Maine’s wild turkey season is split into two seasons over a five-week period. For the 2007 Spring Turkey hunt, hunters with "odd” birth years (years ending in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9) will be authorized to hunt during Season A. Hunters with “even” birth years (years ending in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8) hunters with will be authorized to hunt during Season B.
Season A includes the first, fourth and fifth week of the season. Season B includes the second, third and fifth week of the season. Dates for season A are April 30 through May 5, May 21-26, and May 28, through June 2. Season B runs May 7-12, May 14-19, and May 28 through June 2.
Turkey hunting is open in Wildlife Management Zones 7 (new this year), 10-18, and 20-26. Hunters may take one bearded turkey. Only shotgun gauges 10-20 using shot sizes 4-6 (size 2 no longer legal), or bow and arrow may be used to hunt spring turkeys. Electronic calling devices are legal. Hunters may hunt 30 minutes prior to sunrise until 12 p.m. local time.
Junior hunters interested in turkey hunting get their own day Saturday, April 28, before the regular season starts. Hunters 10 years of age or older and younger than 16 and who possess a junior hunting license and a Spring Turkey Permit may hunt Saturday, April 28, under the supervision of an adult. This year, youth hunters may also hunt any Saturday of turkey season, regardless of their birth year.
Junior hunters may hunt for one bearded turkey with firearms or bow and arrow, and must be accompanied by parent, guardian or a qualified adult. The qualified adult must be a person 18 or older who has been approved by the youth's parent or guardian. S/he must hold a valid Maine hunting license or have completed a hunter safety course. The accompanying adult cannot possess a firearm Saturday, April 28.
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