GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.outdooralabama.com
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (334) 242-3469
TURKEY POPULATION: 400,000 to 450,000
2014 HARVEST: 40,600
SEASON DATES: Varies by county (check regulations)
HOURS: Daylight hours (varies on WMAs)
BAG LIMIT: Five (combined fall and spring seasons)
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 272-GAME
ALASKA
No Season
ARIZONA
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.azgfd.gov
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (602) 942-3000
TURKEY POPULATION: Merriam’s - 30,000 / Gould’s - 1,200 / Rio Grande - 200 / Hybrid - 200
2014 HARVEST: 740
SEASON DATES: Varies (check regulations)
HOURS: Daylight hours
BAG LIMIT: One per calendar year except as prescribed in regulations
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 352-0700
ARKANSAS
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.agfc.com
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (800) 364-4263 or (501) 223-6300
TURKEY POPULATION: 130,000 to 140,000
2014 HARVEST: 9,122
SEASON DATES: April 9-10 (youth), April 16 to May 1 (regular)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise until half-hour after sunset
BAG LIMIT: Two adult gobblers or bearded hens (youth may harvest one jake)
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 482-9262
CALIFORNIA
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.wildlife.ca.gov
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (888) 334-2258
SEASON DATES: Varies (check regulations)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise to 5 p.m.
BAG LIMIT: Three bearded turkeys
POACHER HOTLINE: (888) DFG-CALTIP
COLORADO
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: cpw.state.co.us
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (303) 297-1192
TURKEY POPULATION: Merriam’s – 27,000 / Rio Grande – 3,500
2014 HARVEST: 4,100
SEASON DATES: April 9 to May 22 (regular)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise to sunset
BAG LIMIT: Two bearded turkeys (one with a limited-draw permit; one with unlimited over-the-counter permit)
POACHER HOTLINE: (877) COLO-OGT
CONNECTICUT
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.ct.gov/deep/hunting
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (860) 642-7239
TURKEY POPULATION: 35,000
2014 HARVEST: 1,118
SEASON DATES: April 16-23 (youth); April 27 to May 28 (regular)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise to 5 p.m. (youth); Half-hour before sunrise to noon (regular)
BAG LIMIT: Three bearded birds (private land), two bearded birds (state land)
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 842-HELP
DELAWARE
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.fw.delaware.gov
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (302) 735-3600
TURKEY POPULATION: 6,000
2014 HARVEST: 687
SEASON DATES: April 2 (youth); April 9 to May 7 (private land, check regulations for public land dates)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise to 1 p.m.
BAG LIMIT: One bearded bird
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 292-3030
FLORIDA
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: myfwc.com/hunting
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (850) 488-4676
TURKEY POPULATION: Osceola – 114,649 / Eastern – 37,885
2014 HARVEST: 19,982
SEASON DATES: Varies (check regulations)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise until sunset on private land; public land varies
BAG LIMIT: Two bearded turkeys
POACHER HOTLINE: (888) 404-FWCC
GEORGIA
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.gohuntgeorgia.com
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (770) 761-3045
TURKEY POPULATION: 335,000
2014 HARVEST: 44,106
SEASON DATES: March 19-20 (youth/mobility impaired); March 26 to May 15 (regular)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise until half hour after sunset
BAG LIMIT: Three gobblers, including special opportunity season
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 241-4113
HAWAII
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: dlnr.hawaii.gov/recreation/
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (808) 974-4221
SEASON DATES: March 1-31
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise until half-hour after sunset
BAG LIMIT: Three bearded turkeys
POACHER HOTLINE: (808) 643-DLNR
IDAHO
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.fishandgame.idaho.gov
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (800) 632-5999
TURKEY POPULATION: 30,000
2014 HARVEST: 3,100
SEASON DATES: Check regulations
BAG LIMIT: Two bearded turkeys
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 632-5999
ILLINOIS
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.dnr.illinois.gov
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (217) 782-6302
TURKEY POPULATION: 103,153
2014 HARVEST: 13,153
SEASON DATES: Varies (check regulations)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise to 1 p.m.
