March 17, 2015
By Game & Fish Online Staff
After a long winter that probably left you with a wicked case of cabin fever, there's no better feeling than the introduction of spring. Mostly because that means turkey hunters will be taking to the woods in full force, eager for their chance to bag a trophy tom. And when it comes to spring turkey hunting, anything goes.
With many of the 2015 turkey hunting seasons about to debut, it's time to start making preparations, scouting areas, and planning your hunting strategy . Of course, things can change on a moments notice, with the weather being the most unpredictable factor in any hunt.
Thankfully for you we've put in much of the legwork for finding the hot spots in your state and compiled some of the most up to date information to help you fill those turkey tags this season instead of eating a bowl of tag soup.
Following is a look at some of the best turkey hunting spots in your state and what you can expect this year:
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Alabama
As the frost lessens and the buds begin to pop, turkey hunters start dreaming of outwitting a Cotton State gobbler.
Arkansas
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Hunting turkeys in one part of Arkansas is not like chasing them in another. Here's expert advice to help you no matter where you hunt.
California
Hunters who stick to it and put themselves in the right place should have a good chance to bag a gobbler in California this spring.
Florida
Florida has one of the earliest turkey seasons available and is a required destination for a Grand Slam. Here are your best options for an Osceola.
Georgia
There are plenty of opportunities to bag a Peach State gobbler this season if you know where to look. Here's what you can expect in 2015.
Kentucky
With spring approaching, hunters are thinking of yelps, clucks and gobbles. Here are the best areas to take a Bluegrass State bird.
Illinois
Find out where to get your trophy tom and what you can expect in Illinois this season.
Indiana
Here's what you need to know about turkey hunting in the Hoosier state this season.
Iowa
Iowa hunters will likely encounter lots of jakes this spring due to excellent reproduction last year.
Michigan
What impact did last winter's severe weather have on Michigan's turkeys, and how will that affect this year's hunting? Here are some answers.
Minnesota
What can North Star State gobbler chasers expect when they hit the woods and fields this spring? Here are some answers.
Mississippi and Louisiana
With the spring gobbler season about to begin, hunters are gearing up to pursue wily old gobblers across both the Magnolia and Bayou states.
Missouri
Here's what you can expect when hunting turkeys in the Show Me State this season.
New York
With large numbers of turkey hunters taking to the woods this spring, finding a productive hunting spot is all the more important. Here's where to find them in New York.
New England
Turkey numbers are at an all-time high in most of New England. Here's where to find them.
North Carolina
Where are the best places to go to have the best chance to lure a gobbler within shotgun range in North Carolina? Find out with the 2015 forecast.
Ohio
Gobbler numbers are steady across Ohio compared to last year, while jake and jenny populations are down due to last spring's wet weather. Here's where to find them in Ohio.
Oklahoma
What can Sooner State gobbler chasers expect when they hit the woods and fields this season? Here are some answers.
Pennsylvania
There is some concern about turkey population in Pennsylvania, but there's still plenty of opportunity if you're willing to put in the work. Find out where to go for a trophy tom in Pennsylvania this spring.
South Carolina
Indications point to a poor recruitment in recent years that will negatively impact the 2015 season. But there are still toms in South Carolina for the dedicated turkey hunter. Here's where to find them.
Tennessee
As leaves start to green and flowers begin to bloom, Volunteer State turkeys get fired up for mating season. Here's where to find them.
Texas
You'll be facing tough, battle-tested toms if you turkey hunt in Texas this season. Find out where your chances will be the best.
Virginia
Find out where your chances at filling a spring turkey tag are best in Virginia.
Washington and Oregon
Find out where your chances to drop a trophy tom like this April Merriam's are in Washington and Oregon this year.
West Virginia
Taking a wild turkey in West Virginia, which is pretty much covered with mountains, requires an understanding of a game that is quite different from other areas.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin's 2015 turkey outlook is looking promising for those seeking a trophy tom, no matter what your turkey hunting experience may be.
