Turkey hunters in Ohio are anxiously awaiting the start of the season Monday, April 18.
The state’s spring wild turkey season runs until May 15. In addition to the regular spring turkey season, there will be a youth-only wild turkey hunt April 16-17.
The Ohio Division of Natural Resources’ Division of Wildlife anticipates approximately 65,000 licensed hunters, not counting exempt landowners hunting on their own property, will enjoy the spring wild turkey season.
The spring and youth turkey seasons are open statewide, with the exception of Lake La Su An Wildlife Area in Williams County, which requires a special hunting permit.
Hunters are required to have a hunting license and a spring turkey hunting permit. The spring season bag limit is two bearded turkeys. Hunters can harvest one bearded turkey per day, and a second spring turkey permit can be purchased at any time throughout the spring turkey season. Turkeys must be checked no later than 11:30 p.m. the day of harvest.
All hunters must report their turkey harvest using the automated game-check system. Game-check is available online, by phone or at a license agent. A complete list of participating license agents can be found at wildohio.gov. Visit the Turkey Hunting Resources page at wildohio.gov, or call 800-WILDLIFE (945-3543) for more information about the game-check process.
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