Spring turkey 2027

California turkey hunting

Rio Grande · Merriam's

Over the counter

Home state

Nonresident tags

Over the counter

Nonresident cost

$250.87

For the season · $89.95 for a 2-day trip

Subspecies

Rio Grande

and Merriam's

Next deadline

None

No draw to enter

Over the counter: a nonresident hunting license (2-day or annual) plus the upland game bird validation.

The general spring season opens the last Saturday in March (in 2025 it ran March 29 – May 4). 2027 dates not yet published.

Quick answers

Can nonresidents hunt spring turkey in California?: Yes, over the counter. Over the counter: a nonresident hunting license (2-day or annual) plus the upland game bird validation.
How much is a nonresident turkey license in California?: The cheapest legal combination for the season is $250.87: Upland Game Bird Validation ($25.41) and Nonresident Hunting License (annual) ($225.46). A 2-day license brings it to $89.95.
When is the California spring turkey season?: The general spring season opens the last Saturday in March (in 2025 it ran March 29 – May 4). 2027 dates not yet published.
Do I have to apply for a California turkey tag?: No application is needed for a nonresident spring turkey license in California.
What turkeys live in California?: Rio Grande and Merriam's.

Upland Game Bird Validation

Source · checked Sep 28, 2026 ·

$25.41

Hunting license: choose one

Source · checked Sep 23, 2026 ·

$225.46

Total for the season

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$250.87

Official sources

Last checked Sep 28, 2026.

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