Virginia turkey hunting season 2017

New to the 2016 2017 deer hunting season is the ware creek wma in new kent county. Come back soon to check our when the start of virginia deer season, virginia turkey season and the most fun virginia dove seasons will begin. Youth and apprentice fall turkey hunting weekend season dates october 12 and. After hearing from gary norman and biologists around the state, i am very optimistic about the season. Contest extending across the entire commonwealth of virginia. Hunters can harvest one bearded bird per day with a season bag limit of two. Turkeys taken by youth during the youthonly season count toward the spring turkey bag limit. Whether last year was a dud or not no one really cares when a new season approaches optimism abounds. Operating exclusively on private and national forest land that is located in the heart of virginia s shenandoah valley, it is a sportsmans paradise. Turkey 2017 spring gobbler seasons regulations 20 16 34 west virginia hunting and trapping season limit.

The first thing youll need is a hunting or sporting license. To meet wild turkey management plan goals to increase populations, the fall season was reduced from eight weeks to six weeks in 27 counties. Deer hunting with dogs 2017 season 3 ep 3 part 1 doobys 6 point. That said, biologists and veteran hunters alike will tell you that west virginia s turkey population is less than it was a little over a decade ago. Virginia offers a list of larger sized animals for hunters such as deer, elk, bear and turkey, as well as small game like squirrel and quail. Turkey hunting regulations virginia hunting seasons.

Virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Virginia releases 20172018 bear, deer, turkey kill data. During the 201718 virginia bear hunting seasons, 2,861 bears were killed by 32,687 licensed bear hunters. Jan 15, 2017 even in this late winter season hunter orange is not required for turkey hunters, but if youre going to also hunt rabbits or squirrels, even incidentally while turkey hunting, you do need to wear. Whether youre looking for a new subspecies of wild turkey to hunt or youre. Alabama turkey hunting public land monster 2017 duration. Several important changes in the states fall hunting seasons for squirrel, whitetailed deer, black bear and wild turkey are included in the new 2016 2017 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary brochure. The second segment of west virginias fall turkeyhunting season will begin, onehalf hour after sunrise, in selected counties. The roanoke times reports that hunters killed 18,860 wild turkeys this spring, a 9 percent increase from last year the state record was set in 2015, at 20,580. This is a large 7mb file and may take a long time 20 min or longer to open on a dialup internet connection.

These data suggest virginias tidewater region has the highest population densities 0. As the 2017 spring turkey hunting season nears, the nwtf offers up the annual spring hunt guide as an overview of each states upcoming wild turkey hunting season. Turkey season west virginia division of natural resources. Antlerless deer hunting season dates and open counties have changed. Virginia offers some of the best early season turkey hunting opportunities in the eastern region. The department of game and inland fisheries will post the virginia hunting dates around this time. Peak gobbling typically coincides with peak nest incubation.

Bag limit is one turkey either sex per youthapprentice hunter, per weekend. This season takes place after the late muzzleloader and bowhunting seasons for deer have closed. Hunters 6 to 15 years old may harvest one jake as part of their twobird limit during the season including the youth hunt. Turkey hunting with my uncle in the beautiful hills of virginia. Regulations are set annually by the fisheries and wildlife board. Sep 29, 2010 west virginia s turkey hunters could find little solace in last years decentbutnotgreat spring gobbler harvest. If you wish, instead, to receive a printed copy, please visit an authorized hunting license agent or request a copy from a dnr district office. A chance to win cash prizes, other prizes and bragging. Last years take was 6 percent greater than 2017, and more than 10 percent above the 10year average. Sportsmen bagged,374 toms during the fourweek season the sixth highest total on record, and respectable by any estimation. The oneday youth season will be held april, the saturday before the regular season. This weekend hunters in maryland see the return of one of our newest hunting seasons, the winter wild turkey hunt. Turkey general regulations season west virginia division. It shall be lawful to hunt turkey with archery equipment or a slingbow in those counties and areas open to fall turkey hunting from the first saturday in october through the friday that is days after the saturday before the last monday in october, both dates inclusive.

