Indiana Turkey Season 2026-27
Indiana turkey season dates start with Oct 1, 2026-Jan 3, 2027. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Indiana's listed 2026-27 turkey season runs Oct 1, 2026-Jan 3, 2027.
Fall Archery Wild Turkey opens Oct 1, 2026 and closes Nov 1, 2026.
Fall Firearms Wild Turkey opens Oct 21, 2026 and closes Nov 1, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Indiana DNR.
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Youth
Turkey hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. A separate turkey license is needed.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring
Turkey hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. A separate turkey license is needed.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery
Two segments: Oct. 1 - Nov. 1, 2026 and Dec. 5, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027. See Hunting and Trapping Guide for counties open to fall turkey hunting. No more than one bird of either sex may be taken in the fall turkey season regardless of equipment. A separate turkey license is needed.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery
See Hunting and Trapping Guide for counties open to fall turkey hunting. No more than one bird of either sex may be taken in the fall turkey season regardless of equipment. Separate turkey license needed.
Wild Turkey
Fall Firearms
See Hunting and Trapping Guide for counties open to fall turkey hunting. No more than one bird of either sex may be taken in the fall turkey season regardless of equipment. A separate turkey license is needed.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery
See Hunting and Trapping Guide for counties open to fall turkey hunting. No more than one bird of either sex may be taken in the fall turkey season regardless of equipment. Separate turkey license needed.
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Indiana Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in Indiana?
April 18, 2026 is the earliest listed turkey opener in Indiana — youth wild turkey runs Apr 18-19, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Indiana DNR.
What are the 2026-27 turkey season dates in Indiana?
Indiana lists 6 turkey season windows: Youth Wild Turkey (Apr 18-19, 2026); Spring Wild Turkey (Apr 22-May 10, 2026); Fall Archery Wild Turkey (Oct 1, 2026-Jan 3, 2027); Fall Archery Wild Turkey (Oct 1-Nov 1, 2026); Fall Firearms Wild Turkey (Oct 21-Nov 1, 2026); Fall Archery Wild Turkey (Dec 5, 2026-Jan 3, 2027). Always verify against Indiana DNR before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in Indiana?
Yes — Indiana lists separate turkey seasons for Youth Wild Turkey, Spring 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 Indiana DNR.
Do I need a license to hunt turkey in Indiana?
Yes. Indiana generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Indiana DNR.