Maryland Turkey Season 2026
Maryland turkey season dates start with Jan 22-24, 2026. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Maryland's listed 2026 spring turkey season runs Apr 11-12, 2026.
Winter Season Wild Turkey opens Jan 22, 2026 and closes Jan 24, 2026.
Youth/Junior Spring Wild Turkey opens Apr 11, 2026 and closes Apr 12, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Maryland DNR.
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Fall Season
Nov 1-9, 2025
Fall season restricted to Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties.
Zone: Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties only
Wild Turkey
Fall Season
Nov 1-9, 2025
Fall Season hunting area includes Allegany, Garrett and Washington counties only.
Zone: Allegany, Garrett, Washington counties only
Wild Turkey
Winter Season
Jan 22-24, 2026
Winter Season open statewide.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Junior Hunt Days
Apr 11-12, 2026
Junior Hunt Day Saturday April 11 open statewide. Sunday April 12 open in certain counties only.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Youth/Junior Spring
Apr 11-12, 2026
Junior Turkey Hunt Days. Open statewide on Saturday April 11, 2026; Sunday April 12 in certain counties only.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Season
Apr 18-May 23, 2026
Spring Season open statewide. Shooting hours 4/18-5/9: half hour before sunrise to noon. Shooting hours 5/10-5/23: half hour before sunrise to sunset.
Zone: Statewide