Taylor Finger, DNR Game Bird Specialist
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With the fall seasons nearly here, upland game bird hunters can expect plenty of opportunity to hunt birds across the state.

So far, the 2024 nesting and brood-rearing season has been above average, coupled with a mild winter. We expect good numbers of turkeys, pheasants and ruffed grouse throughout habitats suitable for each of these species.

See the full forecast and the hunting season calendar.