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. Turkey harvest numbers ohio department of natural resources. Special restrictions apply to specific firearms use during this season. Columbus, ohio hunters checked 18,936 wild turkeys during ohios fourweek, statewide spring turkeyhunting season that ended may 17, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr division of wildlife. Wild turkey festival ohio festivals and events association. South zone wild turkey hunting hours from may 7 20, 2018 are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. A special northeast zone and dates were added to the 2017 spring turkey season.
The youth wild turkey season will occur on saturday and sunday, april 2122, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr. Youth hunters find success during 2017 youth wild turkey. Only one eithersex turkey may be taken during the fall hunting season with either bow, crossbow or gun. Enjoy free nightly entertainment on the main stage, carnival rides and games, a car show, and karaoke and baby contests. When youre on the hunt for trophy turkey it doesnt get any better than brushy fork outfitters. During the youth spring turkey hunt held april 2223, 2017, hunters aged 17 and under harvested 1,895 turkeys. Hunting in state parks spring turkey hunting in state parks is allowed during the 2day youth turkey hunt and the first two. A wild turkey of either sex may be hunted during the fall season. If i am reading it correctly the state is proposing a change in youth turkey dates. Ohios first modern day wild turkey season opened in 1966 in nine. If a county allows fall turkey hunting, the turkey may also be harvested with archery equipment during the deerarchery only season. Spring turkey hunting opened statewide in 2000, and ohio hunters checked more than 20,000 wild turkeys for. Ohio hunters harvested 17,793 turkeys during spring 2016 turkey hunting.
Ohio has wild turkeys, an estimated 165,000 in fact 2018 national wild turkey federation data. We have one more hunt available this season and have already started booking into the 2017 2018 season. An area is considered baited for 10 days after the. Ongaros outdoor outfitters is hired to hunt 461,439 views. Ohio offers some of the best turkey hunting in the country. Weds 0510 17th day of ohios 2017 turkey season post by huntergks may 14th, 2017, 11.
Ohios whitetailed deer season dates approved farm and dairy. During a deer archery only season, a fall turkey hunter may not be in possession of both archery equipment and firearms. Season dates and bag limits ohio department of natural. In the past youth turkey was the saturday sunday going into the opener on monday. Wildlife researchers report the state has experienced consecutive years of belowaverage to fair turkey reproduction. We take the same approach to our turkey hunting as we do our trophy deer hunts.
Ohio spring turkey hunting season opens april 23 buckeye. Spring turkey hunting opened statewide in 2000, and ohio hunters checked more than 20,000 wild turkeys for the first time that year. Jan 25, 2016 the 2016 2017 small game and migratory bird hunting seasons and the trapping seasons were proposed to the ohio wildlife council on wednesday, jan. 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. Legal methods and restrictions for archery turkey season. Turkeys can be hunted from a raised platform or tree stand with a firearm. Ohio public land hunting this week we are in missouri for opening week and get some updates on turkey behavior throughout the midwest. The wild turkey harvest topped 1,000 for the first time in 1984. The total harvest was an increase from 2016, when 1,564 wild turkeys were checked. Gallery gallery gallery gallery gallery gallery gallery. Ashtabula county again led the state in the number of turkeys. Ohio wildlife council approves 20162017 hunting regulations. Hunting oklahoma department of wildlife conservation.
Statewide except in areas where there is a closed firearm season on turkey. Fall wild turkey hunting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. Ohio turkey hunting ohio sportsman your ohio hunting. Hunters can view the 2017 spring turkey season zone map and harvest. Ohios turkey hunting seasons are in the spring and fall, with occasional special dates set aside for youth. Jan 03, 2017 some footage from my 2016 ohio spring turkey season. Ohio has again experienced a record low wild turkey hatch, with last years nesting season negatively impacted by rainfall and flooding, said odnr. Our turkey hunts are unguided, but if you need a guide let me know. Purchase of a turkey permit and a nh hunting license for those age 16 or older allows the taking of one male turkey during the spring gobbler season and one male or hen turkey during the fall. Deer archery and crossbow september 24 december 31 deer. Hunters prepare for ohios 2017 wild turkey season outdoor. 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. We are almost completely booked in the 20162017 hunting season.
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. It is unlawful to hunt roosting turkeys by any means at any time or to release turkeys without department authorization. Anyone can obtain a spring turkey hunt license see hunt 0234 on page 12 for details. Since 2002, ohiosportsman is proud to be the oldest and largest hunting and fishing outdoors community in ohio. Turkeys harvested during the deerarchery only season count toward the county bag limit.
Meanwhile, another reportable influenza virus was detected in a commercial turkey flock in the state of wisconsin. Ohios first modern day wild turkey season opened in 1966 in nine counties, and hunters checked 12 birds. Turkey hunting seasons during both spring and fall seasons, you must report taking a turkey within 7 days, via the decals online harvest reporting system or. It is unlawful to hunt or take wild turkeys with the aid or use of bait. Gallery gallery gallery gallery gallery gallery gallery gallery gallery gallery gallery. A valid ohio hunting license and fall turkey permit are required, unless exempted. Hunters prepare for ohios 2018 spring wild turkey season news.
