The Junior Turkey Hunting Days are for hunters age 16 or younger only. To hunt during these days:

• Junior hunters must have a Hunting License or be exempt from the license requirement (see Who May Hunt Without a License, “2021-2022 MD Guide to Hunting & Trapping,” pg. 12)
• Junior turkey hunters must be accompanied in the field by an individual who:
  » Is 21 years old or older;
  » Possesses a valid Maryland hunting license (an Apprentice Hunting License does not meet this requirement) or is exempt from hunting license requirements; and
  » Is unarmed
• Only bearded turkeys may be harvested in the Junior Turkey Hunting Days and Spring Season
• Turkeys taken by junior hunters during these days count toward the entire Spring Season bag limit
• The Junior Turkey Hunting Days bag limit is one bearded turkey per day
• Daily shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to sunset for Junior Turkey Hunting Days
• Hunting Devices for the Junior Turkey Hunting Days are only shotguns (loaded with #4 shot or smaller), crossbows, vertical bows or air guns that shoot arrows or bolts
• It is illegal to hunt turkeys with the aid of bait or to place bait for turkeys during any turkey season
• Dogs and organized drives may not be used