West Virginia’s spring gobbler hunting season is set to begin on April 21, with biologists predicting a stable population similar to previous years. Mike Peters, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources’ game bird biologist, notes that two-year-old gobblers will be the most accessible to hunters, thanks to a slight increase in brood reports from two years ago.
The season, which spans five weeks, unfolds against a backdrop of changing landscapes where the foliage impacts hunting dynamics. Peters indicates that the turkey population has remained steady over the last decade, with the potential influence of cicada hatches contributing to the birds’ survival and reproductive success. Anticipated changes in forest sounds may heighten the hunting experience, making this season’s opening day memorable for avid hunters across all 55 counties.
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