Packages ensure you have everything you need based on the fishing hunting activity you would like to participate in. Official iowa fishing and hunting licenses go outdoors iowa. Safe turkey hunting, iowa department of natural resources. Adult males are very large and dark with a bare, red and blue head, with red wattles on the throat and neck. Shortterm 1 or 7day hunting licenses are not valid for turkey hunting. Customers will need to specify their zone of choice at the time of purchase. Gobblers and hens are legal game during the fall wild turkey season a complete report of the 2016 fall wild turkey season is available at wildohio. 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. Iowa hunting seasons include deer, turkey, pheasant and a listing of small game. 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. A fall turkey permit is valid in the five open units 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6. 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 iowa dnr, in partnership with iowa state university, is conducting a research study looking for the presence of lymphoproliferative disease lpdv, a relatively new disease involving wild turkeys that has been found in other states and may be making its way to iowa. Game tags which allow the take of a second turkey will not be valid in units 3, 5, and 6. Licenses and permits are available for both iowa residents and nonresidents, and vary in price. How and where to hunt late season turkeys turkey hunting. A new zone was opened in northwest iowa for nonresident turkey hunters. Iowa ranks 49th out of the 50 states in terms of public hunting ground. Bonus fall turkey harvest authorizations formerly known as leftover tags will be sold over the counter starting. The bag limit is one bearded or male turkey for the spring season. The fall turkey season was 30 days in length october 3 november 1 and allowed for an unlimited number of hunters. Spring 2020 the spring season is april 22 through may 10, 2020. In addition, shotgun gauges 10 through 28, including. Sep 30, 2012 iowa s fall turkey hunting season opens october 1 the archery only fall turkey season mirrors the archery deer season. The iowa department of natural resources dnr spring fish spawning season is over and iowas two walleye hatcheries are filled to capacity. A separate turkey license is needed for the spring and fall turkey season.
The fall turkey seasons are often passed over while hunters pursue deer, ducks and pheasants, but it provides a good opportunity to bring kids into the sport because being noisy is one of the ways to hunt them. For a full list of regulations and legal descriptions see the w ildlife conservation order. Males, and some females, have a tuft of hairlike feathers a beard in the middle of the breast. Nonresidents are not eligible for fall turkey hunting licenses. Wild turkeys were released at several sites across the state, with the first release occurring in lee county, iowa. Nonresident license types nonresidents may obtain one spring turkey. To help reach these goals, hunters are encouraged to harvest female turkeys during the fall season and are able to harvest more than one bird. The state divides the overall hunt into six oneweek hunt periods.
Des moines, iowathe natural resource commission nrc of the iowa. If an outofstaters willing to knock on a few doors, establish relationships and give it some effort, many iowa landowners are still willing to grant spring hunting permission and at no cost. The waterfowl season dates are expected to be finalized later this month august 2015. 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. Anyone hunting turkeys during the fall firearms turkey season may not be in possession of both. There are roughly 356,000 acres of possibility the loess hills 11,000 acresfour units along the missouri river. Spring turkey hunters needed for ruffed grouse drumming survey. Staying safe during iowas spring turkey seasons and.
Dogs may be used to locate, flush and retrieve wild turkeys as long as hunters have a valid wild turkey license with. Each fall turkey license or conservation patron license now includes a fall turkey harvest authorization. Bow hunting season begins in iowa and illinois kwqc. Youths ages 1215 are eligible to purchase a youth turkey permit, which is valid during. Hunters can purchase licenses and permits in several ways. Nonresident fall turkey landowner poh shotgunarchery permit application. Onehalf hour before sunrise to onehalf hour after sunset. Shimek state forest 9,000 acres in southeast iowa, for example but, obvious by the 49th position ranking, not much. Summary of season structure this report summarizes the fall 2016 and spring 2017 minnesota wild turkey harvest.
Only one eithersex turkey may be taken during the fall hunting season with either bow, crossbow or gun. There are always leftover tags available, and the birds are hot. Sign up for a nonmandatory wild turkey hunting clinic. The iowa department of natural resources dnr and iowa state university set a goal of collecting 500 turkey legs from successful hunters to test for the presence of lymphoproliferative disease lpdv that may be impacting iowas turkey population.
Adult merriams toms taken in the fall season average 18. Hunters take about 14,000 less whitetails in 2019 than the previous year. Successful hunters are asked to save one lower leg for disease testing. Iowas youth turkey season begins april 5 dnr news releases. Nov 01, 2019 all counties with an open fall season sept. Mar 31, 2010 andrea bevington conservation officer tips to having a safe and successful turkey hunting season. Iowa offers various hunting opportunities for turkey. Ohios hunters have the opportunity to pursue wild turkeys during a sixweek season from saturday, oct. To help reach these goals, hunters are encouraged to harvest female turkeys during the fall season and are able to. For more indepth turkey program information including season dates, application periods.
Iowas turkey population likely benefited from an early nesting season and dry spring and summer, which is good news for turkey hunters who should expect to see more birds when fall turkey. May 07, 2019 the iowa department of natural resources dnr spring fish spawning season is over and iowas two walleye hatcheries are filled to capacity. Fireanns turkey hunters 18 and over who wish to hunt the mille lacs 512, carlos avery 511 or whitewater wildlife management areas 502 during time periods ac must apply and be successful in a lottery drawing for permits to access these areas. We met with iowa dnr officer jeff harrison to go over the rules and. Fellow turkey hunters, its time to think about preparing to be out in the woods. The natural resource commission of the iowa dnr approved a series of hunting seasons during its june and july meetings. Turkeys in the panhandle and niobrara river valley are most consistent in showing plumage characteristics of the merriams subspecies. Iowa dnr has another successful netting season for walleye. Fall turkey seasons are often passed over while hunters pursue deer, ducks and pheasants, but it provides a good opportunity to bring kids into. The wild turkey is the largest upland game bird in north america. Sep 15 2020 to nov 2020 nov 25 2020 to jan 15 2021. Some hazards turkey eggs are especially vulnerable to ground predators during the nesting period and young poults are vulnerable prey to a wide variety of predators. Detailed information about spring turkey regulations, management units, hunting hours and more can be found in the s pring turkey digest.
