Fall turkey hunters reported taking 137 wild turkeys during the 1-week season that ended on Nov 5. Fall turkey hunting is only permitted in the 3 westernmost counties.

Allegany County reported the highest harvest with 54 turkeys, followed by Garrett (46) and Washington (37). Over 34 percent of the turkeys were reported harvested on public lands.

The western mountain counties of Garrett (342), Washington (340), and Allegany (331) led the state in harvest this spring. Dorchester (265), Worcester (253), Charles (227), and Somerset (204) counties also supported respectable harvests, demonstrating that high-quality turkey hunting can be found in most regions of the State. All-time high harvests in counties such as Talbot, Harford, Baltimore, Caroline, and Kent suggest that populations continue to grow and expand in some areas, providing additional recreational opportunities for Maryland’s sportsmen and women.

2006 Season Dates: April 18 - May 23

Youth season: April 15

Bag Limit: 1 bearded turkey per day, 2 total per year

Legal Hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to 12 noon

2005 Season Dates: Oct 25 - 30

Bag Limit: One wild turkey of either sex

Legal Hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset