Spring turkey 2027

Maine turkey hunting

Eastern

Over the counter

Home state

Nonresident tags

Over the counter

Nonresident cost

$95.00

For the season · $70.00 for a 3-day trip

Subspecies

Eastern

Next deadline

None

No draw to enter

Over the counter: a nonresident small game (or big game or archery) license plus the wild turkey permit.

Spring 2027: May 3 – June 5; two bearded birds in WMDs 7 and 9–29, one in WMDs 1–6 and 8. Youth days April 30 – May 1.

Quick answers

Can nonresidents hunt spring turkey in Maine?: Yes, over the counter. Over the counter: a nonresident small game (or big game or archery) license plus the wild turkey permit.
How much is a nonresident turkey license in Maine?: The cheapest legal combination for the season is $95.00: Wild Turkey Hunting Permit ($20.00) and Nonresident Small Game Hunting License ($75.00). A 3-day license brings it to $70.00.
When is the Maine spring turkey season?: Spring 2027: May 3 – June 5; two bearded birds in WMDs 7 and 9–29, one in WMDs 1–6 and 8. Youth days April 30 – May 1.
Do I have to apply for a Maine turkey tag?: No application is needed for a nonresident spring turkey license in Maine.
What turkeys live in Maine?: Eastern.

Wild Turkey Hunting Permit

Before agent fees.

Source · checked Sep 28, 2026 ·

$20.00

Hunting license: choose one

Nonresident Small Game Hunting License: Agent fee not included.

Source · checked Sep 28, 2026 ·

$75.00

Total for the season

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$95.00

Official sources

Last checked Sep 28, 2026.

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