Wyoming Turkey Season 2026-27
Wyoming turkey season dates start with Oct 1, 2026-Jan 31, 2027. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Wyoming's listed 2026-27 spring turkey season runs Apr 1-May 31, 2027.
General - Limited Quota Type 3 Wild Turkey opens Oct 1, 2026 and closes Jan 31, 2027.
General Wild Turkey opens Oct 1, 2026 and closes Jan 31, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Wyoming Game & Fish.
Turkey
Wild Turkey
General - Limited Quota Type 3
2026 Fall Season. Any wild turkey. Valid within Converse, Natrona, Campbell, Johnson and Sheridan counties; also valid on private land in Big Horn, Crook, Hot Springs, Park, Washakie and Weston counties.
Zone: Area 1 - Type 3 (Quota: 1200)
Wild Turkey
General
2026 Fall Season. Any wild turkey. Entire State of Wyoming.
Zone: Area 1 - General
Wild Turkey
Spring Limited Quota Type 3
2027 Spring Season. Any male wild turkey or any wild turkey with a visible beard. Valid within Converse, Natrona, Campbell, Johnson and Sheridan counties.
Zone: Area 1 - Type 3 (Quota: 800)
Wild Turkey
Spring General
2027 Spring Season. Any male wild turkey or any wild turkey with a visible beard. Hunter Management Area permission slip required to hunt on the Yellowtail Wildlife Habitat Management Area.
Zone: Area 1 - General
Wild Turkey
Archery - Limited Quota Type 3
2026 Fall Season. Any wild turkey, archery only. Valid within Converse, Natrona, Campbell, Johnson and Sheridan counties; also valid on private land in Big Horn, Crook, Hot Springs, Park, Washakie and Weston counties.
Zone: Area 1 - Type 3 (Quota: 1200)
Wild Turkey
Archery
2026 Fall Season. Any wild turkey, archery only. Entire State of Wyoming.
Zone: Area 1 - General
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Wyoming Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in Wyoming?
September 1, 2026 is the earliest listed turkey opener in Wyoming — archery - limited quota type 3 wild turkey runs Sep 1-30, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Wyoming Game & Fish.
What are the 2026-27 turkey season dates in Wyoming?
Wyoming lists 6 turkey season windows: Archery - Limited Quota Type 3 Wild Turkey (Sep 1-30, 2026); Archery Wild Turkey (Sep 1-30, 2026); General - Limited Quota Type 3 Wild Turkey (Oct 1, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); General Wild Turkey (Oct 1, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); Spring Limited Quota Type 3 Wild Turkey (Apr 1-May 31, 2027); Spring General Wild Turkey (Apr 20-May 31, 2027). Always verify against Wyoming Game & Fish before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in Wyoming?
Yes — Wyoming lists separate turkey seasons for Archery - Limited Quota Type 3 Wild Turkey, Archery Wild Turkey, General - Limited Quota Type 3 Wild Turkey, General Wild Turkey, Spring Limited Quota Type 3 Wild Turkey, Spring General Wild Turkey. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Wyoming Game & Fish.
Do I need a license to hunt turkey in Wyoming?
Yes. Wyoming generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Wyoming Game & Fish.