Missouri
Missouri has been a well-known turkey state for a quite a while , and rightfully so . Missouri ’ s spring hunting season runs from mid-April to early May , so if you are interesed in trying out The Show-Me State , you better head there soon . The gobbler population here is dense , with an estimation of over 300,000 turkeys roaming the wilderness . The state also set its all-time record for kills at 62,000 in 2004 , so bagging one won ’ t be a problem . The tricky part is getting the required permit and tags , and making it there for the spring season . Turkey hunting here remains a favorite and a top destination for almost every hunting enthusiast that has ever tried their hand at catching one of these feathered escape artists .
The turkey limit in Missouri is two per hunter , and only male turkeys or turkeys with visible beards . The catch ? You may not take two turkeys on the same day , but you can take two in the same week , as long as it is into the second and third week of the season . The first week will limit you to only one kill . Here , you can use shotguns with No . 4 shots or smaller , crossbows , and longbows . The methods and population in Missouri allow for decent variety in your hunt .
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