Tennessee Turkey Season 2026-27
Tennessee turkey season dates start with Sep 26-Oct 30, 2026. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Tennessee's listed 2026-27 spring turkey season runs Mar 27-28, 2027.
Fall Archery Only Wild Turkey opens Sep 26, 2026 and closes Oct 30, 2026.
Fall Archery Only Wild Turkey opens Sep 26, 2026 and closes Nov 6, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Tennessee TWRA.
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery Only
Also Nov. 2-6, 2026. During fall turkey season, hunter may not be in possession of both archery equipment and shotguns/rifles.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery Only
Two segments: Sept. 26 - Oct. 30, 2026 and Nov. 2 - Nov. 6, 2026.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Fall Shotgun/Archery
Closed in Crockett, Dyer, Giles, Haywood, Lake, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lincoln, Shelby, Tipton, and Wayne counties. Any turkey harvested during fall season counts toward statewide bag limit of 1.
Zone: Statewide (except closed counties)
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery Only
Second split of fall archery. During fall turkey season, hunter may not be in possession of both archery equipment and shotguns/rifles.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Young Sportsman
Ages 6-16. No bearded hens. Each young sportsman must be accompanied by non-hunting adult 21+. Youth 10+ must meet Hunter Education requirements.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Shotgun/Archery
No hens including bearded hens. Shooting hours 30 min before legal sunrise to sunset. All counties open with some exceptions on public land.
Zone: Statewide
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Tennessee Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in Tennessee?
September 26, 2026 is the earliest listed turkey opener in Tennessee — fall archery only wild turkey runs Sep 26-Oct 30, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Tennessee TWRA.
What are the 2026-27 turkey season dates in Tennessee?
Tennessee lists 6 turkey season windows: Fall Archery Only Wild Turkey (Sep 26-Oct 30, 2026); Fall Archery Only Wild Turkey (Sep 26-Nov 6, 2026); Fall Shotgun/Archery Wild Turkey (Oct 17-30, 2026); Fall Archery Only Wild Turkey (Nov 2-6, 2026); Spring Young Sportsman Wild Turkey (Mar 27-28, 2027); Spring Shotgun/Archery Wild Turkey (Apr 3-May 16, 2027). Always verify against Tennessee TWRA before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in Tennessee?
Yes — Tennessee lists separate turkey seasons for Fall Archery Only Wild Turkey, Fall Shotgun/Archery Wild Turkey, Spring Young Sportsman Wild Turkey, Spring Shotgun/Archery Wild Turkey. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Tennessee TWRA.
Do I need a license to hunt turkey in Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Tennessee TWRA.