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Be ready for the season
with our Turkey Takeover blogs
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WDFW is putting a focus on wild turkeys in Washington to help new hunters through our Turkey Takeover of myWDFW.org. The monthly hunting highlights on myWDFW.com will be replaced with informative blog posts all about spring turkey hunting ahead of and throughout the season. There is also a wealth of knowledge already there from previous seasons' Turkey Takeovers.
Our first article this year is on planning your turkey hunt ahead of the season, with information on hunting spots, gear, and preparation, as well as tips for hunting with youngsters in the youth season. Check out the series of articles on all things turkey hunting to dial in your tactics.
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The spring turkey youth season is April 1-7,
while the general season is April 15-May 31.
Don’t miss out on a great spring hunting opportunity!
The spring season can make for exciting outings since it’s held when the birds are vocal and responding to calls and decoys as toms make their bid for the attention of hens.
"Turkey harvest in Washington continues to be above average with high success rates," said Sarah Garrison, WDFW small game specialist. "After a fairly normal winter, we can expect another productive spring season in 2025."
For all the details, see the 2025 Spring Season Wild Turkey Regulations Pamphlet.
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First Turkey recognition
New to turkey hunting? Once you take your first bird, send us your first turkey harvest information and you can receive an official WDFW First Turkey certificate.
With the certificate, you can also register your turkey with the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Washington state chapter to receive an official First Turkey pin.
For more information on the program, visit mywdfw.com/first-turkey-program.
Share your turkey recipes!
We’d love to see your favorite turkey recipes. From time-honored traditions passed down through generations to your own innovative twists, we want to hear about your most successful wild turkey dishes. Share your favorite brines, rubs, marinades, cooking methods – anything that transforms your hard-earned harvest into a memorable meal. Submit your turkey recipes via email so we may share them online or in a regulations pamphlet.
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