Spring turkey season

The spring turkey season is a great opportunity to introduce new participants to hunting. Calling male turkeys in the spring allows hunters to interact with wildlife in a very thrilling way. The April 1-7 youth-only season is over for the year, but the long general season runs April 15 – May 31. Refer to The Basics of Turkey Hunting and our Turkey Takeover blog series for helpful information for new turkey hunters. WDFW, along with partner organizations such as First Hunt Foundation and the National Wild Turkey Federation offers mentored hunts to new turkey hunters and other valuable information. WDFW's First Turkey Program offers first turkey certificates to first time harvesters, who can also register their turkey with the National Wild Turkey Federation to receive an official First Turkey pin. Check out the spring turkey seasons and regulations. Hunter education or a hunter education deferral is required for new hunters born after Jan. 1, 1972. 

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