The spring turkey hunting season in New York opens on May 1 for licensed hunters in upstate New York and Suffolk County. With diverse landscapes and stable turkey populations, the state offers excellent hunting opportunities. The average annual harvest ranges from 16,000 to 18,000 birds, with recent improvements in poult production expected to boost numbers this spring. The DEC emphasizes conservation efforts and collects data from hunters to ensure sustainable populations and monitor trends effectively.
New York State's turkey hunting season opens May 1, allowing hunters statewide to participate in what is considered some of the best turkey hunting in the Northeast.
With improved poult production in recent years, the DEC anticipates an increase in spring turkey harvests, which average between 16,000 to 18,000 birds annually.
Though turkey populations faced declines from the early 2000s, they are currently stable across New York, bolstered by ongoing conservation efforts.
DEC's monitoring practices, including harvest reporting and hunter surveys, are essential for assessing turkey population dynamics and ensuring sustainable hunting opportunities.
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