Minnesota turkey hunting begins this month, with opportunities available from Wednesday, April 17, through Friday, May 31. The season is divided into six hunt periods, A-F.
Wild turkey hunting is popular in Minnesota, and turkey hunting — including setting decoys, listening for gobbles, and calling to birds — can make for an active and unforgettable experience. For anyone new to the experience, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has how-to guides and videos on a learn-to-hunt webpage (mndnr.gov/gohunting/wild-turkey-hunting.html).
More information about essential seasons and regulation details about turkey hunting in Minnesota can be found on the Minnesota DNR website (mndnr.gov/hunting/turkey). Hunters concerned about avian influenza and wild turkeys can find more information about safe handling practices from USDA (aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/fsc_hpai_hunters.pdf) and the response to the disease in Minnesota on the DNR webpage of avian flu (mndnr.gov/ai).
2024 spring turkey season dates:
- Youth season – April 17-May 31
- Archery season – April 17-May 31
- A – April 17-23
- B – April 24-30
- C – May 1-7
- D – May 8-14
- E – May 15-21
- F – May 22-31
