The turkey hunting season in Ohio officially opens, with the South Zone’s inaugural weekend expected to yield significant numbers. Last year, young hunters aged 16 and under reported checking 1,785 bearded birds, marking one of the most successful youth hunting weekends compared to the 15,673 turkeys checked in the entire spring season.
This year’s South Zone turkey season runs from April 19 to May 18, while the Northeastern Zone begins on May 3. Hunters can only bag one bearded bird throughout the spring, reflecting conservation efforts amid fluctuating turkey populations. Notably, over 90% of turkeys harvested last year were taken on private land, prompting questions about access and hunting dynamics across the state.
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