Turkey Hunting Seasons & Limits
Turkey-Fall
Bag Limits
Four (4) birds total, either sex:
- No more than two (2) of which may be taken with a shotgun.
- No more than one (1) bird may have a beard length of three (3) inches or longer.
- No more than one (1) bird may be taken per day.
License and permit needed:
Younger than 12:
- License and permit exempt
Youth 12-15:
- Annual youth hunting license*
- Youth turkey permit*
*Included in Youth Sportsman's License
Ages 16 and older:
- Annual hunting license**
- Fall Turkey Permit**
**Included in Sportsman's and Disability/Senior License
Archery
Upcoming Season
Location: Statewide
Season Dates: Sep 3 2022 - Jan 16 2023
Either Sex
Crossbow
Upcoming Season
Location: Statewide
Season Dates: Oct 1 2022 - Oct 16 2022
Either Sex
Upcoming Season
Location: Statewide
Season Dates: Nov 12 2022 - Dec 31 2022
Either Sex
Shotgun
Upcoming Season
Location: Statewide
Season Dates: Oct 22 2022 - Oct 28 2022
Either Sex
Upcoming Season
Location: statewide
Season Dates: Dec 3 2022 - Dec 9 2022
Either Sex
Turkey-Spring
Bag Limits
A hunter may take a male turkey or a turkey with a visible beard. No more than one (1) bird may be taken per day. No more than two (2) birds may be taken per spring season. Any combination of male turkeys, or female turkeys with visible beards, may be included in this two-bird season limit. Turkeys taken by youth during the youth-only season count toward the spring turkey bag limit.
License and permit needed:
Younger than 12
- License and permit exempt
Youth 12-15
- Annual youth hunting license*
- Youth turkey permit*
*Included in Youth Sportsman's License
Ages 16 and older
- Annual hunting license**
- Spring Turkey Permit**
**Included in Sportsman's and Disability/Senior License
Shotgun Upcoming Season
Location: Statewide
Season Dates: April 16 - May 8, 2022
Either Sex (must have visible beard)
During this season, hunters may use modern shotguns, muzzleloading shotguns, archery equipment or crossbows. Baiting is prohibited.
Youth-Only
Upcoming Season
Location: Statewide
Season Dates: April 2-3, 2022
Either Sex (must have visible beard)
During this season, hunters may use modern shotguns, muzzleloading shotguns, archery equipment or crossbows. Baiting is prohibited.