Hunting News

Rio Grande turkey season opens March 19

Rio Grande turkey season opens March 19

By Texas Parks and Wildlife

Spring is here, wild turkey season is about to begin, and the forecast is good! Biologists say turkey hunters will find the best opportunities in the Edwards Plateau/Hill Country, Cross Timbers and South Texas regions. Wild Turkey Program Leader Jason Hardin notes hunters can expect to see a lot of young birds, both jakes and jennies, across the state.

Rio Grande turkey bag limit is 4 birds, and spring general seasons are South Zone: 3/19 to 5/1; North Zone: 4/2 to 5/15; and Special 1 Gobbler Bag Limit (10 counties): 4/1 to 4/30.

Turkey hunters must check their harvested turkey online or with the free My Texas Hunt Harvest app.

Eastern turkey general season is 4/22 to 5/14, with a limit of 1 gobbler. Eastern turkey hunters also must check their harvested turkey online or with the free My Texas Hunt Harvest app.

For youth-only dates, and the Spring Zone Map and required tagging information, refer to the Outdoor Annual.

Check county listings for special regulations and bag limits.

Copyright 2024 by Buckmasters, Ltd.

Copyright 2020 by Buckmasters, Ltd