Counties in the eastcentral part of the state accounted for. Ohios fall wild turkey hunting season takes place in 56 counties. In 1977, there were 5,000 square miles open for spring hunting in the mio, baldwin. When youre on the hunt for trophy turkey it doesnt get any better than brushy fork outfitters. Only one turkey of either sex may be taken during the entire fall season. Spring turkey hunters needed for ruffed grouse drumming survey. A fall turkey permit is valid in the five open units 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6.
Additional details regarding fall wild turkey hunting can be found in the 20162017 ohio hunting and trapping regulations or at wildohio. This is because the bird taken during the youth season counts as the first bird for the first week of the regular season. Ohios fall turkey hunting season opens october 8 buckeye. The ohio wildlife council approved the 20172018 hunting seasons in april 2017. 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. He anticipates as many as 20,000 people, not counting private landowners hunting on their own property, will enjoy ohio s fall wild turkey season. Additional details regarding fall wild turkey hunting can be found in the 20172018 ohio hunting and trapping regulations or at wildohio. Spring turkey hunting opened statewide in 2000, and ohio hunters checked more than 20,000 wild turkeys for. Ohio offers some of the best turkey hunting in the country. Sixtyseven ohio counties are open for fall turkey hunting, including. Fall turkey permits may be purchased online or at any vendor location from august 3 thru november 10. Spring turkey season is an exciting time of year, and this hunt shows exactly why.
Fish and wildlifes process allows the proposal of waterfowl regulations to the ohio wildlife council in january. Shortterm 1 or 7day hunting licenses are not valid for turkey hunting. Take advantage of the stunning fall foliage, crisp air and comfortably cool temperatures while they last. Customers will need to specify their zone of choice at the time of purchase. May 21, 2017 april 24 may 21, 2017 spring turkey hunting south zone may 128, 2017 spring turkey hunting northeast zone 5 counties oct.
Crows may also be hunted on labor day, thanksgiving day and christmas day, new years day, martin luther king jr. Ohios fall turkey season kill soars on wings of 17year. The decline in the fall harvest yearoveryear, however, comes with a caveat in this case. Ohios 2016 fall hunting seasons just around the corner. Apr 25, 2016 tom gets harvested in ohio 2016 spring season. Only two wild turkeys may be checked by a youth hunter during the twoday season. There are 2 turkey hunting seasons, one in the spring and one in the fall. Hunting any wild animal except waterfowl from 30 minutes before. Fall post season survey after the october and december shotgun seasons, answer questions about your fall hunting experiences. In the northeast zone, hunting season runs through most of the month of may.
Here, the 2016 ohio fall turkey hunting season saw a kill of 94 birds. During the 2016 fall season, the ohio dow issued 11,506 fall turkey hunting permits. Ohio counties added to fall turkey hunting season farm and. Ohios fall turkey hunting season opens october 9 columbus, oh fall wild turkey hunting opens in 48 ohio counties on saturday, october 9, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr, division of wildlife. Bag limit is one turkey either sex per youthapprentice hunter, per weekend. Youth and apprentice fall turkey hunting weekend season dates. Ohio hunters check more than 17,600 wild turkeys during spring season posted on 5182015 by ohio dnr in wildlife columbus, oh ohio hunters checked 17,638 wild turkeys during the combined 2015 spring wild turkey hunting season and youth wild turkey hunting season, april 18may 17, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr. So far six ohio counties have todate kill numbers of at least 20 birds each.
Saturdays in october and november are by far the most popular day for archery deer hunting in ohio, according to statistics compiled by the odnr division of wildlife. Ohios fall wild turkey hunting season takes place in 70 counties. The bag limit has been one turkey of either sex for the entire fall season. Ohio wildlife council approves 20162017 hunting regulations. Apr 01, 2016 the 2016 ohio spring hunting season opens on monday, april 18, and the youth wild turkey season is saturday and sunday, april 1617, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr.
Pennsylvania fall turkey season changes move forward ammoland inc. Hunters may take one wild turkey of either sex with shotgun or a longbow or crossbow from october 12 through december 1, 2019. Turkey hunters know that nothing beats a fresh, wild turkey on the dinner table that was earned through hours of patience and determination. About one in three deer taken during the fourmonth archery season are taken on a saturday. Ohio hunters harvested 17,793 turkeys during spring 2016 turkey hunting season. Summer brood observation data are still being analyzed, but the 2010 hatch appeared to be a little better than last year, said wildlife biologist mike. I was looking up the dates for the spring turkey season and i see that youth this year is april, and 14.
