Maryland Spring Turkey Hunting 2026: Seasons, Permits & Public Land
Maryland spring turkey 2026—two-week seasons by region, DNR lottery hunts on some public lands, licenses, and reporting.
Maryland splits spring turkey into regional windows on a calendar that does not align with neighboring states: DNR sets Region A and Region B dates, bag limits, and Sunday hunting rules that change when legislators update law. Eastern wild turkeys thrive in Piedmont hardwoods and Eastern Shore farm edges—lottery WMA hunts can fill fast.
- Regional tables: download the Guide to Hunting and Trapping
- Youth: youth turkey days may precede general season
- Reporting: Harvest reporting may be required
When Is Maryland Spring Turkey Season?
Region A/B dates and shooting hours are annual—use DNR online summaries for 2026.
Licenses and Stamps
Buy through COMPASS or license agents.
Where to Hunt Turkeys on Maryland Public Land
Wildlife management areas and state forests—lottery rules first.
Key Regulations
Bait, blinds, and decoys follow state code—read turkey section.
Plan Your Maryland Turkey Hunt
Region, lottery, permission. Pair with the Maryland hunting guide. Gear: best turkey hunting camo and gear for 2025. Conservation: Pittman-Robertson funding.
Second-pass verification (2026)
Region A/B dates, lottery WMA rules, Sunday hunting, and license stamps must come from Maryland DNR Hunting and the current Guide to Hunting and Trapping—not from this overview alone.
Editorial review: 2026-03-31 — agency link checked; confirm your region and WMA before hunting.
Sources
- Maryland Department of Natural Resources. "Hunting." DNR, dnr.maryland.gov/Pages/Hunting/Home.aspx. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
Official state agency
Maryland Department of Natural ResourcesVerify seasons, bag limits, and license rules with the agency before you hunt.
Written by
The Inside Spread Team
The Inside Spread team tracks Maryland’s regional turkey seasons and public land lotteries. Our writers emphasize permission on private farms and early-morning roost hunts in Piedmont timber.
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