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Spring 2026 reference • 49 huntable states • Human reviewed

Watch spring open across America.

Explore the human-reviewed 2026 season, then confirm the latest rule with the state before you go.

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    Beyond the 49

    Three more places to chase a longbeard — outside the United States.

    Mexico Gould’s · Sonora & Chihuahua

    Roughly mid-March – early June

    The Gould’s subspecies of northern Mexico. U.S. hunters book through a licensed Mexican outfitter, who arranges the permit, private-ranch access and the paperwork to import the bird home.

    SEMARNAT →

    Ontario Canada

    Spring season ~ late April – May 31

    Open to residents and non-residents. Needs an Outdoors Card with a small-game licence and a spring turkey tag (bearded birds only; hunting ends 7 p.m.). Allowed in specified WMUs.

    Ontario MNR →

    Manitoba Canada Residents only

    Spring season ~ April 1 – May 15

    Turkey hunting is open to Manitoba residents only — non-residents and foreign hunters cannot hunt turkey here, even through an outfitter. Resident hunts run in southern Game Hunting Areas.

    Manitoba NRIF →

    Free for every turkey hunter.

    All 49 states, season dates, legal hours and local intel — no sign-up, no paywall. Save states to My hunts and plan your spring.

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    Official partner categories are open — Guide to 49 is building a roster across the gear turkey hunters trust. Partnership inquiries welcome.