Double spur outfitters, is star tannery, virginia s, premier hunting guide service. Virginia state turkey hunting championships posts facebook. It is designed as a service to hunters and is not intended to be a complete digest of all hunting and trapping regulations. Check the spring turkey hunting page here for regulations, reports and surveys you can participate in. During the 2017 18 deer hunting season, hunters harvested 189,730 deer in virginia. The second segment of west virginias threepart hunting season. Hunting for hunting season regulations in virginia hunters have to be well organized in virginia, since the state sets not one hunting season, but dozens. For answers to specific questions about hunting and trapping, please contact the virginia department of game and inland fisheries.

The guide is a summary of indiana hunting regulations. We hope to get pure turkey ii out soon if we can get enough hunts on video this spring. The statewide bag limit is two legal turkeys, no jakes. In addition to having over 2 million acres of public hunting land, virginia s spring hunting season lasts for five weeks, and has a threebird bag limit. West virginia offers several big game hunting seasons through the beautiful appalachian mountains. West virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Legal methods and restrictions for fall firearms seasons and youth and apprentice fall turkey hunting weekend. During the 201718 virginia bear hunting seasons, 2,861 bears were harvested by 32,687 licensed bear hunters. Fall firearms turkey seasons virginia hunting seasons. Hunting will take place from permanent blinds already setup. Wildlife resources commission has suspended the sale of all field trial permits until further notice.

This is a great time for virginia sportsmen to try fall turkey hunting. Virginia has the perfect combination of beautiful scenery, american. Wild turkeys killed in the spring gobbler season must be checked using the telephone or internet checking system. The reported wild turkey harvest has increased from 144 birds in 1977, when mandatory reporting began, to 8,846 birds in 2004. Our pure turkey dvd was a great success and quantities are dwindling for this version. Gary norman, virginia game department dgif wild turkey biologist, gave me two reasons for the decline.

The seasons in which you can hunt game are different for each species, and, even within a species, there are different periods to hunt with different weapons and different times in different. Virginia hunters record third best turkey hunting season. Virginia state turkey hunting championships home facebook. We will post the new virginia hunting calendar every year sometime after the 4th of july. No more than one legal turkey may be taken per day. West virginias spring gobbler season opens april 15. Any combination of male turkeys, or female turkeys with visible beards, may be included in this twobird season limit. West virginia s statewide fourweek spring gobbler season opens april 15 and runs through may 11. Star city whitetails is a virginia based hunting website that was created for the average hunter with a better than average passion for hunting. West virginias spring gobbler season opens april 20 woaytv. Statewide in counties, cities, and areas with a fall turkey season. The youth and apprentice deer hunting weekend resulted in a harvest of 2,954 deer.

West virginias spring gobbler season opens april 15 wv. A total of 2,2 wild turkeys were killed in virginia during the 2017 18 fall turkey hunting season, a 24% decline compared to the 201617 fall seasons and 31% below the recent 5year average. During department research to determine survival rates of wild turkey hens, it was discovered that at least 6% of the hen population is poached during the early part of the spring gobbler season. West virginia 2018 spring turkey harvest largest in 15 years wv dnr. West virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 west virginia offers several big game hunting seasons through the beautiful appalachian mountains. West virginias statewide fourweek spring gobbler season opens april 15 and runs through may 11. Many west virginia hunters experienced some great mornings during the 2018 turkey season, as the kill of 12,274 was the best in 15 years. The decline was nearly identical in counties east 24% and west 25% of the blue ridge mountains.

There shall be continuous closed turkey season, except where a special spring season for bearded turkeys is provided for in 4vac1524040, in the county of arlington county. A west virginia hunting or sportsman license can be. Sunday hunting will be legal in all 55 counties on private land only, with written permission, beginning july 6, 2017. A chance to win cash prizes, other prizes and bragging rights. Wild turkey weight certification form pdf how to score your gobbler. Small game you are allowed to hunt in virginia includes wild turkey, migratory birds, rabbit, crows, squirrel, woodcock, quail and doves. It took all of five seasons, several shotguns, two ghillie suits, and dozens of calls, but i finally managed to bag my first turkey this past 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. Why is spring gobbler hunting limited to noon during portions of the gobbler season. Virginia 20192020 fall wild turkey harvest summary. Fall wild turkey hunting season dates and open counties have changed. Hunters are more than welcome to bring their own turkey blind of their choice. The disappointing 2016 hatch meant that there were relatively few twoyearold toms about last season, and, of course, it is that age male that. Virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 looking for a state with big game.

