Pennsylvania spring turkey season 2027: dates and free maps
When the season opens
Youth and mentored hunt: Saturday, April 24 to Sunday, April 25, 2027
Junior hunters with the required license and mentored hunters 16 and under.
Source: Pennsylvania Game Commission
Spring gobbler, statewide: Saturday, May 1 to Monday, May 31, 2027
One bird per day and per season.
Source: Pennsylvania Game Commission
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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania
Before you go
Cartahaven is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pennsylvania Game Commission. Season dates come from the agency pages linked above.