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Spring turkey calendar by state

Turkey season dates, state by state.

Spring turkey breeding is triggered by photoperiod — increasing day length — which makes timing remarkably consistent year to year within a given latitude. That predictability is why a good calendar is genuinely actionable for planning. Pick your state below for season dates, breeding-phase windows, and subspecies-specific notes.

All five subspecies are covered: Eastern (most of the country), Osceola (Florida peninsula only), Merriam's (Mountain West), Rio Grande (Southern Plains), and the rare Gould's (AZ/NM borderlands).

Five subspecies

  • Eastern

    Peak breeding

    Mar 26 – May 18

  • Osceola

    Peak breeding

    Mar 16 – Apr 15

  • Merriam's

    Peak breeding

    Apr 26 – May 18

  • Rio Grande

    Peak breeding

    Mar 29 – Apr 18

  • Gould's

    Peak breeding

    May 6 – May 25

All states

Click a state for its spring season and subspecies.

Gobbling forecasts for your exact land.

Statewide phases are a starting point. Bield: Hunt logs your gobbles, struts, and hens to sharpen the calendar season over season.

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