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Wisconsin spring turkey season 2027: dates and free maps

When the season opens

  • Youth hunt: Saturday, April 17 to Sunday, April 18, 2027

    Source: Wisconsin DNR

  • Periods A to F: Wednesday, April 21 to Tuesday, June 1, 2027

    A Apr. 21-27, B Apr. 28-May 4, C May 5-11, D May 12-18, E May 19-25, F May 26-June 1. You hunt the period and zone on your harvest authorization.

    Source: Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, generally: 30 minutes before sunrise to 20 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 Wisconsin

All free maps in Wisconsin

Before you go

Cartahaven is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wisconsin DNR. Season dates come from the agency pages linked above.