Ohio's youth wild turkey hunting weekend on April 12-13 saw 1,740 birds checked by young hunters, slightly lower than the 2024 total of 1,785. Monroe County led with 62 turkeys checked, followed closely by Noble County at 60. Stark County didn't rank high, but Tuscarawas and Carroll counties made it to the Top 10 list.
The turkey season in Ohio varies by county, with the south zone starting on April 19 and ending on May 18, while the northeast zone counties will start on May 3 and finish on June 1. Hunting licenses and spring turkey permits are mandatory and can be obtained online or at select retail stores.