Connecticut Turkey Season 2026-27
Connecticut turkey season dates start with Sep 15-Dec 31, 2026. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Connecticut's listed 2026-27 turkey season runs Sep 15-Dec 31, 2026.
Fall Archery Wild Turkey opens Sep 15, 2026 and closes Dec 31, 2026.
Fall Archery Wild Turkey opens Sep 15, 2026 and closes Dec 31, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Connecticut DEEP.
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery
Zone: State Land Bowhunting Only Areas
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery
Zone: Private Land (All Zones)
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery
Two periods: September 15 - November 17 and December 23 - 31.
Zone: State Land
Wild Turkey
Fall Firearms
Zone: State and Private Lands
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery
Zone: Private Land (Zones 11 and 12)
Wild Turkey
Junior Spring
Junior Hunter Training Days. Excluding Sunday on state land.
Wild Turkey
Spring General
Zone: State and Private Lands
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Connecticut Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in Connecticut?
April 18, 2026 is the earliest listed turkey opener in Connecticut — junior spring wild turkey runs Apr 18-25, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Connecticut DEEP.
What are the 2026-27 turkey season dates in Connecticut?
Connecticut lists 7 turkey season windows: Junior Spring Wild Turkey (Apr 18-25, 2026); Spring General Wild Turkey (Apr 29-May 30, 2026); Fall Archery Wild Turkey (Sep 15-Dec 31, 2026); Fall Archery Wild Turkey (Sep 15-Dec 31, 2026); Fall Archery Wild Turkey (Sep 15-Dec 31, 2026); Fall Firearms Wild Turkey (Oct 3-31, 2026); Fall Archery Wild Turkey (Jan 1-31, 2027). Always verify against Connecticut DEEP before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in Connecticut?
Yes — Connecticut lists separate turkey seasons for Junior Spring Wild Turkey, Spring General Wild Turkey, Fall Archery Wild Turkey, Fall Firearms Wild Turkey. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Connecticut DEEP.
Do I need a license to hunt turkey in Connecticut?
Yes. Connecticut generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Connecticut DEEP.