Spring turkey 2027

Delaware turkey hunting

Eastern

Draw + over the counter

Home state

Nonresident tags

Draw + over the counter

Nonresident cost

$199.50

For the season

Subspecies

Eastern

Next deadline

Jan 8

Public Land Turkey Permit Lottery

How nonresidents hunt turkey in Delaware

Over the counter on private land with the nonresident hunting license. Public land needs a permit drawn in January. Everyone 13 and older must first take Delaware's turkey hunter course.

Spring 2027: April 10 – May 9, hunting until 1 p.m.; youth and non-ambulatory days April 3–4. One bearded turkey a season.

Quick answers

Can nonresidents hunt spring turkey in Delaware?: Yes. Over the counter on private land with the nonresident hunting license. Public land needs a permit drawn in January. Everyone 13 and older must first take Delaware's turkey hunter course.
How much is a nonresident turkey license in Delaware?: The cheapest legal combination for the season is $199.50: Nonresident Hunting License ($199.50).
When is the Delaware spring turkey season?: Spring 2027: April 10 – May 9, hunting until 1 p.m.; youth and non-ambulatory days April 3–4. One bearded turkey a season.
Do I have to apply for a Delaware turkey tag?: Public Land Turkey Permit Lottery: applications close Jan 8, 2027.
What turkeys live in Delaware?: Eastern.

What a nonresident needs to buy

Hunting license: choose one

Nonresident Hunting License: Agents add a $2.50 fee.

Source · checked Sep 28, 2026 ·

$199.50

Total for the season

Annual or season licenses

$199.50

Draws & applications

Jan
8
86 days left
turkey · Open to nonresidents
Public Land Turkey Permit Lottery
Applications — – Jan 8, 2027
Applications must be postmarked by January 8, 2027. Segments: A April 10–16, B April 17–23, C April 24–30, D May 1–9.

No points: pure random draw