For avid turkey hunters, springtime marks that eagerly anticipated time of year when turkey season opens across most of the country. But with varied turkey hunting seasons between states, it can be tricky to keep track of when you can legally hunt based on your location.
So is it turkey season where you live? Let’s break down the 2022 spring turkey hunting season dates state-by-state across America.
When Does Turkey Season Start in Each State?
Turkey hunting seasons generally run from mid-March through May, but exact opening and closing dates vary. Here are the Opening Days of the 2022 spring turkey seasons for each state
- Alabama – March 15
- Alaska – April 1
- Arizona – March 18
- Arkansas – March 28
- California – March 26
- Colorado – April 16
- Connecticut – April 27
- Delaware – April 9
- Florida – March 5
- Georgia – March 26
- Hawaii – No open turkey season
- Idaho – April 15
- Illinois – April 4
- Indiana – April 27
- Iowa – April 11
- Kansas – April 11
- Kentucky – April 9
- Louisiana – March 25
- Maine – May 2
- Maryland – April 18
- Massachusetts – April 25
- Michigan – April 18
- Minnesota – April 13
- Mississippi – March 15
- Missouri – April 18
- Montana – April 9
- Nebraska – April 9
- Nevada – March 18
- New Hampshire – May 1
- New Jersey – April 24
- New Mexico – April 1
- New York – May 1
- North Carolina – April 2
- North Dakota – April 9
- Ohio – April 23
- Oklahoma – April 6
- Oregon – April 15
- Pennsylvania – April 30
- Rhode Island – April 27
- South Carolina – March 20
- South Dakota – April 9
- Tennessee – April 2
- Texas – April 2
- Utah – April 2
- Vermont – May 1
- Virginia – April 9
- Washington – April 15
- West Virginia – April 25
- Wisconsin – April 13
- Wyoming – April 2
As you can see, the peak turkey hunting opening weeks are from early to mid-April through about the end of the month. But depending on state regulations opening day can range from March to May.
When Does Turkey Season End in Each State?
While start dates are staggered most states wrap up spring turkey season in May. Here are the Closing Dates for 2022 turkey hunting seasons
- Alabama – May 8
- Alaska – May 31
- Arizona – May 22
- Arkansas – May 8
- California – May 1
- Colorado – May 31
- Connecticut – May 14
- Delaware – May 14
- Florida – March 19
- Georgia – May 15
- Hawaii – No open season
- Idaho – May 31
- Illinois – May 12
- Indiana – May 15
- Iowa – May 19
- Kansas – May 31
- Kentucky – May 8
- Louisiana – May 1
- Maine – June 4
- Maryland – May 23
- Massachusetts – May 28
- Michigan – May 31
- Minnesota – May 29
- Mississippi – May 1
- Missouri – May 8
- Montana – May 22
- Nebraska – May 31
- Nevada – April 24
- New Hampshire – May 31
- New Jersey – May 27
- New Mexico – April 30
- New York – May 31
- North Carolina – May 7
- North Dakota – May 29
- Ohio – May 22
- Oklahoma – May 6
- Oregon – April 30
- Pennsylvania – May 31
- Rhode Island – May 28
- South Carolina – May 1
- South Dakota – May 31
- Tennessee – May 15
- Texas – May 14
- Utah – May 31
- Vermont – May 31
- Virginia – May 14
- Washington – May 31
- West Virginia – May 21
- Wisconsin – May 17
- Wyoming – May 31
So while the general turkey hunting window spans March to May, most states wrap up their spring turkey seasons in April or by mid-May at the latest.
Turkey Hunting Season Dates By State
To make it easy to lookup, here are the full Opening Day and Closing Day dates for 2022 spring turkey hunting seasons for each state:
Alabama: March 15 – May 8
Alaska: April 1 – May 31
Arizona: March 18 – May 22
Arkansas: March 28 – May 8
California: March 26 – May 1
Colorado: April 16 – May 31
Connecticut: April 27 – May 14
Delaware: April 9 – May 14
Florida: March 5 – March 19
Georgia: March 26 – May 15
Hawaii: No open turkey season
Idaho: April 15 – May 31
Illinois: April 4 – May 12
Indiana: April 27 – May 15
Iowa: April 11 – May 19
Kansas: April 11 – May 31
Kentucky: April 9 – May 8
Louisiana: March 25 – May 1
Maine: May 2 – June 4
Maryland: April 18 – May 23
Massachusetts: April 25 – May 28
Michigan: April 18 – May 31
Minnesota: April 13 – May 29
Mississippi: March 15 – May 1
Missouri: April 18 – May 8
Montana: April 9 – May 22
Nebraska: April 9 – May 31
Nevada: March 18 – April 24
New Hampshire: May 1 – May 31
New Jersey: April 24 – May 27
New Mexico: April 1 – April 30
New York: May 1 – May 31
North Carolina: April 2 – May 7
North Dakota: April 9 – May 29
Ohio: April 23 – May 22
Oklahoma: April 6 – May 6
Oregon: April 15 – April 30
Pennsylvania: April 30 – May 31
Rhode Island: April 27 – May 28
South Carolina: March 20 – May 1
South Dakota: April 9 – May 31
Tennessee: April 2 – May 15
Texas: April 2 – May 14
Utah: April 2 – May 31
Vermont: May 1 – May 31
Virginia: April 9 – May 14
Washington: April 15 – May 31
West Virginia: April 25 – May 21
Wisconsin: April 13 – May 17
Wyoming: April 2 – May 31
So there you have the full rundown of 2022 spring turkey hunting seasons across America! Reference this state-by-state guide to see if it’s legal to hunt wild turkeys in your location right now. And good luck this turkey season!
