Virginia turkey season 2017

During the 201718 virginia bear hunting seasons, 2,861 bears were killed by 32,687 licensed bear hunters. Virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Dgif turkey biologist gary norman said the harvest was encouraging. The inside word from biologists across the country on where to get your gobbler this spring. These are the dates set when published, please check the state dnrs website to confirm. Legal methods and restrictions for archery turkey season. Once youve been to the mountaintop, its hard to come back down.

West virginia hunters harvest 11,539 spring turkeys in 2017. Wild turkeys killed in the spring gobbler season must be checked using the telephone or internet checking system. Several important changes in the states fall hunting seasons for deer, black bear and wild turkey are included in the new 2017 2018 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary. This is because the bird taken during the youth season counts as the first bird for the first week of the regular season. No more than one legal turkey may be taken per day. 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. As the 2017 spring turkey hunting season nears, the nwtf offers up the annual spring hunt. Specific laws and regulations are found in the code of virginia or the dgif fisheries, wildlife, and boating regulations. South charleston, wv the fall wild turkey hunting season in west virginia opens october in selected counties. For answers to specific questions about hunting and trapping, please contact the virginia department of game and inland fisheries.

Archery and fall firearms season one per day, either sex may be taken. The 2020 spring turkey hunting statebystate forecast. General information bag limits general one per day, three per license year, no more than two of which may be taken in the fall. Fall wild turkey hunting season dates and open counties have changed. Our pure turkey dvd was a great success and quantities are dwindling for this version.

Aptly named the mountain state, west virginia gives hunters the opportunity to hunt in majestic solitude while pursuing deer, bear, turkey and small game. The west virginia division of natural resources dnr predicts the wild turkey harvest this fall will be similar to the 2011 fall hunting season, when hunters took 1,186 turkeys in. Wild turkey population status in virginia 20162017 author. Sportsmen bagged,374 toms during the fourweek season the sixth. West virginia spring gobbler season set to open grand. Fall wild turkey hunting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. Advertisement hunters may kill only one bearded turkey per day and two during the season, which runs through saturday, may, according to gary foster of the w. New this year, 11 additional counties are open to fall. Peak gobbling typically coincides with peak nest incubation. Virginia hunters record third best turkey hunting season. Hunters 6 to 15 years old may harvest one jake as part of their twobird limit during the season including the youth hunt. Bones n beards now accepting requests for private hunting and fishing club in west virginia. Virginia dgif announces bear, deer, turkey, harvest data. Deer archery and crossbow september 30 december 31 deer.

Turkey general regulations season west virginia division. Spring turkey hunters this season could face some challenging conditions, given bird numbers. You earn every one and the coin you use to pay is time updated with video recap. Turkey eneral regulationsg west virginia division of. The decline was nearly identical in counties east 24% and west 25% of the blue ridge mountains. 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. This years hunt guide provides the most uptodate wild turkey population and harvest data. 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. Virginia releases 20172018 bear, deer, turkey kill data. Itchy bottom outdoors west virginia spring turkey season 2017. Posted june 5, 2017 in hunting by bob mcnally with no comments virginians killed 18,860 wild turkeys this spring, a 9 percent increase from 2016. Ideal for buddies to enjoy their own little piece of wild wonderful wv.

Virginia is an outstanding deer hunting destination. Tennessee turkey hunt 2017 opening day monster gobbler duration. 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. Different seasons also apply depending on whether you are using archery or firearms to hunt the birds. Only one eithersex turkey may be taken during the fall hunting season with either bow, crossbow or gun. Virginia releases 20172018 bear, deer, turkey kill data record. 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. Advertisement the harvest is the largest since 2006 when 11,735 birds were harvested and is more than 18 percent above the 10year average.

We hope to get pure turkey ii out soon if we can get enough hunts on video this spring. Folks both get a turk, jake decoy takes in the ear. The statewide bag limit is two legal turkeys, no jakes. Youth and apprentice fall turkey hunting weekend season dates. Virginia department of game and inland fisheries created date.

