Turkey hunting in Florida
Spring turkey season 2027 dates, bag limits and guided Florida turkey hunts coming soon.
Florida has the earliest spring turkey season in the country south of State Road 70, and it is home to the Osceola, or Florida, wild turkey, a subspecies found only on the Florida peninsula. Here are the 2027 spring dates and limits, and how to get notified when iOutdoors guided turkey hunts open.
When is turkey season in Florida?
Spring turkey season 2027 runs March 6 – April 11 south of State Road 70 and March 20 – April 25 north of it. Youth hunts come first: Feb 26 – Mar 1 in the south and Mar 12–15 in the north. Only gobblers and bearded turkeys may be taken: 2 per day and 2 for the whole spring.
Dates are for private lands outside WMAs. Some WMA hunts need a Spring Turkey Quota Permit, with applications opening November 1. See the turkey season regulations and FWC.
2027 spring turkey season
| Area | Youth hunt | Spring season |
|---|---|---|
| South of State Road 70 | Feb 26 – Mar 1, 2027 | Mar 6 – Apr 11, 2027 |
| North of State Road 70 | Mar 12–15, 2027 | Mar 20 – Apr 25, 2027 |
Bag limit: gobblers and bearded turkeys only, 2 per day and 2 for all spring seasons combined. You need a Florida hunting license and a turkey permit.
Hunting the Osceola
The Osceola wild turkey lives only on the Florida peninsula, so it is a must for hunters chasing a Grand Slam. Osceolas are wary, often found in cypress heads, oak hammocks, pine flatwoods and pasture edges, and they gobble hardest in the early morning. Most guided hunts are on private ranches, from blinds or run-and-gun setups with decoys.
Read more: what a turkey hunt is like, building your own turkey blind and turkey loads and calls.
Guided Osceola turkey hunts: coming soon
We are lining up ranch outfitters for guided Osceola turkey hunts in spring 2027. Tell us your dates and we will let you know first, or call or text us.
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Florida turkey hunting FAQ
When does turkey season open in Florida in 2027?
March 6, 2027 south of State Road 70 and March 20, 2027 north of it.
What is the turkey bag limit in Florida?
2 gobblers or bearded turkeys per day and 2 for the entire spring season.
What is an Osceola turkey?
The Osceola, or Florida wild turkey, is a subspecies found only on the Florida peninsula, one of the four birds in a wild turkey Grand Slam.
Is there a fall turkey season in Florida?
Yes, in parts of the state, but most visiting hunters target the spring gobbler season. Check FWC for fall dates and areas.
Does iOutdoors offer turkey hunts?
Guided turkey hunts are coming soon. Use the form above or call or text (407) 392-4593.