2016 fall turkey season in ky

Kentuckys spring turkey season opens saturday marshall. Fall colors fire up the screen for fall hunting on kentucky afield television this weekend. Specific state and private land bag limits no longer apply. Fall 2019 the bag and possession limit for the fall seasons is one bird of either sex, regardless of hunting equipment used or what portion of the season. There are 2 turkey hunting seasons, one in the spring and one in the fall. Kentucky hunting seasons explore kentucky lake, lake. Kentuckys 201617 hunting campaign begins saturday, aug. In the period between 2001 and 2016, the sale of fall turkey permits. Use of a turkey fan to sneak in on turkeys is discouraged. April 15 may 31, 2020 spring turkey permits and game tags may be purchased online, at any vendor location or by phone from march 2 through may 31, 2020 in addition to your turkey permit and tag, you must have a kansas hunting. Start of kentucky spring turkey season nears gary garth, the courierjournal published 10. Join chad as he explores fall turkey hunting opportunities in western kentucky.

A hunter applying for a controlled hunt open to youth only. Dates and wildlife management units wmus open to hunting. A calendar shift pushed the states 23day general spring wild turkey season back this year to the third weekend in april. Game tags which allow the take of a second turkey will not be valid in units 3, 5, and 6. The 2014 spring wild turkey populations across the country and the 2014 spring hunting harvest rates, as reported by each state with a turkey season. However, by fall seasons, these young birds focus on food with high fat content, such as acorns, to be prepared for survival through their first winter.

Wma spring turkey quota hunt application period is from dec. As youll see in the video, the late turkey hunting season can be an excellent time to get out and put a bird on the. The regulation changes will become effective march 2016. The fiveyear 20122016 average spring harvest is 31,490. There are a couple of great thins about the upcoming 2016 kentucky turkey hunting season, the first thing that comes to mind is that there is are two of them. The commission initially approved the deerhunting recommendations at its august 2015 public meeting followed by. As youll see in the video, the late turkey hunting season can. After being redshirted in 20, meant played in 11 games in 2014, making 18 tackles. It opens saturday, april 18 and runs through may 10. 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. From video fishing tips to whats currently happening on kentucky lake and lake barkley, our fishing reports provide the most uptodate information from professional anglers across the lakes. Bonus fall turkey harvest authorizations formerly known as leftover tags will be sold over the counter starting. Fall firearms season has specific dates for specific counties see below or map on wild turkey fall archery including crossbows. We talk details this weekend, november 15 and 16, on kentucky afield tv.

Season dates kdfwr kentucky department of fish and. This dialogue with nature, though absent during the fall season, is part of. The youth sportsmans license includes two 2 youth turkey permits. Losing regie meant not a good start to kentuckys fall. Good weather forecast predicted for kentuckys late fall turkey season.

For more information check the 2016 spring hunting guide or go to. Johnparker gets his first bird of the 2016 spring season. Youths ages 1215 are eligible to purchase a youth turkey permit, which is valid during any turkey season for one turkey. Unless exempt, all spring turkey hunters ages 1215 must carry with them in the field proof of purchase of a valid kentucky hunting license and a valid spring turkey permit. Fall turkey hunting could be challenging, mdc says lake. Indianas spring turkey season will be april 27 through may 15, with a season. Details about fall turkey hunting regulations are found in the 2016 fall deer and turkey hunting regulations and information booklet available wherever hunting permits are sold, from mdc offices. In addition, you will find turkey harvest data and tips for hunters. Youths ages 1215 are eligible to purchase a youth turkey permit, which is valid for the harvest of one turkey during a license year. Youth hunters must abide by season bag limits and harvest restrictions but can use the youth permit throughout the license year.

A separate turkey license is needed for the spring and fall turkey season. Fall turkey season this weekend on kentucky afield tv. Due to calendar shift kentuckys 2020 spring wild turkey season is starting. The land between the lakes trapping season is january february 2, 2020 in kentucky hunt areas 3, 4, 5, and tennessee hunt areas 12 and 14. Its looking like one of the best seasons in the past eight to 10 years, said steven dobey, wild turkey biologist for the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset. Kentucky hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Use the pages below to learn about regulations for licensing, permits, and reporting. Use our fall hunt guide on the following pages to get specifics on the 42 states that offer a fall season, and discover which states allow turkey dogging. Electronic or mechanical calling devices may be used during the open seasons.

Hunters may now harvest a total of 3 either sex birds, regardless of property type. Kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. The challenge of fall turkey season turns toward success when you choose your words and your birds carefully. In 2016 and 2017 the statewide poult per hen ratio was below the. Fall turkey hunting has high success with most years being nearly 100%. If your state doesnt allow it, gas prices are 50 cent per gallon cheaper than they were a year ago. There will also be a beaver trapping season february 129 in kentucky and tennessee in all hunt areas. New regulations have been adopted for the 2020 fall firearms wild turkey hunting season. One fall turkey harvest authorization is included with each fall turkey or conservation patron license purchased. September 7, 2019 through january 20, 2020 fall crossbow. Customers will need to specify their zone of choice at the time of purchase. Kentucky lake and lake barkley are two of the best fisheries in the united states. The wait is almost over for turkey hunters in kentucky.

This change is effective beginning with the spring 2020 season. No more than onebird of either sex may be taken in the fall turkey season, regardless of equipment. Sources estimate the state turkey population at 350,000 birds. Our first stop is bracken county in northern kentucky for the challenge of fall turkey hunting. Outdoors kentucky, indiana turkey seasons begin in april. Areas closed to hunting are also closed to trapping. Mdc sets turkey and deer hunting dates and regulation. Canadian hunters see rules for importing firearms for hunting. One male turkey or turkey with visible beard youths who take a turkey during the youth season may not harvest a second bird until april 27. Top 5 october fall turkey hunting states michael tatman. While plant material is as much as 90% of the adult turkey s diet, archery hunters may find them in fall season eating grasshoppers in the early morning sun. There will be lots of 2yearold birds, and they do most of the gobbling. Go here for information on wisconsin leftover fall turkey permit availability.

Fall turkey hunting is not a strong a tradition in kentucky so participation. When kentucky s spring wild turkey season opens april 17, hunters can expect to find a bounty of gobblers. Crows observed committing or about to commit acts of depredation may be taken yearround. New regulations have been adopted for the 2020 spring wild turkey hunting season. This years hunt guide provides two separate sets of data, presented in maps as well as individual state details.

Turkey hunting in kentucky includes spring and fall seasons. This is because the bird taken during the youth season counts as the first bird for the first week of the regular season. Tim farmer gets out for the early fall shotgun turkey season and brings in the thanksgiving turkey for 2012. Wild turkey program few things are as thrilling as the gobble of a wild turkey, and few places can rival mississippi for thundering longbearded gobblers. Mississippians have a rich tradition of chasing wary spring toms, and over the last three decades, the state has consistently boasted one of the largest turkey populations in the country. Be sure to visit the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources website for more information. The fall season has been reduced to 41 days in all open units. During the fall turkey seasons a turkey hunter may. October 1, 2020, through january 17, 2021 for all other counties and that portion of kane county west of state route 47.

Calling or attempting to call turkeys using any means to mimic the sounds made by turkeys is prohibited from march 1 to opening day of spring turkey hunts on all wmas. Tennessee fall hunting seasons start opening this month. Applicants selected in the drawing may then purchase a limitedquota license see. Tennessee turkey season regulations and information. The fall turkey permit is valid for the fall archery, crossbow and shotgun turkey seasons and allows a hunter to harvest up to the fall season bag limit of turkeys. October 26 november 1, 2019 anddecember 7 through december, 2019.