HARRISBURG, Pa. — There is some good news for Pennsylvania hunters looking to get out the house: Spring turkey season will get underway as planned, but it will look a little different this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission said spring gobbler season will kick off with the youth spring turkey hunt on April 25. The statewide spring gobbler season runs from May 2 to May 30.
Hunters are reminded to follow social-distancing, and other guidelines. A simple rule to remember is if hunters live together, they can hunt together, PA Game Commission officials said.
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Other safety tips for hunters during the coronavirus outbreak include:
- Wear gloves at all times
- Use a camouflaged bandanna or gaiter to cover your nose and mouth.
- Clean equipment before hunting.
- Carry hand sanitizer for cleanups.
- Coordinate with prearranged hand signals.
The commission said that the statewide flock is expected to mirror 2019’s estimated spring population of 212,170 turkeys.
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