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North Dakota Turkey Season 2026

North Dakota turkey season dates start with opens Oct 10, 2026. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.

Quick answer

North Dakota's listed 2026 turkey season runs opens Oct 10, 2026.

The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to North Dakota Game & Fish.

Last verified: · Source: North Dakota Game & Fish

Turkey

Turkey

Fall - Regular

Closed
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Tentative. No end date listed.

Zone: All open units

Turkey (Spring Season)

Spring Regular

Closed
—

Finalized. Lottery app deadline Wed, 02/11/2026.

Zone: All open units

Turkey (Youth Spring Season)

Spring - Youth

Closed
—

Finalized. Lottery app deadline Wed, 02/11/2026.

Zone: All open units

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North Dakota Turkey Season FAQ

When does turkey season open in North Dakota?

April 11, 2026 is the earliest listed turkey opener in North Dakota — spring regular turkey (spring season) runs Apr 11-May 17, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with North Dakota Game & Fish.

What are the 2026 turkey season dates in North Dakota?

North Dakota lists 3 turkey season windows: Fall - Regular Turkey (opens Oct 10, 2026); Spring Regular Turkey (Spring Season) (Apr 11-May 17, 2026); Spring - Youth Turkey (Youth Spring Season) (Apr 11-May 17, 2026). Always verify against North Dakota Game & Fish before hunting.

Are there different turkey seasons in North Dakota?

Yes — North Dakota lists separate turkey seasons for Fall - Regular Turkey, Spring Regular Turkey (Spring Season), Spring - Youth Turkey (Youth Spring Season). Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and North Dakota Game & Fish.

Do I need a license to hunt turkey in North Dakota?

Yes. North Dakota generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with North Dakota Game & Fish.