2008 Fall Firearms Turkey Hunting
Season dates
- Oct. 1–31
Closed counties
Turkeys may be taken in all counties except: Dunklin, McDonald, Mississippi, New Madrid, Newton, Pemiscot and Scott.
Shooting hours
- One-half hour before sunrise to sunset
Valid permits
- Youth Deer & Turkey Hunting Permit
- Resident or Nonresident Fall Firearms Turkey Hunting Permit
- Resident or Nonresident Landowner Fall Firearms Turkey Hunting Permit
Season limit
- Two turkeys of either sex may be taken during the season, and they both may be taken on the same day.
- Youths hunting on a Youth Deer & Turkey Hunting Permit may take only one turkey of either sex.
Methods allowed
- shotgun with shot not larger than No. 4
- a longbow or compound bow of any draw weight; handheld string releasing devices and illuminated sights, scopes and quickpoint sights are allowed
Methods prohibited
- shotguns holding more than three shells in magazine and chamber combined
- shot larger than No. 4 (in use or in possession)
- a bow fastened to a stock or other device that maintains the bow in a drawn position
- any sighting device that casts a beam of light on the game
- use of dogs, bait, recorded calls, live decoys
Points to remember
- Anyone hunting turkeys during the fall firearms turkey season may not be in possession of both a firearm and a bow.
- Special regulations apply when pursuing feral hogs during the firearms turkey season. See General Regulations for All Deer and Turkey Hunters.
Safety sticker requirement
All hunters using a shotgun must affix the "Be Safe" sticker to the receiver of their gun so it will be in their line of sight when shooting. The sticker must be maintained on the gun while hunting. Stickers are available wherever permits are sold.
