if youre a passionate hunter and want to learn about wisconsin hunting seasons, then youve come to the right place. Wisconsin spring turkey season begins april 18 outdoor news. If on the other hand spring hunters put in more time and effort during the 2018 spring season, wisconsin could record more than 50,000 gobblers going into the cook stove. Spring turkey season dates bag limit youth private and authorized state and federal public lands.
You can be proactive in providing the kinds of early spring foods turkeys will eat. Each zone except zone 6 showed a lower harvest in 2018. For years the department has conducted a statewide survey of spring turkey hunters to collect their observations and opinions, but participation has been declining. Spring turkey hunters needed for ruffed grouse drumming survey. Wisconsin spring turkey season opens april 11 outdoornews. Persons may purchase one or more permits during this period, subject to availability, except that no one may exceed the limit of three permits in total for spring turkey hunting. Wisconsin maintains one of north americas strongest turkey populations. Apr 29, 2018 watch as kyle fills his first season tag on a nice long beard in sw wisconsin. Persons ages 16 and older may not hunt turkeys during the youthonly season. Of those sold in 2019, 70,084 were awarded a fall turkey license and 4,691. The wild turkey is truly one of wisconsin s wildlife management success stories. Wisconsin spring turkey hunt set for april 18may 29 scoping the great outdoors bob schuh, for usa today networkwisconsin published 6. Create the best springturkey food plot the hunting page. Wisconsin spring turkey hunt drop fall season start weather.
Wisconsin turkey hunt forecast 2018 spring charlie elk. Sign up for a nonmandatory wild turkey hunting clinic. In addition, shotgun gauges 10 through 28, including. A hunter may purchase, possess and use one 1 all lands turkey permit and one 1 private land only turkey permit for the taking of one 1 bearded turkey on each permit during the spring seasons. The minnesota spring turkey season opened on wednesday, april 12th, 2017 and the wisconsin spring turkey season opens one week later. Wisconsins annual spring turkey youth hunt is designed to give young hunters the opportunity to hunt and gain valuable. It is unlawful to hunt roosting turkeys by any means at any time or to release turkeys without. Wisconsin is fast becoming the nations most prolific turkey producing state, with annual spring harvests hovering around 50,000 birds. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Hunters may take one, two, or three bearded turkeys depending on how many turkeys were taken in the fall season. Upland game bird hunting california department of fish and. The regular turkey season begins on april 14 and consists of six, 5day time periods that end on may 23.
The hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Apr 19, 2017 the minnesota spring turkey season opened on wednesday, april 12th, 2017 and the wisconsin spring turkey season opens one week later. There were 74,775 harvest authorizations issued for the 2019 fall season, an increase of 860 from 2018. The 2018 fall turkey and 2019 spring turkey regulations are included in the 2018 wisconsin small game hunting regulations, available now online. The 2010 spring turkey season officially begins with the april 1011 spring turkey youth hunt. Tough spring season aside, wisconsin still a top state for turkey hunting patrick durkin, for usa today networkwisconsin published 4. How and where to hunt late season turkeys turkey hunting. Onehalf hour before sunrise until 12 noon each day. In 1990, 19 zones were open for spring turkey hunting with 29,877 permits issued and 6,465 birds killed a success ratio of 22 percent. All hunters are required to submit a hunter report, even if they didnt hunt. During both spring and fall seasons, you must report taking a turkey within 7 days, via the decals online harvest reporting system or by calling 18664263778. Please note that at the time you purchase you will be required to purchase a spring turkey license and stamp. In 2018, the wisconsin dnr, with the help of nwtf, was able to expand this program to cover twothirds of the state where public land is limited.
Evers safer at home order recognizes outdoor activity as an essential activity. Jul 12, 2018 tough spring season aside, wisconsin still a top state for turkey hunting patrick durkin, for usa today networkwisconsin published 4. The spring wild turkey hunting season is open statewide. Wisconsin spring turkey hunt season set for april 18may. Spring turkey hunters register 38,556 birds, second lowest in. Check out a few of the most popular seasons and regulations here, and learn more with the georgia department of natural resources, wildlife resources division. Based on in the field observations and previous harvest data wisconsin turkey hunters kill 43,000 gobblers if hunter effort remains about the same as in past seasons. Watch as kyle fills his first season tag on a nice long beard in sw wisconsin. Mar 19, 2018 spring turkey season is just down the road, and its time to be thinking about the best places to hunt. Persons may purchase one or more permits during this period. Minnesota, wisconsin spring turkey hunting seasons start. Weather and available food sources are two key ingredients. Dnr reports wild turkey numbers for fall season onfocus. One per day per customer, until they are sold out or the season ends.
