Wis. DNR Issues 135K Turkey Permits In Drawing

Posted Thursday January 17, 2013 --7:55 a.m.

The state Department of Natural Resources has issued more than 135,000 spring turkey permits through its annual lottery.

DNR officials say 135,155 applicants won a permit. The agency will make another 99,610 permits available through over-the-counter sales in March.

The spring turkey season will from April 10 through May 21. The season will be divided into six seven-day periods across seven zones.

Hunters killed 42,433 turkeys during the 2012 spring season.

Copyright 2013: Associated Press


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