Virginia Hunters Harvested 17,243 Birds During 2016 Spring Turkey Season
by TBC Press on 05/19/16A total of 17,243 turkeys were harvested in Virginia during the 2016 spring turkey season. While Virginias turkey population is believed to be at record levels for modern times, the 2016 spring harvest declined 16% compared to last year. Unlike any year in recent history, unfavorable weather conditions experienced throughout much of the hunting season likely played a predominant role in the spring harvest decline this year. Across the state, the season opened with cold, windy and wet conditions and ended with 12–15 consecutive days of precipitation, including... READ MORE
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