Maine Turkey Season 2026
Maine turkey season dates start with Sep 14-Nov 7, 2026. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Maine's listed 2026 turkey season runs Sep 14-Nov 7, 2026.
Fall General Wild Turkey opens Sep 14, 2026 and closes Nov 7, 2026.
Fall General Wild Turkey opens Sep 14, 2026 and closes Nov 7, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Maine DIFW.
Turkey
18 listed rowsWild Turkey
Firearm/Archery - Fall General
No more than two wild turkeys (either-sex, any age) may be harvested per permit holder per day. Fall season. Archery equipment or shotgun.
Zone: WMD 26
Wild Turkey
Fall General
Archery equipment or shotgun. May harvest up to 5 turkeys for fall season but individual WMD bag limit cannot be exceeded.
Zone: WMD 26
Wild Turkey
Fall General
Archery equipment or shotgun. No more than 2 wild turkeys (either-sex, any age) may be harvested per permit holder per day, not exceeding WMD bag limit.
Zone: WMDs 15-17, 20-25
Wild Turkey
Firearm/Archery - Fall General
No more than two wild turkeys (either-sex, any age) may be harvested per permit holder per day. Fall season. Archery equipment or shotgun.
Zone: WMDs 15-17, 20-25
Wild Turkey
Firearm/Archery - Fall General
No more than two wild turkeys (either-sex, any age) may be harvested per permit holder per day. Fall season. Archery equipment or shotgun.
Zone: WMDs 3, 6-8, 10-14, 18, 19, 27, 29
Wild Turkey
Fall General
Archery equipment or shotgun. May harvest up to 5 turkeys for fall season but individual WMD bag limit cannot be exceeded.
Zone: WMD 28
Wild Turkey
Firearm/Archery - Fall General
No more than two wild turkeys (either-sex, any age) may be harvested per permit holder per day. Fall season. Archery equipment or shotgun.
Zone: WMD 28
Wild Turkey
Fall General
Archery equipment or shotgun. May harvest up to 5 turkeys for fall season but individual WMD bag limit cannot be exceeded.
Zone: WMDs 3, 6-8, 10-14, 18, 19, 27, 29
Wild Turkey
Firearm/Archery - Fall General
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Closed to taking of Wild Turkeys. Fall season.
Zone: WMDs 1, 2, 4, 5, 9
Wild Turkey
Fall General
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Closed to taking of Wild Turkeys in fall season.
Zone: WMDs 1, 2, 4, 5, 9
Wild Turkey
Spring General - Youth Days
Youth Spring Wild Turkey Days. Archery equipment or shotgun.
Wild Turkey
Youth - Spring
Youth Spring Wild Turkey Days. Spring season.
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wild TurkeyFirearm/Archery - Spring General · WMDs 7 and 9-29Spring season. Archery equipment or shotgun. | Closed | |
| Wild TurkeyFirearm/Archery - Spring General · WMDs 1-6 and 8Spring season. Archery equipment or shotgun. | Closed | |
| Wild TurkeySpring General · WMDs 7 and 9-29Archery equipment or shotgun. May harvest up to 2 turkeys for spring season but individual WMD bag limit cannot be exceeded. | Closed | |
| Wild TurkeySpring General · WMDs 1-6 and 8Archery equipment or shotgun. May harvest up to 2 turkeys for spring season but individual WMD bag limit cannot be exceeded. | Closed | |
| Wild TurkeyFall General - Youth DayYouth Fall Wild Turkey Day. Archery equipment or shotgun. | Closed | |
| Wild TurkeyYouth - FallYouth Fall Wild Turkey Day. Single day event. | Closed |
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Maine Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in Maine?
May 1, 2026 is the earliest listed turkey opener in Maine — spring general - youth days wild turkey runs May 1-2, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Maine DIFW.
What are the 2026 turkey season dates in Maine?
Maine lists 16 turkey season windows: Spring General - Youth Days Wild Turkey (May 1-2, 2026); Youth - Spring Wild Turkey (May 1-2, 2026); Firearm/Archery - Spring General Wild Turkey (May 4-Jun 6, 2026); Firearm/Archery - Spring General Wild Turkey (May 4-Jun 6, 2026); Spring General Wild Turkey (May 4-Jun 6, 2026); Spring General Wild Turkey (May 4-Jun 6, 2026); Fall General - Youth Day Wild Turkey (Sep 12-12, 2026); Youth - Fall Wild Turkey (Sep 12-12, 2026); and more. Always verify against Maine DIFW before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in Maine?
Yes — Maine lists separate turkey seasons for Spring General - Youth Days Wild Turkey, Youth - Spring Wild Turkey, Firearm/Archery - Spring General Wild Turkey, Spring General Wild Turkey, Fall General - Youth Day Wild Turkey, Youth - Fall Wild Turkey. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Maine DIFW.
Do I need a license to hunt turkey in Maine?
Yes. Maine generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Maine DIFW.