The six 7day 2012 spring turkey hunting periods start on april 11 and end on may 22. In addition, you will find turkey harvest data and tips for hunters. For more general information regarding turkey hunting in wisconsin, visit the dnr website, dnr. Spring turkey hunting regulations can be found within the 2017 small game hunting regulations, 2017 fall turkey regulations, and 2018 spring turkey regulations pdf. The 2018 spring hunt guide provides you with all the useful information needed for turkey hunting in your state, plus public land recommendations from nwtf regional biologists. Special season for eligible junior hunters, with required license, and mentored youth april 25, 2020. Spring turkey hunting seasons started wednesday, april 17, in wisconsin and minnesota and will continue through may, and good news theres still time to plan a hunt for this year. Spring turkey harvest authorizations are issued through a preferencebased drawing system. Possession of a firearm while hunting for wild turkey during the fall archery season. Tough spring season aside, wisconsin still a top state. Upland game bird hunting california department of fish. Last years spring turkey harvest of 43,305 continued the seesaw pattern of the past few years, falling 5 percent below the 2016 take of 45,501 birds. Remaining countyissued spring turkey permits will go on sale over the counter at license vendors beginning march 10, 2020, on a firstcome, firstserved basis.
Wisconsin spring turkey hunting season starts superior telegram. Each recommendation includes specifics on conservationrelated work with wild turkeys, and other game animals, in mind. Jun 08, 2019 the wisconsin record spring turkey harvest was 52,880, in 2008, when 208,972 tags were issued. Wild turkey hunting seasons wyoming game and fish department. Remaining harvest authorization for all zones will go on sale on the sixth day one per day. Wisconsin spring turkey season begins april 18 outdoor. Youth spring turkey county permits will be sold over the counter only beginning on march 7th. Canadian hunters see rules for importing firearms for hunting.
There are 2 turkey hunting seasons, one in the spring and one in the fall. Wild turkey hunting seasons this regulation establishes fall and spring wild turkey hunting season dates, limitations and hunt area descriptions. Only 1 spring gobbler may be taken during this hunt. Hunting seasons and regulations washington department of. Badger sportsman magazine and lakewood products head out to try and put down a nice wisconsin tom.
Harvest numbers by county use the telecheck lookup table to view realtime harvest numbers by county and season. Wisconsins modern era of wildturkey hunting began in the early. The scheduled sales dates for the 2020 spring turkey season are. Wisconsin spring turkey hunt set for april 18may 29 scoping the great outdoors bob schuh, for usa today network wisconsin published 6. The 2018 spring turkey hunt is almost here and hunters are reminded to check the regulations and other helpful information on the department of natural resources. Use the pages below to learn about regulations for licensing, permits, and reporting. Selfregistration process in effect for spring 2012 season. This page is current within approximately 15 minutes. Wisconsin spring turkey season opens april 10 outdoorhub.
Wisconsin has offered a spring turkey hunting season since 1983. For a full list of regulations and legal descriptions see the w. Wisconsin spring turkey hunt drop fall season start. For the 2019 turkey season, hunters must purchase their wisconsin spring turkey license and 2019 turkey stamp though go wild and their fort mccoy turkey. Spring turkey season 2020 is going on as scheduled.
A person can use shotgun gauges 10 through 20, using shot sizes 4 through 6 or mixed loads that include shot sizes 4 through 7. Sagegrouse hunting for general, archery, and falconry seasons is by permit only. Jul 17, 2018 for zones 6 and 7, the season is sept. Children ages 15 and younger may hunt turkeys during the youthonly hunting weekend and the general spring season. In 1990, 19 zones were open for spring turkey hunting with 29,877 permits issued and 6,465 birds killed a. Spring turkey season is just down the road, and its time to be thinking about the best places to hunt. Nov 01, 2019 all counties with an open fall season sept. As such, the wisconsin 2020 spring turkey season will proceed without changes to the season dates or management zones. The turkey hunter access program is a program that provides financial incentives to private landowners who allow public access on their property for the spring turkey season. For my money, here are a half dozen of the best turkey states for may hunting. Spring turkey hunting seasons start wednesday in minnesota and wisconsin and will continue through may, and good news theres still time to plan a hunt for this year. Spring lottery results available people who entered the lottery for a permit in one of the highdemand areas carlos avery, mille lacs and whitewater wildlife management areas can check the lottery results. When using a shotgun it is unlawful to use or have in possession any shot larger than number 2 fine shot during spring turkey season. Wisconsin spring turkey harvest drops 10% jsonline.