Mass f and g is proposing changes to the turkey regulations this spring. According to the information on the f and g site the turkey population is strong, and increasing year over year while harvest numbers the last few years are stable so.......
Some of the proposed changes include:
3 birds per year (2 bearded in spring plus a fall bird)
2 per day in spring season (currently one per day)
Bow hunters to be able to harvest a bird throughout all of archery deer season
Unfilled youth day tags able to be used in fall
Youth turkey day hours extended from half hour before sunrise to 5pm (currently closes at noon).
MassWildlife seeks feedback on potential turkey hunting changes
Some of the proposed changes include:
3 birds per year (2 bearded in spring plus a fall bird)
2 per day in spring season (currently one per day)
Bow hunters to be able to harvest a bird throughout all of archery deer season
Unfilled youth day tags able to be used in fall
Youth turkey day hours extended from half hour before sunrise to 5pm (currently closes at noon).
MassWildlife seeks feedback on potential turkey hunting changes