Turkey Season Opens September 15

Fall turkey hunting begins September 15 in many areas Idaho. Hunters are allowed to take two turkeys in the fall season unless they killed two in the spring season; a total of three turkeys per year are now permitted. The limit is one per day. Either sex is fair game in the fall hunts. An $18 tag is required for each turkey, but a general tag that went unfilled in the spring hunt can be used in the fall. Residents can purchase two extra turkey tags at $12.00 each. Resident Juniors, Seniors, and DAV can purchase extra turkey tags at $9.75 each. Nonresident turkey tags cost $61.50. The season runs through October 4 in the Southwest region. The Clearwater season closes October 9 while the Panhandle and Southeast regions seasons finish October 31. An additional hunt is scheduled November 21 through December 10 for Units, 8, 8A and 10A. For more information on upland bird hunting in Idaho pick up a 2004-2005 regulation guide or visit the Idaho Fish and Game website at http://fishandgame.Idaho.gov. Fewer turkey hunters take advantage of fall seasons which run while other hunts are open, but overall statewide success for fall hunts was about 47 percent in 2003, compared to 32 percent for spring season.