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Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
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Game Animal Regulations

Hunting Wild Turkey in Massachusetts

Find regulations related to licenses, permits, and reporting, as well as turkey harvest data and tips for hunters.

There are 2 turkey hunting seasons, one in the spring and one in the fall. Use the pages below to learn about regulations for licensing, permits, and reporting. In addition, you will find turkey harvest data and tips for hunters.

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

View turkey hunting regulations 
Buy your hunting license and turkey permit 

All other tasks

Report your wild turkey harvest 

What you need to know

Wild turkey harvest data 
Wild turkey hunting tips 
Massachusetts Guide to Hunting, Freshwater Fishing, and Trapping Laws 
Who needs a hunting license, permits, and stamps? 
Youth Turkey Hunt Program 

Related Services

Additional Resources

Massachusetts General Laws: Inland Fisheries and Game
Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR)
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