Florida Turkey Season 2026-27
Florida turkey season dates start with Sep 19-Oct 18, 2026. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Florida's listed 2026-27 spring turkey season runs Feb 26-Mar 1, 2027.
Archery Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only) opens Sep 19, 2026 and closes Oct 18, 2026.
Crossbow Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only) opens Sep 19, 2026 and closes Oct 23, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Florida FWC.
Turkey
40 listed rowsWild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)
Archery
Fall season. 2026-2027 season
Zone: Zone A
Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)
Crossbow
Fall season. 2026-2027 season
Zone: Zone A
Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)
Muzzleloader
Fall season. 2026-2027 season
Zone: Zone A
Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)
Archery
Fall season. 2026-2027 season
Zone: Zone C
Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)
Crossbow
Fall season. 2026-2027 season
Zone: Zone C
Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)
General Gun (Fall)
Fall season. Two segments: Oct. 5-18 and Nov. 21 – Jan. 3. Shotguns, rifles, pre-charged pneumatic air guns, handguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used. 2026-2027 season
Zone: Zone A
Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)
Archery
Fall season. 2026-2027 season
Zone: Zone B
Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)
Crossbow
Fall season. 2026-2027 season
Zone: Zone B
Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)
Crossbow
Fall season. Two segments: Oct. 24 – Nov. 25 and Nov. 30 – Dec. 4. 2026-2027 season
Zone: Zone D
Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)
Archery
Fall season. 2026-2027 season
Zone: Zone D
Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)
Muzzleloader
Fall season. 2026-2027 season
Zone: Zone C
Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)
General Gun (Fall)
Fall season. Shotguns, rifles, pre-charged pneumatic air guns, handguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used. 2026-2027 season
Zone: Zone C
Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)
Muzzleloader
Fall season. 2026-2027 season
Zone: Zone B
Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)
General Gun (Fall)
Fall season. Two segments: Nov. 26-29 and Dec. 12 – Jan. 17. Shotguns, rifles, pre-charged pneumatic air guns, handguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used. 2026-2027 season
Zone: Zone D
Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)
General Gun (Fall)
Fall season. Shotguns, rifles, pre-charged pneumatic air guns, handguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used. 2026-2027 season
Zone: Zone B
Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)
Muzzleloader
Fall season. 2026-2027 season
Zone: Zone D
Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)
Youth
Spring youth turkey hunt. Youth 15 and younger supervised by adult 18+. Adult may call in turkey but cannot shoot. 2026-2027 season
Zone: South of State Road 70
Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)
General Gun (Spring)
Spring season. Shotguns, rifles, pre-charged pneumatic air guns, handguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used. 2026-2027 season
Zone: South of State Road 70
Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)
Youth
Spring youth turkey hunt. Youth 15 and younger supervised by adult 18+. Adult may call in turkey but cannot shoot. 2026-2027 season
Zone: North of State Road 70
Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only)
General Gun (Spring)
Spring season. Shotguns, rifles, pre-charged pneumatic air guns, handguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used. 2026-2027 season
Zone: North of State Road 70
Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)
Crossbow (Fall)
2026-2027 season.
Zone: Zone A
Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)
Archery (Fall)
2026-2027 season. Gobblers and bearded turkeys only.
Zone: Zone A
Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)
Muzzleloading Gun (Fall)
2026-2027 season.
Zone: Zone A
Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)
Crossbow (Fall)
2026-2027 season.
Zone: Zone C
Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)
Archery (Fall)
2026-2027 season.
Zone: Zone C
Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)
Fall General Season
Two segments: Oct. 5-18 and Nov. 21 – Jan. 3. Shotguns, rifles, PCPs, handguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used.
Zone: Zone A
Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)
Crossbow (Fall)
2026-2027 season.
Zone: Zone B
Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)
Archery (Fall)
2026-2027 season.
Zone: Zone B
Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)
Archery (Fall)
2026-2027 season.
Zone: Zone D
Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)
Muzzleloading Gun (Fall)
2026-2027 season.
Zone: Zone C
Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)
Crossbow (Fall)
Two segments: Oct. 24 – Nov. 25 and Nov. 30 – Dec. 4.
Zone: Zone D
Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)
Fall General Season
Shotguns, rifles, PCPs, handguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used.
Zone: Zone C
Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)
Muzzleloading Gun (Fall)
2026-2027 season.
Zone: Zone B
Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)
Fall General Season
Two segments: Nov. 26-29 and Dec. 12 – Jan. 17. Shotguns, rifles, PCPs, handguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used.
Zone: Zone D
Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)
Fall General Season
Shotguns, rifles, PCPs, handguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used.
Zone: Zone B
Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)
Muzzleloading Gun (Fall)
2026-2027 season.
Zone: Zone D
Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)
Youth Hunt (Spring)
Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+. Adult may call in turkey but cannot shoot.
Zone: South of State Road 70
Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)
Spring General Season
Shotguns, rifles, PCPs, handguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used.
Zone: South of State Road 70
Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)
Youth Hunt (Spring)
Youth 15 and younger, supervised by adult 18+. Adult may call in turkey but cannot shoot.
Zone: North of State Road 70
Wild Turkey (Gobblers and Bearded)
Spring General Season
Shotguns, rifles, PCPs, handguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used.
Zone: North of State Road 70
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Florida Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in Florida?
August 1, 2026 is the earliest listed turkey opener in Florida — archery wild turkey (gobblers and bearded only) runs Aug 1-30, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Florida FWC.
What are the 2026-27 turkey season dates in Florida?
Florida lists 40 turkey season windows: Archery Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only) (Aug 1-30, 2026); Crossbow Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only) (Aug 1-Sep 4, 2026); Muzzleloader Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only) (Sep 5-18, 2026); Archery Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only) (Sep 19-Oct 18, 2026); Crossbow Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only) (Sep 19-Oct 23, 2026); General Gun (Fall) Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only) (Oct 5, 2026-Jan 3, 2027); Archery Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only) (Oct 17-Nov 15, 2026); Crossbow Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only) (Oct 17-Nov 20, 2026); and more. Always verify against Florida FWC before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in Florida?
Yes — Florida lists separate turkey seasons for Archery Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only), Crossbow Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only), Muzzleloader Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only), General Gun (Fall) Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only), Youth Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only), General Gun (Spring) Wild Turkey (gobblers and bearded only). Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Florida FWC.
Do I need a license to hunt turkey in Florida?
Yes. Florida generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Florida FWC.