Arkansas Turkey Season 2027
Arkansas turkey season dates start with Apr 5-25, 2027. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Arkansas's listed 2027 turkey season runs Apr 5-25, 2027.
Youth Wild Turkey opens Apr 10, 2027 and closes Apr 11, 2027.
Regular Wild Turkey opens Apr 12, 2027 and closes Apr 20, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Arkansas Game & Fish Commission.
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Regular
From 2026-2027 Hunting Guidebook. No more than one legal turkey may be taken during the first seven days of the regular season. No more than one legal turkey may be taken per day.
Zone: Zone 3
Wild Turkey
Youth
Only hunters 6 to 15 years old may hunt turkeys during the youth turkey hunt. Youths who have completed hunter education may hunt alone. Youths who have not completed hunter education must be under the direct supervision of an adult who is 21 or older. Resident youth product code YGT; nonresident youth product code YTTN.
Zone: Zones 1, 1A, 2 and 2A
Wild Turkey
Regular
Hunters who harvest a turkey in this zone must travel to an NWR, WMA or Zone 1, 1A, 2 or 3 to harvest a second bird. No more than one legal turkey may be taken during the first seven days of the regular season. No more than one legal turkey may be taken per day.
Zone: Zone 2A
Wild Turkey
Regular
From 2026-2027 Hunting Guidebook. No more than one legal turkey may be taken during the first seven days of the regular season. No more than one legal turkey may be taken per day.
Zone: Zone 2
Wild Turkey
Regular
From 2026-2027 Hunting Guidebook. No more than one legal turkey may be taken during the first seven days of the regular season. No more than one legal turkey may be taken per day.
Zone: Zone 1
Wild Turkey
Regular
Hunters who harvest a turkey in this zone must travel to an NWR, WMA or Zone 1, 2, 2A or 3 to harvest a second bird. No more than one legal turkey may be taken during the first seven days of the regular season. No more than one legal turkey may be taken per day.
Zone: Zone 1A
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Arkansas Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in Arkansas?
April 5, 2027 is the earliest listed turkey opener in Arkansas — regular wild turkey runs Apr 5-25, 2027. Confirm zone and permit details with Arkansas Game & Fish Commission.
What are the 2027 turkey season dates in Arkansas?
Arkansas lists 6 turkey season windows: Regular Wild Turkey (Apr 5-25, 2027); Youth Wild Turkey (Apr 10-11, 2027); Regular Wild Turkey (Apr 12-20, 2027); Regular Wild Turkey (Apr 12-May 2, 2027); Regular Wild Turkey (Apr 19-May 9, 2027); Regular Wild Turkey (Apr 19-27, 2027). Always verify against Arkansas Game & Fish Commission before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in Arkansas?
Yes — Arkansas lists separate turkey seasons for Regular Wild Turkey, Youth Wild Turkey. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Arkansas Game & Fish Commission.
Do I need a license to hunt turkey in Arkansas?
Yes. Arkansas generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Arkansas Game & Fish Commission.