MADISON – More than 43,000 permits for the 2007 Wisconsin spring turkey hunting season will go on sale beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 23. The permits can be purchased over the Internet through the Online Licensing Center; at any DNR Service Center; at all hunting and fishing license sales locations; or by calling toll-free 1-877-WI LICENSE (1-877-945-4236).
Over-the-counter permits are available on a first-come, first served basis for many units for periods four through six. A list of units with permits available is on the DNR Web site or from a DNR service center. The number of permits in each unit is limited and many are expected to sell out quickly.
Hunters will be able to purchase one turkey permit per day until each zone and time period is sold out. Permits cost $10 for residents and $15 for non residents in addition to an annual hunting license and turkey stamp. All hunters must first purchase a spring turkey license and stamp fee in order to purchase a bonus permit. The license and stamp fee are already included in Conservation Patron licenses, however.
First youth spring turkey hunt to be held in Wisconsin
Starting in spring 2007 Wisconsin will have its first youth spring turkey hunt. This year’s hunt will occur on April 7 - 8, 2007. In the future, youth hunts will occur each year on the weekend prior to the opening of the first spring turkey hunting period. The hunt will be open to youth 12 through 15 years of age (both residents and non-residents) who possess a hunter education certificate of accomplishment and a spring turkey license, stamp, and a valid carcass tag for spring 2007. The bag limit is one bearded or male turkey during the two-day youth hunt.
A full set of regulations for the youth hunt will be available in the 2007 Spring Turkey Hunting Regulations. More information can be found on the DNR Web site.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Hull - (608) 267-7861 or Andrea Mezera - (608) 261-8458
http://www.wisconsinoutdoor.com/wihf.htm
