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   Firearms turkey hunters who have an unused tag from an earlier hunt period can participate in the final hunt period from Wednesday, May 22, through Friday, May 31. Hunters can also purchase a license for this time period. Archery-only and youth ages 17 and younger are allowed to hunt during any time period, including the final one. Hunters cannot purchase both a firearms and archery-only license.

   Turkey licenses can be purchased online (mndnr.gov/buyalicense), by phone at 888-665-4236, or in person from a license agent. More information about turkey hunting in Minnesota can be found on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website (mndnr.gov/hunting/turkey). Hunters concerned about avian influenza and wild turkeys can find USDA safe handling practices (aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/fsc_hpai_hunters.pdf) and additional information on the DNR avian influenza webpage (mndnr.gov/ai)

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