Washington’s youth turkey hunting season for hunters under 16 runs April 7-8. General season: April 15-May 31. Idaho’s youth turkey season for hunters age 10-15 runs April 8-14. General season ...

Yes, the 2025 spring gobbler season is just about here. It starts with a one-day hunt for junior license holders and eligible mentored youth on April 26, from one-half hour before sunrise until noon.

I should have known better. Ouch. Got a bloody camo glove on the opening day of gobbler season, proving true the old caution, “Don’t grab that tom by the legs too quick. Make sure he’s dead ...