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New Jersey Turkey Seasons
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
Hunting Day
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Youth hunters
Ages 10-16, must be under direct supervision of properly-licensed, non-hunting adult (21 or older). Hunting hours: ½ hour before sunrise to noon. 1 male turkey per permit (No bearded hens). Report harvest by 3 p.m. on day of harvest.
Spring Gobbler Season Period Y
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Youth hunters
Ages 10-16. Hunting hours: ½ hour before sunrise to noon (Apr 18-May 9), ½ hour before sunrise to sunset (May 11-22). Report harvest by 3 p.m. on day of harvest until May 10, then by 9 p.m. after May 11.
Spring Gobbler Season Period A
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Monday-Friday only. Hunting hours: ½ hour before sunrise to noon. 1 male turkey per permit (No bearded hens). Report harvest by 3 p.m. on day of harvest.
Spring Gobbler Season Period E
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Saturdays only. Hunting hours: ½ hour before sunrise to noon. 1 male turkey per permit (No bearded hens). Report harvest by 3 p.m. on day of harvest.
Spring Gobbler Season Period B
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Monday-Friday only. Hunting hours: ½ hour before sunrise to noon. 1 male turkey per permit (No bearded hens). Report harvest by 3 p.m. on day of harvest.
Spring Gobbler Season Period E May
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Saturdays only. Hunting hours: ½ hour before sunrise to noon. 1 male turkey per permit (No bearded hens). Report harvest by 3 p.m. on day of harvest.
Spring Gobbler Season Period C
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Monday-Friday only. Hunting hours: ½ hour before sunrise to noon. 1 male turkey per permit (No bearded hens). Report harvest by 3 p.m. on day of harvest.
Spring Gobbler Season Period E May 9
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Saturdays only. Hunting hours: ½ hour before sunrise to noon. 1 male turkey per permit (No bearded hens). Report harvest by 3 p.m. on day of harvest.
Spring Gobbler Season Period D
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Monday-Friday only. Hunting hours: ½ hour before sunrise to sunset. 1 male turkey per permit (No bearded hens). Report harvest by 9 p.m. on day of harvest.
Spring Gobbler Season Period E May 16
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Saturdays only. Hunting hours: ½ hour before sunrise to sunset. 1 male turkey per permit (No bearded hens). Report harvest by 9 p.m. on day of harvest.
Spring Gobbler Season Period D Extended
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Monday-Friday only. Hunting hours: ½ hour before sunrise to sunset. 1 male turkey per permit (No bearded hens). Report harvest by 9 p.m. on day of harvest.
New Jersey Turkey Licenses
Other Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
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| Adult Spring Turkey Permit | Draw | Ages 16+ | $21.00 |
Valid only in specified Hunting Area and for duration of hunting period specified on permit. Application required. | |||
| Farmer Turkey Permit - Spring | OTCJune 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025 | Landowner | $0.00 |
Free permit for occupant farmers only. Valid only on farm property. Fall Turkey Season cancelled for 2025. Spring permits available starting Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10 a.m. | |||
| Youth Spring Turkey Permit | Draw | Ages 10–16; Youth hunters | $12.00 |
Valid only in specified Hunting Area and for duration of hunting period specified on permit. Application required. | |||
