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Wild turkey season will soon be underway in North Carolina

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published March 22, 2023 at 9:50 AM EDT
Wild turkey hunting season opens in North Carolina in just over one week.
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Wild turkey hunting season opens in North Carolina in just over one week.

Wild turkey hunting season opens in North Carolina in just over one week.

The youth season is April 1 – 7, and the statewide season is April 8 – May 6.

Hunters are limited to two turkeys for the season, only one of which may be taken during the youth season.

Chris Kreh with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Wildlife Management Division said turkey hunters took more than 20,000 birds last year, including nearly 1,800 during youth season.

That falls short of the past two years’ record-breaking totals, but it remains strong compared to totals prior to 2020.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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