MA Turkey Hunting

Massachusetts Turkey Season Dates 2026

Turkey season in Massachusetts runs Oct 6 – May 24 across 14 WMZs.

28 Seasons2 Weapon Types

Shotgun

WMZTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
1SpringApr 28May 24
10SpringApr 28May 24
11SpringApr 28May 24
12SpringApr 28May 24
13SpringApr 28May 24
14SpringApr 28May 24
2SpringApr 28May 24
3SpringApr 28May 24
4SpringApr 28May 24
5SpringApr 28May 24
6SpringApr 28May 24
7SpringApr 28May 24
8SpringApr 28May 24
9SpringApr 28May 24

Archery

WMZTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
1FallOct 6Nov 29
10FallOct 6Nov 29
11FallOct 6Nov 29
12FallOct 6Nov 29
13FallOct 6Nov 29
14FallOct 6Nov 29
2FallOct 6Nov 29
3FallOct 6Nov 29
4FallOct 6Nov 29
5FallOct 6Nov 29
6FallOct 6Nov 29
7FallOct 6Nov 29
8FallOct 6Nov 29
9FallOct 6Nov 29

Turkey in Massachusetts: FAQ

When is turkey season in Massachusetts?

Turkey season in Massachusetts currently runs Oct 6 to May 24, across 28 season rows and 14 WMZs, split by weapon (Shotgun, Archery).

Where is the best place to hunt turkey in Massachusetts?

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

Plan your Turkey hunt in Massachusetts

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

Also see Massachusetts seasons, public land, and license.

Turkey seasons in Massachusetts — offline