For important details on spring turkey licence refunds, temporary authorization numbers and carcasss tag information, see the Turkey Hunting page.
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2020 Season Dates
For details, see the
Turkey Hunting Regulations Brochure.
Spring |
April 11 - May 31* |
Fall |
September 1 - October 23* |
Late Season |
December 15 - January 15* |
*Season Dates:
Hunt dates vary by license type and hunt location. See hunt tables for details, pages 4-7 of the brochure. Some licenses are valid only on certain dates. It is your responsibility to know the correct dates for your hunt. |
Limited License Calendar
Spring |
| Application accepted beginning | Jan. 7
|
Application deadline | Feb. 4 (8 p.m. MT)
|
Drawing results online
| Feb. 26
|
Over-the-counter license sales begin | March 1 (9 a.m. MT)
|
Fall
|
Applications accepted beginning | May 19
|
Application deadline | July 7 (8 p.m. MT)
|
Drawing results online | July 17
|
Over-the-counter license sales begin | Aug. 4
(9 a.m. MT)
|
Fees
For individuals aged 18 through 64, a $10.13 Habitat Stamp is required with the first license purchase for the year (March 1 - March 31 of the following year). For more information, read about the
Habitat Stamp. If you are disabled, you
may not need a Habitat Stamp. See
disability information.
Payment Deadlines
IMPORTANT: License must be paid for by this date. |
| Spring | March 11
|
|
Fall | July 29
|
|
License |
License Fees |
Spring Resident Limited & Over-the-counter | $30.11
|
Fall Resident Limited & Over-the-counter Fall
or Late Season | $25.05
|
Resident Limited Youth & Over-the-counter Youth | $15.93
|
Spring or Fall Nonresident Limited & Over-the-counter
or Late Season | $153.68
|
Nonresident Limited Youth & Over-the-counter Youth | $103.04
|
*All prices include a 25-cent search-and-rescue fee and a $1.50 Wildlife Council surcharge.
There is a $7 application fee for residents and $9 application fee for nonresidents for limited licenses applied for in the draw. A $10.13
Habitat Stamp will be added to 1st license purchase of the year (March 1 to March 31 of the following year). |
Options for purchasing licenses and a Habitat Stamp
