Spring turkey 2027

New Jersey turkey hunting

Eastern

Draw + over the counter

Home state

Nonresident tags

Draw + over the counter

Nonresident cost

$156.50

For the season

Subspecies

Eastern

Next deadline

Feb 22

Spring Turkey Permit Lottery

How nonresidents hunt turkey in New Jersey

Permits for a specific hunting area and period come from a lottery (apply January 25 – February 22, 2027); leftovers go on sale March 22.

Spring 2027: periods A Apr 26–30, B May 3–7, C May 10–14, D May 17–21 and 24–28, E Saturdays May 1–22. No Sunday hunting; hunting until noon.

Quick answers

Can nonresidents hunt spring turkey in New Jersey?: Yes. Permits for a specific hunting area and period come from a lottery (apply January 25 – February 22, 2027); leftovers go on sale March 22.
How much is a nonresident turkey license in New Jersey?: The cheapest legal combination for the season is $156.50: Spring Turkey Permit ($21.00) and Nonresident Firearm Hunting License ($135.50).
When is the New Jersey spring turkey season?: Spring 2027: periods A Apr 26–30, B May 3–7, C May 10–14, D May 17–21 and 24–28, E Saturdays May 1–22. No Sunday hunting; hunting until noon.
Do I have to apply for a New Jersey turkey tag?: Spring Turkey Permit Lottery: applications close Feb 22, 2027.
What turkeys live in New Jersey?: Eastern.

What a nonresident needs to buy

Spring Turkey Permit

Valid only for the hunting area and period on the permit. Hunters can hold more than one, one turkey a day.

Source · checked Sep 28, 2026 ·

$21.00

Nonresident Firearm Hunting License

Calendar-year license.

Source · checked Sep 28, 2026 ·

$135.50

Total for the season

Annual or season licenses

$156.50

Draws & applications

Feb
22
131 days left
turkey · Open to nonresidents
Spring Turkey Permit Lottery
Applications Jan 25, 2027 – Feb 22, 2027 · results Feb 24, 2027 · fee $2.00
Claim awarded permits February 25 – March 18, 2027; leftovers go on sale March 22 at 10 a.m.

No points: pure random draw

How to apply

Apply at any license agent or online ($2 nonrefundable per application) for a Turkey Hunting Area and period. Pay the $21 permit fee when you claim it.

Source · checked Sep 28, 2026 ·