Wild turkey hunting ended sunday, may 17 in ohio s south zone. Ohio deer hunt 2019 season opener he said he wanted to wait for the big one. Canadian hunters see rules for importing firearms for hunting. In addition to mondays results, youth hunters harvested. The first two weeks of wild turkey hunting in ohio ended with 11,292. The youth hunter must comply with all other deer hunting regulations. Ohio hunting seasons offers every hunter an unforgettable opportunity to catch animals in its scenic woods and explore numerous hunting areas. South zone april 20 to may 17, northeast zone may 4 to 31 2020 spring bag limit. The youth only turkey season is april 14 for youth possessing a valid youth hunting license and a turkey permit.
Youth hunt days, archery, muzzleloader and regular firearms seasons are available, as well as some continuously open seasons. All tennessee counties are open to spring turkey seasons. The spring season bag limit is two bearded turkeys. The residentonly youth sportsmans license includes the annual youth hunting license, two 2 youth deer permits and two 2 youth turkey permits. Ohios 202021 hunting seasons approved wilmington news. Young hunters make memories during youth wild turkey. During the justconcluded twoday youth only spring wild turkey hunting season, the participants shot 512 more birds than they did during the like2019 season.
Columbus, ohio ohio s spring hunting season for wild turkeys begins this month. Ohio s first modern day wild turkey season opened in 1966 in. Gobbler down in the first 20 seconds of ohio 2020 turkey season. A wild turkey of either sex may be hunted during the fall season. 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. This is a great time to bond with a loved one out in gods country. The bag limit is one bearded turkey, and the harvested bird will count toward the hunters annual bag limit. Youth age 17 or younger on the date of the hunt can participate but must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years of age. Ohio s whitetailed deer hunting seasons for 20202021. The youth spring turkey season is one of four special youth only hunting seasons designed by the division of wildlife to offer a safe and productive early hunting experience for young. The youth turkey hunt is open in all of upstate new york north of the bronx.
Resident and nonresident youth hunters 15 years of age and under or holders of a valid apprentice. Ohio, richland county hunters record higher wild turkey. The youth turkey permit may be used during any turkey season. Odnr ohio opening day of 2020 turkey season a success. In the five counties that make up ohio s northeast zone, season opens a week later. Ohios wild turkey hunters successful on opening day news from. In 2016, hunters checked a total of 17,793 wild turkeys. All spring wild turkey season rules apply to these dates.
New this year, 11 additional counties are open to fall. Turkey spring 2020 bearded only 122 6 1 y a m 0 2 l i r p a turkey 2020 youth season see page 43 april 18 april 19 1 counts towards spring season bag limit of two squirrel gray, black, albino and fox september 14 february 29 6 24 none. Youth hunters harvested 1,843 wild turkeys during ohio s youth season on april 1819. In addition to mondays results, youth hunters harvested 1,843 during ohios youth season on april 1819. Young hunters harvested 1,331 wild turkeys during the same weekend in 2019. Ohios wild turkey hunters successful on opening day news. The youth turkey permit allows the hunter to harvest one turkey. April 24 may 21, 2017 spring turkey hunting south zone may 128, 2017 spring turkey hunting northeast zone 5 counties oct. Check the turkey season page or the hunting and trapping regulations guide for season dates. The south zone opens saturday, april 24, 2021, and the northeast zone opens saturday, may 1, 2021. Bag limit is one turkey bearded bird only per youth apprentice hunter, per weekend. Columbus ohio s youth hunters checked 1,843 wild turkeys during the 2020 twoday spring youth season saturday and sunday, according to information provided by the ohio department of natural. Share the experience of hunting mature whitetails with your son or daughter. Youth hunters were required to be accompanied by a non hunting adult during the twoday season.
In addition to the first two weeks of hunting, youth hunters harvested 1,843 wild turkeys during ohios youth season on april 1819. However, there are some exceptions on public land see the wma section for details on public land hunting. Of course, there are no guarantees when hunting wild game, but bfo will go above and beyond to make sure you have the best opportunities to fill your tags. Only 1 spring gobbler may be taken during this hunt. The youth hunt is for spring turkey hunting only and is a twoday weekend hunt. The south zone opens saturday, april 24, 2021, and the northeast zone opens saturday, may 1. Hunting in state parks spring turkey hunting in state parks is allowed during the 2day youth turkey hunt and the first two time periods of the regular season. Any turkey harvested during the young sportsman hunt counts toward the spring season limit of four 4. The 2021 spring turkey season begins on saturday rather than monday in both the south zone and northeast zone.
