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Spring turkey season is in full swing across most of Texas. The only exception is the state’s East Zone, where a month-long gobbler only season gets underway April 22 in 12 counties.
On March 29, Jaret Barrett of Waxahachie was turkey hunting on his 1,000-acre lease in Eastland County when he bagged a pair of Rio Grande gobblers at 40 yards. One of the gobblers had snow-white plumage that is considered exceptionally rare in the wild. Photo courtesy of Jaret Barrett

Spring turkey season is in full swing across most of Texas. The only exception is the state’s East Zone, where a month-long gobbler only season gets underway April 22 in 12 counties.

Those who don’t share the passion might say spring gobbler hunters are April Fools but make no mistake about it. The bigger fools are those who have never taken the time to play the crazy game on the colorful stages across Texas. It is truly one of of nature’s greatest shows.

I don’t know know how your turkey hunting has gone so far this year, but Jaret Barrett’s spring season has turned out to be one he won’t soon forget.

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