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Ohio Turkey Seasons
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
Fall
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Select counties only
Fall Wild Select Counties
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Fall wild turkey season open in select counties only. Bag limit is 1 either sex turkey.
Spring Season South Zone
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Youth hunters
South Zone only
Spring Wild South Zone
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Youth hunters
Youth spring wild turkey season in the South Zone. Bag limit is 1 bearded turkey. Hunting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. A valid hunting license and wild turkey permit are required, unless exempt.
Spring Season Northeast Zone
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Youth hunters
Northeast Zone only
Spring Wild Northeast Zone
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Youth hunters
Youth spring wild turkey season in the Northeast Zone. Bag limit is 1 bearded turkey. Hunting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. A valid hunting license and wild turkey permit are required, unless exempt.
Spring Season South Zone
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South Zone
Spring Wild South Zone
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Spring wild turkey season in the South Zone. Bag limit is 1 bearded turkey. A valid Ohio hunting license and spring turkey permit are required, unless exempt. Hunting hours April 25 - May 3 are 30 min before sunrise to noon. Hunting hours May 4 - May 24 are 30 min before sunrise to sunset.
Spring Season Northeast Zone
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Northeast Zone
Spring Wild Northeast Zone
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Spring wild turkey season in the Northeast Zone. Bag limit is 1 bearded turkey. A valid Ohio hunting license and spring turkey permit are required, unless exempt. Hunting hours May 2 - May 10 are 30 min before sunrise to noon. Hunting hours May 11 - May 31 are 30 min before sunrise to sunset.
Fall Wild
Dates vary by unit
A wild turkey of either sex may be hunted during the fall season. Bag limit is one turkey. Fall wild turkey hunting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. It is legal to use dogs to assist in taking wild turkeys during the fall season only. Only certain counties are open for fall hunting (see open counties map). Valid Ohio hunting license and fall turkey permit required unless exempt.
Spring Wild Season Northeast Zone
Dates vary by unit
2026 Spring Wild Turkey season. Northeast Zone as shown on zone map.
Spring Wild Season South Zone
Dates vary by unit
2026 Spring Wild Turkey season. South Zone as shown on zone map.
Ohio Turkey Licenses
Resident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
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| Fall Turkey Permit: Adult Resident | — | — | $31.20 |
A transaction fee may apply for online and in-app license and permit sales. | |||
| Fall Turkey Permit: Free Senior Resident | — | Senior hunters | $0.00 |
Resident only. Free senior permit. A transaction fee may apply for online and in-app license and permit sales. | |||
| Fall Turkey Permit: Senior Resident | — | Senior hunters | $12.00 |
Resident only. A transaction fee may apply for online and in-app license and permit sales. | |||
| Spring Turkey Permit: Adult Resident | — | — | $31.20 |
A transaction fee may apply for online and in-app license and permit sales. | |||
| Spring Turkey Permit: Free Senior Resident | — | Senior hunters | $0.00 |
Resident only. Free senior permit. A transaction fee may apply for online and in-app license and permit sales. | |||
| Spring Turkey Permit: Senior Resident | — | Senior hunters | $12.00 |
Resident only. A transaction fee may apply for online and in-app license and permit sales. | |||
Nonresident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey Permit: Adult Nonresident | — | — | $38.48 |
A transaction fee may apply for online and in-app license and permit sales. | |||
| Spring Turkey Permit: Adult Nonresident | — | — | $38.48 |
A transaction fee may apply for online and in-app license and permit sales. | |||
Other Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey Permit: Youth | — | Youth hunters | $16.00 |
Available to both resident and nonresident youth. A transaction fee may apply for online and in-app license and permit sales. | |||
| Spring Turkey Permit: Youth | — | Youth hunters | $16.00 |
Available to both resident and nonresident youth. A transaction fee may apply for online and in-app license and permit sales. | |||
