Pennsylvania Turkey Season 2026-27
Pennsylvania turkey season dates start with Oct 31-Nov 8, 2026. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Pennsylvania's listed 2026-27 spring turkey season runs Apr 24-25, 2027.
Fall - General Wild Turkey opens Oct 31, 2026 and closes Nov 8, 2026.
Fall - General Wild Turkey opens Oct 31, 2026 and closes Nov 27, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Fall - General
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
CLOSED TO FALL TURKEY HUNTING.
Zone: WMUs 5C and 5D
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler - Junior/Mentored Special
Special season for eligible junior hunters (with required license) and mentored hunters 16 and under. Hunting hours end at noon. 2025-26 season.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler - General
Bearded bird only. May be hunted 1/2 hour before sunrise to 12 noon. Second spring gobbler may only be taken by persons who possess a valid special wild turkey license. 2025-26 season.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler - General (Extended Hours)
Bearded bird only. May be hunted 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. Second spring gobbler may only be taken by persons who possess a valid special wild turkey license. 2025-26 season.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Fall - General
Male or female. No single-projectile firearms; shotguns and archery gear only.
Zone: WMUs 1B, 3D, 4C and 4E
Wild Turkey
Fall - General
Male or female. Season runs Oct. 31-Nov. 20 and Nov. 25-27. No single-projectile firearms; shotguns and archery gear only.
Zone: WMUs 2B, 2C, 2D and 2E
Wild Turkey
Fall - General
Male or female. No single-projectile firearms; shotguns and archery gear only.
Zone: WMUs 5A and 5B
Wild Turkey
Fall - General
Male or female. Season runs Oct. 31-Nov. 15 and Nov. 25-27. No single-projectile firearms; shotguns and archery gear only.
Zone: WMUs 2A, 2F, 3B, 3C
Wild Turkey
Fall - General
Male or female. No single-projectile firearms; shotguns and archery gear only.
Zone: WMUs 1A, 2G, 3A, 4A, 4B and 4D
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler - Junior/Mentored Special
Special season for eligible junior hunters (with required license) and mentored hunters 16 and under. Hunting hours end at noon. 2026-27 season.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler - General
Bearded bird only. May be hunted 1/2 hour before sunrise to 12 noon. 2026-27 season.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler - General (Extended Hours)
Bearded bird only. May be hunted 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. 2026-27 season.
Zone: Statewide
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Pennsylvania Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in Pennsylvania?
April 25, 2026 is the earliest listed turkey opener in Pennsylvania — spring gobbler - junior/mentored special wild turkey runs Apr 25-25, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Pennsylvania Game Commission.
What are the 2026-27 turkey season dates in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania lists 11 turkey season windows: Spring Gobbler - Junior/Mentored Special Wild Turkey (Apr 25-25, 2026); Spring Gobbler - General Wild Turkey (May 2-16, 2026); Spring Gobbler - General (Extended Hours) Wild Turkey (May 18-30, 2026); Fall - General Wild Turkey (Oct 31-Nov 8, 2026); Fall - General Wild Turkey (Oct 31-Nov 27, 2026); Fall - General Wild Turkey (Oct 31-Nov 3, 2026); Fall - General Wild Turkey (Oct 31-Nov 27, 2026); Fall - General Wild Turkey (Oct 31-Nov 15, 2026); and more. Always verify against Pennsylvania Game Commission before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in Pennsylvania?
Yes — Pennsylvania lists separate turkey seasons for Spring Gobbler - Junior/Mentored Special Wild Turkey, Spring Gobbler - General Wild Turkey, Spring Gobbler - General (Extended Hours) Wild Turkey, Fall - General Wild Turkey. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Do I need a license to hunt turkey in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Pennsylvania Game Commission.