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. South zone wild turkey hunting hours from april 23 may 6, 2018 are 30 minutes before sunrise to noon. 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. The kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism commission will be asked to close the fall turkey seasons over most of the state for 2017 and 2018. Ive hunted spring turkey in kansas for the past 2 years and im thinking season started on a wednesday last year i may be mistaken tho 0af9dc0d74604585965894666172a5. We have as dense a population to hunt, as anywhere i know, with over 3000 birds within a 20mile radius of town. Help us keep these areas open by practicing social. Turkeys taken anywhere statewide, fall or spring, must be checked in using echeck at. The good news is that many states, including florida, mississippi, texas and tennessee, have deemed outdoor sports like turkey hunting as essential activities on both public and private lands. Information on turkey harvest in new mexico can be found in the harvest report below.
Kansas deer hunting and kansas turkey hunting curt and kennys commitment to their clients. How covid19 is affecting spring turkey hunting seasons big. During the fall turkey seasons a turkey hunter may. One turkey with a visible beard per permit or game tag. Congrats to lexi and thank you to nick for filming. Giving away filming setup for turkey season by huntin grounds. The youth turkey permit allows the hunter to harvest one turkey. Hunting rios with this outfitter is a more exclusive experience. We believe that most of the hens were already on the nest or nesting when the season began. Spring turkey hunters needed for ruffed grouse drumming survey. Wma spring turkey quota hunt application period is from dec. Mdc sets turkey and deer hunting dates and regulation. 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 license, unless. Nebraskas spring turkey season opened march 25 for archers.
The regular spring season runs april 15 through may 5. Alabamas 2017 turkey season begins wednesday march 15. Nick took his ol lady out for her first ever turkey hunt and boy she knocked this guy in the dirt. There are 2 turkey hunting seasons, one in the spring and one in the fall. The youth turkey permit may be used during any turkey season. This falls hunt will have some changes compared to those of past years. Ck outfitters is a small personally run kansas hunting guide service that makes it their business to know the needs of all whitetail deer hunters and turkey hunters that come to. The recommendations include turkeyhunting and deerhunting season dates, changes to turkeyhunting allowed methods, and changes to the deerhunting. Kansas nixes new sales of outofstate turkey hunting permits. The lateseason hurricane in 2017 probably hurt productivity some in. Wild turkeys were released at several sites across the state, with the first release occurring in lee county, iowa.
It doesnt get any more action packed when it comes to turkey hunting. Mar 23, 2017 the 2017 kansas spring turkey season will kick off with the youth and disabled season april 1 11, followed by the archery season april 3 11, and regular firearm season april 12 may 31. Canadian hunters see rules for importing firearms for hunting. Biologists say its warranted because success rates amid active kansas hunters have been below 60 percent the past two springs. The hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. As it has for years, the kansas fall turkey season opened wednesday, oct.
Kansas state parks, fishing lakes and wildlife areas are currently open to the public. The best ways to get your game from the field to your freezer. Mdc forecasts challenging spring turkey hunting season. The first kansas fall turkey hunting season opened in 1979, 14 years after the birds were reintroduced to the state. Hunt hickory outfitter located in kansas put the smack down on a turkey. Kansas spring turkey season is something a lot of us look forward to, loveless said. Jan 21, 2019 the first kansas fall turkey hunting season opened in 1979, 14 years after the birds were reintroduced to the state. Its a yearly indicator that the woods will soon turn green, and the gobblers will sound off like the playing of the national anthem before game time. Residents and visitors with a passion for turkey hunting and products and services affiliated with turkey hunting. Spring turkey hunting addictive 4617 2017 weekly news. Kansas whitetail outfitters ks deer hunting kansas.
Nebraska and kansas brought their season in pretty much the same time for the last 5 years. Top 10 wild turkey hunting states grand view outdoors. Although the good hatches of 2011, 2012, and 2014 helped bolster turkey numbers in much of missouri from a low point during the late 2000s, poor production in recent years will have an adverse effect on the 2019 spring turkey season. Last chance to get discounted kansas spring turkey combos. Use the pages below to learn about regulations for licensing, permits, and reporting. The 2017 kansas spring turkey season will kick off with the youth and disabled season april 1 11, followed by the archery season april 3 11, and regular firearm season april 12 may 31. Close of fall turkey season in 2017 could bring permanent end. Nonresidents with nebraska turkey permits will be contacted by game and parks through email in the next week with additional information, including potential refunds. No more than one legal turkey may be taken per day. In addition, you will find turkey harvest data and tips for hunters. Spring is almost here and that means thousands of alabama turkey hunters are anticipating the start of.
