Fall is in the air and for the hunters fortunate enough to live in states and provinces with a fall turkey season, get ready. Turkey Country’s annual fall hunting forecast gives NWTF members an edge in the realm of scattered flocks and turkey dogs with exclusive information where to go, along with the basics — season dates, hunter education requirements, bag limits and more.
NWTF biologists from across the country have furnished you with turkey forecasts, including population data, to help you fine-tune your autumn turkey trips.
Fall turkey hunting presents a unique set of challenges. As always, patience plays an important part of any successful turkey hunt, but seeing a group of jakes running towards your fighting calls or busting up a flock and calling them back will get even the most seasoned longbeard lover fired up.
Use the following information to your advantage, but keep in mind that regulations can and often do change, so double-check the rules before hitting the woods. We’ve provided state agency website addresses, so you can get the most up-to-date information when planning your hunts, as several states had not finalized season dates when this issue went to press.
Good luck, good hunting, and let us know how you did.
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