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