Spring turkey hunting begins April 17

Minnesota turkey hunting begins this month, with opportunities available from Wednesday, April 17-Friday, May 31. The season is divided into six hunt periods, A-F.

Wild turkey hunting is popular in Minnesota and turkey hunting — including setting decoys, listening for gobbles and calling to birds — can make for an active and unforgettable experience. For anyone new to the experience, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has how-to guides and videos on a learn-to-hunt webpage (mndnr.gov/gohunting/wild-turkey-hunting.html).

More information and important season and regulation details about turkey hunting in Minnesota can be found on the Minnesota DNR website (mndnr.gov/hunting/turkey). Hunters concerned about avian influenza and wild turkeys can find more information about safe handling practices from USDA (aphis.usda.gov/publications/ani

mal_health/fsc_hpai_hunt

ers.pdf) and the response to the disease in Minnesota on the DNR avian influenza webpage (mndnr.gov/ai).

2024 SPRING

TURKEY SEASON DATES:

• Youth season - April 17-May 31

• Archery season - April 17-May 31

• A - April 17-23

• B - April 24-30

• C - May 1-7

• D - May 8-14

• E - May 15-21

• F - May 22-31