blake
Life Member
Spring turkey Hunters Reminded to Report their Harvest
All successful turkey hunters must report each turkey they harvest, including the length of the spur, if the bird was harvested on public or private land, and in what county the turkey was harvested.
For length of spur, hunters will need to know if the spur is less than 1/2 inch, 1/2 to 3/4 inch, or greater than 3/4 inch. Hunters will be asked for their nine digit harvest registration number when reporting. The number appears under the heading "Step 2:" on the Harvest Report tag. Each tag has a unique harvest registration number.
Next, have a pen and paper ready because once the turkey is registered, the hunter will receive a confirmation number that must be written on the Harvest Report tag, which is then be applied to the turkey.
Finally, choose the method of registration. Hunters are encouraged to register their harvest online if access to the Internet is available because it is the quickest, easiest and most reliable means of reporting, but telephone reporting is also easy and convenient.
If reporting online, go to www.iowadnr.gov and click on the red Harvest Reporting System button on the right side of the page.
To report by phone, call 1-800-771-4692.
PM
Ron Wyllie
Southwest Iowa IBA Area Representative
rwyllie@iowawhitetail.com