Turkey Controlled Hunt Upland Bird Season

Hunt Area 36B-1
Turkey Controlled Hunt 9001 15 Tags

4/15/2017 - 5/25/2017

Species
Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
Bearded Tom Wild Turkey
Bearded turkeys only (Toms).
Shotgun or Archery
No person shall take upland game birds:
  • Except wild turkey, from one-half (1/2) hour after sunset to one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise. Wild turkey shall not be taken between sunset and one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise.
  • With a trap, snare, net, crossbow, or firearms EXCEPT a shotgun using shells not exceeding three and one-half (3-1/2) inches maximum length, slingshot, hand-held or thrown missiles, EXCEPT forest grouse. Forest grouse shall not be taken with a trap, snare, net, or crossbow. Crossbow may be used to take forest grouse by a person who possesses a Disabled Persons Archery Hunting Permit or a Special Weapon Reasonable Modification Hunting Permit authorizing use of a crossbow or by a person hunting in an area where crossbow is a lawful method of take for big game.
  • From any watercraft.
  • By the use or aid of any electronic call.
  • By the aid of baiting. Bait is defined as any substance placed to attract upland game birds.
  • When hunting on Wildlife Management Areas where pheasants are stocked without wearing at least thirty-six (36) square inches of visible hunter orange above the waist.

In addition to the methods listed above, wild turkey may not be taken:
  • With lead shot exceeding BB size.
  • With steel shot exceeding T size.
  • By the use of dogs, except during fall hunts.

Restrictions
  • Short-Range Weapons ONLY. Limited access

It is recommended that you do not apply for this hunt unless you have access to private property.

The daily bag limit is one bearded turkey per day in the spring and one turkey (either sex) per day in the fall, except in Units 1, 2, 3 and 5 where 5 turkeys (either sex) may be taken in a day during fall seasons. No more than two bearded turkeys may be taken per spring. The most tags one hunter may possess in one year is six.

Hunt Area 36B-1
All of Units 36A, 36B, 37, 37A, and that portion of Unit 28 upstream from and including the Hat Creek drainage. Area Size: 1,606,220 acres
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More information about the Game Management Unit(s) in this hunt: 28 36A 36B 37 37A

Controlled Hunt Harvest Statistics

Year Season Hunt# Area Hunters Harvest Success% Days Toms Hens Days/Hunter Birds/Day Days/Bird
2021 Spring 9007 36B-1 18 2 8 85 4.7 0 56.8
2020 Spring 9007 36B-1 33 10 30 84 2.5 0.1 8.5
2019 Spring 9008 36B-1 24 7 28 65 2.7 0.1 9.8
2018 Spring 9008 36B-1 26 14 53 95 3.6 0.1 6.9
Source: Harvest Statistics Database compiled from Mandatory Harvest Reports and Check Station Records
* In 2000 hunter information not collected.

Drawing Odds for 1st & 2nd Choice Applicants (controlled hunts only)

Hunt Information 1st Choice 2nd Choice Total
Year Hunt# Area Draw* Applicants Permits Awarded Success% Applicants Permits Awarded Success% Total Awarded Permit Quota
2024 9005 36B-1 1 73 30 41 31 0 0 30 30
2023 9007 36B-1 1 548 100 18 106 0 0 100 100
2022 9007 36B-1 1 495 100 20 129 0 0 100 100
2021 9007 36B-1 1 85 30 35 24 0 0 30 30
2020 9007 36B-1 1 82 30 37 24 0 0 30 30
2019 9008 36B-1 1 30 100 333 11 0 0 100 30
2018 9008 36B-1 1 135 30 22 10 0 0 30 30
2018 9024 36B-1 1 36 30 83 5 0 0 30 30
Source: Drawing Odds Database
* Beginning in 2004, a second drawing was held for unclaimed tags.

Drawing Odds for Resident & NonResident Applicants (controlled hunts only)

Hunt Information Resident NonResident Total
Year Hunt# Area Draw* 1st Choice Applicants Permits Awarded 1st Choice Success% 1st Choice Applicants Permits Awarded 1st Choice Success% Total Awarded Permit Quota
2024 9005 36B-1 1 73 30 41 0 0 30 30
2023 9007 36B-1 1 545 99 18 3 1 33 100 100
2022 9007 36B-1 1 491 99 20 4 1 25 100 100
2021 9007 36B-1 1 84 29 35 1 1 100 30 30
2020 9007 36B-1 1 81 30 37 1 0 0 30 30
2019 9008 36B-1 1 135 30 22 0 0 0 100 30
2018 9008 36B-1 1 133 30 23 2 0 0 30 30
2018 9024 36B-1 1 36 30 83 0 0 30 30
Source: Drawing Odds Database
* Beginning in 2004, a second drawing was held for unclaimed tags.

Resident Tags and Permits

  • Adult Turkey - General Tag
  • Jr./Sr./DAV Turkey Tag
  • Controlled Hunt Application Fee
  • Controlled Hunt Permit* (required if successful in drawing)
  • Handicapped Motor Vehicle Permit*

NonResident Tags and Permits

  • Junior Mentored Turkey Tag
  • Adult Turkey - General Tag
  • Controlled Hunt Application Fee
  • Handicapped Motor Vehicle Permit*
  • Controlled Hunt Permit* (required if successful in drawing)

A valid hunting license is required for all hunting and trapping activities.
* Indicates this item is optional.

Where to purchase

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Surface Management

For government land, these data show the managing agency of the land, which may or not be the same as the owning agency.

Graph illustrating 51.52 percent U.S. Forest Service (USFS) 827,568 acres   51.5%
Graph illustrating 39.7 percent U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) 637,647 acres   39.7%
Graph illustrating 6.11 percent Private 98,162 acres   6.1%
Graph illustrating 2.45 percent State of Idaho 39,409 acres   2.5%
Graph illustrating 0.15 percent Other 2,378 acres   0.1%
Graph illustrating 0.04 percent State of Idaho 597 acres   0%
Graph illustrating 0.03 percent State of Idaho 460 acres   0%

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Land management via Inside Idaho

Access Yes! Properties

Access Yes! is Fish and Game program designed to improve hunting and fishing access to private land or through private land to public land by compensating willing landowners who provide access.

No properties are currently available in this hunt area.
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Federally-designated Wilderness Areas

No motorized vehicles are allowed in these areas.