The youth hunter must possess a valid license to take a wild turkey. Bfo boasts a 100percent shot opportunity for the youngsters during the youth gun weekend. Ohios wild turkey hunting season continues statewide wktn a. Odnr operations during coronavirus updated 5122020 at 5. Ohio 20202021 hunting season approved by wildlife council. Hunting at fort mcoy fort mcoy conducts its own spring turkey hunt, independent of the state season. Ohio hunting seasons, 20192020 ohio s hunting seasons feature a variety of game, including deer, turkey, and pheasant. Ohios 20202021 hunting seasons approved by wildlife.
The time, work, and strategy that bfo put into place paid off as levi shot his first longbeard on opening morning of the youth turkey season. Youth hunters must be accompanied by a non hunting adult, 18 years of age or older. The best guide for ohio hunting seasons know it all. In addition to the first two weeks of hunting, youth hunters harvested 1,843 wild turkeys during ohio s youth season april 1819. Quail hunting is closed on all stateowned and controlled public hunting areas, with the exception of trivalley wildlife area and controlled hunts on crown city wildlife area. Only two wild turkeys may be checked by a youth hunter during the twoday season. It appears ohio s youth hunters are better at the game than are their adult counterparts. The northeast zone dates are from monday, april 29, to.
Special season for eligible junior hunters, with required license, and mentored youth april 25, 2020. Last week to fill a tag athens county, ohio youtube. Hunters prepare for ohio s 2017 wild turkey season. Class qqq and class xs license holders are not eligible. Tennessee turkey season regulations and information. One 1 bearded turkey per day, not to exceed four 4 per season. The youth hunt will always precede the start of the regular season by at least 3 days. Hunting hours for youth turkey season are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. Ohios wild turkey hunters successful on opening day. Ohio sees drop in firstweek south zone turkey harvest. The 2021 spring turkey season begins on saturday rather than monday in both the south zone and. The 2021 youth wild turkey season dates are april 1718, 2021, statewide. Ohios spring hunting season for wild turkeys begins this.
A youth wild turkey season will be offered saturday and sunday, april 21 and 22, 2018 immediately prior to the regular wild turkey season. Ohio hunters harvest more than 11,000 wild turkeys after first two. Columbus, oh for many hunters, spring brings the unmistakable sound of gobbling wild turkeys as ohio s annual hunt of this popular game bird begins. 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. Ohios youth hunters harvest 1,843 wild turkeys examiner. Spring turkey season dates bag limit youth private and authorized state and federal public lands. Youth hunters get a bang out of turkey hunt outdoornews. 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.
New for the 2017 season, the state has been divided into two zones for spring turkey hunting. Ohio hunters checked a total of 21,015 wild turkeys during the combined 2017 spring wild turkey south zone hunting season. A valid ohio hunting license and fall turkey permit are required, unless exempted. Total whitetail deer boone and crockett records for ohio. If you sit in the stand all day, you are sure to get an opportunity at an ohio trophy. Hunters harvested 2,979 wild turkeys during the 2019 south zone opening day. Ohio s turkey season opened april 20 and continues through may 17.
In the northeast zone, hunting season runs through most of the month of may. Youth hunters find success during 2019 youth wild turkey. New regulations were also approved by the ohio wildlife council on for the upcoming hunting seasons. The ohio department of natural resources says the state is divided into two wild turkey hunting. Odnr ohio youth 2020 turkey season shows harvest number. Fall wild turkey hunting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset.
This is because the bird taken during the youth season counts as the first bird for the first week of the regular season. Columbus, ohio hunters checked 2,430 birds during ohio s opening day of wild turkey hunting season in the south zone on monday, april 20, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr division of wildlife. For 2019, the south zone hunting dates are from monday, april 22, to sunday, may 19. The ohio department of natural resources continues to operate in accordance to guidance from the ohio department of health and governor mike dewine in the wake of the covid19 coronavirus in ohio. Find complete details in the 20192020 hunting and trapping regulations or at wildohio. In addition to the first two weeks of hunting, youth hunters harvested 1,843 wild turkeys during ohio s youth season on april 1819. The ohio division of wildlife began an extensive program in the 1950s to reintroduce wild turkeys to the buckeye state. New regulations approved by the ohio wildlife council on for the upcoming hunting seasons. Quail hunting is closed on all stateowned and controlled public. Youth spring gobbler season a special twoday youth spring gobbler season will be held on saturday and sunday, april 18 and 19, 2020.
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