In the northeast zone, hunting season runs through most of the month of may. A 6house farm containing 84,000 market turkey toms with 3 houses at 16 weeks of age and 3 houses at 6 weeks of age was confirmed to be positive for h5n2 north american lineage virus, which is different from the 2015 virus. Ohios first modernday wild turkey season opened in 1966 in nine counties, and hunters checked 12 birds. We are almost completely booked in the 2016 2017 hunting season. 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. In looking at the changes proposed on the dow site the dates would put the youth season the weekend before the opener. The 20162017 small game and migratory bird hunting seasons and the trapping seasons were proposed to the ohio wildlife council on wednesday, jan. 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. State record turkey harvest appears safe for now the state record of 16,605 is still in reach, but it will take a massive effort in the northern counties to hit the record, which was set in 2006. 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. Photo gallery ohio whitetail deer hunting outfitter. Turkey hunting seasons 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. Hunting any wild animal except waterfowl from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset during the youth deer gun season, deer gun season, and the deer muzzleloader season is unlawful unless the hunter is visibly wearing a vest, coat, jacket, or coveralls that are either solid hunter orange or camouflage hunter orange. The 201617 season is paris saintgermain football clubs 44th professional season since its creation in 1970, and its 43rd consecutive season in the topflight of french football.
The hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Ohio laws in their entirety can be found by consulting the ohio revised code orc or. Tennessee turkey season regulations and information. New this year, 11 additional counties are open to fall. Spring harvests increased in 60 counties with 30 exceeding 200 birds. The first season begins on the second monday of april. 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. It was a wonderful time turkey hunting in central ohio fir the few days i was able to. 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. Hunters age 17 and under were eligible to participate in the twoday season, april 2223. The preliminary total represents a 2 percent increase over last years preliminary harvest number of 18,556. Weds 0510 17th day of ohios 2017 turkey season post by huntergks.
Ohio hunters in the south zone checked 3,123 wild turkeys on the first day of the spring wild turkey hunting season, april 24, 2017. Hunting, trapping, and shooting sports hunting resources by species turkey turkey harvest. Ohio spring turkey harvest tops 18,500 realtree camo. Columbus, oh many young hunters found success during ohios 2017 youth spring wild turkey season after 1,895 birds were harvested, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr. Hunters harvested,069 wild turkeys in 90 of 92 indiana counties during the 2017 spring season. This represents the thirdhighest wild turkey harvest since ohios modern turkey hunting season. Ohio spring turkey harvest tops 18,500 by the ohio department of natural resources may 19, 2009 columbus, ohio hunters checked 18,936 wild turkeys during ohio s fourweek, statewide spring turkey hunting season that ended may 17, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr division of wildlife. Ohio turkey hunting ohio sportsman your ohio hunting and. Some footage from my 2016 ohio spring turkey season. Spring wild turkey season is open in the south zone from april 20, 2020 through may 17, 2020. We combine good food sources with good cover and keep the hunting pressure low and ideal habitat for ohio longbeard turkeys. The 2017 spring harvest was an 8% increase over the 2016 spring harvest of 12,081. We have one more hunt available this season and have already started booking into the 20172018 season. Ohio hunters check more than 21,000 wild turkeys during spring.
South zone wild turkey hunting hours from april 23 may 6, 2018 are 30 minutes before sunrise to noon. Ohio hunters harvest more than 3,100 wild turkeys on opening. Membership here is free but we guarantee that the collective knowledge of our members will be worth much more to you. Ohio guide outfitters takes great excitement and pride in this because of word of mouth and you as hunters are our greatest asset. Ohioans prep for 2017 wild turkey hunting season outdoornews. Ohio 20162017 hunting and trapping season dates except deer. Ohio laws in their entirety can be found by consulting the ohio revised code orc or the ohio administrative code oac. Fall shotgun season hunting new hampshire fish and. Nov 01, 2019 see your county listing for season dates and special requirements. Ohios turkey season through the years ohio division of wildlife. Wild turkeys were completely eliminated from the state of ohio in 1904. Season dates and bag limits ohio and federal hunting laws are presented in a summarized form. I had many responses with gobblers and a couple really. Official site of the ohio department of natural resources, division of wildlife.
After hearing concerns expressed by hunters in the snowbelt. The streets of downtown mcarthur come alive with food, music, and fun for the whole family during the annual vinton county wild turkey festival. We also travel east for some ohio public land hunting. The 2017 total compares with the statewide turkey harvest of 15,484 in 2016.
Whitetail deer hunts ohio guide outfitters mansfield oh. Apr 02, 2017 ohios first modern day wild turkey season opened in 1966 in nine counties, and hunters checked 12 birds. The 2020 spring turkey season information can be found in the small game hunting regulations. 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. All turkey must be tagged with a tag from the hunters license immediately upon harvest, and in a secure manner anywhere on the. May 21, 2017 during the youth spring turkey hunt held april 2223, 2017, hunters aged 17 and under harvested 1,895 turkeys. Hunters checked 19,095 birds during the 2017 wild turkey south zone and northeast zone hunting seasons compared to 16,229 birds in 2016.
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