Turkey hunting season data across 28 GMUs in Massachusetts. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring | Apr 28 — May 24 | — | — | — |
| 10 | Spring | Apr 28 — May 24 | — | — | — |
| 11 | Spring | Apr 28 — May 24 | — | — | — |
| 12 | Spring | Apr 28 — May 24 | — | — | — |
| 13 | Spring | Apr 28 — May 24 | — | — | — |
| 14 | Spring | Apr 28 — May 24 | — | — | — |
| 2 | Spring | Apr 28 — May 24 | — | — | — |
| 3 | Spring | Apr 28 — May 24 | — | — | — |
| 4 | Spring | Apr 28 — May 24 | — | — | — |
| 5 | Spring | Apr 28 — May 24 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Spring | Apr 28 — May 24 | — | — | — |
| 7 | Spring | Apr 28 — May 24 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Spring | Apr 28 — May 24 | — | — | — |
| 9 | Spring | Apr 28 — May 24 | — | — | — |
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fall | Oct 6 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| 10 | Fall | Oct 6 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| 11 | Fall | Oct 6 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| 12 | Fall | Oct 6 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| 13 | Fall | Oct 6 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| 14 | Fall | Oct 6 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| 2 | Fall | Oct 6 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| 3 | Fall | Oct 6 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| 4 | Fall | Oct 6 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| 5 | Fall | Oct 6 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Fall | Oct 6 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| 7 | Fall | Oct 6 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Fall | Oct 6 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| 9 | Fall | Oct 6 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
Massachusetts has 28 turkey seasons across 14 zones, split by weapon (Shotgun, Archery). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.
The best zones for turkey in Massachusetts 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 GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Hunting in Canada? Explore Crown Land Maps, Hunting Seasons, Licence Guide, and Regulations for Canadian provinces.