Turkey Hunting
Deer hunting isn’t the only thing we offer. Old River Outfitters is also an excellent destination for Spring Turkey Hunting. Our hunters have been very successful in the past and that shouldn’t change in the future. We take great pride in providing quality spring turkey hunts. This all starts with low hunter numbers. Just like our deer hunts, we take a limited number of hunters each year. We feel hunting a low pressure area is the key to a successful and enjoyable hunt. Another key to success is food plots. When we plant our food plots in the fall we make sure that there is seed in them for the spring, such as clover or winter wheat. An early season green field will definitely draw turkeys.
Licenses must be applied for by January 24th. Iowa is a draw state. The draw takes place in early February. The applicants can see the results online shortly afterwards. The link to Iowa’s Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Bureau is http://www.iowadnr.com/wildlife/index.html
Iowa’s 2009 Spring Turkey Seasons
Combination Gun/Bow:
Season 1: Apr 13 - 16
Season 2: Apr 17 - 21
Season 3: Apr 22 - 28
Season 4: Apr 29 - May 17
Bag Limit:
Daily bag and season possession limit is one bearded or male wild turkey for each valid license and transportation tag issued to the hunter.