Wisconsin's Wild Turkey
Wisconsin Wild Turkey Update
Download the 2008 Wisconsin Wild Turkey Update [PDF 5471KB]
The wild turkey is truly one of Wisconsin’s wildlife management success stories. A key role in the success of the wild turkey management program can be attributed to hunters through their purchase of the Wild Turkey Stamp which provides vital financial support in providing for future opportunities for turkey management and hunting in Wisconsin. Since wild turkeys were first successfully reintroduced into Wisconsin in 1976, population levels continue to increase and expand statewide. Successful restoration of the wild turkey resulted from tremendous hunter and landowner support, good survival, and high quality habitat. Turkey stamp funds have been providing opportunities for turkey management in Wisconsin since 1995. Sale of the turkey stamp currently brings in over $500,000 annually for developing, managing, conserving, restoring, and maintaining the wild turkey population within the state.
2006 WI Wild Turkey Stamp Design
by Tim Schultz
Spring Hunting Information
- 2008 Spring Season Dates
- Spring Turkey Permit Availability
- 2008 Spring Turkey Zone Map and Final Permit Levels [PDF 322KB]
- 2008 Spring Turkey Youth Hunt Information
- FREE Turkey Hunter Education Clinic Information
- Spring Turkey Hunting Regulations
- Spring Turkey Registration Station List
- Spring Turkey Hunting Opportunities for the Disabled
- Spring Turkey Hunting Summary - 1983-2006
Fall Hunting Information
- 2008 Fall Season Dates
- 2008 Fall Turkey Zone Map and Preliminary Permit Levels [PDF 263KB]
- Fall Turkey Hunting Regulations
- Fall Turkey Registration Station List
- Fall Turkey Hunting Summary - 1989-2005
Educational Articles
- Wild Turkey Ecology and Management in Wisconsin (book)
- Wisconsin Turkey Hunter's Guide [PDF 1.6MB]
- Nesting Behavior of Wild Turkeys
- Brood Survey Informational Article
- Should We Feed Wild Turkeys?
- Turkey Calling [VIDEO Length 3:50]
Turkey Stamp Contest Information
- 2009 Turkey Stamp Winner
- 2008 Turkey Stamp Winner
- Turkey Stamp Winners From Previous Years
- 2009 Turkey Stamp Design Contest Rules [PDF 63KB]
Other Information
- Overlap of Old (46-Zone) and New (7-Zone Consolidation) Turkey Zone Maps (for reference only) [PDF 171KB]
- Map of new 7-Zone Consolidation for Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 [PDF 135KB]
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Learn to Hunt Program Information
For more information on this topic, send mail to: Assistant Upland Ecologist
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