BAG LIMIT: One bearded turkey per permit, max of three
POACHER HOTLINE: (877) 236-7529
INDIANA
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.in.gov/dnr
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (317) 232-4070
TURKEY POPULATION: 110,000
2014 HARVEST: 10,872
SEASON DATES: April 23-24 (youth); April 27 to May 15 (regular)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise to sunset
BAG LIMIT: One bearded turkey
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) TIP-IDNR
IOWA
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.iowadnr.gov
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (515) 725-8200
TURKEY POPULATION: 150,000
2014 HARVEST: 11,401
SEASON DATES: April 9-17 (youth); April 18 to May 22 (regular)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise to sunset
BAG LIMIT: One bearded turkey for each valid license and transportation tag issued
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 532-2020
KANSAS
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: ksoutdoors.com
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (620) 672-5911
TURKEY POPULATION: Rio Grande – 175,000 / Eastern – 87,500 / Hybrid – 87,500
2014 HARVEST: 31,400
SEASON DATES: April 1-12 (youth/disabled); April 4-12 (archery); April 13 to May 31 (regular)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise to sunset
BAG LIMIT: One bearded turkey per permit or game tag
POACHER HOTLINE: (877) 426-3843
KENTUCKY
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.fw.ky.gov
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (800) 858-1549
TURKEY POPULATION: 220,000
2014 HARVEST: 29,924
SEASON DATES: April 2-3 (youth); April 16 to May 8 (regular)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset
BAG LIMIT: Two bearded turkeys
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 25-ALERT
LOUISIANA
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.wlf.louisiana.gov
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (225) 765-2361
TURKEY POPULATION: 60,000
2014 HARVEST: 10,100
SEASON DATES: March 19-20 (youth/physically impaired); Regular season varies (check regulations)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset
BAG LIMIT: Two bearded turkeys
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 442-2511
MAINE
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.maine.gov/ifw
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (207) 287-8000
TURKEY POPULATION: 50,000 to 60,000
2014 HARVEST: 6,553
SEASON DATES: April 30 (youth); Regular season varies (check regulations)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset
BAG LIMIT: Two bearded turkeys (individual WMD bag limit cannot be exceeded)
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 253-7887 (in Maine); or (207) 287-6057 (out-of-state)
MARYLAND
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.dnr.maryland.gov
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (410) 221-8838
TURKEY POPULATION: 33,000
2014 HARVEST: 3,334
SEASON DATES: April 16-17 (youth); April 18 to May 23 (regular)
HOURS: Varies (check regulations)
BAG LIMIT: Two bearded turkeys
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 635-6124
MASSACHUSETTS
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (508) 389-6300
TURKEY POPULATION: 30,000
2014 HARVEST: 2,750
SEASON DATES: April 25 to May 21 (Zones 1-13)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise to noon
BAG LIMIT: Varies (check regulations)
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 632-8075
MICHIGAN
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.michigan.gov/turkey
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (517) 284-WILD
TURKEY POPULATION: 200,000
2014 HARVEST: 31,377
SEASON DATES: Varies (check regulations)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise to half-hour before sunset
BAG LIMIT: One bearded turkey
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 292-7800
MINNESOTA
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.dnr.state.mn.us
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (888) 646-6367
TURKEY POPULATION: 85,000
2014 HARVEST: 11,447
SEASON DATES: Varies (check regulations)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise to sunset
BAG LIMIT: One bearded turkey
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 652-9093
MISSISSIPPI
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.mdwfp.com
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (601) 432-2199
TURKEY POPULATION: 225,000 to 275,000
2014 HARVEST: 27,483
SEASON DATES: March 8-14 (youth); March 15 to May 1 (regular)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise until half-hour after sunset
BAG LIMIT: Three gobblers
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) BE-SMART
MISSOURI
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: mdc.mo.gov
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (573) 751-4115
TURKEY POPULATION: 317,000
2014 HARVEST: 47,603
SEASON DATES: April 9-10 (youth); April 18 to May 8 (regular)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise to 1 p.m. (regular); Half-hour before sunrise to sunset (youth)
BAG LIMIT: Two bearded turkeys
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 392-1111
MONTANA
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: fwp.mt.gov
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (406) 444-2535
TURKEY POPULATION: 120,000
2014 HARVEST: 2,629
SEASON DATES: April 9 to May 15 (regular)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset
BAG LIMIT: Varies (check regulations)
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 847-6668
NEBRASKA
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.outdoornebraska.gov
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (402) 471-0641
TURKEY POPULATION: 144,733
2014 HARVEST: 18,960
SEASON DATES: March 25 to May 31 (archery); April 9 to May 31 (youth shotgun); April 16 to May 31 (shotgun)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise to sunset
BAG LIMIT: One bearded turkey per permit
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 742-7627
NEVADA
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.ndow.org
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (800) 576-1020
TURKEY POPULATION: 1,200
2014 HARVEST: 61
SEASON DATES: Varies (check regulations)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise to 4 p.m.