For more information on obtaining licenses, permits and regulations, visit the kansas department of. Kansas turkey season dates set for 202021 sports the. Help us keep these areas open by practicing social distancing and avoiding. Even the most avid vagabond gobbler geek can only chase his spring passion for about weeks assuming an early start in florida and a june finish in maine. The 2020 forecast indicates a stable population of birds statewide. Additionally, kansas has approximately onehalf million acres of professionally managed hunting facilities providing private feetohunt access. Kansas nixes new sales of outofstate turkey hunting. Numbers are updated 34 times an hour during the season. Mdc sets turkey and deer hunting dates and regulation changes.
The turkeyrich state of kansas recently encouraged outofstate hunters to stay home for the time being. Oct 01, 2017 the 2017 fall turkey hunting season runs from oct. Tennessee turkey season regulations and information. The 202021 kansas turkey seasons have been set by the kansas wildlife, parks and tourism commission. Hunting, combination or archery license and a turkey license to hunt turkeys. In this video we kill 3 long beards in two states in one single day. Conventional handguns and rifles and muzzleloaders smaller than. Hunt trophy whitetail deer and turkey in natural habitats on acres of private fields, dense timber, grasslands, and farmlands. I guess it was due to the very warm temps we had in march. Close of fall turkey season in 2017 could bring permanent. Hunters may take one turkey during the fall season. As the 2017 spring turkey hunting season nears, the nwtf offers up the annual spring hunt guide as an overview of each states upcoming wild turkey hunting season.
This years hunt guide provides the most uptodate wild turkey population and. Kansas has 300,000 acres of public lands and more than 1 million acres of private land seasonally open to hunters. We had the best year to date in 2010 harvesting 85 birds kansas turkey hunting license. As the 2017 spring turkey hunting season nears, the nwtf offers up the annual. 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. We offer some of the best hunting for this wiley bird. Sample itinerary based on a full four day hunt day 1.
The 2020 spring turkey hunting statebystate forecast. Any individual who has purchased a spring turkey permit is eligible for one second turkey game tag. Turkey gobbles 100 times spring turkey hunt in kansas 2017. Ck outfitters kansas deer hunting and kansas turkey hunting. The shotgun season opens april 11 for youth and april 18 for adults. Spring turkey hunter 2017 survey report nebraska game and.
Illinois residents only limit of one application applications begin october 8, 2019. The statewide bag limit is two legal turkeys, no jakes. Spring is almost here and that means thousands of alabama turkey hunters are anticipating the start of the alabama 2017 spring turkey season. Turkey season 2017 a good season for calling in toms yes, it was a good year for calling in birds it seemed. Kansas fall turkey season opens, with changes the wichita eagle.
Hunters 6 to 15 years old may harvest one jake as part of their twobird limit during the season including the youth hunt. In addition to your turkey permit and tag, you must have a kansas hunting license, unless exempt by kansas law. Kansas hunting kansas offers some of the best hunting in the nation. Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for kansas hunting seasons do vary based on animal and region. The fall season has been reduced to 41 days in all open units. But im also confident many of these same individuals will understand and join us in recreating.
This change is effective beginning with the spring 2020 season. Nov 23, 2019 the 202021 kansas turkey seasons have been set by the kansas wildlife, parks and tourism commission. Harvest numbers by county use the telecheck lookup table to view realtime harvest numbers by county and season. Three permits up to 2 permits may be obtained via the lottery process application periods.
Resident senior or disabled combination hunting and fishing licenses. Hunt trophy whitetail deer and turkey in natural habitats on acres of private fields. How covid19 is affecting spring turkey hunting seasons. Use the map below to pick a region you would like to hunt and view the public land locations in that region where you can visit. Hunters can harvest up to two birds with the appropriate permits, and the spring turkey season lasts through the end of may. Game tags which allow the take of a second turkey will not be valid in units 3, 5, and 6. This actionpacked turkey hunt takes place on several thousand acres of private land in northwest kansas and southcentral nebraska. Midamerica hunting association kansas turkey hunting. Close of fall turkey season in 2017 could bring permanent end october 15. Wild turkey nebraska game and parksnebraska game and parks. Ck outfitters is a small personally run kansas hunting guide service that makes it their business to know the needs of all whitetail deer hunters and turkey hunters that come to ck outfitters kansas hunting operation. Depart home and fly to denver, co rent a car and drive to camp near norcatur, kansas.
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. The residentonly youth sportsmans license includes the annual youth hunting license, two 2 youth deer permits and two 2 youth turkey permits. Season opening date closing date bag limit fall wild turkey. If you do not take one during the first week, then you may take two turkeys during the second and third week. This is home to some of the highest densities of turkeys anywhere in the us.
A game hunting license and either an overthecounter turkey tag or draw permit is required to legally take wild turkey in the state. Pages interest sports midamerica hunting association videos kansas turkey hunting. This silence was broken in 1966 when the iowa conservation commission, now the department of natural resources, initiated a program to return the wild turkey to iowa. Kansas hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. I checked last night and kansas moved their season back a week to 4182018 for regular gun season. Spring turkey permits and game tags may be purchased online, at any vendor location or by phone from march 2 through may 31, 2020.