Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 158 - Natural Resources Department
Chapter 6236 - TURKEY HUNTING
Part 6236.0600 - SPRING TURKEY SEASON
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 39, March 25, 2024
Subpart 1. Open dates.
The spring turkey season opens the Wednesday nearest April 15 and consists of five consecutive seven-day periods followed by one final period that ends May 31.
Subp. 2. Shooting hours.
Shooting hours for turkeys during the spring season are from one-half hour before sunrise to sunset.
Subp. 3. Bag limit.
The bag limit for the spring season is one bearded turkey.
Subp. 4. Open areas.
Wild turkey permit areas are open for the spring turkey season as prescribed by the commissioner. Turkey licenses are valid for taking turkeys in any open area during the period specified on the license. Archery-only licenses and youth licenses are valid for any period and in any open area.
Subp. 5. Registration.
Turkeys must be registered within 24 hours after being taken during the spring turkey season.