Experience the thrill of turkey hunting this spring!

Spring is right around the corner, and now is a good time to start thinking about turkey season. Calling in a tom turkey and chatting with them is often cited as a spring turkey hunter's favorite experience. This fast-paced, engaging hunt is perfect for beginner hunters.

Turkey hunting requires less gear than many other hunts and the small size makes it the easiest big game species to prepare for the dinner table. Wild turkeys are abundant, and there are many opportunities throughout the state, making it easier to find a location close to home. Take some time to connect with nature and learn more about this native species.

Best of all, you won't have to wait long for the season to arrive! Youth day is Saturday, April 27 and the season opens to all hunters Monday, April 29 - Saturday, June 1.

Learn More

Two hunters waiting for a turkey to appear with decoys in the foreground

Register for a workshop

Prepare for turkey hunting season with one of our Next Steps Programs! We have several exciting opportunities coming up that offer hands on experiences. If you've never tried hunting before, or if you're looking to gain confidence in your skills, you won't want to miss this. Learn how to set decoys, look for sign, call, flush, and more! These workshops are located in several gorgeous locations so you can connect with nature while developing your skillsets and confidence.

Intro to Turkey Hunting Part 1

Date/Time: March 30, 8:30am-12pm or April 06, 8:30am-12pm

Location: Bryant Pond - University of Maine 4H Camp

Intro to Turkey Hunting Part 2

Date/Time: March 30, 1pm-4pm or April 06, 1pm-4pm

Location: Bryant Pond - University of Maine 4H Camp

Intro to Turkey Hunting Part 1

Date/Time: April 06, 9am-12pm

Location: Damariscotta - Denny Center

Intro to Turkey Hunting Part 1

Date/Time: April 13, 9am-12pm

Location: Northport - Maine Outdoor Sportsman

Ladies Turkey Hunting Field Excursion

Date/Time: April 23rd from 6pm - 8pm

Location: Rockport - Beech Hill Preserve

Learn More and Register Online

Turkey in a field with hunters in the foreground

Looking for a place to hunt?

Maine has over 17 million acres of extraordinary land available to hunters. When it comes to finding where you want to hunt, you have two options: public land and public land.

MDIFW manages over 110,000 acres throughout the state, called Wildlife Management Areas. All MDIFW-owned Wildlife Management Areas (WMA), except Steve Powell WMA (Swan Island) and portions of Steep Falls and Killick Pond WMA, are open for general-law hunting and trapping. Find a WMA near you.

If looking to hunt on private land, always ask for permission. Learn more about hunting on private land.

Tips for Finding a Place to Hunt

Stay Connected with Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife:

SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions \| Unsubscribe All \| Help


This email was sent to [email protected] using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife ·41 State House Station · Augusta, ME 04333-0041 · (207) 287-8000

Experience the thrill of turkey hunting this spring!

Register for a workshop

Looking for a place to hunt?

More information