Connecticut Turkey Hunting
Plan your Connecticut turkey hunt with season dates, license options, and hunting opportunities organized by unit. Browse available private-land hunts and book access directly from landowners.
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Browse private-land turkey hunts across Connecticut, organized by unit, and book directly with landowners.
Connecticut Turkey Seasons
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
Fall Archery Season State Land Early
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State land early segment. Hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise until sunset. Bag limit of 2 either sex on private land, state land, or combination. Split season with late segment Dec 23-31.
Fall Archery State Land Early Segment
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State land early segment. See pages 23-25 for limit information.
Fall Archery Private Land All Zones
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Private land all zones. See pages 23-25 for limit information.
Fall Archery Season Private Land All Zones
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Private land all zones. Hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise until sunset. Bag limit of 2 either sex on private land, state land, or combination.
Fall Archery Season State Land Bowhunting Only Areas
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State land bowhunting only areas. Hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise until sunset. Bag limit of 2 either sex on private land, state land, or combination.
Fall Archery State Land Bowhunting Only Areas
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State land bowhunting only areas. See pages 23-25 for limit information.
Fall Firearms
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Shotgun
State Land, Private Land, and Landowner. Bag limit: 3 either sex (on private land, state land, or a combination of both). Hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Legal firearms: Shotguns, 20 gauge or larger, with #4, 5, 6, 7, 7 1/2 shot, or any combination. Shotguns must not be capable of holding more than 3 shells. Sunday hunting allowed on private land only with any legal hunting implement allowed for the fall firearms season. Not allowed within 40 yards of blazed public trails on Sundays.
Fall Firearms State And Private Lands
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Rifle
State and private lands. See pages 23-25 for limit information.
Fall Archery Season State Land Late
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State land late segment. Hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise until sunset. Bag limit of 2 either sex on private land, state land, or combination. Split season with early segment Sept 15 - Nov 17.
Fall Archery State Land Late Segment
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State land late segment. See pages 23-25 for limit information.
Fall Archery Private Land Zones 11 And 12
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Private land only in Zones 11 and 12. See pages 23-25 for limit information.
Fall Archery Season Private Land Zones 11 And 12
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Private land only in Zones 11 and 12. Hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise until sunset. Bag limit of 2 either sex on private land, state land, or combination.
Hunter Training Days
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Youth hunters
Saturday April 18 through Saturday April 25, 2026 (excluding Sunday on state land). Learn more at https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP-Junior-Hunting
Spring Wild Training Days
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Youth hunters
Junior Hunter Training Days. Excluding Sunday on state land.
Spring
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State Land, Private Land, and Landowner. Bag limit is 5 bearded birds on private land, state land, or a combination of both. Hunting hours are 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Legal firearms: shotguns 20 gauge or larger with #4, 5, 6, 7, 7-1/2 shot or any combination; shotguns must not hold more than 3 shells. Legal bows: long, recurved, or compound bows with minimum 40 lb draw weight and crossbows. Crossbows must have minimum 125 lb draw weight, permanent fixed rifle type stock with functional mechanical safety, bolt length at least 18 inches excluding broadhead. Arrowheads must have at least two blades and be at least 7/8 inch wide.
Spring State And Private Lands
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See pages 23-25 for limit information.
Connecticut Turkey Licenses
Resident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
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| Resident Game Bird Conservation Stamp | OTC | — | $28.00 |
Required for spring turkey hunting. CT residents need a firearms hunting license or Small Game and Deer Archery Permit in addition to this stamp. | |||
| Resident Game Bird Conservation Stamp | OTC | — | $28.00 |
Required for fall archery turkey season for both residents and non-residents. Price is $28. | |||
| Free Landowner Resident Game Bird Conservation Stamp | OTC | Landowner | $0.00 |
Available to landowners who own 10 or more contiguous acres to hunt wild turkeys on their property. There is no additional bag limit for turkeys due to this stamp. Landowners who wish to hunt on other private land or state land must purchase the Resident Game Bird Conservation Stamp for $28. | |||
| Free Landowner Resident Game Bird Conservation Stamp | OTC | Landowner | $0.00 |
Available to landowners who own 10 or more contiguous acres to hunt wild turkeys on their property. No additional bag limit for turkeys due to this stamp. Landowners who wish to hunt on other private land or state land must purchase the Resident Game Bird Conservation Stamp for $28. For landowners who own 10 or more contiguous acres to hunt wild turkeys on their property. No additional bag limit for turkeys due to this stamp. Landowners wishing to hunt on other private or state land must purchase the Resident Game Bird Conservation Stamp for $28. | |||
| Free Landowner Resident Game Bird Conservation Stamp | OTC | Landowner | $0.00 |
Free for resident and non-resident landowners who plan to hunt on 10 or more contiguous acres that they own in CT. Turkey permits have been replaced by the Resident Game Bird Conservation Stamp. Landowners may take turkeys on their property (any season) with this free stamp. There is no additional bag limit for turkeys due to the free stamp. | |||
| Resident Game Bird Conservation Stamp | OTC | — | $28.00 |
Required for fall firearms turkey hunting. Landowners who own 10 or more contiguous acres can obtain a Free Landowner Resident Game Bird Conservation Stamp to hunt turkeys on their property. Landowners wishing to hunt on other private land or state land must purchase this stamp for $28. No additional bag limit for turkeys due to the Free Landowner stamp. | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecticut turkey seasons vary by method and land type. Fall archery on state land runs from September 15 to November 17, 2025, with a split late segment from December 23 to December 31, 2025. Fall archery on private land runs from September 15 to December 31, 2025, and in Zones 11 and 12 extends from January 1 to January 31, 2026. Fall firearms run from October 3 to October 31, 2025, on state and private lands. Spring turkey season runs from April 29 to May 30, 2026, on state and private lands. Hunter training days are scheduled for April 18 to April 25, 2026. Hunting hours are generally one-half hour before sunrise until sunset. Bag limits and specific regulations vary by season and land type; consult the Connecticut hunting guide for detailed limit information.
