Ohio Turkey Hunts
September 14th, 2005 by Administrator
The Buckeye State’s Top 10 Fall Turkey Hunts
A thriving turkey population plus a wealth of public land equals big opportunities for Ohio hunters this fall. And at least one of the best places to go in 2005 is near you!
Although autumn is usually associated with the opening of the archery deer season, the abundance of wild turkeys across the Buckeye State has increased hunter participation in the fall turkey season.
According to Dave Swanson, Ohio Division of Wildlife biologist, fall turkey opportunities hinge upon the reproductive success of the current year. Weather conditions figure heavily into successful hatch rates, and with warm, dry conditions, turkey numbers often more than meet expectations for fall hunters.
During the 2004 fall season, over 2,000 turkeys were harvested in Ohio. Of these, 1,555 were taken by gun hunters (down 16 percent from 2003) and 464 were taken by archery hunters (an increase of 86 percent over 2003). Of course, archers have a full month of additional hunting at a time when the bow season for deer opens. This creates opportunities galore for bowhunters
By Curt Williams