There is both a spring season and a fall season for hunting wild turkey, with different timing in different areas. Vdgif lenee pennington, gisp 66 2017 wild turkey population status 2016 2017 decreasing increasing stable density estimate based on per square mile of turkey habitat counties without an arrow are stable criteria for trend. Peak gobbling in virginia normally occurs in early may based on field surveys. Virginia hunters had their third best spring turkey hunting season on record this year. Spring turkey hunters harvested 11,539 gobblers in 2017, an increase of more than 11 percent over the 2016 harvest, according to preliminary numbers provided by the west virginia division of natural resources. Virginia dgif announces bear, deer, turkey, harvest data the. These birds traveled a long distance to aggressive calling on a tube call. Chase herndon 2017 turkey season alpha strong west. West virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Spring turkey season one per day, bearded turkeys only. Firearm season is november 16 to 30, generally, with some variation based on location. Published on apr 30, 2017 beautiful hunt with my friend matt cummons in preston county, west virginia.

West virginians love their turkey hunting, and theres a significant tradition here for it, spring and fall. Check regulations for eithersex hunting days within the framework. Virginia has the perfect combination of beautiful scenery, american history, and southern charm to compliment an exciting hunting season. During the 201718 virginia bear hunting seasons, 2,861 bears were harvested by 32,687 licensed bear hunters. Deer archery and crossbow september 30 december 31 deer antlerless. Ap the west virginia division of natural resources says spring gobbler season will open monday and run through may 24 hunters may kill only one bearded turkey per day and are limited to two per season. A wild turkey of either sex may be hunted during the fall season. Virginia hunting seasons take place throughout the year in the beautiful appalachian mountains. Checking fall and spring turkeys wild turkeys killed in the fall except those killed in january must be checked at a game check station.

These data suggest virginias tidewater region has the highest population densities 0. Lodging and river access will all be included for club members. Antlerless deer hunting season dates and open counties have changed. Spring season runs for a specified period in april and may, while fall season can run for different dates in october to january. West virginias fall wild turkey season opens october. Spring turkey season 2020 april 20 th to may 16 th. Turkey hunting seasons during both spring and fall seasons, you must report taking a turkey within 7 days, via the decals online harvest reporting system or by calling 18664263778. 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. Pure turkey calls is gearing up for the spring season and looking forward to another great year. Follow along as chase herndon gets schooled by several old west virginia gobblers. West virginia s turkey hunters could find little solace in last years decentbutnotgreat spring gobbler harvest.

Permit fall turkey season only one turkey of either sex may be taken during the fall season with either a bow or a gun. Increasing ten year annual growth rates exceeded 2%. The 2017 one shot turkey hunt records set and memories for a lifetime. 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. Spring gobbler season in west virginia opens monday, april 17, and state officials are predicting a good season boosted by the 2016 cicada emergence. 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. This weekend hunters in maryland see the return of one of our newest hunting seasons, the winter wild turkey hunt. A limited number of west virginia resident hunters will be permitted to participate in turkey hunting in counties open to permit hunting. This is a large 7mb file and may take a long time 20 min or longer to open on a dialup internet connection.

Bag limit is one turkey either sex per youthapprentice hunter, per weekend. Turkey 2017 spring gobbler seasons regulations 20 16 34 west virginia hunting and trapping season limit. Alabama turkey hunting public land monster 2017 duration. Statewide in counties, cities, and areas with a fall turkey season. A valid ohio hunting license and fall turkey permit are required, unless exempted. Map of wild turkey population status in virginia pdf aging turkey. Black bear hunting season dates and open counties have changed. Hunting will take place from permanent blinds already setup. Gobbling rates decline as the spring season progresses tagged birds and hunting pressure are cited factors. 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. Turkey hunting regulations virginia hunting seasons.