Spring turkey 2027

Connecticut turkey hunting

Eastern

Over the counter

Home state

Nonresident tags

Over the counter

Nonresident cost

$119.00

For the season · $63.00 for a 3-day trip

Subspecies

Eastern

Next deadline

None

No draw to enter

Over the counter: the Resident Game Bird Conservation Stamp plus a 3-day bird license or a nonresident firearms license.

Spring 2026 ran April 29 – May 30 with a limit of five bearded birds. 2027 dates not yet published.

Quick answers

Can nonresidents hunt spring turkey in Connecticut?: Yes, over the counter. Over the counter: the Resident Game Bird Conservation Stamp plus a 3-day bird license or a nonresident firearms license.
How much is a nonresident turkey license in Connecticut?: The cheapest legal combination for the season is $119.00: Resident Game Bird Conservation Stamp ($28.00) and Nonresident Firearms Hunting License ($91.00). A 3-day license brings it to $63.00.
When is the Connecticut spring turkey season?: Spring 2026 ran April 29 – May 30 with a limit of five bearded birds. 2027 dates not yet published.
Do I have to apply for a Connecticut turkey tag?: No application is needed for a nonresident spring turkey license in Connecticut.
What turkeys live in Connecticut?: Eastern.

Resident Game Bird Conservation Stamp

Required for turkey despite the name; $28 for nonresidents 12 and up.

Source · checked Sep 28, 2026 ·

$28.00

Hunting license: choose one

3-Day Out-of-State Bird Hunting License: Migratory and resident game birds for 3 consecutive days; no migratory bird hunting on Sundays.

Source · checked Sep 28, 2026 ·

$91.00

Total for the season

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$119.00

Official sources

Last checked Sep 28, 2026.

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