Tennessee’s 2023 statewide spring turkey season is set to open Saturday, April 15. The statewide opening date is two weeks later than in previous years. The Young Sportsman Hunt was April 8-9.
Hunters are also reminded that the bag limit has been reduced from three birds to two birds, and only one bird can be a juvenile or jake.
New turkey regulations will be in effect on select Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and hunters are reminded to check each WMA they hunt in the 2022-23 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide. The guide is online at www.tnwildlife.org and available at TWRA offices and license agents.
The practice of fanning or reaping turkeys is now prohibited on all WMAs statewide due to safety concerns.
A combination hunting and fishing license, plus a supplemental big game license, or a sportsman license is required. To purchase a license online, visit GoOutdoorsTennesssee.com.