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Deadline for Wis. turkey applications approaching

Updated: Sunday, 25 Nov 2012, 11:06 AM CST
Published : Sunday, 25 Nov 2012, 11:06 AM CST

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin wildlife officials are reminding turkey hunters the deadline for applying for a spring permit is quickly approaching.

Hunters have until the close of business Dec. 10 to enter a drawing for permits held in late January or early February.

Permit winners can buy start buying their licenses March 6. Any permits leftover after the drawing will go on sale for the general public later that month.

Spring turkey hunting begins April 6 with a youth hunt. The regular season starts April 10 and consists of six seven-day periods that end May 21.