Tom2008 Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Yep I might be able to go Turkey hunting for my first time this Spring. I want to go out with my bow, but still not sure on the Minnesota regulations. Well I have read them, but they are a little confusing. I'll be asking the DNR a few questions soon since the deadline for the Application is due December 1st which is this Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borch Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Re: Might be Turkey Hunting for the first time! What do yo need to know? Maybe I can help you out as I've been doing this for many years in Mn and have had many discussions with the DNR over regulations. It's actually got much clearer in the past two years. If you're looking for some help on what season or permit areas to apply for the MN DNR site has a report of the application success rates for different areas and permit times. Also since you're planning on using a bow for turkey hunting you can hunt he last time periods even if you don't get drawn in the lottery or get a surplus permit if your zone has 40 or more permits per season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted November 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Re: Might be Turkey Hunting for the first time! Well my Grandpa and Uncle hunt with a Shotgun and I want to go with them. Can a person with a bow hunt in the same party as someone with a shotgun? I also thought it said if I get drawn in the lottery for the spring turkey season I can't hunt with a bow or am I wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted November 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Re: Might be Turkey Hunting for the first time! Thanks for the help Borch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borch Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Re: Might be Turkey Hunting for the first time! [ QUOTE ] Well my Grandpa and Uncle hunt with a Shotgun and I want to go with them. Can a person with a bow hunt in the same party as someone with a shotgun? I also thought it said if I get drawn in the lottery for the spring turkey season I can't hunt with a bow or am I wrong? [/ QUOTE ] You can hunt with any legal arms including a bow during any of the identified seasons. The only time you're confined to a weapon is for the special archery liscense for the last two seasons. In other words if you get drawn or get a surplus tag you can hunt with a bow or legal shotgun. If you want you can hunt with a bow one day or a shotgun the next. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted November 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Re: Might be Turkey Hunting for the first time! Thanks Borch that explains it all. Now that I have everything figured out I can't to see if I get drawn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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