We have tree stands, ground blinds and box blinds all throughout the property for prime. Scattered acres outfitting llc is located on the border of both rio grande and eastern turkeys. Mdc forecasts challenging spring turkey hunting season. Wild turkey nebraska game and parksnebraska game and parks. If you still fail to harvest your 1st turkey, ck outfitters will add a day to your turkey hunt at our expense. Kansas state parks, fishing lakes and wildlife areas are currently open to the public. Submit your own turkey hunting reports below, or search the realtree strut report map to learn where the toms are henned upand where theyre looking for company. As it has for years, the kansas fall turkey season opened wednesday, oct. Id say archery season or late season may be best to avoid crowds, and midweek.
Help us keep these areas open by practicing social distancing and avoiding. Kansas rio grande merriams turkey hunts our kansas turkey hunting adventures are second to none. Hunt over 30 miles of private bottom land in kansas and nebraska for trophy turkey, rio grande, eastern and merriam turkeys. Immediately after taking a turkey, you must fill out the carcass tag in ink and attach it to the bird. Hunters with a spring turkey permit are eligible to purchase one spring turkey game tag good for one additional bearded turkey valid only in units 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6. Kansas has 300,000 acres of public lands and more than 1 million acres of private land seasonally open to hunters. Kansas turkey permit and game tag combos discounted through. Although the good hatches of 2011, 2012, and 2014 helped bolster turkey numbers in much of missouri from a low point during the late 2000s, poor production in recent years will have an adverse effect on the 2019 spring turkey season. Turkeys in the panhandle and niobrara river valley are most consistent in showing plumage characteristics of the merriams subspecies. In an effort to prevent the spread of covid19, all sales of general nonresident turkey permits have been suspended. The current structure for the 2019 fall turkey season was maintained, establishing the 2019 dates. April 15 may 31, 2020 spring turkey permits and game tags may be purchased online, at any vendor location or by phone from march 2 through may 31, 2020 in addition to your turkey permit and tag, you must have a kansas hunting.
Adult merriams toms taken in the fall season average 18. The turkeyrich state of kansas recently encouraged outofstate hunters to stay home for the time being. With 30,000 of prime hunting ground there isnt a worry of pressure. Kansas hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. An abundance of pastures mixed with kansas wheat fields and hardwoods present habitat ideal for turkey hunting. A game hunting license and either an overthecounter turkey tag or draw permit is required to legally take wild turkey in the state. Kansas nixes new sales of outofstate turkey hunting permits. Immediately upon harvesting a turkey, the hunter must tag the turkey with the appropriate carcass tag before it is moved from the kill site.
The turkey rich state of kansas recently encouraged outofstate hunters to stay home for the time being. During both spring and fall seasons, you must report taking a turkey within 7 days, via the decals online harvest reporting system or by calling 18664263778. Jessica, oakley and hawken stayed with us for 10 days back in march as we were getting ready for turkey season. Fall turkey permits may be purchased over the counter or by phone, 800 9182877, and are valid in units 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6. Kansas hunting kansas hotels, events, things to do. Adult merriams toms taken in the fall season average 18 pounds and adult hens average 10 pounds. Posted on april 21, 2016 by deltaoperatorman turkey hunting in kansas kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism kdwpt.
Hunters may hunt only within the management unit printed on his or her permit. How covid19 is affecting spring turkey hunting seasons big. Permits and licenses can be purchased online through kansas online licensing system, through all licensed agents one is in logan at the grocery. Residents and visitors with a passion for turkey hunting and products and services affiliated with turkey hunting. This year denton brought his whole family out here with him and it was their. If kansas is going to do anything about the turkey drop, experts say the fall season is the place to do it. Last season, the state issued 14,700 nonresident spring turkey permits, which compares favorably to its tally of 21,818 nonresident deer permits. Kansas nixes new sales of outofstate turkey hunting. There is nothing quite like hunting turkeys in hepler, kansas with an xtreme hunts guide. Illinois has canceled all turkey hunting on all state lands. Space is limited as we only take 20 hunters per spring turkey season, so book early to have your chance at the king of spring. This falls hunt will have some changes compared to those of past years.
April 1st marks the start of spring turkey season in kansas for archers, youth and disabled hunters. The state provides contact information for the regional biologists here. There is nothing better than sitting quietly and hearing the gobble of a big tom. Hunters 6 to 15 years old may harvest one jake as part of their twobird limit during the season including the youth hunt. Dogs may be used while hunting turkeys during the fall turkey season. Land of giants offer top of the line whitetail deer hunting. Nebraska and kansas brought their season in pretty much the same time for the last 5 years. A hunter may obtain no more than one turkey permit, which is valid for one turkey of either sex. Several hunting programs are available in kansas, such as the sportsmen assisting disable sportsmen program, which pairs hunters with disabilities and outdoor field partners. The statewide bag limit is two legal turkeys, no jakes. Additional chances to hunt the kings of spring gohunt. Spring seasons will continue as planned, including kansas spring turkey season. It all combines to give kansas one of the highest hunter success rates in the wild turkey world.
