Missouri hunters may see a lot of young turkeys this season and that might come with some challenges.
The spring turkey hunting youth portion will be April 10 and 11 with the regular spring season running April 19 through May 9, according to Missouri Department of Conservation.
“A great deal of what makes for a good spring turkey season depends on the hatch two years prior because it affects the number of two-year-old gobblers on the landscape,” said Reina Tyl, MDC Turkey Biologist, via a news release. “These young gobblers are not associated with hens as often as older, more dominant birds and are the most likely to respond to hunters’ calls.