California Turkey Season 2026-27
California turkey season dates start with Nov 14-Dec 13, 2026. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
California's listed 2026-27 spring turkey season runs Mar 20-21, 2027.
Fall General Wild Turkey opens Nov 14, 2026 and closes Dec 13, 2026.
Spring General Wild Turkey opens Mar 27, 2027 and closes May 2, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to California CDFW.
Turkey
Wild Turkey
General
Nov 8-Dec 7, 2025
2025-2026 season; fall season; possession limit 2 per season
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Youth
Mar 21-22, 2026
2025-2026 season; additional junior season; also May 4-17, 2026
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
General
Mar 28-May 3, 2026
2025-2026 season; spring general season; possession limit 3 per season combined
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Youth
May 4-17, 2026
2025-2026 season; additional junior season; second date range
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Archery
May 4-17, 2026
2025-2026 season; spring archery only season
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Fall General
Nov 14-Dec 13, 2026
Possession limit is 2 per season.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Junior
Mar 20-21, 2027
Additional Junior season also includes May 3-16, 2027.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring General
Mar 27-May 2, 2027
Possession limit is 3 per season, combined.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Archery Only
May 3-16, 2027
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Junior
May 3-16, 2027
Additional Junior season second period.
Zone: Statewide