Kansas might be one of the best turkey hunting states in the country right now. For more information, consult the 2016 kansas spring turkey hunting. Kansas spring season runs a full twomonths, with kids and archers getting first crack at gullible gobblers. The kansas wildlife, parks and tourism commission has approved dates for the 201920 turkey seasons, among other items, during its monthly meeting earlier this.
Kansas hunting seasons include deer, turkey, antelope, elk and small game. Neosho family has successful 2016 spring turkey season. Prior to hunting turkey, all turkey hunters, regardless of age or license status, must obtain turkey tags. Kansas turkey hunts scattered acres outfitting llc.
This is because the bird taken during the youth season counts as the first bird for the first week of the regular season. The sunflower state offers a selection of game for hunting enjoyment. Jan 21, 2019 if kansas is going to do anything about the turkey drop, experts say the fall season is the place to do it. Each farm is mapped on county road maps with aerial photos and gps coordinates. Private land self guided hunting in kansas, missouri and iowa. Kansas turkey season dates set for 202021 sports the.
Any person who possesses a valid deer permit and has a permit to hunt from a vehicle pursuant to kar 115184 or a disability assistance permit issued pursuant to kar 1151815 may also hunt during this season. At 180 outdoors we offer kansas turkey hunts for everyone. If gobbles get your pulse racing theres no place like kansas. Kansas fall turkey season opens, with changes the wichita eagle. Two different specific turkey subspecies are available rios in the west, easterns to the east, with hybrids of. Hunt fee does not include the cost of your kansas hunting license, turkey permits, or lodgingmeals. Turkey hunting kansas longbeard the turkeyologists episode 7 2016.
Pipe creek outfitters offers fully guided trophy whitetail deer, turkey, predator and upland bird hunting. In our region, located in noth central kansas, we have large populations of both rio grande and merriams turkeys, with a few easterns found in the area from time to time as well. We offer exclusive hunting on 15,000 acres of private land around the minneapolis, kansas area. You may use the mo hunting app to carry your permits afield.
At kfo, we hunt a mixture of rolling hills, pastures, crop fields, and river bottoms. Turkey hunting in kansas guided turkey hunts hunt 180. Annual hunting license all resident hunters age 16 through 74 must have a resident hunting license unless exempt by kansas law. The 10 best states for spring turkey hunting outdoorhub. Basic season, big game and wild turkey license or equivalent combination license, and turkey tags are required of all persons hunting turkey.
Published on may 18, 2016 realtrees josh honeycutt hunts public land turkeys in kansas with friends. I checked last night and kansas moved their season back a week to 4182018 for regular gun season. During a deer archery only season, a fall turkey hunter may not be in possession of both archery equipment and firearms. Kansas turkey hunting, kansas turkey hunt, ks turkey. Browse final harvest numbers for all methods of missouri turkey hunting for the last. The regular spring season runs april 15 through may 5. Kansas spring turkey season hunting does allow for a greater distinction in flock behavior through from early breeding through nest sitting due to its long 8 week season. In late winter and early spring, our guides begin to pattern the turkeys.
This years hunt guide provides two separate sets of data, presented in maps as well as individual state details. Similarly in washington state, wildlife areas are closed, and the spring youth turkey hunt was canceled. In addition to a turkey permit and game tag, spring turkey hunters must also possess a valid kansas hunting license, unless exempt by law. Tennessee turkey season regulations and information. Self guided deer hunting, turkey hunting, waterfowl hunting, upland bird hunting and fishing on private leased land in kansas, missouri and iowa.
Turkey hunting and spring gobbler permit information beginning with the spring 2020 turkey hunting season, mandatory checking of turkeys will be electronic only. Canadian hunters see rules for importing firearms for hunting. Apr 04, 2016 16year old krystianna, on her first ever turkey hunt, brought home the biggest tom ever bagged during our 14 years of hunting with dan, weighing over 23 pounds with a 10. Fall turkey permits may be purchased online or at any vendor location from august 3 thru november 10. You must have your signed permits on hand when you go afield to hunt. Hunt safely for turkeys and mushrooms ammoland inc.
