Turkey season in California runs Nov 14 – May 16 across 1 Zone.
| Zone | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | General | Nov 14 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Statewide | General | Mar 20 — Mar 21 | — | — | — |
| Statewide | General | Mar 27 — May 2 | — | — | — |
| Statewide | General | May 3 — May 16 | — | — | — |
| Zone | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Archery | May 3 — May 16 | — | — | — |
Turkey season in California currently runs Nov 14 to May 16, across 5 season rows, split by weapon (General, Archery).
The best Zones for turkey in California depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per Zone above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View Zone boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see California seasons, public land, and license.