It’s almost time for the spring general-season turkey hunt and the Division of Wildlife Resources has the inside scoop for hunters. “Turkey numbers in the northeastern region have decreased a little from previous years, most likely due to the severe drought conditions in Utah that have persisted over the past couple of years,” shares the DWR. “Hunters should target the corridors along the Duchesne River, the Green River and the Ashley Creek drainage, which should all be good areas to hunt turkeys this year. Lower agricultural areas should also have good turkey hunting, but many of these areas are private property, so hunters will need to get written permission from landowners before hunting. There are also pockets of turkeys throughout much of the Book Cliffs and in the middle and lower areas of several major drainages across the northern and southern slopes of the Uinta Mountains.” The youth turkey hunt runs from April 30th to May 2nd and the spring general-season turkey hunt is May 3rd through the 31st. For more information, visit wildlife.utah.gov.
