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Spring turkey 2027

North Carolina turkey hunting

Eastern

Over the counter
Nonresident tags
Over the counter
Nonresident cost
$248.00
For the season · $198.00 for a 10-day trip
Subspecies
Eastern
Next deadline
None
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How nonresidents hunt turkey in North Carolina

Over the counter: a nonresident hunting license plus the big game privilege, each sold for 10 days or a year. Residents of GA, SC, TN and VA pay reciprocal prices.

2027 season dates not yet published.

Quick answers

Can nonresidents hunt spring turkey in North Carolina?
Yes, over the counter. Over the counter: a nonresident hunting license plus the big game privilege, each sold for 10 days or a year. Residents of GA, SC, TN and VA pay reciprocal prices.
How much is a nonresident turkey license in North Carolina?
The cheapest legal combination for the season is $248.00: Nonresident Big Game Hunting Privilege (annual) ($124.00) and Nonresident State Hunting License (season) ($124.00). A 10-day license brings it to $198.00.
When is the North Carolina spring turkey season?
2027 season dates not yet published.
Do I have to apply for a North Carolina turkey tag?
No application is needed for a nonresident spring turkey license in North Carolina.
What turkeys live in North Carolina?
Eastern.

What a nonresident needs to buy

Waterfowl license: choose one
Source · checked Sep 28, 2026 ·

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Nonresident Big Game Hunting Privilege (annual)

$124.00
Hunting license: choose one
Nonresident State Hunting License (season): Agents may add a $5 transaction fee.
Source · checked Sep 28, 2026 ·

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Nonresident State Hunting License (season)

$124.00
Total for the season
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$248.00

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Official sources
North Carolina turkey regulationsNorth Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

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