Virginia spring 2014 ??

[Yoder409]

Thinking of a possible spring hunt in Virginia this year.

The DNR's website gives a limit on spring birds as 1, 2 or 3 depending upon the 2013 fall harvest numbers.

Anyone know when the 2014 limit determination is made and also where & how does one find out about the decision ??

[VA_Birdhunter]

Thinking of a possible spring hunt in Virginia this year.

The DNR's website gives a limit on spring birds as 1, 2 or 3 depending upon the 2013 fall harvest numbers.

Anyone know when the 2014 limit determination is made and also where & how does one find out about the decision ??

Yoder its 3 gobblers (or 3 bearded turkeys) this year also if you did not bag any in the fall.   It has been 3 for a long time.   Opens April 12th and runs to May 17th.  I love turkey hunting in VA born and raised hunting VA long beards! 

God Bless

[FloppinTom]

Yoder,
Va is correct if you didn't bag any in VA in the fall you can take 3 bearded birds in the spring. Va license runs June to June. I'll be in Va come spring myself.
Good Luck

[Yoder409]

Thank you, VA Bird, sir !!!

I guess I mis-read the regs.  I read it as the DNR set the spring limit after considering the total fall harvest number.  Not that it was 3 gobblers unless the individual had taken birds in the fall.  Doh !!!   

I've spent some time in the Wytheville/Marion area and am thinking I may hunt that vicinity.  Big & BEAUTIFUL country !!!!!!

[Yoder409]

Good luck to you, as well, Tom !!!

[VA_Birdhunter]

Thank you, VA Bird, sir !!!

I guess I mis-read the regs.  I read it as the DNR set the spring limit after considering the total fall harvest number.  Not that it was 3 gobblers unless the individual had taken birds in the fall.  Doh !!!   

I've spent some time in the Wytheville/Marion area and am thinking I may hunt that vicinity.  Big & BEAUTIFUL country !!!!!!

Yoder the season and regs are out and posted on the VA department of game website. Here is the regs and season dates for spring gobbler from the website:

Youth and Apprentice Spring Turkey Hunting Day

April 5, 2014:

    Statewide
    Resident and nonresident youth hunters 15 years of age and under and holders of a valid apprentice hunting license, when in compliance with all applicable laws and licenses, may hunt when accompanied and directly supervised by an adult who has a valid Virginia hunting license or is exempt from purchasing a hunting license. Nonresident youth of any age need to have the appropriate licenses.
    Hunting hours are from ½ hour before sunrise to sunset.
    Bag limit is one per day, bearded birds only:
        Turkeys harvested by youth or apprentice hunters count against their daily and season bag limit.
    Adult hunters accompanying youth or apprentice turkey hunters:
        do not need a bear, deer, turkey license on this day.
        may assist with calling.
        shall not carry or discharge a firearm.
        shall maintain close visual and verbal contact with and provides adequate direction to the youth or apprentice hunter.

Spring Turkey Season
Bag Limit:

One per day, bearded turkeys only. Hunters may take one, two, or three bearded turkeys depending on how many turkeys were taken in the fall season.
Seasons: Statewide

April 12 through May 3, 2014:

    One-half hour before sunrise until 12 noon each day.

May 5 through May 17, 2014:

    One-half hour before sunrise to sunset.


I've also been in and through Wytheville/Marion many times.  Where I'm located with my job now I'm about 1 away.  Beautiful country in that area.

God Bless

[WildSpur]

Good deal.  Making my first trip for out a state gobblers down there as well.  Can't wait.   3 birds is awesome.!

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[turkeyfoot]

My home area in western part of state on Kentucky line is some tough hunting but lot of fun couldn't tell you the times I've been on one mountain and the birds seem to way to often be on another gobbling their heads off I like the 3rd week of season early can be tough spring hunting in my area season comes in little on early side

[VA_Birdhunter]

My home area in western part of state on Kentucky line is some tough hunting but lot of fun couldn't tell you the times I've been on one mountain and the birds seem to way to often be on another gobbling their heads off I like the 3rd week of season early can be tough spring hunting in my area season comes in little on early side

Sent you a PM

[Yoder409]

Anyone have any experience or tips hunting Clinch Mountain or Kimberling ??

[VaTuRkStOmPeR]

No turkeys in va.

[Yoder409]

No turkeys in va.

Oh.  OK........... 

Nevermind....................... 

[hwy419]

No turkeys in va.

priceless.

[VA_Birdhunter]

No turkeys in va.

Oh.  OK........... 

Nevermind.......................

Don't sip that kool-aid Yoder!! 

[Yoder409]

No turkeys in va.

Oh.  OK........... 

Nevermind.......................

Don't sip that kool-aid Yoder!! 

Uhhhhhhhh................ yeah.

Wasn't that thirsty.  Besides........ my momma raised smart kids instead of good lookin ones.