Montana Turkey Season 2026-27
Montana turkey season dates start with Sep 1, 2026-Jan 1, 2027. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Montana's listed 2026-27 turkey season runs Sep 1, 2026-Jan 1, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Montana FWP.
Turkey
14 listed rowsTurkey
Spring
Turkey
Fall
Wild Turkey
Spring - Male Only (Shotgun/Archery) - Region 2
Shotgun/Archery only. Rifles not allowed in Deer & Elk HD 260.
Zone: Region 2: Missoula and Ravalli counties
Wild Turkey
Spring - Male Only (Shotgun/Archery) - Region 5
Shotgun/Archery only. Spring only license for Region 5.
Zone: Region 5: Wheatland, Sweet Grass, Stillwater, Carbon, Golden Valley, Musselshell, Yellowstone, and Bighorn counties
Wild Turkey
Spring - Male Only (Shotgun/Archery) - Region 7
Shotgun/Archery only.
Zone: Region 7: portions of Garfield, Richland, Dawson, McCone counties south of HWY 200, Rosebud, Treasure, Prairie, Custer, Powder River, Wibaux, Fallon, and Carter counties
Wild Turkey
Spring - Male Only (Shotgun/Archery)
Shotgun/Archery only. Male Wild Turkey. Over-the-Counter General Turkey License.
Zone: General Hunting Area (Statewide, see map)
Wild Turkey
Spring - Male Only (Shotgun/Archery) - Region 1
Shotgun/Archery only. Not valid on Flathead Indian Reservation. Turkeys mostly on private land; hunters must get permission.
Zone: Region 1: Lincoln, Flathead, Sanders and Lake counties and portions of Sanders and Missoula counties within Region 1
Wild Turkey
Fall - Either-sex
Either-sex Wild Turkey. Over-the-Counter General Turkey License. Not valid in Region 4.
Zone: General Hunting Area (Statewide, see map), not valid in Region 4
Wild Turkey
Fall - Either-sex - Region 1
Either-sex Wild Turkey. Not valid on Flathead Indian Reservation.
Zone: Region 1: Lincoln, Flathead, Sanders and Lake counties and portions of Sanders and Missoula counties within Region 1
Wild Turkey
Fall - Female or Beardless - Region 1
Female or beardless Wild Turkey.
Zone: Region 1
Wild Turkey
Fall - Either-sex - Region 2
Either-sex Wild Turkey. Rifles not allowed in Deer & Elk HD 260.
Zone: Region 2: Missoula and Ravalli counties
Wild Turkey
Fall - Female or Beardless - Region 2 (up to 4 licenses)
Female or beardless Wild Turkey. Up to 4 licenses per hunter.
Zone: Region 2: Missoula and Ravalli counties
Wild Turkey
Fall - Female or Beardless - Region 2 Extended
Female or beardless Wild Turkey.
Zone: Missoula, Ravalli and Mineral counties
Wild Turkey
Fall - Either-sex - Region 7
Either-sex Wild Turkey.
Zone: Region 7: portions of Garfield, Richland, Dawson, McCone counties south of HWY 200, Rosebud, Treasure, Prairie, Custer, Powder River, Wibaux, Fallon, and Carter counties
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Montana Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in Montana?
April 15, 2022 is the earliest listed turkey opener in Montana — spring - male only (shotgun/archery) - region 2 wild turkey runs Apr 15-May 31, 2022. Confirm zone and permit details with Montana FWP.
What are the 2026-27 turkey season dates in Montana?
Montana lists 14 turkey season windows: Spring Turkey (Apr 15-May 31, 2026); Fall Turkey (Sep 1, 2026-Jan 1, 2027); Spring - Male Only (Shotgun/Archery) - Region 2 Wild Turkey (Apr 15-May 31, 2022); Spring - Male Only (Shotgun/Archery) - Region 5 Wild Turkey (Apr 15-May 31, 2022); Spring - Male Only (Shotgun/Archery) - Region 7 Wild Turkey (Apr 15-May 31, 2022); Spring - Male Only (Shotgun/Archery) Wild Turkey (Apr 15-May 31, 2022); Spring - Male Only (Shotgun/Archery) - Region 1 Wild Turkey (Apr 15-May 31, 2022); Fall - Either-sex Wild Turkey (Sep 1, 2022-Jan 1, 2023); and more. Always verify against Montana FWP before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in Montana?
Yes — Montana lists separate turkey seasons for Spring Turkey, Fall Turkey, Spring - Male Only (Shotgun/Archery) - Region 2 Wild Turkey, Spring - Male Only (Shotgun/Archery) - Region 5 Wild Turkey, Spring - Male Only (Shotgun/Archery) - Region 7 Wild Turkey, Spring - Male Only (Shotgun/Archery) Wild Turkey. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Montana FWP.
Do I need a license to hunt turkey in Montana?
Yes. Montana generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Montana FWP.