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Oklahoma 2020 Turkey Season Gets Underway
Submitted by: TBC Press
Posted on: 04/06/20
News # 13455
This spring has roared in, and with some above-average temperatures and rainfall, things are greening up fast. That can only mean one thing: Turkeys are starting to gobble and break up from their winter flocks,” said Bill Dinkines, Chief of Wildlife for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
“Spring turkey hunting by far is my favorite season. It's a great time to be out in the woods, spending time with family and friends, and building memories like my son and I have done for the past 20 years.
“Whether first-timers or seasoned hunters, I encourage everyone to get out and enjoy our great outdoors in pursuit of an elusive gobbler.”
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The Department reminds everyone that the Outdoors Are Always Open, but everyone should comply with all COVID-19 health guidelines while enjoying the outdoors.
Turkey seasons will occur as usual this spring on private lands, ODWC areas and Oklahoma Land Access Program lands. Other public lands may have restrictions in effect, and hunters planning to use those areas should contact the managing agency for the latest information.
Based on field reports submitted the past few days by Department personnel, habitat conditions are generally very good, and bird numbers seem to be slightly down or comparable to last season.
To find out the bag limits for the area to be hunted along with field tagging, E-Check and other turkey hunting requirements, consult the current Oklahoma Hunting and Fishing Regulations Guide found online at wildlifedepartment.com, on the Go Outdoors Oklahoma free mobile app for Apple or Android devices, or in print across the state wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold.
By region, find some insights for turkey hunters this spring at https://www.wildlifedepartment.com/outdoor-news/spring-turkey-hunting-chance-enjoy-wide-open-outdoors.
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Thousands of hunters will take to forests and fields because spring turkey hunting in all but eight southeastern counties of Oklahoma opens Monday May 6th.
In the southeastern counties, spring turkey season will open April 18 for youths only and April 20 for all hunters. All spring turkey seasons will close statewide May 6.
The statewide season bag limit is three tom turkeys per hunter, but daily and season limits for individual counties and WMAs vary.