Saturdays in october and november are by far the most popular day for archery deer hunting in ohio, according to statistics compiled by the odnr. Ohio s fall wild turkey hunting season takes place in 70 counties. May 18, 2016 updated ohios 2016 spring turkey season kill mirrors 2015s. Jan 19, 2015 the 2015 2016 small game hunting seasons were proposed to the ohio wildlife council on wednesday, jan. If a county allows fall turkey hunting, the turkey may also be harvested with archery equipment during the deerarchery only season. Columbus, oh the 2016 2017 hunting and trapping seasons were among the regulations approved by the ohio wildlife council at its scheduled meeting on wednesday, april, according to the ohio. Membership here is free but we guarantee that the collective knowledge of our members will be worth much more to you. Ohio turkey hunting ohio sportsman your ohio hunting and.
Spring turkey hunting opened statewide in 2000, and ohio hunters checked more than 20,000 wild turkeys for the first time that year. Statewide in counties, cities, and areas with a fall turkey season. 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. I thought the last few years the regular season started the monday after youth and not a week in between. 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. About one in three deer taken during the fourmonth archery season. Nov 01, 2019 all counties with an open fall season sept.
Tennessee turkey season regulations and information. The ohio 2015 2016 hunting and trapping season dates can be found at bit. Apr 19, 2012 columbus, oh this years spring wild turkey season opens in all 88 ohio counties on monday, april 23 and continues through sunday, may 20, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr division of wildlife. Counties in the eastcentral part of the state accounted for the highest. Falconry is the art of training raptors to hunt small game and birds in cooperation with a human. Published on may 1, 2016 this awesome turkey hunt results in weekend woodsmens first double. In the fall, hunters typically kill between 1,2200 and 1,500 birds, so the 2016 take was far above average. Ohio is undeniably at its most beautiful in the fall time. For details see youth hunters find success during 2017 youth wild turkey season. Use the pages below to learn about regulations for licensing, permits, and reporting.
Ohio s fall wild turkey hunting season takes place in 56 counties. Updated ohio s 2016 spring turkey season kill mirrors 2015s. Ohio counties added to fall turkey hunting season farm. The ohio department of natural resources determines when the states actual hunting dates are, but generally, spring turkey season runs from late april through late may in the south zone. In addition, you will find turkey harvest data and tips for hunters. New counties open for fall turkey hunting this year. Season dates and bag limits ohio and federal hunting laws are presented in a summarized form. Ohio spring turkey hunting season opens april 23 vinton. Fall deer and turkey hunting regulations and information pdf, 5 mb file.
The third factor fall turkey harvest was also down in the autumn of 2017 compared to 2016 season, when a total of 2,168 turkeys taken. It is legal to use dogs to assist in taking wild turkeys during the fall season. Hunting seasons and regulations washington department of. Pennsylvania fall turkey season changes move forward. Ohio spring turkey hunting season opens april 23 3. New this year, 11 additional counties are open to fall hunting. Regardless, ohio s 2016 fall turkey hunting season is off and running. Ohio spring turkey hunting season opens april 23 buckeye. The wild turkey harvest topped 1,000 for the first time in 1984. One fall turkey harvest authorization is included with each fall turkey or conservation patron license purchased.
Ohios 2019 wild turkey season coming soon news from the. Fall wild turkey hunting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. Columbus, oh ohio hunters are invited to enjoy early waterfowl seasons for canada goose and teal that begin on saturday, sept. Reynolds added that ohio s current wild turkey population is around 230,000. Applicants selected in the drawing may then purchase a limitedquota license see license. Hunters are reminded to check regulations for changes to rules, season dates and bag limits as the 2016 fall seasons begin. Ohio has wild turkeys, an estimated 165,000 in fact 2018 national wild turkey federation data. Season dates and bag limits ohio department of natural. Columbus, oh fall wild turkey hunting opens in 48 ohio counties on saturday, october 8,according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr, division of wildlife. Hunters may take one wild turkey of either sex with shotgun or a longbow or crossbow from october th through november 30, 2014. The youthonly turkey season is april 14 for youth possessing a valid youth hunting license and a turkey permit. Season dates and bag limits for migratory birds, including mourning dove, canada goose, rail, moorhen, snipe, woodcock and waterfowl will be set in august in compliance with the u.
