Syracuse.com - Special youth turkey hunt scheduled for this weekend across most of the state

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Licensed junior hunters (ages 12-15) can go afield to hunt turkeys if they're accompanied by a licensed adult hunter.

The annual youth wild turkey hunt is being held across most of the state this weekend.

The state Department of Environmental Conservation each year provides this special hunting opportunity for junior hunters (ages 12-15). The regular turkey hunting season begins May 1.

Licensed junior hunters can go afield to hunt turkeys if they’re accompanied by a licensed adult hunter. Both must have turkey hunting permits. Only the youngster can carry a gun and hunt.

The bag limit for this weekend is one bearded bird . The bird becomes part of the youth's regular season bag limit of two bearded birds. A second bird can be taken during the regular season beginning May 1.

Frankly, of all the hunting I’ve tried, I find spring turkey hunting among the most challenging and aesthetically pleasing. Whether you’re successful or not, there’s nothing like seeing and hearing the woods wake up on a beautiful spring morning.

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