ME Turkey Hunting

Maine Turkey Season Dates 2026

Turkey season in Maine runs Oct 4 – Jun 7 across 61 WMDs.

122 Seasons1 Weapon Types

Shotgun

WMDTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
WMD 1SpringMay 5 — Jun 7———
WMD 1FallOct 4 — Oct 31———
WMD 10SpringMay 5 — Jun 7———
WMD 10FallOct 4 — Oct 31———
WMD 11SpringMay 5 — Jun 7———
WMD 11FallOct 4 — Oct 31———
WMD 12SpringMay 5 — Jun 7———
WMD 12FallOct 4 — Oct 31———
WMD 13SpringMay 5 — Jun 7———
WMD 13FallOct 4 — Oct 31———
WMD 14SpringMay 5 — Jun 7———
WMD 14FallOct 4 — Oct 31———
WMD 15SpringMay 5 — Jun 7———
WMD 15FallOct 4 — Oct 31———
WMD 16SpringMay 5 — Jun 7———
WMD 16FallOct 4 — Oct 31———
WMD 17SpringMay 5 — Jun 7———
WMD 17FallOct 4 — Oct 31———
WMD 18SpringMay 5 — Jun 7———
WMD 18FallOct 4 — Oct 31———
WMD 19SpringMay 5 — Jun 7———
WMD 19FallOct 4 — Oct 31———
WMD 2SpringMay 5 — Jun 7———
WMD 2FallOct 4 — Oct 31———
WMD 20SpringMay 5 — Jun 7———

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Turkey in Maine: FAQ

When is turkey season in Maine?

Turkey season in Maine currently runs Oct 4 to Jun 7, across 122 season rows and 61 WMDs, split by weapon (Shotgun).

Where is the best place to hunt turkey in Maine?

The best WMDs for turkey in Maine depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per WMD above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.

Plan your Turkey hunt in Maine

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

Also see Maine seasons, public land, and license.

Turkey in Maine: parcels + public land