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After a long Maine winter, the woods are waking up—and spring turkey season is right around the corner! It’s one of the most exciting times of year to be in the woods.
Spring turkey hunting is very interactive; calling to a gobbler and hearing him answer back is a thrill that keeps hunters coming back year after year. When a tom responds and starts working his way in—there’s nothing quite like it.
It’s the perfect opportunity to shake off winter cabin fever. Warmer temperatures, longer days, and the sights and sounds of spring make early mornings in the woods especially rewarding.
And the best part? Maine offers abundant turkey hunting opportunities with plenty of accessible habitat and strong populations—it’s a great season for both seasoned hunters and those looking to try turkey hunting for the first time.
So dust off your calls, pattern your shotgun, and start scouting—turkey hunting season will be here before you know it.
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Taking a hunter safety course is the first step toward tagging a turkey this spring. Courses are available online or in-person across the state—find one that fits your schedule.
Not everyone grows up hunting—and that’s okay! But, learning from someone who knows the woods makes all the difference. Connect with a mentor or registered Maine guide to start your hunting journey with expert guidance to build confidence.
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Whether you’re just starting out or ready to level up, our Next Steps workshops are for you! Learn calling, decoy setup, shotgun patterning, and more—all in a safe, supportive environment. Perfect for beginners and experienced hunters alike.
From public Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) to private land, Maine offers 17+ million acres of accessible hunting grounds, that provide abundant opportunities to harvest a turkey. Click over to our website to start scouting a place to hunt near you – it may be closer than you think.
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 Photo courtesy of: Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
New this year, the season kicks off with TWO Youth Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Days –giving junior hunters with a valid junior license (or a lifetime license) two dedicated days to hunt before the regular season opens, on Friday & Saturday, May 1-2, 2026. It’s a great opportunity to mentor a young hunter—share the excitement of calling in a gobbler while teaching safe, ethical hunting and the importance of wildlife conservation.
The regular spring turkey season opens to all hunters Monday, May 4 – Saturday, May 29.
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