Missouri · Turkey · 2026–27 Edition
Missouri Turkey Season 2026–27: Fall & Spring Dates, Bag Limits
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2026–27 Edition
01 — Fall turkey
| Season | Zones | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Archery Turkey | Statewide | Sep 15 – Nov 13 |
| Fall Firearms Turkey | Open counties | Oct 1 – Oct 31 |
| Fall Archery Turkey (late) | Statewide | Nov 25 – Jan 15 |
02 — Spring gobbler
| Season | Zones | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Youth Portion | Statewide | Apr 11 – Apr 12 |
| Regular Spring Turkey | Statewide | Apr 20 – May 10 |
03 — Bag limits
| Spring — Resident | 2 bearded turkeys (only 1 during the first 7 days) |
|---|---|
| Spring — Nonresident | 1 bearded turkey |
| Spring — Nonresident landowner | 2 bearded turkeys (only 1 during the first 7 days) |
| Fall | Set by permit and county — see MDC turkey regulations |
04 — Shooting hours
Legal light on opening day (September 15, 2026) 06:22 — 19:17
Rule: One-half hour before sunrise to sunset (standard MDC turkey hours) — confirm with MDC. (Shooting-hours rule not yet independently verified against the agency.) Sunrise/sunset shift daily — the times above are computed for opening day; use your local Missouri sun times for any other date.
05 — License
A Missouri hunting license and turkey permit are required. Spring and fall permits are often sold separately, and some states cap the number of gobblers per hunter per year across both seasons.
Missouri licenses & permits — Missouri Department of Conservation →
06 — FAQ
When does turkey season start in Missouri?
The earliest 2026–27 opener is September 15, 2026. Fall and spring seasons run separately — see the tables above.
When does turkey season end in Missouri?
The latest 2026–27 closing date is May 10, 2027. Individual segments and zones close on their own dates.
When does spring turkey season start in Missouri?
Spring Youth Portion opens April 11, 2027 (Statewide).
When does fall turkey season start in Missouri?
Fall Archery Turkey opens September 15, 2026 (Statewide).
Verified · Missouri Department of Conservation · Last verified 2026-08-01
Publisher's note. Dates approved by the Missouri Conservation Commission (Dec. 12, 2025). Nonresident spring harvest limit was reduced to a single bearded bird; nonresident landowners keep two bearded birds with only one allowed during the first seven days. Fall firearms turkey is open in participating counties only.