Function

• Turkey seasons have been introduced in most states as a way to manage the flocks and harvest an appropriate number of birds, allowing the birds to stay healthy with an adequate amount of food.
  
  

Types

• Most states offer two spring seasons, archery and shotgun, and a fall season. Spring seasons typically only allow male turkeys, while some states allow any turkey in the fall.
  
  

Geography

• Look for turkeys as they feed in open pastures.Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Olof S
  
  Success will be highest in river bottoms and wooded areas. During the spring, mature toms will move into open grass pastures and fields to strut.
  
  

Considerations

• With the widespread population of turkeys throughout the United States, consider hunting several states as the spring moves on. Southern states can open spring seasons in March, while states such as Missouri wait until April for opening day.
  
  

Fun Fact

• Nebraska is the only state where you can harvest three different subspecies. The Merriam's, Eastern and Rio Grande are spread throughout the state.