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Hunters harvest 11,700 turkeys during spring season
By Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Turkey hunters reported harvesting 11,700 Iowa birds this spring, which is 100 birds fewer than were harvested in 2017.
Iowa’s spring turkey seasons began April 7 with the youth season and ended on May 20. Hunters purchased nearly 50,000 spring turkey tags.
Hunters can assist the DNR with its annual population estimates by reporting all the turkeys they see during July and August.
Beginning July 1, the DNR will offer a link to an online survey before where Iowans can provide the date and county where the turkey was seen, indicate if it was an adult female or adult male and whether there are young poults.
Annual population surveys are an important component of the species management plans, which includes providing hunting opportunities. Hunter participation is appreciated.