Spring turkey hunting season continues through May 31
Firearms turkey hunters who have an unused tag from an earlier hunt period can participate in the final hunt period from Wednesday, May 22, through Friday, May 31. Hunters can also purchase a license for this time period. Archery-only and youth ages 17 and younger are allowed to hunt during any time period, including the final one. Hunters cannot purchase both a firearms and archery-only license.
Turkey licenses can be purchased online (mndnr.gov/buyalicense), by phone at 888-665-4236, or in person from a license agent. More information about turkey hunting in Minnesota can be found on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website (mndnr.gov/hunting/turkey). Hunters concerned about avian influenza and wild turkeys can find USDA safe handling practices (aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/fsc_hpai_hunters.pdf) and additional information on the DNR avian influenza webpage (mndnr.gov/ai).
Minnesota DNR invites people to share pheasant and turkey observations
Minnesotans will be able to report observations of ring-necked pheasants and wild turkeys in a citizen science effort by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
People can report any pheasant and turkeys they see in the wild from May through September. Information from the reports will help the Minnesota DNR monitor pheasant and turkey population trends, evaluate conservation efforts and make decisions about harvest regulations. People can report pheasants and turkeys of all ages.
Using a mobile device or desktop computer, people can enter information on the Minnesota DNR website (mndnr.gov/wildlife/sightings). The page will also include the opportunity to sign up for email updates that will be sent out when results are available from the reporting effort.
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