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Spring turkey 2027

North Dakota turkey hunting

Merriam's · Eastern

Residents only
Nonresident tags
Residents only
Nonresident cost
$125.00
For the season
Subspecies
Merriam's
and Eastern
Next deadline
None
No draw to enter

How nonresidents hunt turkey in North Dakota

Spring turkey licenses are for residents only. Nonresidents can buy leftover fall licenses after the first lottery.

Quick answers

Can nonresidents hunt spring turkey in North Dakota?
No. Spring turkey licenses are for residents only. Nonresidents can buy leftover fall licenses after the first lottery.
How much is a nonresident turkey license in North Dakota?
The cheapest legal combination for the season is $125.00: General Game and Habitat License ($20.00), Nonresident Fall Wild Turkey License (leftover) ($100.00) and Fishing, Hunting and Furbearer Certificate ($5.00).
When is the North Dakota spring turkey season?
North Dakota hasn't published its 2027 spring dates yet.
What turkeys live in North Dakota?
Merriam's and Eastern.

What a nonresident needs to buy

General Game and Habitat License
Same $20 price for residents and nonresidents; one per year.
Source · checked Sep 30, 2026 ·

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General Game and Habitat License

$20.00
Nonresident Fall Wild Turkey License (leftover)
Only licenses left after the resident lottery; spring turkey is resident-only. Ages 16 and up.
Source · checked Sep 30, 2026 ·

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Nonresident Fall Wild Turkey License (leftover)

$100.00
Fishing, Hunting and Furbearer Certificate
Source · checked Sep 23, 2026 ·

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Fishing, Hunting and Furbearer Certificate

$5.00
Total for the season
Annual or season licenses
$125.00

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Last checked Sep 28, 2026.

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