Turkey Permits

[riverrat56]

The application results are posted on the dnr HSOforum. I got drawn for the 4th season 2nd year in a row now.

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Riverrat: All of us on the forum owe you thanks for giving us the heads-up! Putting it to the top until most folks get a chance to see it. --Joel

[mechanictim]

Riverrat56

Thanx for the heads up on the drawing results being posted. Looks like I can start planning my hunt.

[superfish2]

I got mine. Area 343 zone A.

First time going turkey hunting.

[RogerMN]

Oh well...looks like I can concentrate on snow goose hunting.

Just curious how many of you guys have been drawen multiple years in a row.

[Guppy]

I didn't get mine, 343E. I'm going to buy one of the archery licenses and hunt when I can during the last two seasons.

[IceHawk]

I got my permit 418 B. I can't wait, Turkey hunting is truely addictive!!!!

[CornPirateKiller]

Got mine! 343G Third year in a row. The late season is a tougher hunt but easier to draw. Try to make it 3 for 3 in success too.

[Fowlguy]

Here in southwest mn we get 5 permits per season. only get one every 3 to 4 years.

[BRULEDRIFTER]

Right On!!! 1st yr applying, and i got drawn. zone 225, season F. got lots of planning to do now. cant wait

any pointers for a 1st timer? what should i expect for an early may hunt. is there a lot of turkey talk at that time or are they pretty quiet? any help would be greatly appreciated. thanX

[Hotspotter]

My bro. and I got drawn for season A, which is a tough tag to get in our zone! Have only hunted the 1st season once before, with mixed results.

Early May is phenomenal; one of my favorite times to hunt in MN. The birds have been active for some time now, but are usually a bit more scattered. This (among other things) makes them more susceptible to calling, and it also means they're a bit easier to find. Don't get me wrong, you still get days where the only gobbling you'll hear is early morning, but this time period usually coincides with a peak in gobbling activity.

Get scouting for spots right now. This may dictate how successful you are come spring.

Make sure to let us know how you do, and post pics if successful!

Joel

[Hotspotter]

Borch:

How'd you fare? Hope the new job is panning out well, and that it gives you about 1 1/2 months off to chase some birds!

Joel

[fivebucks]

Our group got drawn for 2nd season in SE Minn. I don't have to go to Missouri for my turkey fix this year, but I may want to.

[Mark Christianson]

3RD YEAR IN A ROW I HAVE BEEN A LUCKY LOTTERY WINNER!!!!

Unbelieveable!

[catmaster1557]

2nd year in a row

[Captain B.R.K]

Got drawn for Season C AFTER in zone 343 near Rochester 3 years of trying.

Really looking forward to a great hunt. Can't wait to get some chatter down the road about tips on set-ups, gear, and calling!

Until then guys there is still plenty of ice on the lakes and fish to be caught-------------FISH ON!

[Grand River Zip]

Can a person who did NOT apply prior to the Dec deadline buy one of the Archery tags? OR did they have to apply and not get accepted? It seems unclear, and I have not called the DNR yet. I have my permit 225, just trying to get a friend out late season now that partners can help call!

Thanks for any input...

[Ray Esboldt]

342 - season C

This will be my first Minnesota hunt. If everything goes right, I get to hunt Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Missouri.

Gobble, gobble, bang!

[Mark Christianson]

Grand,

You need to have applied in order to buy a surplus tag.

[LABS4ME]

I'll check the DNR regs tomorrow... but if I remember correctly the new rule this year is you can buy an archery tag for the last two seasons over the counter. You did not need to be in the general lottery... I'll verify tomorrow when I re-read my regs at the office.

Good Luck!

Ken

[Mark Christianson]

Oh dump.

Thats right, there are those new regs this year.

[woodman]

The wife and I got drawn our first year at trying. We are heading to 339 on G season.

Joel is the man this year!!!!

Here Turkey, Turkey, Turkey

[Powerstroke]

I got drawn for my first try in 338-D. It'll be tough to find land to hunt, but I'll be more available to hunt.

Can't wait to hear some tips. What does a guy look for when scouting? Besides birds..... SHould I just sit somewhere and start calling for responses or what?

[hanson]

See you there Woodman.

339 Season G

I've never been much of a turkey hunter but going to give it a shot!

[riverrat56]

I have hunted now for 3 seasons but i have only got to be out i think 7 mornings with school and all but maybe this year i will connect i a bird, i messed up on a late season hunt 2 years ago i had a bird come in and i tried to move my gun and he spooked. This was the second year in a row ive been drawn but ive gone the last 4 years because of surplus permits and the like.

What are everyones opinions on using a decoy? i think they can be useful at times but when hunting conditioned birds i think either partially hiding the decoy or not having one at all is better. what do you guys think?

[bwtrout]

Excellent!

Mn: area 225 zone f, pref. & group pref. 1

Wi: zone 1: 19, Time 1: 05/11-05/15