The spring wild turkey hunting season is open statewide. This map source includes coverage for all 6 fall turkey zones in iowa and is based on the official boundaries published by the iowa dept. Fall turkey permits may be purchased online or at any vendor location from august 3 thru november 10. If youre a nonresident hunter hunting in iowa, learn about the required applications and permits for the current and. Most permits are not restricted to a specific turkey permit area. Iowas fall turkey hunting season opens october 1 mossy oak. Iowa hunters have reported harvesting nearly 8600 turkeys so far this spring, making the 2020 season one of the more successful seasons to. Turkey hunting is permitted in garrett, allegany, and washington counties only, during the fall season. Anyone hunting turkeys during the fall firearms turkey season may not be in possession of both a firearm and a bow. Youth turkey season success news, sports, jobs times. The fifth and sixth periods fall in midmay and beyond. A conservative fall season was implemented in 2005 and annual fall harvests average less than 700 birds. Netting crews collected enough walleye to produce 1,082 quarts of walleye eggs at the spirit lake hatchery and 963 quarts at the rathbun hatchery.
Andrea bevington conservation officer tips to having a safe and successful turkey hunting season. Get information about the types of hunting available, including season dates, regulations, places to hunt. Adult merriams toms taken in the fall season average 18 pounds and adult hens average 10 pounds. See your county listing for season dates and special requirements. The fall season has been reduced to 41 days in all open units. The iowa department of natural resources has just finalized the hunting seasons for several game species in iowa. Fall approaches, and with it comes opportunity in the field. This change is effective beginning with the spring 2020 season. Public comment will be accepted early fall 2019 at a series of regional meetings. Apr 12, 2016 fellow turkey hunters, its time to think about preparing to be out in the woods. Iowas final spring turkey season begins april 29 dnr news. Deer, turkey and furbearer seasons added to nrc teleconference. Hunters may hunt only within the management unit printed on his or her permit. Combination gunbow number in parenthesis is number of applications received in 2005 zone 4 zone 5 zone 6 zone 7 zone 8 season 1 350 382 75 46 220 180 46 28 25 0 season 2 closed to nonresidents season 3 350 380 75 47 220 159 46 16 25 0.
Always remember to pattern your shotgun and understand its capabilities. Iowas youth only turkey hunting season begins april 5 for residents age 15 and younger at the time when they purchased their youth turkey. Wisconsin is fast becoming the nations most prolific turkey producing state, with annual spring harvests hovering around 50,000 birds. Canadian hunters see rules for importing firearms for hunting. Pdf permit holders may hunt any area except the carlos avery, mille lacs and whitewater wildlife management areas. To help reach these goals, hunters are encouraged to harvest female turkeys during. Whether youre looking for a new subspecies of wild turkey to hunt or youre researching a new state to test your turkey hunting acumen, the 2019 spring hunt guide is here to help. It is unlawful to hunt roosting turkeys by any means at any time or to release turkeys without. Iowa dnr and national w ild turkey federation to offer. Iowas spring turkey seasons begin with the youth only season april 1012, followed by the first general season april 16, second season.
Youths younger than 12 are exempt from license and turkey permit requirements. Kmaland several iowa fall hunting season dates are set. As in the 2018 season, the 2019 fall turkey drawing has been waived. Special hunt area permits were only available by lottery application through february 10, 2020, and are not available for purchase. October 1st marks the beginning of hunting season and before we head out, there is a lot of ground to cover. Hunters must choose the zone for which their harvest authorization will be valid at the time of purchase. For more indepth turkey program information including season dates. R emaining countyissued spring turkey permits are available for purchase over the counter at dnr license vendors. A person can use shotgun gauges 10 through 20, using shot sizes 4 through 6 or mixed loads that include shot sizes 4 through 7. Wild turkey nebraska game and parksnebraska game and parks. Fall firearms season has specific dates for specific counties see below or map on wild turkey fall archery including crossbows. Despite high license fees and a lack of public ground, iowa still has some of the best turkey hunting in the nation. Iowa fall turkey season midamerica hunting association.
See hunting and trapping guide for counties open to fall turkey hunting. Use it to find season dates, bag limits, recent harvest data and more from all 49 states the wild turkey inhabits. No more than onebird of either sex may be taken in the fall turkey season, regardless of equipment. Fall turkey hunting allows the dnr to stabilize or reduce wild turkey numbers in certain areas of the state to meet local goals based on habitat conditions and public attitudes. Iowa dnr and national w ild turkey federation to offer learn to hunt classes media contact. Iowas 47th spring turkey season is one for the records. Iowa spring turkey season is one for the record books. One fall turkey harvest authorization is included with each fall turkey or conservation patron license purchased. We work hard to keep our calendar current, but always refer to the hunting regulation booklet for official, legal season dates 20202021 deer hunting seasons regular gun 1. It is illegal to have a loaded air gun or firearm in, on or leaning against any vehicle. For wild turkey enthusiasts, fall turkey hunting provides its own unique challenges from busting the flock with dogs and calling them back together, patterning flocks for a hunt or scouting to discover the youngoftheyear. Across the state, over the course of time between now and through may 17, 50,000 iowa resident hunters will take to forest and field to attempt to take a tom wild. Turkeys are most famous for their gobbling calls, but they make many other. Nonresident spring turkey hunting information license quotas.
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