Indiana Turkey Fall Season Link File

Much like deer hunting, fall turkeys are creatures of habit. If you can find a field they are using every afternoon to feed, you can set up a ground blind and wait. This is a great strategy for youth hunters or those who prefer a stationary approach.

Turkeys are highly focused on putting on weight for winter. Look for hard mast like acorns (especially white oak) and beech nuts, or agricultural leftovers in harvested corn or soybean fields. indiana turkey fall season

| State | Fall Season Length | Bag Limit | Hen Harvest | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 1 month (Oct) | 1 bird, either sex | Allowed | | Ohio | 1 week (Oct) | 1 bird, either sex | Allowed (limited zone) | | Illinois | No fall season | N/A | N/A (spring only) | | Kentucky | 2-3 weeks (Oct) | 1 bird, either sex | Allowed | | Michigan | 2 weeks (Oct) | 1 bird, either sex | Allowed in Zone 2 only | Much like deer hunting, fall turkeys are creatures of habit

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) typically splits the fall season into segments for archery and firearms. For the current 2025–2026 cycle, the dates are: Turkeys are highly focused on putting on weight for winter

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