Minnesota Turkey Hunting
Plan your Minnesota 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 Minnesota, organized by unit, and book directly with landowners.
Minnesota Turkey Seasons
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
Spring
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Youth hunters
Youth hunters age 17 and younger may hunt statewide for the entire spring season (April 15 - May 31) with firearms or archery equipment. Youth archery turkey hunters may hunt for all spring turkey time-periods. See page 37 for youth license requirements.
Spring Archery
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Archery-only license holders may use crossbows. Hunters cannot purchase both a firearms and archery-only license. Youth archery turkey hunters may hunt for all spring turkey time-periods.
Spring Firearms
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Firearms hunters may also use crossbows or vertical bows but may only hunt during their selected time-period or the final time-period (F - May 20-31). Hunters cannot purchase both a firearms and archery-only license. Firearms hunters who do not tag a turkey in their selected time-period may also hunt the final hunt time-period (F - May 20-31). Hunters possessing a valid permit to hunt from a standing motor vehicle may purchase a spring turkey license for any firearms season time-period and hunt all spring turkey periods.
Fall Wild
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1 either sex, season limit. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset.
Wild Fall
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Fall season dates 2025: October 4 - November 2.
Wild Spring Firearms Season Period A
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Rifle
Spring firearms season 2026 Period A. Hunters age 18 and older can only hunt in the time-period selected at time of license purchase.
Wild Spring Archery
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Archery-only license holders may use vertical bows or crossbows and may hunt statewide for the entire spring season (April 15-May 31) but may not use firearms to take a turkey.
Wild Spring Firearms Season Period B
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Rifle
Spring firearms season 2026 Period B. Hunters age 18 and older can only hunt in the time-period selected at time of license purchase.
Wild Spring Firearms Season Period C
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Rifle
Spring firearms season 2026 Period C. Hunters age 18 and older can only hunt in the time-period selected at time of license purchase.
Wild Spring Firearms Season Period D
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Rifle
Spring firearms season 2026 Period D. Hunters age 18 and older can only hunt in the time-period selected at time of license purchase.
Wild Spring Firearms Season Period E
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Rifle
Spring firearms season 2026 Period E. Hunters age 18 and older can only hunt in the time-period selected at time of license purchase.
Wild Spring Firearms Season Period F
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Rifle
Spring firearms season 2026 Period F. Hunters age 18 and older can only hunt in the time-period selected at time of license purchase.
Fall
Dates vary by unit
There is no lottery for fall turkey season. Licenses may be purchased after August 1. Bag limit is 1 wild turkey of either sex.
Minnesota Turkey Licenses
Resident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
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| Turkey Fall Archery or Firearm - Adult Age 18 or Over | — | Ages 18+ | $26.00 |
Code 650. Adult age 18 or over. Turkey Fall archery or firearm. $26. | |||
| Turkey Fall Archery or Firearm - Youth Age 13 to 17 | — | Ages 13–17; Youth hunters | $5.00 |
Code 655. Youth age 13 to 17. Turkey Fall archery or firearm. $5. | |||
| Turkey Fall Archery or Firearm - Youth Under 13 | — | Youth hunters | $0.00 |
Code 641. Youth under age 13. Turkey Fall archery or firearm. Free. | |||
| Turkey Lottery Application Fee | Draw | — | $4.00 |
Code 600. Adult Lottery Application. Turkey Lottery Application Fee when needed. | |||
| Turkey Spring Archery - Adult Age 18 or Over | — | Ages 18+ | $26.00 |
Code 607. Adult age 18 or over. Turkey Spring archery (all time periods). $26. | |||
| Turkey Spring Firearm - Adult Age 18 or Over | — | Ages 18+ | $26.00 |
Code 610. Adult age 18 or over. Turkey Spring firearm. $26. | |||
| Turkey Spring Archery or Firearm - Youth Age 13 to 17 | — | Ages 13–17; Youth hunters | $5.00 |
Code 601. Youth age 13 to 17. Turkey Spring archery or firearm (any permit area and time period). $5. | |||
| Turkey Spring Archery or Firearm - Youth Under 13 | — | Youth hunters | $0.00 |
Code 619. Youth under age 13. Turkey Spring archery or firearm (any permit area and time period). Free. | |||
Nonresident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Fall Adult No Lottery (Nonresident) | OTC | Ages 18+ | $96.00 |
Adult age 18 or over. Turkey Fall (no lottery). Code: 651. | |||
| Turkey Fall Archery or Firearm Youth 13-17 (Nonresident) | OTC | Ages 13–17; Youth hunters | $5.00 |
Youth age 13 to 17. Any permit area and time period. Code: 656. | |||
| Turkey Fall Archery or Firearm Youth Under 13 (Nonresident) | OTC | Youth hunters | $0.00 |
Youth under age 13. Any permit area and time period. Free. Code: 593. | |||
| Turkey Lottery Application Fee (Nonresident) | Draw | Ages 18+ | $4.00 |
Adult lottery application fee when needed. Code: 600. | |||
| Turkey Spring Archery Only Adult Non-Lottery (Nonresident) | OTC | Ages 18+ | $96.00 |
Adult age 18 or over. Turkey Spring Archery Only. Non-lottery, all time periods. Code: 608. | |||
| Turkey Spring Archery or Firearm Adult (Nonresident) | Draw | Ages 18+ | $96.00 |
Adult age 18 or over. Turkey Spring Archery or Firearm. Code: 611. | |||
| Turkey Spring Archery or Firearm Youth 13-17 (Nonresident) | OTC | Ages 13–17; Youth hunters | $5.00 |
Youth age 13 to 17. Any permit area and time period. Code: 602. | |||
| Turkey Spring Archery or Firearm Youth Under 13 (Nonresident) | OTC | Youth hunters | $0.00 |
Youth under age 13. Any permit area and time period. Free. Code: 594. | |||
Other Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
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| Carlos Avery/Whitewater WMA Turkey Lottery Permit | DrawDeadline February 13, 2026 | Ages 18+ | $4.00 |
Firearms hunters 18 and over must draw a permit in the lottery to hunt the Carlos Avery or Whitewater Wildlife Management Areas during the A time-period. Applications may be made online, by telephone (888) 665-4236, or in-person wherever hunting licenses are sold. Successful applicants may also hunt statewide and are not required to stay in their selected WMA. Archery-only hunters and hunters 17 and younger may access these areas without winning the lottery. Any hunter with a valid license may hunt these WMAs after the A time-period. | |||
| Free Youth Wild Turkey License (Age 11 and younger) | — | Ages 0–11; Youth hunters | $0.00 |
Free youth license required for hunters age 11 and younger. Firearm Safety Training not required for youth hunter, but parent or guardian must have a firearm safety certificate if the youth hunter does not. Parent or guardian must accompany youth hunter. Parent/guardian does not need a license if assisting without possessing/shooting a firearm or bow. | |||
| Free Youth Wild Turkey License (Age 12) | — | Youth hunters; 12 | $0.00 |
Free youth license required for age 12. Firearm Safety Training certification required. Parent or guardian must accompany youth hunter. Parent/guardian does not need a license if assisting without possessing/shooting a firearm or bow. | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Minnesota's approximate spring turkey season runs April 15–May 31. Youth hunters and archery-only license holders may hunt statewide throughout the spring season, while adult firearms hunters select a hunt period when buying their license and may also hunt the final May 20–31 period if they have not tagged a turkey. The fall season runs October 4–November 2, with one either-sex turkey allowed; fall licenses go on sale after August 1 and are not issued by lottery.