Bag limit is one turkey either sex per youth apprentice hunter, per weekend. This year, the youth turkey season will be saturday and sunday, april 1819. Hunting season changes explained in new 20162017 west. There have also been additional hunting lands added to several existing wmas. A total of 2,018 wild turkeys were harvested in virginia during the 201920 fall turkey hunting season, 15% lower than last years harvest 2,363. The spring gobbler season is scheduled to open on april 20, the youth season is expanding to two days and turkey hunters can anticipate increased harvest opportunities. Virginia migratory game bird hunting 2019 eregulations. Peak gobbling in virginia normally occurs in early may based on field surveys. If you are hunting in virginia, and looking for the best place to book your guided deer, bear, or turkey hunt. These pages provide a summary of the regulations and statutes that relate to hunting and trapping in massachusetts. West virginians love their turkey hunting, and theres a significant tradition here for it, spring and fall.

Virginia has the perfect combination of beautiful scenery, american history, and southern charm to compliment an exciting hunting season. Gobbling rates decline as the spring season progresses tagged birds and hunting pressure are cited factors. Pure turkey calls is gearing up for the spring season and looking forward to another great year. Also of note, the spring 2018 season was five days shorter than 2017 season due to. Map of wild turkey population status in virginia pdf aging turkey.

Virginia hunting forum hunting in va turkey hunting. Folks both get a turk, jake decoy takes in the ear. Spring turkey hunting in virginia virginia offers some of the best early season turkey hunting opportunities in the eastern region. By adding an extra day to the youth season, we wanted to give kids more opportunities to get out and enjoy a hunting adventure, peters said. Season dates and bag limits ohio department of natural. Virginia hunting seasons take place throughout the year in the beautiful appalachian mountains. Virginia releases 20172018 bear, deer, turkey kill data record. Virginia hunters had their third best spring turkey hunting season on record this year. Fall hunting on the wednesday before thanksgiving was added statewide, except in 10 counties with the 2week season and in areas where no fall hunting is permitted.

By this time hunters have already pulled out their gear in anticipation and excitement over the big day. Virginia dgif announces bear, deer, turkey, harvest data the. Aptly named the mountain state, west virginia gives hunters the opportunity to hunt in majestic solitude while pursuing deer, bear, turkey and small game. Tags hunting, spring gobbler season, turkey season, west virginia. It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. To comply with the governors stay at home order and help prevent the spread of covid19, the n. Apr 09, 2020 in past years, the youth turkey season was on the saturday before opening day of the regular spring turkey season. Youth and apprentice fall turkey hunting weekend season dates. Overall 2017 brood production was on par with a typical year, meaning the 2019 spring gobbler season should produce a typical harvest. Dgif turkey biologist gary norman said the harvest was encouraging. Sep 12, 2016 virginia guided turkey hunt top guides the guides with double spur outfitters will of course scout all propertys to determine which propertys will be the best at the time of your hunt to give the hunter their best opportunity to harvest a trophy tom. Colorado colorado hunting colorado fishing colorado turkey hunting. There have been no changes to north carolina hunting or fishing license requirements, seasons, or bagcreel limits.

Specific laws and regulations are found in the code of virginia or the dgif fisheries, wildlife, and boating regulations. My bird was one of 16,186 checked in last year, a 16 percent drop from last year. This total included 95,474 antlered bucks, 12,822 button bucks, and 81,434 does. The harvest declined five percent in counties east of the blue ridge mountains while the harvest decreased 26% in counties west of the blue ridge mountains. This earlymorning hunt is one of my alltime favorites. Hunters 6 to 15 years old may harvest one jake as part of their twobird limit during the season including the. All hunters age 15 and older are required to have a west virginia hunting or sportsman license and a valid form of identification while hunting. Once youve been to the mountaintop, its hard to come back down. Resident and nonresident youth hunters 15 years of age and under or holders of a valid apprentice hunting license, when in compliance with all applicable laws and licenses, may hunt when accompanied and directly supervised by an adult over the age of 18 who has a. Wild turkeys now exist in all 100 counties in the state and all 100 counties now have a spring gobbler season.