Wisconsin Ag Connection - Spring Turkey Season Begins April 15

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Spring Turkey Season Begins April 15
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 04/07/2020

The 2020 Spring Turkey Season will proceed without changes to the season dates or management zones under Wisconsin's Safer at Home order. The Department of Natural Resources says turkey hunting is designed to minimize hunter contact and is usually a solitary outdoor activity.

"Hunting and fishing provides us an opportunity in interact with nature," said DNR Secretary Preston Cole. "It's these traditions that allow us to have a moment of normalcy during this extraordinary time. Remember to be more than safe."

The 2020 spring turkey season will run April 15 through May 26, with six seven-day periods beginning Wednesday through the following Tuesday. All seven turkey management zones will be open for hunting.

The agency says there are still turkey hunting permits available at this time in five of the seven management zones covering most of the state.

Meanwhile, youth under the age of 16 may hunt during the spring youth turkey hunt April 11-12. Hunters under the age of 12 and youth without hunter safety can participate in the youth turkey hunt under the Mentored Hunting Program.

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