New Jersey Turkey Season 2027
New Jersey turkey season dates start with Apr 24-24, 2027. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
New Jersey's listed 2027 spring turkey season runs Apr 24-May 28, 2027.
Youth Hunt Day Wild Turkey opens Apr 24, 2027 and closes Apr 24, 2027.
Spring Gobbler - Period A (M-F) Wild Turkey opens Apr 26, 2027 and closes Apr 30, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to New Jersey Fish & Wildlife.
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Youth Hunt Day
Youth hunters ages 10-16 must be under direct supervision of a properly-licensed, non-hunting adult (21 or older). Hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to noon. Only one turkey may be taken per day regardless of number of permits held. Report harvest by 10 p.m. on day of harvest.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler - Period Y (Youth)
Ages 10-16. Apr. 24–May 15: 1/2 hour before sunrise to noon. May 17–May 28: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Period Y permit valid throughout the Spring Gobbler Season in designated Turkey Hunting Area until a male turkey is harvested. Youth aged 10-13 must be under direct supervision of a properly-licensed adult (21 or older) for remainder of season. Only one turkey per day regardless of number of permits.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler - Period A (M-F)
Monday-Friday only. Hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to noon. Only one turkey may be taken per day regardless of number of permits held. Report harvest by 10 p.m. on day of harvest. Calling or stand-hunting only. No electronic calling devices or electronically-operated decoys.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler - Period E (Saturdays)
Saturdays only: May 1, 8, 15, 22. Hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to noon. On May 22 only: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Only one turkey may be taken per day regardless of number of permits held. Report harvest by 10 p.m. on day of harvest. Calling or stand-hunting only.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler - Period B (M-F)
Monday-Friday only. Hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to noon. Only one turkey may be taken per day regardless of number of permits held. Report harvest by 10 p.m. on day of harvest. Calling or stand-hunting only.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler - Period C (M-F)
Monday-Friday only. Hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to noon. Only one turkey may be taken per day regardless of number of permits held. Report harvest by 10 p.m. on day of harvest. Calling or stand-hunting only.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler - Period D (M-F)
Monday-Friday only. Hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Only one turkey may be taken per day regardless of number of permits held. Report harvest by 10 p.m. on day of harvest. Calling or stand-hunting only.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Fall Either-Sex Season
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Fall Either-Sex Wild Turkey Hunting Season is CLOSED statewide. Closure due to population decline concerns; current population level cannot support a season that includes hen harvest. Closure intended to increase hen survival and reproduction.
Zone: Statewide
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New Jersey Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in New Jersey?
April 24, 2027 is the earliest listed turkey opener in New Jersey — youth hunt day wild turkey runs Apr 24-24, 2027. Confirm zone and permit details with New Jersey Fish & Wildlife.
What are the 2027 turkey season dates in New Jersey?
New Jersey lists 7 turkey season windows: Youth Hunt Day Wild Turkey (Apr 24-24, 2027); Spring Gobbler - Period Y (Youth) Wild Turkey (Apr 24-May 28, 2027); Spring Gobbler - Period A (M-F) Wild Turkey (Apr 26-30, 2027); Spring Gobbler - Period E (Saturdays) Wild Turkey (May 1-22, 2027); Spring Gobbler - Period B (M-F) Wild Turkey (May 3-7, 2027); Spring Gobbler - Period C (M-F) Wild Turkey (May 10-14, 2027); Spring Gobbler - Period D (M-F) Wild Turkey (May 17-28, 2027). Always verify against New Jersey Fish & Wildlife before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in New Jersey?
Yes — New Jersey lists separate turkey seasons for Youth Hunt Day Wild Turkey, Spring Gobbler - Period Y (Youth) Wild Turkey, Spring Gobbler - Period A (M-F) Wild Turkey, Spring Gobbler - Period E (Saturdays) Wild Turkey, Spring Gobbler - Period B (M-F) Wild Turkey, Spring Gobbler - Period C (M-F) Wild Turkey. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and New Jersey Fish & Wildlife.
Do I need a license to hunt turkey in New Jersey?
Yes. New Jersey generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with New Jersey Fish & Wildlife.