Many states in the U.S. open spring turkey hunting in March. (Shutterstock photo)
March 03, 2025
By Game & Fish
Coming Soon: Our annual Regional Strut Update report shares gobbler activity, big tom harvests and hunting tips throughout the season. Beginning March 27.Are you ready for spring turkey hunting? Opening day is coming soon.
Here is a list of season dates in each of the 49 states that have an open turkey season (sorry, Alaska), with links to information about local turkey hunting. The list identifies general spring turkey seasons in each state; check with your state for specific season dates in your desired hunting area.
Be sure to review your state’s regs and consult with licensing agents before hunting to ensure you have everything you need before heading afield to hunt.
Turkey Season Dates in America Alabama : March 25 – May 8; (Youth, March 22-23; Special Disabled Hunt (March 24). Learn more now Arizona : Generally, April 25-May 22, but dates change. Learn more now Arkansas : April 21-29, Zone 1; April 21-May 11, Zone 2 (Youth, April 12-13). Learn more now California : March 30-May 19 (Youth March 23-24). See specific season dates .Colorado : April 12-May 31 (dates vary). See specific season dates Connecticut : April 30 - May 31. Learn more now Delaware : April 12-May 10 (Youth/Non-Ambalatory, April 5). Learn more now Florida : March 1-April 6, March 15-April 20 (depending on region). See specific season dates Georgia : March 29-May 15 (private land); April 5-May 15 (public). (Youth/Non-Ambulatory, March 22-23) Learn more now Hawaii : March 1-April 15. Learn more now Idaho : April 15-May 25 (Various Youth dates; April 15-30 Archery only in Farragut State Park and WMA). See specific season dates Illinois : April 7-May 8 (South); April 14-May 15 (North); check regs first. See specific season dates Indiana : April 23-May 11 (Youth April 19-20). Learn more now Iowa : April 14-May 18 (Youth April 11-13). Learn more now Kansas : April 16-May 31. Learn more now Kentucky : April 12-May 4 (Youth, April 5-6). Learn more now Louisiana : April 5-May 4, depending on zone (Youth/Non-Ambulatory, March 29-30). Learn more now Maine : April 28-May 31 (Youth April 26). Learn more now Maryland : April 18-May 23 (Youth April 12-13). Learn more now Massachusetts : April 28-May 24 (Youth April 26). Learn more now Michigan : April 19-June 7. See specific season dates Minnesota : April 16-May 31. See specific season dates Mississippi : March 15-May 1 (Youth March 8). Learn more now Missouri : April 21-May 11 (Youth April 12-13). Learn more now Montana : April 15-May 31. Learn more now Nebraska : March 25-May 31. See specific season dates Nevada : March 15-May 4. See specific season dates New Hampshire : May 1-31 (Youth April 27-28). Learn more now New Jersey : April 19-May 23 (Youth April 19). See specific season dates New Mexico : April 15-May 15. See specific season dates New York : May 1-31 (Youth April 26-27). Learn more now North Carolina : April 12-May 10 (Youth April 6-12). Learn more now North Dakota : April 12-May 18. Learn more now Ohio : April 19-May 18 South; May 3-June 3 North (Youth April 12-13). See specific season dates Oklahoma : April 16-May 16 (Youth April 12-13). Learn more now Oregon : April 15-May 31 (Youth April 12-13). Learn more now Pennsylvania : May 3-31 (Youth April 26). Learn more now Rhode Island : April 24-May 18 (Youth/Non-Ambulatory April 14-20). Learn more now South Carolina : April 3-May 3 (Youth March 29-30; May 10-11) Learn more now South Dakota : April 26-May 31. See specific season dates Texas : March 15-April 27 South; March 29-May 11 North; April 1-30 One-Turkey Counties; April 22-May 14 East. See specific season dates Tennessee : April 12-May 25 (Youth April 5-6). Learn more now Utah : April 28-May 31 (Limited Entry Hunts April 12-24; Youth April 25-27. Learn more now Vermont : May 1-31 (Youth/Novice April 25-26). Learn more now Virginia : April 12-May 17. Learn more now Washington : April 15-May 31 (Youth April 1-7). Learn more now West Virginia : April 21-May 25 (Youth April 19-20). Learn more now Wisconsin : April 16-May 27 (Youth April 12-13). See specific season dates .Wyoming : April 1-May 31. See specific season dates Sources: State game and fish agency websites (see individual state website links above)
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