 Are you enjoying turkey season yet? The spring wild turkey hunting season runs from Monday, April 29 through Saturday, June 1, so there's still plenty of time to experience this exhilarating hunt. Life is busy... but the second you hear that gobble, you'll know you made the right decision.
Consider inviting a friend, coworker, neighbor, or relative along! A simple invitation to join for the morning or night could be the start to a lifelong adventure for them, and maybe even a new hunting buddy for you. Just because they haven't hunted before doesn't mean they aren't interested. Keep them engaged by having them help call, use a range finder, or check for sign.
Reminder that all turkeys must be registered. Wild turkeys can be registered in-person at a registration station or self-registered online.
We hope you have a safe and memorable hunting season!
Not yet ready for turkey hunting? There's still time to pattern your shotgun and gain comfort with firearms handling before heading out to field. Register for one of our Introduction to Shotguns workshops to learn about judging distance, shooting at moving targets, and patterning your shotgun. Or check out our Introduction to Rifles workshop to prepare for fall deer, moose, and bear hunting. Each workshop offers hands-on learning opportunities to help you gain experience and confidence on your hunt.
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Looking for a place to hunt?
Maine has over 17 million acres of extraordinary land available to hunters. When it comes to finding where you want to hunt, you have two options: public land and private land.
MDIFW manages over 110,000 acres throughout the state, called Wildlife Management Areas. All MDIFW-owned Wildlife Management Areas (WMA), except Steve Powell WMA (Swan Island) and portions of Steep Falls and Killick Pond WMA, are open for general-law hunting and trapping. Find a WMA near you.
If looking to hunt on private land, always ask for permission. Learn more about hunting on private land.
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