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Spring turkey 2027
Massachusetts turkey hunting
Eastern
Over the counterNonresident tags
Over the counter
Subspecies
Eastern
Next deadline
None
No draw to enter
How nonresidents hunt turkey in Massachusetts
Over the counter: a nonresident big game license plus the $30 turkey permit (three tags).
Spring 2026 ran April 27 – May 23 in zones 1–13, two bearded birds. 2027 dates not yet published. MassWildlife's site blocks automated checks: confirm by hand.
Quick answers
- Can nonresidents hunt spring turkey in Massachusetts?
- Yes, over the counter. Over the counter: a nonresident big game license plus the $30 turkey permit (three tags).
- How much is a nonresident turkey license in Massachusetts?
- The cheapest legal combination for the season is $142.00: Turkey Permit (nonresident) ($30.00) and Nonresident Big Game Hunting License ($112.00).
- When is the Massachusetts spring turkey season?
- Spring 2026 ran April 27 – May 23 in zones 1–13, two bearded birds. 2027 dates not yet published. MassWildlife's site blocks automated checks: confirm by hand.
- Do I have to apply for a Massachusetts turkey tag?
- No application is needed for a nonresident spring turkey license in Massachusetts.
- What turkeys live in Massachusetts?
- Eastern.
