Can you shoot a hen turkey in Illinois?

Bag Limit: One male turkey (gobbler); or one hen with a visible beard per permit, with a maximum of 3 permits. Hunting Area: Only that county, counties or special hunt area desig- nated on your permit.

Can you hunt turkey hens?

The varying laws from state to state regarding shooting hens may confuse turkey hunters, especially those who hunt in multiple states. Many hunters ask, “Is it even okay to shoot hens?” The answer, simply, is yes, where it is legal, of course. Where legal, bearded hens are fair game in the spring and fall seasons.

Where can I hunt turkey in Illinois?

Enjoy hunting big Eastern turkeys in beautiful Pike and Calhoun County, Illinois. An abundance of CRP fields mixed with mature hardwoods and food plots of milo and clover produces some of the best habitat ideal for turkey hunting. Turkey hunting at Heartland is a favorite among hunters visiting the lodge.

Where can I Hunt a Turkey in Illinois?

The Public Hunting Areas Report provides both hunting and trapping efforts and wildlife harvest information on Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) owned, leased or managed public hunting sites. List of all licensed outfitters in Illinois.

How big is a full grown Turkey in Illinois?

For more information on our youth hunts, go to our Guided Youth Turkey Hunts page. Most mature gobblers weigh between 20-24 lbs. and have 3/4″- 1 1/2″ spurs and beard lengths of 8″-12″. Illinois turkey hunts are for the “Eastern” Sub-species and 100% wild. Legal shooting time requires us to quit hunting at 1:00 p.m.

Where to get a Turkey tag in Illinois?

For all turkey tags you need to contact the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). Please call 217-782-7305 to have the application sent to you, or visit them online at https://dnr.state.il.us. Youth turkey hunts are a great way to get kids involved in hunting.

When is the legal time to shoot a Turkey in Illinois?

Most mature gobblers weigh between 20-24 lbs. and have 3/4″- 1 1/2″ spurs and beard lengths of 8″-12″. Illinois turkey hunts are for the “Eastern” Sub-species and 100% wild. Legal shooting time requires us to quit hunting at 1:00 p.m. This leaves you plenty of time to relax and enjoy some of the other activities that Heartland has to offer.