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Buying a turkey permit
You can buy a permit for the statewide general season anytime between now and when the hunt ends on May 31. General-season permits are available on the DWR website or at a variety of license agent locations and DWR offices. If you decide to buy a permit from a store or DWR office, make sure to maintain social distancing recommendations, and check to see if the store hours have been altered due to COVID-19.
For more information on season dates and permits, see page 36–37 of the 2019–20 Utah Upland Game & Turkey Guidebook. The free guidebook is available on the DWR website or at hunting license agent locations and DWR offices.
What hunting conditions will be like
"Utah's turkey populations are doing great," Talley said. "Whether you're a long-time hunter or just getting started, this is a great time to get a tag and chase some gobblers."
"Due to a favorable winter and early spring, overall, this year's general-season hunt should be better than in recent years," DWR Upland Game Coordinator Heather Talley said. "Conditions look really good for both bird numbers and hunter access in most areas across Utah."
Although statewide turkey populations are looking good, DWR biologists reported a decrease in turkey populations in northeastern Utah due to the deep snow in 2019 that lasted late into the spring.
Hunters should also note that high-elevation areas in southeastern Utah and other parts of the state may still be difficult to access due to recent spring rainstorms and substantial snowpack.
- For more information on turkey hunting by area see; what-hunters-should-know-2020-utah-spring-turkey
- For other general turkey hunting tips, visit the DWR website at https://wildlife.utah.gov/turkeytips.html.
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COVID-19
As OUR COUNTRY SLOWLY STARTS to REOPEN AGAIN (from the COVID-19 pandemic) and continue to enjoy outdoor activitie, ALL outdoorsmen (man, woman, child) should follow the guidelines set by nps.gov. These guidelines include; social distancing, the Leave No Trace principles, including pack-in and pack-out, to keep outdoor spaces safe and healthy.
The Utah spring general-season turkey hunt runs from May 4–31. While turkey hunting is allowed in many areas across the state, some counties currently have rules and restrictions in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and those may affect your ability to visit, camp or recreate in the area.
Make sure to check with each county for directives or restrictions specific to the area before you plan a hunting trip there. Find answers to common questions about hunting in Utah during COVID-19 on the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources website.
Utah 2020 Spring Turkey Hunting Season Open through May 31 - What You Need to Know
Submitted by: TBC Press
Posted on: 05/08/20
News # 13535
