Turkey Hunting Season in Alabama
The reintroduction of sufficient numbers of wild turkeys to allow hunting seasons has been very successful. With the cooperation of many state agencies and the National Wild Turkey Federation, hunters across the country now have an opportunity to try their skills against the bird. Alabama is one of the states with highly successful turkey seasons, with over 80,000 wild birds providing weeks of enjoyment for hunters of all ages.
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Special Seasons
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Alabama has two special seasons for turkeys. A special youth hunt is held each spring the Friday and Saturday before the normal spring season. The disabled have a special day for hunting turkey the day before each opening season.
Fall And Spring Seasons
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A few counties in the state are eligible for the fall season. The 2010 fall dates are November 29 through January 1.
During the spring many more counties qualify for turkey season. It is restricted by geographical considerations so hunters must know exactly where hunting is allowed. The spring 2011 dates are March 15 through April 30.
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Bag Limits
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Turkey hunters are limited to five total gobblers during the combined spring and fall seasons.
Permission
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Turkey hunting on private land requires the written permission from the landowner. A private landowner may be more restrictive than the state on turkey bag limits. The hunter must possess all required licenses when in the field.
Dress
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Turkey hunters are exempt from the regulation requiring the wearing of hunter orange.
Weapons
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Acceptable weapons for Alabama turkey hunting include 10-gauge or smaller shotguns with N. 2 shot or smaller. Either compound or long bows are legal. Handguns must be .40-caliber or larger, centerfire and with iron sights.
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- Photo Credit turkey image by Terry Reimink from Fotolia.com