A season dates 1 it shall be unlawful for any person to hunt or take wild turkeys at any time except in accordance with this rule or any provisions of this rule. During a deer archery only season, a fall turkey hunter may not be in possession of both archery equipment and firearms. Turkey hunting, season dates we work hard to keep our calendar current, but always refer to the hunting regulation booklet for official, legal season dates. Regulations are subject to revision during the current year. On the turkey front, ohios 11,000plus fall wild turkey hunters killed. Turkeys harvested during the deerarchery only season count toward the county bag limit. Bonus fall turkey harvest authorizations formerly known as leftover tags will be sold over the counter starting. This is an increase of 21% over last year when 1,564 wild turkeys were checked. Ohios first modernday wild turkey season opened in 1966 in nine counties, and hunters checked 12 birds. Ohio laws in their entirety can be found by consulting the ohio revised code orc or the ohio administrative code oac. All in spite of the fact that the sale of fall turkey tags is off five percent, says an ohio division of wildlife official. If you want to make the most of this autumn season, visit these 15 beautiful destinations that stunningly showcase autumn in ohio before the winter season arrives.
The reverse was seen in such traditional fall turkey season leaders such as ashtabula county where 66 birds were killed this year compared to 77 birds killed during the 2015 fall season. Posted on february, 2016 february, 2016 by vanessa torres wild turkey pennsylvania game commission. The exact wording of kentuckys spring turkey hunting laws can be viewed here. During the youth spring turkey hunt held april 2223, 2017, hunters aged 17 and under harvested 1,895 turkeys. The odnr division of wildlife advises turkey hunters to wear hunter orange clothing when entering, leaving, or moving through hunting areas to remain visible to others.
Columbus, oh fall wild turkey hunting opens in 48 ohio counties on saturday, october 9, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr, division of wildlife. The place to discuss all things related to ohio turkey hunting. All hunters are required to submit a hunter report, even if they didnt hunt. Below are some tips for hunting turkey in the fall in ohio. Our mission to conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations. Ohio s first modernday wild turkey season opened in 1966 in nine counties, and hunters checked 12 birds. This years spring wild turkey season opens in all 88 ohio counties on monday, april 23 and continues through sunday, may 20, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr division of wildlife. Spring wild turkey season is open in the northeast zone from may 4, 2020 through.
Openingday deer harvest nosedives with foul weather outdoornews. In most of the state the regular season doesnt start until april 22. A valid ohio hunting license and fall turkey permit are required, unless exempted. Wildlife researchers report the state has experienced consecutive years of belowaverage to fair turkey reproduction. A wild turkey of either sex may be hunted during the fall season. The 2016 ohio spring hunting season opens on monday, april 18, and the youth wild turkey season is saturday and sunday, april 1617, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr. Fall deer and turkey hunting regulations and information. Jan 03, 2017 some footage from my 2016 ohio spring turkey season. A special northeast zone and dates were added to the 2017 spring turkey season. Youths younger than 12 are exempt from license and turkey permit requirements. Canadian hunters see rules for importing firearms for hunting. Sixtyseven ohio counties are open for fall turkey hunting, including 11 counties open for the first time. See your county listing for season dates and special requirements. A complete report of the 2016 fall wild turkey season is available at wildohio.
Hunters may hunt only within the management unit printed on his or her permit. Resident and nonresident youth hunters 15 years of age and under or holders of a valid apprentice hunting license, when in compliance with all applicable laws and licenses, may hunt when accompanied and directly supervised by an adult over the age of 18 who has a. During the 2009 season, hunters were allowed to kill their one turkey limit with either a shotgun or a bow during the entire fall season which lasted until the day before deer gun season. Only one eithersex turkey may be taken during the fall hunting season with either bow, crossbow or gun. Rewrtten to include new info and quotes ohios 2016 fall. Ohio laws in their entirety can be found by consulting the ohio revised code orc or the ohio. Youth hunters must be accompanied by a nonhunting adult, 18 years of age or older. Fall hunting season runs from midoctober through late november. Columbus fall wild turkey hunting opens in 48 ohio counties on oct. It is unlawful to hunt roosting turkeys by any means at any time or to release turkeys without.
Sign up for a nonmandatory wild turkey hunting clinic. Since 1968, spring seasons have been the primary hunt times. Rules, seasons and reporting requirements for trapping beaver, bobcat, marten, mink, raccoon, and more. The 20162017 hunting and trapping seasons were among the. Gobblers and hens are legal game during the fall wild turkey season.
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