SPRING TURKEY BAG LIMITS:  Hunting the Eastern turkey 
this spring? [03���and different bag limit.�] Details on Passport 
to Texas�

This is Passport to Texas

Eastern wild turkeys thrived from the coastal prairies to 
the Red River until the early 1900s when commercial 
hunting and development drove the birds to near 
extinction. Hunting these birds was off limits until years 
of restocking efforts created a huntable population.

14�We�ve spent a lot of time stocking birds into East Texas. 
We�ve had some really good success in some areas, and not as 
much success in others. So, we don�t have the densities that we 
have of Rio Grande�and we�re trying to keep a real good 
record of what�s happening with that population.
 
Jason Hardin, Turkey program leader for Parks and 
Wildlife, says Rio Grande turkeys, found in most of the 
state are plentiful; this spring, hunters have a four bird 
bag limit. 

The bag limit is one for the Eastern Turkey, and it must 
be reported on Texas Parks and Wildlife�s My Hunt 
Harvest app for smart phones or online at Texas Parks 
and Wildlife�s Wild Turkey Page.  Physical check stations 
for Eastern wild turkeys are no longer open in Texas.  

The data helps Parks and Wildlife manage the species. 
Need a place to hunt the Eastern gobbler? 

03�Some of our WMAs provide good Eastern turkey hunting as 
well.

The Wildlife Restoration Program supports our series; it�s 
funded by your purchase of fishing and hunting 
equipment and motor boat fuel. 

For Texas Parks and Wildlife, I�m Cecilia Nasti.




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