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When Can You Hunt Turkeys?

James H. Sterling • • 6 min read
When Can You Hunt Turkeys?
One of the biggest myths of hunting is that male turkeys respond to calling only in the spring. The fact is, toms gobble all fall, too, and are sometimes more vocal in autumn than in spring. And they can be very responsive to a call.

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Keeping this in view, what time can you hunt turkey?

The best time of year to hunt Turkey will also depend largely on what state you're hunting in, but generally falls between early spring and mid-to-late fall. Time of Day: Since Turkeys make their nest in trees and on the ground in wooded areas, one of the best times of day to hunt is first thing in the morning.

Similarly, when can you hunt turkey in PA? In terms of where you can hunt, turkey hunting is no different than deer hunting. Turkeys tend to be vocal during the spring gobbler season which runs from April 27-May 31, 2019 in Pennsylvania, with a youth hunt on April 20th.

Likewise, is it legal to hunt turkeys?

The turkey hunter must possess the spring/ fall wild turkey permit and their hunting license at all times while hunting. A person may assist in a hunt without a license or permit for that activity as long as that person does not carry a firearm, archery or crossbow equipment (means to kill).

What day is opening day of turkey season?

Season Dates: Youth season – April 6-7; General season – April 15-May 31. Spring seasons are for gobblers (males) and turkeys with visible beards only.

Related Question Answers

Does my gun need to be camo for turkey hunting?

No, it does not have to be camo. Camo is an advantage of high pressure birds but it's "needed". Some of the guy here will remember hunters killing turkey wearing old school red an black plaid jackets, a lot of them. Movement and eye contact are the key things to avoid.

Will a 22 kill a turkey?

Can you kill a turkey with a 22 ? The answer is absolutely YES. A 22 lr will kill a human, a deer, or pretty much anything else if it penetrates the body enough to cause severe damage to an organ that is vital for life. There are many human deaths attributed to the 22 lr on record.
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