Riverside Fantails

06/05/2026

Season totals are in……

The final turkey harvest numbers are in!

Tennessee hunters harvested a total of 34,990 turkeys across the state this season

Regional harvest totals:
Central: 17,197
Northeast: 6,851
Midwest: 5,174
Southeast: 4,357
West: 1,411

Additional highlights:
- 76% of successful hunters harvested 1 bird
- 24% harvested 2 birds
- 92% of harvested birds were gobblers
- Public land harvest: 2,840
- Private land harvest: 32,150

Thanks to everyone who got outdoors and helped make this season a success!

06/04/2026

06/02/2026

The 2026 Wild Turkey Summer Observation Survey is now open through Aug. 31, and we’re asking Tennesseans and visitors to report wild turkey sightings across the state.

Your observations help TWRA track turkey reproduction, population trends, and overall wild turkey health in Tennessee. Last year, participants submitted observations from 94 of 95 counties — let’s make it all 95 in 2026!

Participate in the study by clicking here: www.tn.gov/twra/turkeyobs

Photo credit: Angela Lannom

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

This spring reminded us what turkey season is really about. Early mornings, hard hunts, unforgettable gobbles, and memories made with great people. We’re proud of our committee and Jake members that were able to spend time in the turkey woods 2026.

As the season comes to an end, don’t forget to soak in the moments, the sunrises, the stories, the friendships, and the tradition we get to pass on. That’s what makes it all worth it. God Bless!

05/25/2026

Be sure to get your tickets early! We love to see you there!

05/14/2026

05/04/2026