A successful hunter in Vermont’s spring turkey seasons must report their turkey within 48 hours to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.  This can be done at a local big game reporting station or online at Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s website.

“The youth and novice turkey hunting weekend provides an excellent opportunity for experienced hunters to teach young or new hunters how to safely and successfully hunt wild turkeys,” said Toni Mikula, Vermont’s wild turkey biologist.

The restoration of native wild turkeys to our state is important biologically, ecologically and for the heritage value of their return for all Vermonters to enjoy,” said Vermont Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Jason Batchelder.  “It was accomplished after a thorough scientific assessment to ensure we again had suitable habitat that would support a population of wild turkeys.