Connecticut Turkey Season 2026
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 turkey season runs Sep 15-Dec 31, 2026.
Archery Wild Turkey opens Sep 15, 2026 and closes Dec 31, 2026.
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
14 listed rowsWild Turkey
Archery
Fall Archery Turkey Season.
Zone: Private Land (Zones 11 and 12)
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery
Fall Archery Turkey Season.
Zone: Private Land (Zones 11 and 12)
Wild Turkey
Youth/Junior
Junior Spring Wild Turkey Training Day. Excluding Sunday on state land.
Wild Turkey
Youth
Junior Spring Wild Turkey Training Day. Excludes Sunday on state land.
Wild Turkey
Spring
Zone: State and Private Lands
Wild Turkey
Spring General
Spring Turkey Season.
Zone: State and Private Lands
Wild Turkey
Archery
Fall Archery Turkey Season.
Zone: State Land Bowhunting Only Areas
Wild Turkey
Archery
Fall Archery Turkey Season.
Zone: Private Land (All Zones)
Wild Turkey
Archery
Fall Archery Turkey Season. Two segments: Sep 15 - Nov 17 and Dec 23 - Dec 31.
Zone: State Land
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery
Fall Archery Turkey Season.
Zone: Private Land (All Zones)
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery
Fall Archery Turkey Season. Two segments: September 15 – November 17 and December 23 – 31.
Zone: State Land
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery
Fall Archery Turkey Season.
Zone: State Land Bowhunting Only Areas
Wild Turkey
Fall Firearms
Fall Turkey Firearms Season.
Zone: State and Private Lands
Wild Turkey
Firearm
Fall Turkey Firearms season.
Zone: State and Private Lands
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Connecticut Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in Connecticut?
January 1, 2026 is the earliest listed turkey opener in Connecticut — archery wild turkey runs Jan 1-31, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Connecticut DEEP.
What are the 2026 turkey season dates in Connecticut?
Connecticut lists 14 turkey season windows: Archery Wild Turkey (Jan 1-31, 2026); Fall Archery Wild Turkey (Jan 1-31, 2026); Youth/Junior Wild Turkey (Apr 18-25, 2026); Youth Wild Turkey (Apr 18-25, 2026); Spring Wild Turkey (Apr 29-May 30, 2026); Spring General Wild Turkey (Apr 29-May 30, 2026); Archery Wild Turkey (Sep 15-Dec 31, 2026); Archery Wild Turkey (Sep 15-Dec 31, 2026); and more. Always verify against Connecticut DEEP before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in Connecticut?
Yes — Connecticut lists separate turkey seasons for Archery Wild Turkey, Fall Archery Wild Turkey, Youth/Junior Wild Turkey, Youth Wild Turkey, Spring Wild Turkey, Spring General 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.