As many have said before, even in an average year, turkey hunting in Texas is still better than most places. I know I’ll be hunting long-bearded toms somewhere in Texas come April. What about you?

FOR YOUR INFORMATION
The spring Rio Grande turkey season runs from March 31 to May 13 in 153 counties. Those counties allow a bag limit of four gobblers. Spring hunting is for gobblers only. There is also an April 1-30 spring season in 11 counties with a bag limit of one turkey. A special youth season is open from March 24-25 and May 19-20 in all counties that have an open season. Eastern turkeys can be hunted in 43 counties from April 1-30 with a bag limit of one.

Check the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Outdoor Annual booklet, available at sporting goods stores statewide, for specific details on the county you plan to hunt.

Find more about Texas fishing and hunting at: TexasSportsmanMag.com.