New Hampshire Turkey Season 2026
New Hampshire turkey season dates start with Sep 15-Dec 15, 2026. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
New Hampshire's listed 2026 turkey season runs Sep 15-Dec 15, 2026.
Fall Archery Wild Turkey opens Sep 15, 2026 and closes Dec 8, 2026.
Fall Shotgun Wild Turkey opens Oct 12, 2026 and closes Oct 18, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to New Hampshire Fish & Game.
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery
through Dec 15, 2026
Fall Turkey/Archery, annually
Zone: WMUs B-M
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery
through Dec 8, 2026
Fall Turkey/Archery WMU A, annually
Zone: WMU A
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Spring Gobbler Season, May 1-May 31 annually
Wild Turkey
Youth
Youth Turkey-Hunting Weekend
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler
Spring Gobbler Season; dates apply annually
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery
Fall Turkey/Archery; applies annually
Zone: WMU B-M
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery
Fall Turkey/Archery WMU A; applies annually
Zone: WMU A
Wild Turkey
Fall Shotgun
Fall Turkey/Shotgun 2026. ONLY the following WMUs: D2, H1, H2, I1, J2, K, L, M
Zone: WMUs D2, H1, H2, I1, J2, K, L, M
Wild Turkey
Fall Shotgun
Fall Turkey/Shotgun; ONLY the following WMUs: D2, H1, H2, I1, J2, K, L, M
Zone: WMU D2, H1, H2, I1, J2, K, L, M
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New Hampshire Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in New Hampshire?
April 25, 2026 is the earliest listed turkey opener in New Hampshire — youth wild turkey runs Apr 25-26, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with New Hampshire Fish & Game.
What are the 2026 turkey season dates in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire lists 6 turkey season windows: Youth Wild Turkey (Apr 25-26, 2026); Spring Gobbler Wild Turkey (May 1-31, 2026); Fall Archery Wild Turkey (Sep 15-Dec 15, 2026); Fall Archery Wild Turkey (Sep 15-Dec 8, 2026); Fall Shotgun Wild Turkey (Oct 12-18, 2026); Fall Shotgun Wild Turkey (Oct 12-18, 2026). Always verify against New Hampshire Fish & Game before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in New Hampshire?
Yes — New Hampshire lists separate turkey seasons for Youth Wild Turkey, Spring Gobbler Wild Turkey, Fall Archery Wild Turkey, Fall Shotgun Wild Turkey. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and New Hampshire Fish & Game.
Do I need a license to hunt turkey in New Hampshire?
Yes. New Hampshire generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with New Hampshire Fish & Game.