Turkey Season Guide
Spring gobbler season is special around here. Here's what you need to know before you head into the woods around Braxton County.
WV Turkey Season Dates
Spring Gobbler Season
Late April - Mid May (typically 4 weeks)
Bearded turkeys only. 2 birds max.
Youth/Class Q/XS Season
Weekend before regular season opens
Special weekend for youth hunters.
Dates are approximate. Always verify with WV DNR before heading out.
Your Turkey Season Checklist
Everything you need before you set up on those ridges.
Local Tips from Braxton County
Around here, the turkeys tend to roost in the hardwood ridges above the hollows. Get in early — we're talking before first light — and set up where you can hear them gobble on the roost.
The Elk River WMA (15 minutes) and Burnsville Lake WMA (20 minutes) are both close to the shop. Good public land if you don't have private ground to hunt. Stop in and we can point you to some access points.
Early season, those gobblers are henned up pretty good. Be patient. Later in May, when the hens are nesting, the toms get lonely and come to calls a lot easier.
Need Calls, Camo, or Ammo?
We stock turkey loads, calls, and camo. Stop by the shop before the season opens and we'll make sure you're set.
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