| No matter where you live there are some basic | | | | hunting in a state that you don't live in you might |
| steps that you should follow when you plan on | | | | need to purchase a different type of license, |
| getting a hunting license. Following these steps, | | | | usually more expensive but not always. Many |
| having applications and information ready ahead of | | | | states limit the number of non residents allowed |
| time and doing a little bit of planning can make the | | | | to hunt in that state so get your application in |
| process of applying for and getting a turkey | | | | early to make sure you can get one of the |
| hunting license a lot easier and less stressful. | | | | designated non resident licenses. |
| The first step in getting your turkey hunting | | | | Find out what the regulations are for your state |
| license is to pick what season you want to hunt | | | | or the state you are applying for a hunting license |
| in, fall or spring, and what area you want to hunt | | | | in and fill out the applications. Gather any |
| in. It's best to stay within your state of residency | | | | supporting documentation you need and keep all |
| but not necessary. Even within the state you live | | | | the forms and papers together. Make copies of |
| in you will need to do some research and find out | | | | everything. |
| where the best hunting is. | | | | When you fill out the hunting license application be |
| Once you know where you want to hunt you will | | | | sure to find out if your state required HIP |
| also need to identify what type of wild game you | | | | certification. If so, you need to get HIP |
| want to hunt. If you want to hunt just wild | | | | certification at the same time that you get the |
| turkey then you will need a permit to hunt turkey. | | | | hunting license. |
| If you want to hunt turkey and other game you | | | | When you have received your hunting license and |
| will need a separate permit for each type of | | | | your permit to hunt turkeys and whatever other |
| game you want to hunt in addition to the actual | | | | wild game you want to hunt make sure that you |
| hunting license. | | | | make copies of all your documents. Place copies |
| Find out what the residency requirements are and | | | | of all your licenses and permits in your vehicle's |
| if you fit them. If you are getting a license to | | | | glove box, in your hunting bag, and make sure to |
| hunt in your home state then you will probably | | | | carry a copy with you at all times when you are |
| meet all the residency requirements. If you are | | | | out hunting. |