Turkey

California turkey hunting includes a main spring season (typically from late March through early May) focused on bearded turkeys, as well as a fall season from November to December when either-sex birds may be taken. For 2026, the spring season runs from March 28 through May 3, with extra opportunities for junior hunters and archery-only dates.

Florida's 2026 spring turkey season begins March 7 (South of SR 70) and March 21 (North of SR 70), offering opportunities to hunt Osceola and Eastern wild turkeys. The season includes a 2-bird bag limit, expanded 4-day youth hunts in late February/March, and new non-resident restrictions on certain public lands.

Indiana turkey hunting starts with a Spring season (April 22–May 10, 2026) for bearded/male turkeys. The Fall season typically runs from October through January for either-sex birds.

With cool mornings, warm afternoons, and chilly evenings, putting together a spring turkey hunting kit can initially seem like a challenge.  Luckily, the process is relatively straightforward. However, with some sensible layering, carefully selected fabrics, and quality gear, you'll be well on your way to building a turkey-hunting wardrobe that will keep you cool, calm, and comfortable. 

As the landscape changes in color and the days get slightly warmer, hunters across North America prepare for exciting hunts. If you haven't already been out for a turkey hunt or chased down a coyote or wild hog, you may be wondering what to hunt before deer season rolls around again.

Every year, as spring draws closer, I find myself looking forward to certain activities and transitioning away from others. Even with as many squirrels and rabbits as I’d like to harvest this year, I find myself really looking forward to hunting gobblers in the coming weeks. 

With spring approaching across the country, it is time to start shifting gears and our brains away from the end of deer season to the next major hunting season: Spring turkeys!

Have you ever been out in the field and wished the animal you were hunting would come closer? Using a decoy might be the answer you are looking for.

Even if you're still in deer-hunting mode, Thanksgiving is upon us. In just a couple of weeks, hunters, friends, and family will gather to celebrate Thanksgiving day while enjoying a tasty bird.

You've got a hunting area mapped out in your hunting app. How do you share it with your hunting buddies?

We recently talked with John Dudley about turkey hunting with a bow. While he emphasized that he’s not a turkey expert and bowhunting turkey is a different type of challenge than hunting deer with a bow, he shared some unconventional approaches to bringing home a tom each season.

What makes turkey hunting such an exciting sport? Is it the stunning weather that typically accompanies a hunt?