Episode Details

Segment 3, April 6th, 2024

There are a few dates on the calendar for outdoors people that really introduce a season.  This time of year there are several: Easter, spring break, first day of trout season, The Masters, and opening day of TURKEY season.

James Buice is a longtime contributor to the Carolina Outdoors.  He’s an author, sportsman, & outdoor professional that has travelled the world & he comes on to talk Turkey.

South Carolina’s Season & Limits — Spring 2024
Private lands Game Zone 1 and 2: April 1 – May 10
Private lands Game Zone 3 and 4: March 22 – April 30
WMA lands statewide: April 1 – April 30
Limit statewide private and WMA lands:
Residents: 3 gobblers per season, no more than one per day, no more than one (1) from April 1-10 on private land and WMAs in Game Zones 1 & 2. No more than one (1) from March 22-31 on private land in Game Zone 3 & 4.
Nonresidents: 2 gobblers per season, no more than one per day, no more than one (1) from April 1-10 on private land and WMAs in Game Zones 1 & 2. No more than one (1) from March 22-31 on private land in Game Zone 3 & 4.

North Carolina. SEASON DATES: Youth Season April 6-12, 2024; Spring Turkey Season April 13 – May 11, 2024

Show Highlights:

• South Carolina has banned “reaping or fanning” that helps lure gobblers
• Calling may not be as important but a hen decoy could be in open field
• Be patient.
• South Carolina has received a recommendation for future seasons to make it 31 days from April 10–May 10.
• South Carolina has lost about 40% of its Turkey population over the past twenty years.

Things You’ll Learn by Listening:

YouTube provides great tips on preparing for Turkey Season

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