Vermont Turkey Season 2026
Vermont turkey season dates start with Oct 1-Nov 13, 2026. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Vermont's listed 2026 turkey season runs Oct 1-Nov 13, 2026.
Fall Shotgun or Archery Wild Turkey opens Oct 24, 2026 and closes Nov 1, 2026.
Firearm Wild Turkey opens Oct 24, 2026 and closes Nov 8, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Vermont Fish & Wildlife.
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Youth & Novice Weekend
Youth & Novice Weekend
Wild Turkey
Spring Season
Spring Season
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery
Fall Archery - Statewide
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Fall Shotgun or Archery
Shotgun or Archery only
Zone: WMUs: B, D, G, H, I, J, L, M, O, P, Q
Wild Turkey
Firearm
Shotgun or Archery only
Zone: WMUs F, K, N
Wild Turkey
Fall Shotgun or Archery
Shotgun or Archery only
Zone: WMUs: F, K, N
Wild Turkey
Firearm
Shotgun or Archery only
Zone: WMUs B, D, G, H, I, J, L, M, O, P, Q
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Vermont Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in Vermont?
April 25, 2026 is the earliest listed turkey opener in Vermont — youth & novice weekend wild turkey runs Apr 25-26, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Vermont Fish & Wildlife.
What are the 2026 turkey season dates in Vermont?
Vermont lists 7 turkey season windows: Youth & Novice Weekend Wild Turkey (Apr 25-26, 2026); Spring Season Wild Turkey (May 1-31, 2026); Fall Archery Wild Turkey (Oct 1-Nov 13, 2026); Fall Shotgun or Archery Wild Turkey (Oct 24-Nov 1, 2026); Firearm Wild Turkey (Oct 24-Nov 8, 2026); Fall Shotgun or Archery Wild Turkey (Oct 24-Nov 8, 2026); Firearm Wild Turkey (Oct 24-Nov 1, 2026). Always verify against Vermont Fish & Wildlife before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in Vermont?
Yes — Vermont lists separate turkey seasons for Youth & Novice Weekend Wild Turkey, Spring Season Wild Turkey, Fall Archery Wild Turkey, Fall Shotgun or Archery Wild Turkey, Firearm Wild Turkey. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Vermont Fish & Wildlife.
Do I need a license to hunt turkey in Vermont?
Yes. Vermont generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Vermont Fish & Wildlife.