BAG LIMIT: One bearded turkey
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 992-3030
NEW HAMPSHIRE
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.wildlife.state.nh.us
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (603) 271-3421
TURKEY POPULATION: 35,000
2014 HARVEST: 3,885
SEASON DATES: April 30 to May 1 (youth); May 3-31 (regular)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise until noon
BAG LIMIT: One bearded turkey
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 344-4262
NEW JERSEY
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.njfishandwildlife.com
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (609) 292-2965
TURKEY POPULATION: 23,000
2014 HARVEST: 3,046
SEASON DATES: April 23 (youth); Regular season varies (check regulations)
HOURS: Varies (check regulations)
BAG LIMIT: One gobbler per permit
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 222-0456
NEW MEXICO
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.wildlife.state.nm.us
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (505) 476-8000
TURKEY POPULATION: Merriam’s – 14,458 / Rio Grande, Gould’s, Hybrid – n/a
2014 HARVEST: 1,896
SEASON DATES: April 8-10 (youth); April 15 to May 10 (regular; draw permits have shorter season)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise until half-hour after sunset
BAG LIMIT: Two bearded turkeys (some draw permits allow one bearded turkey)
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 432-GAME
NEW YORK
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.dec.ny.gov
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (518) 402-8886
TURKEY POPULATION: 180,000
2014 HARVEST: 15,900
SEASON DATES: April 23-24 (youth); May 1-31 (regular)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise to noon
BAG LIMIT: Two bearded turkeys (youth allowed only one during youth season)
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) TIPP-DEC
NORTH CAROLINA
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.ncwildlife.org
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (919) 707-0010
TURKEY POPULATION: 260,000
2014 HARVEST: 16,912
SEASON DATES: April 2-8 (youth); April 9 to May 7 (regular)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise until half-hour after sunset
BAG LIMIT: Two bearded turkeys (youth allowed only one during youth season)
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 662-7137
NORTH DAKOTA
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: gf.nd.gov
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: 701-328-6300
TURKEY POPULATION: Hybrid – 22,588 / Merriam’s, Eastern – n/a
2014 HARVEST: 1,947
SEASON DATES: April 9 to May 15
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise until sunset
BAG LIMIT: One bearded turkey
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 472-2121
OHIO
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.wildohio.gov
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (800) 945-3543
TURKEY POPULATION: 165,000
2014 HARVEST: 16,568
SEASON DATES: April 16-17 (youth); April 18 to May 15 (regular)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise to noon (April 18 to May 1); Half-hour before sunrise to sunset (May 2-15)
BAG LIMIT: Two bearded turkeys (second bird requires additional permit)
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 762-2437
OKLAHOMA
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.wildlifedepartment.com
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (405) 521-2730
TURKEY POPULATION: Rio Grande – 117,000 / Eastern – 19,000
2014 HARVEST: 22,394
SEASON DATES: April 2-3 (youth, excluding Southeast Region); April 16-17 (Southeast Region youth); April 6 to May 6 (regular, excluding Southeast Region); April 18 to May 6 (Southeast Region)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise to sunset
BAG LIMIT: Three (county limits apply)
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 522-8039
OREGON
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.dfw.state.or.us
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (503) 947-6000
TURKEY POPULATION: Rio Grande – 35,000 / Hybrid 5,000
2014 HARVEST: 3,878
SEASON DATES: April 9-10 (youth); April 15 to May 31 (regular)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise until sunset
BAG LIMIT: Three bearded turkeys
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 452-7888
PENNSYLVANIA
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.pgc.state.pa.us
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (717) 787-4250
TURKEY POPULATION: 210,235
2014 HARVEST: 41,260
SEASON DATES: April 23 (youth); April 30 to May 31 (regular)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise until noon (April 30 to May 14); Half-hour before sunrise until half-hour after sunset (May 16-31)
BAG LIMIT: Two bearded turkeys (second bird requires special wild turkey license)
POACHER HOTLINE: (888) PGC-8001
RHODE ISLAND
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.dem.ri.gov
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (401) 222-6800
TURKEY POPULATION: 3,000
2014 HARVEST: 113
SEASON DATES: April 23-24 (youth/paraplegic); April 28 to May 23 (regular)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise until 1 p.m.
