CT Turkey Hunting

Connecticut Turkey Season Dates 2026

Turkey season in Connecticut runs Oct 4 – May 31 across 12 Zones.

24 Seasons1 Weapon Types

Shotgun

ZoneTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone 1SpringApr 30May 31
Zone 1Fall FirearmsOct 4Oct 31
Zone 10SpringApr 30May 31
Zone 10Fall FirearmsOct 4Oct 31
Zone 11SpringApr 30May 31
Zone 11Fall FirearmsOct 4Oct 31
Zone 12SpringApr 30May 31
Zone 12Fall FirearmsOct 4Oct 31
Zone 2SpringApr 30May 31
Zone 2Fall FirearmsOct 4Oct 31
Zone 3SpringApr 30May 31
Zone 3Fall FirearmsOct 4Oct 31
Zone 4SpringApr 30May 31
Zone 4Fall FirearmsOct 4Oct 31
Zone 5SpringApr 30May 31
Zone 5Fall FirearmsOct 4Oct 31
Zone 6SpringApr 30May 31
Zone 6Fall FirearmsOct 4Oct 31
Zone 7SpringApr 30May 31
Zone 7Fall FirearmsOct 4Oct 31
Zone 8SpringApr 30May 31
Zone 8Fall FirearmsOct 4Oct 31
Zone 9SpringApr 30May 31
Zone 9Fall FirearmsOct 4Oct 31

Turkey in Connecticut: FAQ

When is turkey season in Connecticut?

Turkey season in Connecticut currently runs Oct 4 to May 31, across 24 season rows and 12 Zones, split by weapon (Shotgun).

Where is the best place to hunt turkey in Connecticut?

The best Zones for turkey in Connecticut 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.

Plan your Turkey hunt in Connecticut

View Zone boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

Also see Connecticut seasons, public land, and license.

Turkey seasons in Connecticut — offline