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.
Spring Junior Hunt Days 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
Fall Season hunting area includes Allegany, Garrett and Washington counties only.
Zone: Allegany, Garrett, Washington counties only
Wild Turkey
Fall Season
Fall season restricted to Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties.
Zone: Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties only
Wild Turkey
Winter Season
Winter Season open statewide.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Youth/Junior Spring
Junior Turkey Hunt Days. Open statewide on Saturday April 11, 2026; Sunday April 12 in certain counties only.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Junior Hunt Days
Junior Hunt Day Saturday April 11 open statewide. Sunday April 12 open in certain counties only.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Season
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
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Maryland Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in Maryland?
November 1, 2025 is the earliest listed turkey opener in Maryland — fall season wild turkey runs Nov 1-9, 2025. Confirm zone and permit details with Maryland DNR.
What are the 2026 turkey season dates in Maryland?
Maryland lists 6 turkey season windows: Fall Season Wild Turkey (Nov 1-9, 2025); Fall Season Wild Turkey (Nov 1-9, 2025); Winter Season Wild Turkey (Jan 22-24, 2026); Youth/Junior Spring Wild Turkey (Apr 11-12, 2026); Spring Junior Hunt Days Wild Turkey (Apr 11-12, 2026); Spring Season Wild Turkey (Apr 18-May 23, 2026). Always verify against Maryland DNR before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in Maryland?
Yes — Maryland lists separate turkey seasons for Fall Season Wild Turkey, Winter Season Wild Turkey, Youth/Junior Spring Wild Turkey, Spring Junior Hunt Days Wild Turkey, Spring Season Wild Turkey. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Maryland DNR.
Do I need a license to hunt turkey in Maryland?
Yes. Maryland generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Maryland DNR.