BAG LIMIT: One bearded turkey
POACHER HOTLINE: (401) 222-3070
SOUTH CAROLINA
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.dnr.sc.gov
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (803) 734-3886
TURKEY POPULATION: 120,000
2014 HARVEST: 19,211
SEASON DATES: Varies (check regulations)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise until half-hour after sunset
BAG LIMIT: Three gobblers (varies on WMAs)
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 922-5431
SOUTH DAKOTA
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: gfp.sd.gov
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (605) 223-7660
TURKEY POPULATION: Merriam’s - 32,136 / Eastern – 13,126 / Rio Grande, Hybrid – n/a
2014 HARVEST: 5,884
SEASON DATES: April 2 (archery); April 9 to May 22 (regular)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise until sunset
BAG LIMIT: Varies (check regulations)
POACHER HOTLINE: (888) OVERBAG
TENNESSEE
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.tnwildlife.org
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (615) 781-6610
TURKEY POPULATION: 248,748
2014 HARVEST: 32,586
SEASON DATES: March 26-27 (youth); April 2 to May 15 (regular)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise until sunset
BAG LIMIT: Four bearded turkeys (turkeys taken on quota hunts/specially designated WMAs are bonus)
POACHER HOTLINE: West Tennessee: (800) 831-1173; Middle Tennessee: (800) 255-8972; Cumberland Plateau: (800) 241-0767; East Tennessee: (800) 831-1174
TEXAS
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (800) 792-1112
TURKEY POPULATION: Rio Grande – 500,000 / Eastern – 8,000 / Merriam’s – 500
2014 HARVEST: 19,941
SEASON DATES: Varies (check regulations)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise until half-hour after sunset
BAG LIMIT: Four (no more than one Eastern turkey)
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 792-GAME
UTAH
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: wildlife.utah.gov
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (801) 538-4700
TURKEY POPULATION: Rio Grande – 10,350 / Merriam’s – 7,590 / Hybrid 5,060
2014 HARVEST: 2,295
SEASON DATES: April 29 to May 1 (youth); May 2-31 (regular); April 9-28 (limited-entry)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise until half-hour after sunset
BAG LIMIT: One bearded turkey
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 662-DEER
VERMONT
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.vtfishandwildlife.com
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (802) 241-3700
TURKEY POPULATION: 30,000 to 50,000
2014 HARVEST: 5,157
SEASON DATES: April 23-24 (youth); May 1-31 (regular)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise until noon
BAG LIMIT: Two bearded turkeys (youth allowed three bearded turkeys)
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 75-ALERT
VIRGINIA
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.dgif.virginia.gov
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (540) 248-9360
TURKEY POPULATION: 175,000
2014 HARVEST: 17,582
SEASON DATES: April 2-3 (youth); April 9 to May 14 (regular)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise until noon (April 9 to May 1); Half-hour before sunrise to sunset (May 2-14)
BAG LIMIT: Three bearded turkeys per license year
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) 237-5712
WASHINGTON
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: wdfw.wa.gov
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (360) 902-2200
TURKEY POPULATION: Merriam’s – 19,847 / Rio Grande 8,397 / Eastern – 229
2014 HARVEST: 3,730
SEASON DATES: April 2-3 (youth); April 15 to May 31 (regular)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise until sunset
BAG LIMIT: Varies (check regulations)
POACHER HOTLINE: (877) 933-9847
WEST VIRGINIA
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: www.wvdnr.gov
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (304) 558-2771
TURKEY POPULATION: 90,000
2014 HARVEST: 9,014
SEASON DATES: April 16 (youth); April 18 to May 14 (regular)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise to 1 p.m.
BAG LIMIT: Two bearded turkeys
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) NET-GAME
WISCONSIN
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: dnr.wi.gov
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (888) 936-7463
TURKEY POPULATION: 350,000
2014 HARVEST: 37,804
SEASON DATES: April 9-10 (youth); April 13 to May 24 (check regulations for period dates)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise to sunset
BAG LIMIT: One per permit and one permit maximum per hunting period (limited number in each zone)
POACHER HOTLINE: (800) TIP-WDNR
WYOMING
GAME AGENCY WEBSITE: wgfd.wyo.gov
AGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: (307) 777-4600
TURKEY POPULATION: Merriam’s – 10,800 / Rio Grande – 2,700 / Hybrid – 1,500
2014 HARVEST: 1,963
SEASON DATES: April 1 to May 20 (Hunt Areas 2, 3 and 5); April 9 to May 20 (Hunt Areas 1 and 4)
HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise to sunset
BAG LIMIT: One bearded turkey; hunters may possess up to three licenses, provided no more than one is a general license
For more information, visit the National Wild Turkey Federation