WILD TURKEY – FALL SEASON/REGULATIONS
- 26 counties are open to a one-week fall turkey season (Oct. 12–20, 2024).
- 15 counties are open to a split two-week fall turkey season (Oct. 12–20 and Oct. 28 –Nov. 3, 2024).
- 14 counties are open to a split four-week fall turkey season (Oct. 12–20 and Oct. 28 – Nov. 17, 2024).
- Fall wild turkey season now includes Sunday closing days.
- For more information, consult the 2024–2025 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary.
No. Baiting for turkeys in both the spring and fall hunting seasons is prohibited.
WILD TURKEY – SPRING SEASONS/REGULATIONS
- Statewide spring gobbler season from April 21 – May 25, 2025.
- The youth spring gobbler season is April 19–20, 2025 for hunters ages 8–17.
No, only shotguns, bows (arrows must have a point with at least two sharp-cutting edges measuring in excess of 3/4 inch wide) or crossbows are permitted. Shot size restrictions have been removed.
No. Class XS license holders are only permitted to hunt in the youth antlerless deer season, the Class XS license privilege does not apply to other youth seasons (e.g., youth spring gobbler season, youth small game season).
How to Season a Turkey
FAQ
What hunting season is open in Missouri?
| Season | Dates |
|---|---|
| Crow: Hunting | Nov 01, 2024 – Mar 03, 2025 |
| Deer: Archery | Sep 15, 2025 – Nov 14, 2025 Nov 26, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 |
| Deer: Firearms: Alternative Methods | Dec 27, 2025 – Jan 06, 2026 |
| Deer: Firearms: Antlerless Portions | Oct 10, 2025 – Oct 12, 2025 Dec 06, 2025 – Dec 14, 2025 |
Is it turkey season in PA?
The spring season for turkey hunts typically runs in late April and May. For 2024, you can hunt for bearded birds (only) from May 4 through May 18 and again from May 20-31. So, if you don’t harvest a bird during the first part of May, re-gather your gear and head out again for the second Spring season.
Is it turkey season still?
California. SEASON DATES: General Season: March 30 – May 5, 2024.
Is it still turkey season in Alabama?
Spring Season – March 25 – May 8 (Decoys Allowed April 4 – May 8)
Where can I find Turkey season dates & regulations?
TurkeySeason.com provides state by state turkey season dates and regulations through an interactive map of the United States. It is a one-stop source for every state’s turkey season information.
Which states have a turkey season 2024?
Kentucky Turkey Season 2024: Latest Hunting Dates, Regulations & Licenses! Mark Your Calendars! Indiana Hunting Season 2023-2024 Guide Duck Season GA 2024: Guide [Dates, Rules & More!] Alabama Duck Season 2024: [Dates, Rules, Licenses, Limits & More!] Mississippi Turkey Season 2024: [Dates, Regulations, Bags & More!]
Can I take a Turkey in the fall?
No more than one bird of either sex may be taken in the fall turkey season, regardless of equipment. A separate turkey license is needed for the spring and fall turkey season. Deer hunting hours: 1⁄2 hour before sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after sunset. *Deer Reduction Zones, previously called Urban Zones, are in designated locations only.
How early can you hunt a Turkey?
Turkey hunting hours: 1⁄2 hour before sunrise to sunset. See Hunting and Trapping Guide for counties open to fall turkey hunting. No more than one bird of either sex may be taken in the fall turkey season, regardless of equipment. A separate turkey license is needed for the spring and fall turkey season.
Which states have no wild turkey hunting seasons?
Forty-one states offer fall wild turkey hunting seasons, eight states do not (not including Alaska, which has no huntable turkey population). Kansas and Mississippi in 2023 closed or suspended fall seasons due to a lack of participation and/or declining populations.
When is the Turkey season 2024?
2024 FALL TURKEY SEASON DATES: Generally, Sept. 1 to Oct. 6 (in certain unity) or Sept. 1 to Oct. 25 (in certain units), but varies by license type and hunt location. Check regulations. BAG LIMIT: One either-sex turkey in the fall and two beardless turkeys in the late season. DOGS ALLOWED? Yes DOGS ALLOWED?