Kansas spring turkey permits available march 1 outdoor. Watch jamie wolfe knock down a public land kansas longbeard. Trophy turkey hunting in kansas and nebraska with beamers guide service. Public hunting opportunities usually total over 700,000 acres. The good news is that many states, including florida, mississippi, texas and tennessee, have deemed outdoor sports like turkey hunting as essential activities on both public and private lands.
Two different specific turkey subspecies are available rios in the west, easterns to the east, with hybrids of the two in the middle. Our mission to conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations. We are currently full for the 2019 turkey hunting season. Turkey harvest summaries for past seasons mdc hunting and. Kansas turkey season missouri whitetails your missouri. The spring turkey hunting season starts with a youthonly weekend april 67. For a neosho father and his two sons, the 2016 spring turkey season in a trio of states missouri, kansas and nebraska was truly a family affair. Turkey hunting, season dates we work hard to keep our calendar current, but always refer to the hunting regulation booklet for official, legal season dates.
The 48 hour waterfowl hunt license is no longer available for ks waterfowl hunters, it has been replaced by the annual hunt license. The wild turkey is the largest upland game bird in north america. Turkeys harvested during the deerarchery only season count toward the county bag limit. Midamerica hunting private land self guided hunts kansas. Posted on april 21, 2016 by deltaoperatorman turkey hunting in kansas kansas department of. We have a 100% success rate on our 3 day turkey hunts. The kansas wildlife, parks and tourism commission will vote on a pair of recommendations this week that would restrict the turkey hunting. The bag limit is one turkey per fall turkey permit. We have some of the finest turkey hunting that kansas has to offer. This includes 3 days of hunting and a 4night stay at our lodge. A fall turkey permit is valid in the five open units 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6. Additionally, kansas has approximately onehalf million acres of professionally managed hunting facilities providing private feetohunt access.
Another great hunt with chris roe and roe hunting resources with his son, ty, having killed a bird, it was steve fernandezs turn to hunt on. Turkey hunting on these state lands can be excellent and regional biologists can be a terrific resource when it comes to identifying public lands worth trying. The statewide season bag limit is one bird of either sex. April 15 may 31, 2020 spring turkey permits and game tags may be purchased online, at any vendor location or by phone from march 2 through may 31, 2020 in addition to your turkey permit and tag, you must have a kansas hunting license, unless. The 202021 kansas turkey seasons have been set by the kansas wildlife, parks and tourism commission. Several hunting programs are available in kansas, such as the sportsmen assisting disable sportsmen program, which. If a county allows fall turkey hunting, the turkey may also be harvested with archery equipment during the deerarchery only season. One male turkey or turkey with visible beard youths who take a turkey during the youth season may not harvest a second bird until april 27. View missouris 2016 turkey harvest totals by county and season portion. Missouri turkey hunters can expect a challenging spring season according to the missouri department of conservation mdc. The hunting is tough, but they wouldnt have it any other way. May 18, 2016 published on may 18, 2016 realtrees josh honeycutt hunts public land turkeys in kansas with friends. Kansas turkey hunting guaranteed shot opportunity of first turkey on all premium hunts or after day 2 our head guide will personally guide you to your trophy kansas turkey. The kansas commission recently approved the 2019 fall turkey hunting seasons.
By the time turkey season comes, we know the daily patterns of each flock for your best kansas turkey hunting experience possible. And once again he put his mighty hands of protection around us this season. Fall turkey permits may be used in any order, and multiple permits may be filled on the same day purchasing permits you may purchase your fall turkey hunting permits beginning july 1 using any of the methods below. In the early 1960s, wild turkeys were reintroduced to the state, and almost every county now. Kansas hunting kansas offers some of the best hunting in the nation. No more than one legal turkey may be taken per day. Turkey hunting in kansas isnt as big of an economic boon as deer hunting, but it is still a fairly large draw for nonresidents. Mdc sets turkey and deer hunting dates and regulation changes. We have hunts for archery, muzzleloader, and rifle seasons. I hunt private in ks but from what i understand there is plenty of opportunity on public. Turkey hunting kansas longbeard the turkeyologists.
Youth hunters must be supervised by an adult during the youth season. How covid19 is affecting spring turkey hunting seasons. All license and permit requirements are still in effect. Turkey hunting kansas longbeard the turkeyologists episode 7. Commission to vote on restricting turkey harvest in eastern kansas. Kansas spring turkey season midamerica hunting association. The 2014 spring wild turkey populations across the country and the 2014 spring hunting harvest rates, as reported by each state with a turkey season. Starting with our fully guided all inclusive turkey hunt to our semi guided or do it yourself kansas turkey hunt. Turkey hunting permits, general this hunting digest contains information for both the 2019 fall turkey season and 2020 spring turkey season.