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Wisconsin Turkey Season 2026-27

Wisconsin turkey season dates start with Sep 12, 2026-Jan 3, 2027. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.

Quick answer

Wisconsin's listed 2026-27 turkey season runs Sep 12, 2026-Jan 3, 2027.

The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Wisconsin DNR.

Last verified: · Source: Wisconsin DNR

Turkey

Wild Turkey

Spring Youth Hunt

Closed
—

Application deadline for spring turkey harvest authorizations is always Dec. 10.

Zone: Statewide

Wild Turkey

Spring - Period A

Closed
—

Zone: Statewide

Wild Turkey

Spring - Period B

Closed
—

Zone: Statewide

Wild Turkey

Spring - Period C

Closed
—

Zone: Statewide

Wild Turkey

Spring - Period D

Closed
—

Zone: Statewide

Wild Turkey

Spring - Period E

Closed
—

Zone: Statewide

Wild Turkey

Spring - Period F

Closed
—

Zone: Statewide

Wild Turkey

Fall

Open
OPEN

Zone: Statewide

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Wisconsin Turkey Season FAQ

When does turkey season open in Wisconsin?

April 11, 2026 is the earliest listed turkey opener in Wisconsin — spring youth hunt wild turkey runs Apr 11-12, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Wisconsin DNR.

What are the 2026-27 turkey season dates in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin lists 8 turkey season windows: Spring Youth Hunt Wild Turkey (Apr 11-12, 2026); Spring - Period A Wild Turkey (Apr 15-21, 2026); Spring - Period B Wild Turkey (Apr 22-28, 2026); Spring - Period C Wild Turkey (Apr 29-May 5, 2026); Spring - Period D Wild Turkey (May 6-12, 2026); Spring - Period E Wild Turkey (May 13-19, 2026); Spring - Period F Wild Turkey (May 20-26, 2026); Fall Wild Turkey (Sep 12, 2026-Jan 3, 2027). Always verify against Wisconsin DNR before hunting.

Are there different turkey seasons in Wisconsin?

Yes — Wisconsin lists separate turkey seasons for Spring Youth Hunt Wild Turkey, Spring - Period A Wild Turkey, Spring - Period B Wild Turkey, Spring - Period C Wild Turkey, Spring - Period D Wild Turkey, Spring - Period E Wild Turkey. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Wisconsin DNR.

Do I need a license to hunt turkey in Wisconsin?

Yes. Wisconsin generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Wisconsin DNR.