Youth Spring Turkey Quota Permit

A Youth Spring Turkey Quota Permit is a type of limited entry permit that is required in order for youth between under the age of 16 to participate in some spring turkey hunts on select Management Areas.  Click the Application Worksheet button at the bottom of the page for specific Management Areas and hunt dates.

• Cost: $0.00

• Requirements: You must be less than 16 years old for the duration of the hunt in order to apply.  Permit is not valid unless youth is accompanied by an adult supervisor that is at least 18 years old.

• Issuance Method: These permits are issued by random drawing during Phases I and II.  Leftover permits are issued on a first come first served basis during Phase III.

• Exemptions: You must have a permit to participate in this hunt.

• Restrictions: You may submit one Application Worksheet and receive up to one permit in Phase I or II.  You may receive up to five permits total in Phase III (including any permits awarded in Phase I or II).  You can only apply in Phase II if you have not already been awarded a permit during Phase I.  You can have no more than one permit per hunt unit, and no more than five permits total.  The selling or purchasing of any quota permit is prohibited.

• Groups: Group applications are not allowed for this permit.

• Preference Points: If you apply during Phase I and are NOT drawn for a permit, you will be awarded one preference point for next year (even if you get a permit in Phase II or III).  If you apply during Phase I next year, and are drawn for a permit, your preference points will be reset to zero.  If you apply during Phase I next year, and are NOT drawn for a permit, you will be awarded one preference point for a total of 2.  If you do not apply during Phase I next year, your preference point total will remain 1.  If you fail to apply during Phase I for 2 consecutive years, you're preference points will be reset to zero.

• Transferability: These permits are NOT transferable.

• Guest Permits: Guest permits are NOT available for this permit.  View our guest permit information.

• Returned Permits: If you are unable to use your permit you can return it for re-issuance.  Click here for information on returning permits for reissuance.

• Drawing Results: Drawing results are typically posted within about two weeks after the end of the Application period.  Check the status of your application.

• Replacements: You can replace lost or destroyed non-transferable permits at a license agent or tax collector office for about $2.

• How to Apply: You can apply online (choose "Limited Entry/Quota Permits and Applications") or complete the Application Worksheet (click Application Worksheet button at bottom of page) and present it to any license agent or tax collector office.

• How to Get Your Permit: If successful in the Phase I or II random drawings, you will need to pick up your permit online (choose "Limited Entry/Quota Permits and Applications"), at a license agent, or tax collector office.  In any phase, if you choose to pick up your permit online, be sure you have access to a printer so that you can print your permit directly from the website.  View our Print Your Permit page for instructions and frequently asked questions on how to print your permit directly from the website.

• When to Apply:

Youth Spring Turkey Quota Permit Application Worksheet