Turkey Hunting Resources
Wild turkey hunting has exploded in popularity, with spring gobbler seasons drawing millions of hunters annually. Found in 49 states thanks to successful restoration efforts, turkeys offer accessible hunting close to home with challenging calling tactics.
Quick Facts
Primary Season
March through May (Spring), October through November (Fall)
Hunting Methods
Shotgun, Archery
Available In
49 US states
Category
upland bird
Updated: January 2026
Turkey Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you plan your turkey hunt.
States with Turkey Hunting
Turkey hunting is available in 49 states. Click any state for detailed regulations and tools.
West
9 states
Midwest
12 states
Southeast
12 states
Southwest
4 states
Northeast
11 states
Pacific
1 states
Turkey Hunting Facts
Wild turkey populations have grown from 30,000 in 1900 to over 7 million today
Benjamin Franklin advocated for the turkey as the national bird
A gobbler can be heard up to a mile away
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Store Your Turkey Licenses Digitally
Keep all your turkey hunting licenses in Hunter Passport. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.