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Post by MuzzleLoader on May 19, 2017 8:08:40 GMT -5
2017 spring turkey harvest was third highest
Date & Time
5/18/2017
All Day
Description
Indiana hunters harvested more than 13,000 wild turkeys during the 2017 spring wild turkey season, according to the Department of Natural Resources.
This is a 7-percent increase from the 12,081 turkeys taken during the 2016 spring season and the third-highest spring turkey harvest on record.
The youth season was April 22-23. The regular spring turkey season was April 26-May 14.
Weather did not appear to be a limiting factor, despite large amounts of rainfall and flooding.
Annual statewide harvest figures have leveled off since a peak in 2010 of 13,742 turkeys. Recent annual spring harvests have ranged from 11,000 to 12,000 birds.
Additional harvest information will be available with the release of the Spring Turkey Harvest Report, which should be online after Memorial Day.
To view all DNR news releases, please see
dnr.IN.gov
.
Contact Information
Michelle Cain
mcain@dnr.IN.gov
(317) 234-8240
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Post by Pinoc on May 19, 2017 8:41:25 GMT -5
All I can say is "Unbelievable "
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Post by firstwd on May 19, 2017 11:15:31 GMT -5
That has to be "cooked books" with the shear number of bobcats running around destroying the turkey population. ;-)
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Post by Woody Williams on May 19, 2017 12:30:49 GMT -5
That has to be "cooked books" with the shear number is bobcats running around destroying the turkey population. ;-) And all those bearded hens getting killed. |
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Post by freedomhunter on May 19, 2017 12:42:16 GMT -5
Not a surprise considering the good hatch and large # birds. Probably a lot of Jake's and a lot of ambushing
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Post by tomthreetoes on May 19, 2017 16:28:18 GMT -5
I wouldn't be too surprised if the DNR didn't inflate the harvest numbers to help boost license sales. I find those harvest numbers kinda hard to believe. In my neck of the woods predator numbers are up turkey populations are down and the late season opening all had a negative affect on the harvest. Could be it's a local condition but I doubt it.
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2017 17:42:06 GMT -5
I going out tomorrow morning for the last two days for Ohio.
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Post by throbak on May 19, 2017 19:09:14 GMT -5
They gobbled every time it thundered here a while ago
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Post by firstwd on May 20, 2017 7:32:31 GMT -5
I wouldn't be too surprised if the DNR didn't inflate the harvest numbers to help boost license sales. I find those harvest numbers kinda hard to believe. In my neck of the woods predator numbers are up turkey populations are down and the late season opening all had a negative affect on the harvest. Could be it's a local condition but I doubt it. I'm gonna go way out on a limb and say it's a local condition. It truly is amazing how many people will claim the DNR is putting out artificial numbers when the Statewide report doesn't match their personal experience. |
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Post by tomthreetoes on May 20, 2017 11:09:22 GMT -5
Your certainly entitled to your opinion and yes it was based on local experiences. Maybe turkeys are plentiful where you hunt, not here.
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Post by firstwd on May 20, 2017 11:17:16 GMT -5
Your certainly entitled to your opinion and yes it was based on local experiences. Maybe turkeys are plentiful where you hunt, not here. Still doesn't justify suggesting the DNR are lying to increase revenue. |
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Post by throbak on May 20, 2017 11:48:42 GMT -5
Saw someone post no turkeys in SE Indiana lol
I am friends with and know a lot of DNR personal Not one of them a lier or someone who would make up stuff to fit a agenda ,,not happening , Getting tired of people suggesting it because of their unsuccessful season
Just stop it
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Post by fowlhunter on May 20, 2017 11:55:04 GMT -5
Saw someone post no turkeys in SE Indiana lol I am friends with and know a lot of DNR personal Not one of them a lier or someone who would make up stuff to fit a agenda ,,not happening , Getting tired of people suggesting it because of their unsuccessful season Just stop it You hit the nail squarely on the head. I put people on turkeys from the first day to the last day, 3 counties both private and public land, not bragging just stating facts. Alot of "turkey hunters" leave the woods long before the best action of the day ever happens. |
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Post by (Not Ronald) Reagan on May 20, 2017 12:06:34 GMT -5
I went out once, got one Tom. My experience means that the numbers should be around 100,000 turkeys lol
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Post by butlerj on May 20, 2017 19:08:54 GMT -5
They are out there, if your not enjoying the time even if it means coming home empty handed you ought to try harder and start having fun with it. I have two seasons on my belt both tag soup, I've had days without a peep, and I had days a gobbler 30-40 yds away but too much underbrush and hung up on me without me seeing him. I still had fun and enjoyed the spring woods for a change. I still will committ to next year. Will try different tactics and will Pre scout more even drive an hour in another direction if neccessary. Also Hopefully not get over excited and call too much, as it's frustrating when they stop gobbling after they start pursuing your call.
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Post by tomthreetoes on May 20, 2017 21:07:50 GMT -5
Didn't realize we had so many DNR fanboys here. Sorry I brought it up. By the way my season wasn't unsuccessful.
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Post by nfalls116 on May 20, 2017 21:27:43 GMT -5
Didn't think turkeys could be killed with how late the season is and all
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Post by GS1 on May 20, 2017 22:47:34 GMT -5
Didn't think turkeys could be killed with how late the season is and all Turkeys can be killed any day of the year. |
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Post by firstwd on May 21, 2017 6:35:15 GMT -5
Didn't realize we had so many DNR fanboys here. Sorry I brought it up. By the way my season wasn't unsuccessful. Congratulations. |
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Post by greghopper on May 21, 2017 7:31:45 GMT -5
I wouldn't be too surprised if the DNR didn't inflate the harvest numbers to help boost license sales. I find those harvest numbers kinda hard to believe. In my neck of the woods predator numbers are up turkey populations are down and the late season opening all had a negative affect on the harvest. Could be it's a local condition but I doubt it. I'm gonna go way out on a limb and say it's a local condition. It truly is amazing how many people will claim the DNR is putting out artificial numbers when the Statewide report doesn't match their personal experience. Probably the same people that cheat the system where they work....they think its a trend. Sad! |
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