Hunting & Trapping Seasons (2008 - 2009)
Hunting and Trapping Seasons and Bag Limits
The early gamebird and waterfowl season dates will be available later this year.
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FURBEARERS |
HUNTING DATES |
|---|---|
| Red and Gray Fox | Oct 15, 2008 - Feb. 28, 2009 |
| Coyote | Oct. 15, 2008 - March 15, 2009 |
| Raccoon and Opossum | Nov. 8, 2008- Jan. 31, 2009 |
| Dog Running (Raccoon, Opossum) | Feb. 15, 2008 - Oct. 14, 2009 |
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TRAPPING DATES | |
| Beaver | Nov. 15, 2008 - March 15, 2009 |
| Weasel (Long-tailed only), Mink, Muskrat | Nov. 15, 2008 - Jan. 31, 2009 |
| Coyote | Oct. 15, 2008 - March 15, 2009 |
| Red and Gray Fox, Skunk | Oct. 15, 2008 - Jan. 31, 2009 |
| Raccoon and Opossum | Nov. 15, 2008 - Jan. 31, 2009 |
Furbearer hunting hours: Hunting/Running - noon of first day to noon of last day,
Trapping - 8 a.m. of first day to noon of last day.
There are no daily bag or possession limits for furbearers.
| WOODLAND GAME | HUNTING DATES |
BAG LIMIT |
|---|---|---|
|
Wild Turkey |
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| Youth Spring | April 18 and 19, 2009 | |
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Spring |
April 22, 2009 - May 10, 2009 |
1 bearded or male turkey per season |
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Fall - Archery* |
Oct. 1, 2008 - Oct. 19, 2008 |
1 bird of either sex per hunter each fall |
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Fall - Firearm* |
Oct. 15, 2007 - Oct. 19, 2008 |
1 bird of either sex per hunter each fall |
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Squirrel |
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Aug. 15, 2008 - Jan. 31, 2009 |
5 per day | |
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Ruffed Grouse |
Oct. 1, 2008 - Dec. 31, 2008 |
2 per day |
* Areas for fall turkey seasons will be determined after 2008 spring turkey harvest
No more than one bird of either sex may be taken in the fall turkey season, regardless of method. A separate turkey license is needed for the spring and fall turkey season, regardless of success. For example, if a hunter is not successful for the spring turkey season, the purchase of a fall turkey license is still necessary to hunt turkeys in the fall.
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DEER | |
|---|---|
| Youth | Sept. 27 and 28, 2008 |
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Early Archery |
Oct. 1, 2008 - Nov. 30, 2008 |
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Firearms |
Nov. 15, 2008 - Nov. 30, 2008 |
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Muzzleloader |
Dec. 6, 2008 - Dec. 21, 2008 |
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Late Archery |
Dec. 6, 2008 - Jan. 4, 2009 |
All harvested deer and turkey must be checked within 48 hours of harvest at an official deer or turkey check station.
Deer hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.
Turkey hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset.
| UPLAND GAME SEASONS | HUNTING DATES | DAILY LIMIT |
|---|---|---|
| Pheasant (statewide) | Nov. 7, 2008 - Dec. 21, 2008 |
2 |
| Quail (North of SR 26) | Nov. 7, 2008 - Dec. 21, 2008 |
5 |
| Quail (South of SR 26) | Nov. 7, 2008 - Jan. 15, 2009 |
8 |
| Rabbit | Nov. 7, 2008 - Feb. 15, 2009 |
5 |
| MISCELLANEOUS GAME | HUNTING DATES |
DAILY LIMIT |
| Crow (early) | July 1, 2008 - Aug. 15, 2008 |
No limit |
| Crow (late) | Dec. 13, 2008 - Mar. 1, 2009 |
No limit |
| Green Frog and Bullfrog | June 15, 2008 - April 30, 2009 |
25 |
The possession limit on pheasants, quail, rabbits, squirrels, ruffed grouse, and frogs is two times the daily bag limit.
