Maryland spring turkey season 2027: dates and free maps
When the season opens
Junior turkey hunt: Saturday, April 17 to Sunday, April 18, 2027
Saturday April 17 in all counties; Sunday April 18 only in certain counties.
Source: Maryland DNR
Spring season, statewide: Monday, April 19 to Monday, May 24, 2027
Shooting hours end at noon through May 10, at sunset from May 11.
Source: Maryland DNR
Checked on the agency's site November 6, 2026. Permits, zones, bag limits and shooting hours differ: the regulations are what count, so read them before you go.
Legal shooting hours for big game in Maryland, generally: 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Spring turkey hours are often shorter (many states close at noon), so check the turkey rules.
Turkey hunting means walking in before first light to get set up near the roost, often where there's no signal. Download the maps for your spot ahead of time and Cartahaven shows your GPS position on them offline, so you can stay on public ground and find your way back to the truck.
Free public land maps in Maryland
Before you go
Cartahaven is not affiliated with or endorsed by Maryland DNR. Season dates come from the agency pages linked above.