Spring turkey 2027

Kentucky turkey hunting

Eastern

Over the counter

Home state

Nonresident tags

Over the counter

Nonresident cost

$285.39

Subspecies

Eastern

Next deadline

None

No draw to enter

Over the counter: a nonresident annual hunting license plus the spring turkey permit (two birds). The 1- and 7-day licenses aren't valid for turkey.

2027 season dates not yet published.

Quick answers

Can nonresidents hunt spring turkey in Kentucky?: Yes, over the counter. Over the counter: a nonresident annual hunting license plus the spring turkey permit (two birds). The 1- and 7-day licenses aren't valid for turkey.
How much is a nonresident turkey license in Kentucky?: The cheapest legal combination for the season is $285.39: Nonresident Spring Turkey Permit ($116.27) and Nonresident Annual Hunting License ($169.12).
When is the Kentucky spring turkey season?: 2027 season dates not yet published.
Do I have to apply for a Kentucky turkey tag?: No application is needed for a nonresident spring turkey license in Kentucky.
What turkeys live in Kentucky?: Eastern.

Nonresident Spring Turkey Permit

Statewide, two turkeys.

Source · checked Sep 28, 2026 ·

$116.27

Hunting license: choose one

Source · checked Sep 28, 2026 ·

$169.12

Total for the season

Annual or season licenses

$285.39

Official sources

Last checked Sep 28, 2026.

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