Rules change to give turkey hunters more chances

Published 9:11 am Tuesday, December 15, 2015

ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s new wild turkey regulations will give hunters more time to bag a bird starting next spring, wildlife managers said Monday.

The state’s spring turkey-hunting time periods will be longer than before, all will include weekends, and more will be available to each hunter, the Department of Natural Resources announced. Five one-week periods will be followed by one longer period ending May 31.

Previously, Minnesota’s spring wild turkey season had eight time periods, and not all included weekends. The bag limit will remain one bearded turkey.

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The DNR said it made the changes in hopes of increasing hunter opportunity and satisfaction.